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The Climbing Academy - "The Arc"

Chippenham, United Kingdom•4.7(223)•Indoor Climbing, Play Café, Skate Park

Climb walls indoors with bouldering and roped climbing courses suitable for all ages, plus a café and skatepark on-site.

The Arc is an indoor climbing center in Chippenham offering both bouldering and roped climbing experiences for families, children, and adults of all skill levels. The venue welcomes climbers from ages 0 and upwards, with dedicated programs for tiny climbers (under 5s), youth groups (6-15s), and adults. Visitors can drop in anytime for bouldering without booking, or book a taster course to try roped climbing with professional instruction. Auto belays are available for families wanting to experience tall walls safely with minimal supervision requirements. The Arc caters specifically to families with a family-friendly upstairs bouldering room and specialized youth classes running through term time and school holidays. Birthday party packages are available for celebrating milestones. Beyond climbing, the venue features The Arc Café serving coffee, snacks, and beverages open to the public without requiring climbing participation. A skatepark is also located on-site for additional activities. The center is dog friendly and pushchair friendly, making it accessible for families with young children and pets. Membership passes and pay-per-visit options provide flexible pricing for regular visitors.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 09:30 – 22:00
Tuesday: 09:30 – 22:00
Wednesday: 09:30 – 22:00
Thursday: 09:30 – 22:00
Friday: 09:30 – 22:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 09:30 – 18:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

The Arc Café

Café serving light bites, pizza, sweet treats including fresh bakes and ice cream, with options for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. Features indoor seating with plug points and covered/open outdoor deck.

Hours: Open 7 days a week from 30 minutes after the centre opens

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4.7(223 reviews)
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Tom J Designs (TJ Sparky)

Tom J Designs (TJ Sparky)

3 weeks ago

This facility can not afford to have free carpark so use Euro carpark scammer. Park near facility not erurocarpark, paid for 2 hrs and overstayed - receieved £60 penalty which grows now to £160 due to dissputing with euro caarpark. Well done The arc - you have just lost 3 custommers as we switched to Swindon now - free carpark and better facilities! Replying to below comment. When use Pure gym or Snap fitness we park on paid carpark but for free as we provide Registration plate of our vehicles - this is for stoping everyone using carpark for free. Membership for climbing is double what Gym is so no excuse here. They can do, so why you cannot?

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Charlotte Hawkes

Charlotte Hawkes

a month ago

This is a fantastic venue! We had my sons 7th birthday party here today and couldn't be happier with the service that we received. The staff were so attentive and couldn't do enough for us. The instructors were great with an overally energetic bunch of 7 year old boys and taught them some great skills. Thank you to Fay and the two guys who helped us, sorry I cant remember your names! We will be back.

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Chris Charles

Chris Charles

a month ago

Will never climb here again as they use euro parking services who are a scam with no human reachable. Recommend avoiding until they sort. Shouldn't take 45 mins to register and get on the wall either

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BBlunder

BBlunder

2 months ago

A great climbing centre well known in Chippenham and the surrounding South West - My friends and I last went there just for bouldering and had a really fun challenge. 2 bouldering zones with varying difficulty (ranging from beginner to 8) but best the centre is for it's top roping, with some decently high climbs and a really great range of routes with auto belay

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Anthony Yeates

Anthony Yeates

4 years ago

The Arc is brand new and really well equipped. A lovely cafe with a large deck is stocked with lots of delicious options. The building is fully accessible, with a lift giving access to both levels easily. The staff were very friendly and approachable. The climbing areas are really well lit and ventilated, with 2 bouldering rooms, and 5 lines of auto-belays for when you want to climb and don't have a partner. Highly recommended!

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 29 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about The Climbing Academy - "The Arc"

Is The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" free to visit?

The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" suitable for?

The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Climbing Academy - "The Arc".

Is there parking at The Climbing Academy - "The Arc"?

Yes — The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at The Climbing Academy - "The Arc"?

Yes — The Arc Café is on site at The Climbing Academy - "The Arc". Café serving light bites, pizza, sweet treats including fresh bakes and ice cream, with options for vegetarian, vegan…

Is The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" pushchair-friendly?

Yes, The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at The Climbing Academy - "The Arc"?

The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" by public transport?

The Climbing Academy - "The Arc" is well-served by public transport.

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