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25.06.26

Southwest student deals 2026-27

New to climbing or back for another year, TCA’s 2026/27 student deals get you on the wall for less across our three Southwest centres — The Mothership and The Church in Bristol and The Arc in Chippenham — with one pass (that also covers our Glasgow centres).

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Including prices, dates, booking links and how to claim.

 

2026-27 Student deals at TCA

Here’s what’s on offer:

  • A month of climbing for £20
    Our Freshers deal: unlimited climbing for a whole month. Available to purchase anytime from 1 Sep – 31 Oct.
  • Student night every Friday
    £10 entry every Friday — meet other students and unwind after lectures.
  • Your second visit is free
    Paying per visit? New climbers get their second session on us.
  • Student pass prices all year
    Get your student ID approved once and lower prices apply automatically at checkout.
  • 30% off climbing courses
    Learn the ropes, get into lead climbing or sharpen your technique for less.
  • Bring your whole society
    Dedicated club sessions and discounted Freshers’ Week tasters for university and college groups.
  • One pass, five centres
    Climb across all three Southwest centres plus both Glasgow centres on a single pass.

Check out the offers in full. Email bristolbookings@theclimbingacademy.com if you have any questions.

A collage of pics from all 3 SW centres, including varied people bouldering and roped climbing. We also see the exterior climbing wall and skatepark at The Arc, a competition climber competing at The Arc in front of a crowd (some of whom are sitting on top of the top-out boulder) and some people sitting at wooden benches outside The Arc, enjoying drinks and chat.

 

MEET OTHER STUDENTS

Freshers’ Week Tasters

Kickstart your year, with TCA’s Freshers’ Week Tasters – designed to welcome new student climbers. These sessions are a great way to let students from your university or college try TCA at a super discounted rate whilst forming bonds with others who may also be new. These tasters are great fun for experienced climbers or total newbies who just want to give climbing a go! Find out more

 

Competitions and more

Participate in our exciting competitions and events throughout the year. Follow us on social and make sure you tick yes to getting TCA enewsletters (when you register) for all the latest new on our Winter Series bouldering comp and other events. Find us on Instagram (The Mothership, The Church, The Arc)  and Facebook (TCA Bristol, The Arc). Visit My TCA to change your contact details.

 

Student climbing FAQs

  • How much is student climbing at TCA?
    The Freshers deal is a month of unlimited climbing for £20, with discounted student pass prices available all year once your student ID is approved.
  • Where can students climb?
    At all three Southwest centres — The Mothership and The Church in Bristol and The Arc in Chippenham — plus The Newsroom and The Prop Store in Glasgow, all on one pass.
  • What kind of climbing does TCA offer?
    We have 2 floors of bouldering at The Mothership plus a gym and training boards; top-rope, lead and auto belays at The Church as well as some training equipment, small warm up bouldering walls and training boards and top-rope, lead and auto belays at The Arc, along with two small (but perfectly formed) bouldering rooms. We also offer extensive courses, personal coaching to help you reach your goals and great cafes.

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