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A coach helps someone to climb while someone else learns to belay.

12.03.24

Climbing changes lives

The team at The Arc in Chippenham can run regular or one-off climbing sessions for your group. Find out more

Paraclimber bouldering indoors at a climbing wall

06.03.24

Paraclimbing Social at TCA

In collaboration with the UK Paraclimbing Collective, we host paraclimbing social sessions

A man is bouldering with his back to us. His left foot is stepping up high and he is reaching out left to balance

06.03.24

Show me the money

Find out more about how TCA has been investing in its centres to improve facilities and give you better climbing experience.

Easter Holiday Climbing graphic

29.02.24

Easter holiday climbing in the Southwest – 2024

Looking for some fun Easter activities to get the kids moving?

Women climbing on an indoor bouldering wall

07.02.24

International Women’s Day

Bring a woman half price

Easter Holiday Climbing graphic

06.02.24

Easter holiday climbing in Glasgow – 2024

Looking for some fun Easter activities to get the kids moving?

30.01.24

Refugees Rock – boulder buddies

Become a boulder buddy with our Refugees Rock sessions

29.01.24

TCA’s first Sustainability Report

Find out more about TCA's commitment to sustainability, our strategies, progress so far and goals for the future.

Ross Hunter sits on a bean bag in front of a climbing wall lit purple

17.01.24

Meet Ross Hunter

Fresh from Boulderwelt in Munch, TCA Glasgow's new Head Setter shares his setting style and hopes for the future.

A graphic saying Try Something New

18.12.23

Try something new in 2024

Get fit in 2024. As you start a new year, we have climbing courses that will help you to grow in confidence and learn new skills.

01.12.23

Women’s Night in Glasgow

A space to connect and be inspired by climbers of all abilities, and for anyone that may struggle to feel welcome in the gym.

01.12.23

Christmas 2023/24 opening times

Plan your Christmas climbing sessions at TCA

Matt and Ulrike climbing to the top of the wall in their wedding outfits

30.11.23

Full Circle

TCA Member Ulrike Bauer tells us the story of how she ended up getting married at The Church

The spire of The Church of St Werburgh's

28.11.23

A History of The Church

Find out more about the fascinating history of this climbing centre

17.11.23

Discounted winter courses in the Southwest

Up to 50% off courses. Learn how to rope climb or improve your bouldering skills this winter.

13.11.23

Christmas presents for climbers

We have lots of ideas that will keep the climber in your life happy this Christmas

A graphic saying Mega Deal £3 climbing

10.10.23

Mega deal for new climbers at The Arc

10.10.23

Southwest Schools’ Bouldering League 2023-24

Test yourself in our annual schools' bouldering league

A man steps up very high while bouldering. He holds a sloper

03.10.23

The Glasgow Winter Series 23-24

Get ready for the 2023-24 Winter Series Bouldering Comp!

Picture of a white climbing hold.

28.09.23

Climbing Jargon – Different Hold Types

Want to know more about climbing jargon?

27.09.23

TCA pricing change

Find out about a TCA pricing change and a new offers

Competitor in a climbing competition

26.09.23

The Bristol Winter Series 23-24

Get ready for the 2023-24 Winter Series Bouldering Comp!

A young man boulders on an overhang

19.09.23

Daytime student group deal

Official student groups and societies can get £8 daytime access in TCA Glasgow centres on request.

12.09.23

Bristol youth squad selection

Apply now to be in the 2023-24 youth climbing squad.

A shot of The Arc featuring the outdoor wall and the wooden cafe decking

29.08.23

Heritage Open Days at The Arc

Come and visit The Arc at this year's Heritage Open Days

The spire of The Church of St Werburgh's

28.08.23

Heritage Open Days

The Church will feature at this year's Heritage Open Days

21.07.23

ClimbScotland Fun Bouldering Competition

Read for more information on ClimbScotland Fun Bouldering Competition

06.07.23

Vision Impaired Climbing Event

Find out how Bath University's vision impaired event went at The Arc

06.07.23

Griptonite app – TCA

Try our powerful and fun app to log climbs, track progress and take part in challenges.

04.07.23

Summer bouldering comp – The Mothership

Book your ticket now for our Summer bouldering competition

20.06.23

Summer bouldering comp – The Prop Store

Book your ticket now for our Summer bouldering competition

a mixture of climbing holds

30.05.23

Visual-impaired climbing

Bath University is looking for visually impaired young people to try climbing at The Arc

The Mothership

Charlton Street
Bristol
BS5 0FD

01179 072 956

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Newsroom

124 Portman St
Kinning Park, Glasgow
G41 1EJ

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Church

St.Werburgh's Church
Mina Road, Bristol
BS2 9YQ

01179 413 489

Mon-Fri: 12pm-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9am-6pm
(Peak 9am-3pm)
The Prop Store

24 Craigmont St
Maryhill, Glasgow
G20 9BT

0141 429 6331

Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Arc

Westmead Lane
Chippenham
SN15 3HZ

01249 471182

Mon-Fri : 11am-10pm
Wed (+ school hols) : 9.30am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Sat-Sun: 9.30am-6pm
(Peak 9.30am-3pm)