FROST MOON EVENING SWIM AND SAUNA with café 18:00–21:00

November’s full moon is a Supermoon (when a full moon occurs at the closest point to Earth during its orbit, therefore appearing larger and brighter).

In pagan circles it’s called the Mourning Moon, often the last full moon before the winter solstice and a magical time to mourn what has passed but also to celebrate new beginnings. Wild swimmers sometimes call it the Reed Moon, referring to the silhouetted reeds accompanying late autumn swims. It’s also the Frost Moon, heralding the return of longer colder nights.

We are hoping for clear skies and a good view of the moon - and can more or less promise you no reeds in the water and no frost - as we welcome you to our first winter evening event, with night swimming and sauna options to book, and then relaxation in the open air beside the fire pit or in one of our warm indoor spaces.

The pool will be open from 18:00 to 20:30; book a swim ticket and swim at any time you please during this session.

Sauna is bookable in timed half-hour sessions from 18:30–20:30.

The café will be serving hot food and snacks, with a range of hot and cold drinks and a licensed bar. Café will be open 18:00–21:00.

This event is for adults (18+) only.

Tickets cost: £9 swimming only

                      £16 swim + sauna

                      £7.50 sauna only

                      £5 spectators

Please note that you need to be fit and healthy, to the best of your knowledge, to take part in cold water swimming and sauna. Every individual ticket booked will be accompanied by a health note check.

Book a half-hour session in one of our beautiful Finnish-style wooden saunas. All sessions are timed and should be pre-booked.

Please wear appropriate swimwear in the sauna and bring an extra towel to sit on. Practice good hygiene: shower and then dry off before entering the sauna.

The saunas are a short walk across the lawn from the pool, where an outdoor shower will also be found. You are recommended to bring a pair of slip-on shoes such as sliders or crocs to walk comfortably between sauna, pool and changing rooms.

You may come and go in and out of the sauna as you please during your timed session, within safety guidelines. 15 minutes is the longest we recommend you stay inside. Relax between sessions in the open air, or under the shower. Two sauna sessions may be booked consecutively so long as time guidelines continue to be followed.

Sauna and swim bundle special offer! You can combine your sauna with a swim ticket for maximum enjoyment of the whole facility. This gives you the opportunity to dip in the pool between saunas. Please note your dip should be no longer than 2–3 mins between sauna visits. To practise contrast therapy, you should be aiming for the beneficial effects of temperature changes on your body without significantly dropping or raising your core temperature.

If you’ve had a longer swim before your sauna session begins, please warm up gradually using warm layers and a hot drink in one of our warm spaces, before entering the sauna. Never use a sauna to warm up if you are very cold.

Please be aware of the health notes and the risks of cold water immersion and sauna before booking.

You will be required to tick a box at checkout which confirms that you have read and understood the health notes and have referred to a health professional before your visit if you have any medical concerns.