Climbing fun for little ones and their grown-ups

TINY ACADEMY

Tiny Academy is a relaxed and informal bouldering session for parents, carers and children under 5. Whether you’re a regular climber or new to the sport, this is a great way to get active while introducing little ones to climbing in a fun and supportive environment.

This isn’t an instructed session, but a friendly team member will be on hand to help things run smoothly. They can also assist with childcare, so parents can take turns climbing.

Many of our Tiny Academy parents have met great friends here, finding a supportive space to share the joys and challenges of early parenthood.

Climbing is instinctive for young children, and Tiny Academy lets them explore safely at their own pace. Whether they’re clambering on the mats, taking their first climbing steps, or just soaking up the energy, this session encourages confidence, movement, and fun.

Booking tips: If it's your first time at Tiny Academy, please come early to go through supervision and forms with staff. If you are bringing more than 1 adult and 2 children you may be asked to complete multiple forms.

No prior experience required.
Parents are responsible for their children whilst on the premises.

Tailored support to help you climb better

Looking to improve your technique, build strength or push through a plateau? Our personal coaching sessions offer focused, one-to-one support designed around your goals – whether you're a beginner wanting to build confidence, or an experienced climber chasing performance gains.

You’ll work with an experienced coach who’ll take the time to understand your climbing background, identify areas for improvement and create a session that fits your needs.

What we offer:

• A pre-session consultation to assess your level and aspirations
• Expert input on technique, rope-work, training and tactics
• Help with projects or plateau-breaking
• Guidance on strength, endurance and conditioning
• Practical, actionable feedback – plus post-session tips to keep you progressing

Sessions are friendly, professional and entirely bespoke. Whether you want a single session or a longer-term plan, we’ll help you stay motivated and climbing well.

Tailored support to help you climb better

Looking to improve your technique, build strength or push through a plateau? Our personal coaching sessions offer focused, one-to-one support designed around your goals – whether you're a beginner wanting to build confidence, or an experienced climber chasing performance gains.

You’ll work with an experienced coach who’ll take the time to understand your climbing background, identify areas for improvement and create a session that fits your needs.

What we offer:

• A pre-session consultation to assess your level and aspirations
• Expert input on technique, rope-work, training and tactics
• Help with projects or plateau-breaking
• Guidance on strength, endurance and conditioning
• Practical, actionable feedback – plus post-session tips to keep you progressing

Sessions are friendly, professional and entirely bespoke. Whether you want a single session or a longer-term plan, we’ll help you stay motivated and climbing well.

Climbing and yoga go hand-in-hand. Our weekly sessions, led by Jack Parrott, focus on mobility, strength, and mindfulness – helping you climb better and recover faster.

With just 6 spots available, book early via the widget below.
Pass-holder discount applied at checkout.

All levels welcome – join us to move, breathe and climb stronger!

Why Yoga?
Yoga can boost your flexibility, strength, balance, breath control, recovery, and mental focus – all key to better climbing and fewer injuries.

Meet Your Instructor: Jack
TCA staff member and qualified yoga teacher Jack Parrott discovered yoga at a London climbing gym and trained in Bali. He’s taught at Green Climbers Home in Laos and brings a climber’s perspective to every session. When he’s not climbing or teaching, Jack enjoys trail running, wild swimming, and cooking vegan food.

Climbing fun for little ones and their grown-ups

TINY ACADEMY

Tiny Academy is a relaxed and informal bouldering session for parents, carers and children under 5. Whether you’re a regular climber or new to the sport, this is a great way to get active while introducing little ones to climbing in a fun and supportive environment.

This isn’t an instructed session, but a friendly team member will be on hand to help things run smoothly. They can also assist with childcare, so parents can take turns climbing.

Many of our Tiny Academy parents have met great friends here, finding a supportive space to share the joys and challenges of early parenthood.

Climbing is instinctive for young children, and Tiny Academy lets them explore safely at their own pace. Whether they’re clambering on the mats, taking their first climbing steps, or just soaking up the energy, this session encourages confidence, movement, and fun.

Booking tips: If it's your first time at Tiny Academy, please come early to go through supervision and forms with staff. If you are bringing more than 1 adult and 2 children you may be asked to complete multiple forms.

No prior experience required.
Parents are responsible for their children whilst on the premises.

Tailored support to help you climb better

Looking to improve your technique, build strength or push through a plateau? Our personal coaching sessions offer focused, one-to-one support designed around your goals – whether you're a beginner wanting to build confidence, or an experienced climber chasing performance gains.

You’ll work with an experienced coach who’ll take the time to understand your climbing background, identify areas for improvement and create a session that fits your needs.

What we offer:

• A pre-session consultation to assess your level and aspirations
• Expert input on technique, rope-work, training and tactics
• Help with projects or plateau-breaking
• Guidance on strength, endurance and conditioning
• Practical, actionable feedback – plus post-session tips to keep you progressing

Sessions are friendly, professional and entirely bespoke. Whether you want a single session or a longer-term plan, we’ll help you stay motivated and climbing well.

Join us in making climbing accessible, inclusive and life-changing.

Refugees Rock is a free weekly coach-led climbing session hosted by The Climbing Academy in partnership with Borderlands and the British Red Cross. Every Thursday at The Mothership, refugees and asylum seekers are invited to climb alongside our coaches, charity staff, and Boulder Buddies—volunteers from the TCA community.

Join us for a session
When: Thursdays, 12pm–1pm, with tea/coffee afterwards
Where: The Mothership, Bristol

What is Refugees Rock?
Refugees Rock is a free climbing club for people fleeing war, persecution, and exploitation. Founded in Liverpool in 2021 by Borderlands, the British Red Cross and The Climbing Hangar, it has since expanded across the UK.

The club brings people together in a welcoming, inclusive space where newcomers to the UK can climb for free with TCA coaches and volunteers. After climbing, participants can enjoy free coffee and connect in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Why does this group exist?
For many refugees and asylum seekers, life in the UK is incredibly difficult. The long wait for Home Office decisions, combined with a meagre allowance and restrictions on work, makes it almost impossible to maintain quality of life – let alone access activities that support physical and mental wellbeing.

At The Climbing Academy, we know how powerful climbing can be in building confidence, resilience and community. Refugees Rock is our way of making climbing accessible to those who need it most.

Being part of a local community group can be life-changing, offering a vital sense of belonging, support and connection. Through climbing, we’re creating a space where everyone is welcome – and where we can all learn from each other.

How can you help?
TCA customers can support Refugees Rock in two key ways:

1. Donate to support travel costs
   Entry is free for participants, but transport can be a barrier. Help us cover bus fares by donating via the buckets at The Mothership.

2. Volunteer as a Boulder Buddy
   No coaching experience needed! Boulder Buddies climb alongside participants, offering a warm welcome and friendly encouragement. It’s about having fun, making connections, and supporting an inclusive community.

Get Involved

To volunteer as a Boulder Buddy: email francisco@borderlands.org.uk
To participate as a refugee or asylum seeker: email katie@borderlands.org.uk

Tailored support to help you climb better

Looking to improve your technique, build strength or push through a plateau? Our personal coaching sessions offer focused, one-to-one support designed around your goals – whether you're a beginner wanting to build confidence, or an experienced climber chasing performance gains.

You’ll work with an experienced coach who’ll take the time to understand your climbing background, identify areas for improvement and create a session that fits your needs.

What we offer:

• A pre-session consultation to assess your level and aspirations
• Expert input on technique, rope-work, training and tactics
• Help with projects or plateau-breaking
• Guidance on strength, endurance and conditioning
• Practical, actionable feedback – plus post-session tips to keep you progressing

Sessions are friendly, professional and entirely bespoke. Whether you want a single session or a longer-term plan, we’ll help you stay motivated and climbing well.

Indoor climbing fun for little movers and shakers.

Kids love to climb – and our Little Squirrels classes give them the perfect indoor space to do just that. These fun-filled sessions take place in our bouldering centres, where children climb at low height over soft mats, without the need for ropes or harnesses.

Led by friendly instructors, each session mixes climbing with games and activities that help build coordination, confidence and focus – all while having heaps of fun.

Little Squirrels runs during school term time and can be block booked.

Indoor climbing fun for little movers and shakers.

Kids love to climb – and our Little Squirrels classes give them the perfect indoor space to do just that. These fun-filled sessions take place in our bouldering centres, where children climb at low height over soft mats, without the need for ropes or harnesses.

Led by friendly instructors, each session mixes climbing with games and activities that help build coordination, confidence and focus – all while having heaps of fun.

Little Squirrels runs during school term time and can be block booked initially with single sessions released separately.

A fun, social bouldering session just for teens.

Looking for a weekly dose of climbing, movement and good vibes? Youth Boulder Club is a sociable bouldering session designed especially for young people aged 12 and up. Whether your teen is completely new to climbing, working through NICAS, or just wants to hang out with others while staying active – this is the place.

Sessions include skill-building, technique tips and time to climb freely with friends. For those progressing through NICAS, there’s time to update logbooks during sessions too.

Important:
First-time climbers must attend their first session with a parent and watch our induction video beforehand.

A fun, social bouldering session just for teens.

Looking for a weekly dose of climbing, movement and good vibes? Youth Boulder Club is a sociable bouldering session designed especially for young people aged 12 and up. Whether your teen is completely new to climbing, working through NICAS, or just wants to hang out with others while staying active – this is the place.

Sessions include skill-building, technique tips and time to climb freely with friends. For those progressing through NICAS, there’s time to update logbooks during sessions too.

Important:
First-time climbers must attend their first session with a parent and watch our induction video beforehand.

Master the art of effortless climbing.

Want to climb with more confidence and greater control? Our two-part Movement and Technique courses are designed to help climbers at any stage build solid skills, refine their technique and achieve goals.

Led by experienced instructors, this suite of classes targets key climbing skills – from building solid fundamentals to refining technique for specific challenges – giving you the tools to climb with confidence and control. Whether you're a complete beginner, an intermediate climber stuck on a plateau, or an experienced climber targeting specific weaknesses, there's a course to suit you.

Choose from four focused options:
– Fundamentals: Build a strong foundation in movement and technique.
– Break into Blues: Tackle the next grade with confidence.
– Big Move Masterclass: Learn how to climb with power and precision.
– Slab Masterclass: Master balance and footwork on delicate terrain.

*Ready to level up? *
Book your spot today and leave feeling empowered to tackle your next challenge.

This course includes:
✔ Two instructor-led sessions – You must be able to attend both parts.
✔ 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.

Climbing Birthday Parties

The icing on the cake.

Looking for a birthday party that’s active, exciting and seriously fun? Our climbing parties are designed to give kids an unforgettable experience – whether it’s their first time on the wall or they’re already little pros.
Led by friendly, experienced instructors, these sessions are full of climbing, games and laughter – a brilliant way to celebrate in a social and supportive setting.
Want to keep the party going? Many of our centres offer space and food options for post-climb celebrations. You’re welcome to bring your own cake or let us look after the food. Check with your local centre to see what catering options are available when you book.

What to wear
Comfort is key – we recommend non-restrictive clothing like leggings, tracksuits or t-shirts, with comfy trainers or plimsolls. Please avoid anything too loose or baggy. Bring layers you can adjust as you warm up.

Book your party
If you’re booking a birthday party but don’t yet have all participant names, just book for one child (the birthday child) – we’ll ask for the full list later. If you have any questions or special requests, get in touch with your local centre and we’ll be happy to help.

“The instructors were amazing – so friendly and encouraging with all the kids. Everything was really well organised and the children had the best time. We’ll definitely be back!”
– Birthday party parent

Climbing Birthday Parties

The icing on the cake.

Looking for a birthday party that’s active, exciting and seriously fun? Our climbing parties are designed to give kids an unforgettable experience – whether it’s their first time on the wall or they’re already little pros.
Led by friendly, experienced instructors, these sessions are full of climbing, games and laughter – a brilliant way to celebrate in a social and supportive setting.
Want to keep the party going? Many of our centres offer space and food options for post-climb celebrations. You’re welcome to bring your own cake or let us look after the food. Check with your local centre to see what catering options are available when you book.

What to wear
Comfort is key – we recommend non-restrictive clothing like leggings, tracksuits or t-shirts, with comfy trainers or plimsolls. Please avoid anything too loose or baggy. Bring layers you can adjust as you warm up.

Book your party
If you’re booking a birthday party but don’t yet have all participant names, just book for one child (the birthday child) – we’ll ask for the full list later. If you have any questions or special requests, get in touch with your local centre and we’ll be happy to help.

“The instructors were amazing – so friendly and encouraging with all the kids. Everything was really well organised and the children had the best time. We’ll definitely be back!”
– Birthday party parent

Climbing Birthday Parties

The icing on the cake.

Looking for a birthday party that’s active, exciting and seriously fun? Our climbing parties are designed to give kids an unforgettable experience – whether it’s their first time on the wall or they’re already little pros.
Led by friendly, experienced instructors, these sessions are full of climbing, games and laughter – a brilliant way to celebrate in a social and supportive setting.
Want to keep the party going? Many of our centres offer space and food options for post-climb celebrations. You’re welcome to bring your own cake or let us look after the food. Check with your local centre to see what catering options are available when you book.

What to wear
Comfort is key – we recommend non-restrictive clothing like leggings, tracksuits or t-shirts, with comfy trainers or plimsolls. Please avoid anything too loose or baggy. Bring layers you can adjust as you warm up.

Book your party
If you’re booking a birthday party but don’t yet have all participant names, just book for one child (the birthday child) – we’ll ask for the full list later. If you have any questions or special requests, get in touch with your local centre and we’ll be happy to help.

“The instructors were amazing – so friendly and encouraging with all the kids. Everything was really well organised and the children had the best time. We’ll definitely be back!”
– Birthday party parent

Climbing Birthday Parties

The icing on the cake.

Looking for a birthday party that’s active, exciting and seriously fun? Our climbing parties are designed to give kids an unforgettable experience – whether it’s their first time on the wall or they’re already little pros.
Led by friendly, experienced instructors, these sessions are full of climbing, games and laughter – a brilliant way to celebrate in a social and supportive setting.
Want to keep the party going? Many of our centres offer space and food options for post-climb celebrations. You’re welcome to bring your own cake or let us look after the food. Check with your local centre to see what catering options are available when you book.

What to wear
Comfort is key – we recommend non-restrictive clothing like leggings, tracksuits or t-shirts, with comfy trainers or plimsolls. Please avoid anything too loose or baggy. Bring layers you can adjust as you warm up.

Book your party
If you’re booking a birthday party but don’t yet have all participant names, just book for one child (the birthday child) – we’ll ask for the full list later. If you have any questions or special requests, get in touch with your local centre and we’ll be happy to help.

“The instructors were amazing – so friendly and encouraging with all the kids. Everything was really well organised and the children had the best time. We’ll definitely be back!”
– Birthday party parent

Climbing fun for little ones and their grown-ups

TINY ACADEMY

Tiny Academy is a relaxed and informal bouldering session for parents, carers and children under 5. Whether you’re a regular climber or new to the sport, this is a great way to get active while introducing little ones to climbing in a fun and supportive environment.

This isn’t an instructed session, but a friendly team member will be on hand to help things run smoothly. They can also assist with childcare, so parents can take turns climbing.

Many of our Tiny Academy parents have met great friends here, finding a supportive space to share the joys and challenges of early parenthood.

Climbing is instinctive for young children, and Tiny Academy lets them explore safely at their own pace. Whether they’re clambering on the mats, taking their first climbing steps, or just soaking up the energy, this session encourages confidence, movement, and fun.

Booking tips: If it's your first time at Tiny Academy, please come early to go through supervision and forms with staff. If you are bringing more than 1 adult and 2 children you may be asked to complete multiple forms.

No prior experience required.
Parents are responsible for their children whilst on the premises.