Practical information

Here are a few helpful things to know before your visit to Swillington Wilds.

Membership

Swillington Wilds is a members-only swimming and sauna venue. Membership allows you to book swim sessions and sauna slots throughout the year, as well as connecting you with the wider Wilds community through our dedicated members-only Facebook group.

Memberships will be released in batches, you can read more about joining here.

Booking

All sessions must be booked in advance through our website.

Swim sessions and sauna sessions are booked separately, although sauna bookings include the option to swim before or after your sauna.

Session Times

Swim and sauna sessions run throughout the week with the following opening times:

Wednesday & Thursday: Swim: 7am – 10am, Sauna: 8am – 10am

Friday: Swim: 7am – 4pm, Sauna: 8am – 4pm

Saturday & Sunday: Swim: 9am – 4pm, Sauna: 9am – 4pm

Sauna sessions last 55 minutes.

These times are likely to extend as our team grows.

What to Bring

Wild swimming is simple but a little preparation makes the experience much more comfortable.

We recommend bringing:

• Swimwear

• A towel

• Warm layers for afterwards

• Footwear for walking around the site

• A towfloat if you plan to swim

Many swimmers also bring a flask of something warm to enjoy afterwards.

Facilities

Facilities on site are simple and designed to fit naturally within the landscape.

You’ll find:

• A wild swimming lake

• Wood-fired lakeside sauna

• Outdoor changing shelter

• Portable toilets

• Seating areas

• A mobile coffee van serving hot drinks - Wild Gray’s.