The Sunday Swim

The Sunday Swim offers mixed naturist (nude) use of a 21m swimming pool, a spectacular Turkish suite, steam room and saunas. There’s also a relaxation area with newspapers and tea and coffee, in a friendly, welcoming environment. A fully equipped gym and weights room is available and can be used subject to induction. There is a separate women’s changing lounge available if desired.

Unusually, the pool is equipped with a flying trapeze and travelling rings.

The Sunday Swim is open to anyone over 18 who has registered online and holds a Sunday Swim SwimCard which can be purchased at the Swim (£10/5 pa) and pays the entry fee £10/7.

Members of the Arlington Baths Club can attend The Sunday Swim free of charge and without needing to obtain a SwimCard but are requested to sign in the attendance register.

The Sunday Swim takes place from 6pm to 9pm (no entry after 6.30pm without a SwimCard) except during annual maintenance and Christmas holidays and happens at the glorious Arlington Baths Club in the West End of Glasgow – the first swimming club of its kind in the United Kingdom.

The Arlington Baths Club is located at 61 Arlington Street, Glasgow, G3 6DT.

Swim Reopened to Ticketed Swim Members & Arlington Baths Members

The Sunday Swim reopened on Sunday 4 July 2021. The swim takes place between 1830 – 2115 on Sunday evenings. Due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions, capacity is greatly reduced and entry is by ticket only.

Entry is only open to Sunday Swim Members with a valid ticket and Arlington Baths Members.

Sunday Swim Members can purchase tickets on their membermojo profile page.

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Tickets will become visible at 1900 each Thursday for the following Sunday’s swim.

No entry will be granted to ticketless Sunday Swim Members.

It is currently not possible to refund ticket costs in result of a no show.

The Sunday Swim is not taking new members currently due to limits on numbers. All participants must be over 18.

N.B. There will be no swim on Sunday 1 August due to anniversary celebrations at the Arlington Baths.

 

I’m coming for the first time, what do I need to know?

Anyone attending for the first time must register online using the link below and bring photo ID and proof of address. For example, passport and a utility bill or a driving licence. Your photo ID needs to show your date of birth and entrance is only available to those over 18.

All those attending for the first time are required to have a short induction and a tour. On arriving for your first visit please make sure that you are present by 6 pm. The tour takes place at 6.15 pm.

The Sunday Swim uses membermojo.co.uk for online membership. Join us by completing your details for approval and bring your ID and payment in cash to your first swim.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we are currently not accepting new applications

Will there be other women there?

Yes, many women attend the swim either on their own or with others. Please use the contact form if you are female and would like to make contact with a female swimming buddy who could meet you.

Can I come on my own or do I need to be one half of a couple?

Some people come on their own, some come as couples and some come as a group of friends. You are welcome regardless of whether you want to come alone or with others.

Do I need to be naked?

Yes – nudity is expected in the pool and in the yoga class. Towels may be worn in other areas. Towels must be worn in the shoeroom/cloakroom and when going from downstairs to the upstairs part of the premises. Gym clothing must be worn in the gym. Always sit or lie on a towel or sheet.

What are the rules or expectations of those who come?

All those who attend are expected to be respectful towards others. Any conduct which makes people feel uncomfortable or which could be viewed as likely to make others feel uncomfortable will result in a member of the door team or a member of staff speaking to the participant and either issuing a warning or banning them from future swims.

What isn’t allowed?

The following examples are not deemed to be acceptable behaviour:

Offering or performing massages (including for someone you know well).
Following someone around or trying to engage with them.
Being overly affectionate or intimate.
Deliberately watching someone
Commenting on someone’s appearance.
Sexually explicit comments or any comment or behaviour of a racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic or other discriminatory nature

How is The Sunday Swim organised?

The Sunday Swim is organised by a small group of people in order to facilitate the event for many others who come – some coming every week and others only occasionally. On a typical week it might be expected that there would be 50 – 70 swimmers.

In order to make it easier for the organisers, volunteers are needed to staff the door. If you can help with this once a month, once every 2 months or perhaps more frequently, please speak to any member of the door team on a Sunday.

Due to COVID -19 restrictions we are unable to provide yoga classes at the moment. When conditions allow we will post the new yoga programme.