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15.11.22

Hamish Potokar – Profile

Rich Emerson profiles TCA legend and creator of Spotter Magazine, Hamish Potokar.

12.09.22

Bank Holiday – Mon 19 September

TCA centres will be open

17.08.22

Party pics

Are you coming to the I heart TCA party? Share your party pics

10.08.22

Glasgow Freshers’ climbing offer

Are you new to Glasgow and new to TCA – and want to try something new? Get half price entry for a limited period

27.07.22

Get a tour of The Arc

As part of Heritage Open Days you can book a free guided tour of The Arc

21.07.22

I heart TCA

A fun party with a comp, goodie bags, raffle prizes, music, food and special guests from Black Diamond.

15.07.22

New members – first month just £36 for adults

Get to know TCA with a special new member offer of one month unlimited climbing – including gym access.

12.07.22

Subsidised or free group visits to The Arc

Find out if your group is eligible

11.07.22

Kids courses in Glasgow (2022-23)

Find out more about the next set of terms dates in Glasgow - plus summer fun!

07.07.22

Pop-up shoe sale in Chippenham

Arc customers can get 10% discount on usual TCA price from 13-24 July

07.07.22

TCA Glasgow Youth Squad trials

Aspiring young athletes can apply now to join the brilliant Glasgow Youth Squad

06.07.22

Autumn kids courses in the Southwest

Autumn terms go on sale on Mon 18 July at midday and summer fun

20.05.22

Southwest summer challenge

Visit all 3 TCA centres in the Southwest and win freebies

11.05.22

Glasgow’s new Friday DJ Social

Meet friends | Make friends | Play in front of some friendly faces

26.04.22

How to reach your climbing goals

with a Lattice Assessment

21.04.22

Return of the Scottish Dry-Tooling Club

After a hugely successful first event, the dry-tooling crew return to The Prop Store and you are welcome to join them.

30.03.22

Stepping Up

Climbing is a sport for all – watch our new film by Mark Vaughan

29.03.22

The Arc Jam – launch event

A fun family event - skateboard and climbing demos, music and opening ceremony

01.03.22

Office team building

Be a cool boss and book a climbing away day for your team

07.02.22

The Arc – opening

Find out the latest on climbing at The Arc

Climbing instructor showing climbers how to tie in to rope

04.01.22

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLIMBING – TCA YOUTUBE

Person bouldering on climbing holds inside climbing gym

04.01.22

Different types of climbing – recommended reading

01.01.22

Improve your climbing

Do you want to improve your climbing? TCA offers a range of coaching options for all levels

10.12.21

Covid-safe rules for climbing at TCA

Understand the latest Covid-safe rules at TCA

09.11.21

10 years of TCA Glasgow

Take a walk down memory lane as we celebrate 10 amazing years of TCA Glasgow.

27.07.21

Scottish Dry-Tooling Club at The Prop Store

Ever wondered who those people are who climb with ice axes when it's not cold. Come and try dry-tooling and find out about one of climbing's most esoteric disciplines.

07.07.21

Offers for Chippenham residents

We have created some offers to help the people of Chippenham get into climbing before The Arc opens. Discounted tasters, passes and more.

28.06.21

Is it possible to climb with kids?

We spoke to parents at TCA to find out how they’ve faced and conquered the challenge of climbing with kids. From encouraging them to making time for yourself. Here's how to make it work.

15.06.21

TCA squad – challenging, friendly, rewarding

Owen Taylor tells us about his time in the youth climbing team

11.05.21

The Arc – a new climbing centre in Chippenham

A brand new climbing centre is announced for Chippenham, a joint venture from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and TCA.

27.04.21

Top tips for climbing outside

If you are new to climbing outdoors or thinking about starting we have gathered some useful tips to help you stay safe and confident.

Squad mums in Bristol

25.03.21

I didn’t expect to be learning a new sport at my age!

We talk to parents of kids who climb in our squad about how climbing has impacted their lives.

The Mothership

85 Barrow Road
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: 10am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)
Sat-Sun: 8am-8pm
(Peak 8am-3pm)
The Arc

Westmead Lane
Chippenham
SN15 3HZ

01249 471182

Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri : 11am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

Wed : 9.30am-10pm
(Peak 3-8pm)

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