The Sunday Swim, Glasgow

The Sunday Swim, Glasgow

Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga.

The only naked swim in the world with travelling rings and trapeze over the pool

Please note: The Swim resumes on Sunday 30 July following Arlington's annual maintenance shutdown.

The Sunday Swim offers mixed naturist use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas in a friendly, welcoming environment.

We have 50-60 people coming to the swim each Sunday.

How?

Entry is by pre-booked ticket only. No 'drop-ins'.

If you would like to join the swim, please enter your details at https://membermojo.co.uk/thesundayswim You'll receive an automated email reply asking you to contact us to arrange a date for your first visit (slots are usually available immediately).

One-off visits are welcome, for example if you're on holiday, but we ask you to complete your details as above. After your visit, we'll delete your details from our system.

When & where?

Sundays 6.00pm to 9.15pm.  If in doubt, phone before travelling.

Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, Glasgow, G3 6DT

0141 332 6021

Walk: Arlington Street off Woodlands Road is located in the Woodlands area of Glasgow, between St George's Cross, Charing Cross and The University of Glasgow.

Subway: The baths are a short walk from St George's Cross subway station. The Subway closes at 6.10pm on Sundays, so you would need to plan an alternative for your return journey.

Cycle: The nearest Nextbike stations are at St George's Cross and University of Glasgow (East). There is cycle parking opposite the Arlington Baths Club (Sheffield-type stands). You can also lock your bike to the railings at the baths.

Bus: First Group 4/4A, 6/6A.

4/4A - alight in Woodlands Rd and walk along Arlington St.

6/6A -alight at St George's Cross and cut through Melrose St - Queen's Crescent - Ashley St - Arlington St.

Car: There is metered parking adjacent to the baths. A new charge schedule was introduced in September 2022. You can also use the RingGo app to pay for parking. Alternatively, free parking on Sundays in Woodlands Rd, Park Ave & Park Drive which are a five minute walk away.

Please note that delays are expected on the M8 approach to Charing Cross for the next four years while remedial repairs are made to the Woodside flyover.

View Openstreetmap here.

How much does it cost?

The entry price is £10 for adults over 25 years old, £7 for 18-25 and students over 18 (evidence of status required) by PayPal through your membermojo account. If it's your first visit, pay by mobile phone pay (preferred) or cash on arrival.

Towel & sauna sheet hire is included. The Sunday Swim is free to Arlington Baths Club members.

The lockers take 20p & £1 coins. There are also lockers for small valuables in the poolside office which don't require coins.

Who can attend?

Members of The Sunday Swim.

Members of Arlington Baths Club can attend free.

Visitors, guests and newcomers to the swim are welcome, but must contact us in advance and complete your details as above. Please bring photo ID and proof of address eg passport & utility bill; a photo-driving licence covers both.

At your first visit, you will need to complete a Physical Activity Questionnaire for The Arlington Baths Club, which will be retained by them, and show your ID. We'll give you a tour of the building and explain what to expect. After that, you're free to enjoy your evening.

If you plan to return for future swims, let us know on the night, or via email and we'll activate your membermojo account. This triggers an automated email inviting you to complete your application and pay your annual subscription. Once you've done that, you can purchase swim tickets which go on-sale on membermojo each Thursday evening at 7pm for that Sunday's swim.

Do I need to be naked?

There is an expectation that you will be nude when swimming. You can wear a towel in the other facilities, but again most people don’t. Towels/sheets must be worn when walking in corridors, the public rooms downstairs and upstairs.

What's the etiquette?

Shower before entering the pool and after using the hot rooms / sauna.

Towels are provided for drying and sitting/lying on.

To preserve others' privacy, phones and photography are not allowed.

Tea, coffee & biscuits are available in the upstairs lounge—complimentary, but donations always welcome. Members meet there for a blether and to catch up on the latest news.

The building is locked at 9.30pm, so please leave by 9.15pm.

What other facilities are available?

Clothed use of the gym (you'll need to arrange an induction first with the pool staff).

Naked Yoga – weekly classes (these can be booked at the same time as your swim ticket for an additional £5.50).

For more information:

Website: The Sunday Swim