Our Youth Climbing classes are a brilliant way for young people to get active, make friends, and have loads of fun on the wall – all while learning to climb safely. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, each session helps build confidence, co-operation, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We follow a clear and engaging progression that lets kids develop their climbing skills week by week. Achievements are tracked along the way, giving a real sense of progress – and something to be proud of! Whether they're just getting started or already love climbing, there’s always something new to learn.

Sessions run during term time and can be booked in blocks.

All instructors hold Mountain Training qualifications and enhanced DBS checks.

Our Youth Climbing classes are a brilliant way for young people to get active, make friends, and have loads of fun on the wall – all while learning to climb safely. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, each session helps build confidence, co-operation, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We follow a clear and engaging progression that lets kids develop their climbing skills week by week. Achievements are tracked along the way, giving a real sense of progress – and something to be proud of! Whether they're just getting started or already love climbing, there’s always something new to learn.

Sessions run during term time and can be booked in blocks.

All instructors hold Mountain Training qualifications and enhanced DBS checks.

Roped climbing adventures for growing confidence

Climbing is a brilliant way for kids to stay active, burn energy and build confidence – all while having loads of fun. In our Rockhoppers classes, children use ropes and harnesses to explore climbing walls in a supportive, instructor-led environment.

Each weekly session introduces key climbing skills through games, movement challenges and our in-house award scheme. There’s no need for prior experience – just a sense of adventure and a willingness to try.

Rockhoppers runs during school term time and can be block booked.

Our Youth Climbing classes are a brilliant way for young people to get active, make friends, and have loads of fun on the wall – all while learning to climb safely. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, each session helps build confidence, co-operation, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We follow a clear and engaging progression that lets kids develop their climbing skills week by week. Achievements are tracked along the way, giving a real sense of progress – and something to be proud of! Whether they're just getting started or already love climbing, there’s always something new to learn.

Sessions run during term time and can be booked in blocks.

All instructors hold Mountain Training qualifications and enhanced DBS checks.

Our Youth Climbing classes are a brilliant way for young people to get active, make friends, and have loads of fun on the wall – all while learning to climb safely. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, each session helps build confidence, co-operation, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We follow a clear and engaging progression that lets kids develop their climbing skills week by week. Achievements are tracked along the way, giving a real sense of progress – and something to be proud of! Whether they're just getting started or already love climbing, there’s always something new to learn.

Sessions run during term time and can be booked in blocks.

All instructors hold Mountain Training qualifications and enhanced DBS checks.

Our Youth Climbing classes are a brilliant way for young people to get active, make friends, and have loads of fun on the wall – all while learning to climb safely. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, each session helps build confidence, co-operation, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We follow a clear and engaging progression that lets kids develop their climbing skills week by week. Achievements are tracked along the way, giving a real sense of progress – and something to be proud of! Whether they're just getting started or already love climbing, there’s always something new to learn.

Sessions run during term time and can be booked in blocks.

All instructors hold Mountain Training qualifications and enhanced DBS checks.

Our Youth Climbing classes are a brilliant way for young people to get active, make friends, and have loads of fun on the wall – all while learning to climb safely. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, each session helps build confidence, co-operation, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We follow a clear and engaging progression that lets kids develop their climbing skills week by week. Achievements are tracked along the way, giving a real sense of progress – and something to be proud of! Whether they're just getting started or already love climbing, there’s always something new to learn.

Sessions run during term time and can be booked in blocks.

All instructors hold Mountain Training qualifications and enhanced DBS checks.

Please note: new participants for this session must first complete a Youth Roped Beginners (12-15s) course BEFORE booking Youth Climbing (Beginners) 12-15s term-time course.

Our Youth Climbing classes (formerly called Youth Xtreme in some centres) are a brilliant way for young people to get active, make friends, and have loads of fun on the wall – all while learning to climb safely. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, each session helps build confidence, co-operation, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We follow a clear and engaging progression that lets kids develop their climbing skills week by week. Achievements are tracked along the way, giving a real sense of progress – and something to be proud of! Whether they're just getting started or already love climbing, there’s always something new to learn.

Sessions run during term time and can be booked in blocks.

All instructors hold Mountain Training qualifications and enhanced DBS checks.

Looking for a fun, easy way to try climbing? Our taster sessions are the perfect introduction – whether you're after a one-off adventure or curious about taking it further.

Climbing is a social, active and creative sport that’s surprisingly easy to get into – making it a fantastic way to stay fit. These 'have-a-go' sessions let you try bouldering, roped climbing and auto belays. No previous experience required.

Session length may vary depending if you book an adult, family or kids-only taster. Check calendar for availability.

By the end of the session, you’ll be ready to visit the centre as a boulderer and auto belay user. (Children will still need supervision). If you'd like to keep climbing on the ropes, our Beginners' Courses are the perfect next step.

Loved your first climb? Your second visit is free to keep the fun going (excludes courses).

"Highly recommend great staff, great facilities and a fantastic experience." Katie

A quick confidence boost to get you safely back on the wall.

Had a break from climbing? Whether life got busy or other priorities took over, this session is designed to help competent rope climbers refresh key skills like tying in and belaying. It’s a chance to rebuild confidence, ask questions and make sure you're climbing safely – so you can get back to enjoying your sessions and keeping your partner safe.

This course is for people who already know how to climb with ropes but need a refresher.

Please note: bookings must be made in pairs - we can not refresh a belayer who does not have a climbing partner!
After the session, your instructor may recommend further training if needed.

Other TCA roped courses
If you’ve never roped climbed or belayed before, you should book a Roped Beginners' course. If you can top-rope and want to make the next step we offer Learn to Lead courses. Visit our courses page for more info.

Ready to start your climbing journey? Our Roped Beginners’ course is the perfect first step, equipping you with the skills and confidence to top-rope independently. No previous experience is needed – just a sense of adventure!

Led by friendly, experienced instructors, you'll learn essential techniques including how to tie in, belay safely and move efficiently on the wall. By the end of the course, you'll feel confident tackling roped climbs on your own, opening the door to a fun and sociable way to stay active.

Climb with confidence. Book your course today and enjoy the thrill of climbing!

“Highly recommend great staff, great facilities and a fantastic experience.” Katie

Course options
This course runs over two sessions and you must attend both. Not all centres run both course variations.

Roped Beginners (weeknights)
Our weeknight course runs over two evenings on consecutive weeks – ideal for building skills gradually around your schedule.

Roped Beginners (weekend) (not available in Glasgow)
Want to get climbing sooner? Our weekend option covers everything over two consecutive days – perfect for fast learners or those keen to dive right in.

Includes:
✔ Two instructor-led sessions
✔ One month of free equipment hire
✔ An option to add a month of climbing for just £30 prepaid or just £25 with monthly billing. Act fast — you’ve only got 1 month to claim. Your discount will be automatically applied at the checkout.

Try before you buy

Are you new to TCA kids classes in the Southwest? Unsure if it our termly courses are right for you?

Our £3 Kids Intro Climb sessions are the perfect introduction – whether you're after a one-off adventure or curious about taking it further.

These sessions allow your child to get their first taste for beginner level roped climbing with a professional climbing instructor for only £3!

No strings attached – just fun on a Saturday afternoon!

This offer is for new attenders only; participants who have not climbed with us before, aged 6-11.
Saturday afternoons only - subject to availability.
Check the booking calendar for schedule information, and to secure your place online.

"Highly recommend great staff, great facilities and a fantastic experience." Katie

Roped climbing adventures for growing confidence

Climbing is a brilliant way for kids to stay active, burn energy and build confidence – all while having loads of fun. In our Rockhoppers classes, children use ropes and harnesses to explore climbing walls in a supportive, instructor-led environment.

Each weekly session introduces key climbing skills through games, movement challenges and our in-house award scheme. There’s no need for prior experience – just a sense of adventure and a willingness to try.

Rockhoppers runs during school term time and can be block booked.

Our Youth Climbing classes are a brilliant way for young people to get active, make friends, and have loads of fun on the wall – all while learning to climb safely. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, each session helps build confidence, co-operation, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We follow a clear and engaging progression that lets kids develop their climbing skills week by week. Achievements are tracked along the way, giving a real sense of progress – and something to be proud of! Whether they're just getting started or already love climbing, there’s always something new to learn.

Sessions run during term time and can be booked in blocks.

All instructors hold Mountain Training qualifications and enhanced DBS checks.

Our Youth Climbing classes are a brilliant way for young people to get active, make friends, and have loads of fun on the wall – all while learning to climb safely. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, each session helps build confidence, co-operation, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We follow a clear and engaging progression that lets kids develop their climbing skills week by week. Achievements are tracked along the way, giving a real sense of progress – and something to be proud of! Whether they're just getting started or already love climbing, there’s always something new to learn.

Sessions run during term time and can be booked in blocks.

All instructors hold Mountain Training qualifications and enhanced DBS checks.

Our Youth Climbing classes are a brilliant way for young people to get active, make friends, and have loads of fun on the wall – all while learning to climb safely. Led by qualified and friendly instructors, each session helps build confidence, co-operation, and problem-solving skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.

We follow a clear and engaging progression that lets kids develop their climbing skills week by week. Achievements are tracked along the way, giving a real sense of progress – and something to be proud of! Whether they're just getting started or already love climbing, there’s always something new to learn.

Sessions run during term time and can be booked in blocks.

All instructors hold Mountain Training qualifications and enhanced DBS checks.

Looking for a fun, easy way to try climbing? Our taster sessions are the perfect introduction – whether you're after a one-off adventure or curious about taking it further.

Climbing is a social, active and creative sport that’s surprisingly easy to get into – making it a fantastic way to stay fit. These 'have-a-go' sessions let you try bouldering, roped climbing and auto belays. No previous experience required.

Session length may vary depending if you book an adult, family or kids-only taster. Check calendar for availability.

By the end of the session, you’ll be ready to visit the centre as a boulderer and auto belay user. (Children will still need supervision). If you'd like to keep climbing on the ropes, our Beginners' Courses are the perfect next step.

Loved your first climb? Your second visit is free to keep the fun going (excludes courses).

"Highly recommend great staff, great facilities and a fantastic experience." Katie

Ready to start your climbing journey? Our Roped Beginners’ course is the perfect first step, equipping you with the skills and confidence to top-rope independently. No previous experience is needed – just a sense of adventure!

Led by friendly, experienced instructors, you'll learn essential techniques including how to tie in, belay safely and move efficiently on the wall. By the end of the course, you'll feel confident tackling roped climbs on your own, opening the door to a fun and sociable way to stay active.

Climb with confidence. Book your course today and enjoy the thrill of climbing!

“Highly recommend great staff, great facilities and a fantastic experience.” Katie

Course options
This course runs over two sessions and you must attend both. Not all centres run both course variations.

Roped Beginners (weeknights)
Our weeknight course runs over two evenings on consecutive weeks – ideal for building skills gradually around your schedule.

Roped Beginners (weekend) (not available in Glasgow)
Want to get climbing sooner? Our weekend option covers everything over two consecutive days – perfect for fast learners or those keen to dive right in.

Includes:
✔ Two instructor-led sessions
✔ One month of free equipment hire
✔ An option to add a month of climbing for just £30 prepaid or just £25 with monthly billing. Act fast — you’ve only got 1 month to claim. Your discount will be automatically applied at the checkout.

Ready to start your climbing journey? Our Roped Beginners’ course is the perfect first step, equipping you with the skills and confidence to top-rope independently. No previous experience is needed – just a sense of adventure!

Led by friendly, experienced instructors, you'll learn essential techniques including how to tie in, belay safely and move efficiently on the wall. By the end of the course, you'll feel confident tackling roped climbs on your own, opening the door to a fun and sociable way to stay active.

Climb with confidence. Book your course today and enjoy the thrill of climbing!

“Highly recommend great staff, great facilities and a fantastic experience.” Katie

Course options
This course runs over two sessions and you must attend both. Not all centres run both course variations.

Roped Beginners (weeknights)
Our weeknight course runs over two evenings on consecutive weeks – ideal for building skills gradually around your schedule.

Roped Beginners (weekend) (not available in Glasgow)
Want to get climbing sooner? Our weekend option covers everything over two consecutive days – perfect for fast learners or those keen to dive right in.

Includes:
✔ Two instructor-led sessions
✔ One month of free equipment hire
✔ An option to add a month of climbing for just £30 prepaid or just £25 with monthly billing. Act fast — you’ve only got 1 month to claim. Your discount will be automatically applied at the checkout.

Looking for new belay partners?

Whether you've just finished a Roped Beginners' course, moved to a new area, or want to grow your climbing circle – our Roped Socials are a great way to meet other climbers and find belay partners.

(Formerly known as Climbers' Club - Partner Scheme), these relaxed 2-hour sessions are open to registered roped climbers. Although not an instructed session, a TCA instructor will lead introductions and a group warm-up. They will also be on hand to offer belaying tips, good practice advice and friendly support for those who need it – especially helpful if you’re new to the centre or roped climbing in general.

Come climb, connect and have fun – we’ll see you on the wall!

Please note: You must be a competent top-rope and lead climber to attend the group. Roped Social is not suitable for anyone looking to learn lead climbing – check out our Adult Lead Courses. It’s also not for those brand new to roped climbing – please book onto one of our Adult Beginner Courses first.

Take your outdoor climbing to new levels of experience

You’ve learned to top-rope – and maybe you've done some outdoor sport climbing - but now it's time to experience outdoor climbing the way it was originally done. Our Intro to Trad Climbing course is designed for confident beginners and also more experienced indoor climbers, who are comfortable top-rope belaying and are ready to step outside. Build confidence on natural rock and gain some essential skills and experience for trad climbing at local outdoor crags.

Traditional climbing, or "trad," is a form of rock climbing where the leader places removable protective gear (nuts, cams) in the rock for safety, rather than using pre-placed bolts.

Led by expert instructors, this course will teach you how to safely approach outdoor trad climbing, from what to expect on a "rack" of gear, how to manage and assess proper gear placement while climbing outdoors, and managing risk in a new environment.

By the end of the course, you’ll have developed a clear, contextual understanding of the trad climbing world—what it involves and how it works. You’ll also receive tailored feedback to help guide your next steps, leaving you confident about where to go next and how to continue building on your experience.

What to Expect
✔ Learn essential outdoor trad climbing skills – Including gear placement and assessment guidance.
✔ Build confidence on real rock – Understand movement, rock types and outdoor climbing etiquette.
✔ Expert instruction in a small group setting – Personalised coaching from experienced instructors.
✔ Experience a local outdoor venue – Climb at the Avon Gorge, a sunny limestone crag with incredible views of the suspension bridge, and accessible by foot from Bristol city centre!

Course Format
Thursday evening session indoors at The Church – Learn key techniques in a controlled environment.
Full Saturday at Avon Gorge – putting your skills into practice on real rock.

This course is your first step toward unforgettable climbing adventures, giving you the confidence to explore crags in the UK and beyond.

Book your place now and start your outdoor climbing journey!