Our swimming sessions take place every Thursday evening from 20:15 to 21:30 at the Arthur Hill pool in Reading.

The pool is run by Reading Borough Council and they provide the lifeguards.   It is a fairly typical Edwardian pool (opened in 1911), 30 yards (27.4 metres) long, with a shallow end (1m) and deep end (1.84m).  Changing is in cubicles around the pool, and there are some hot showers.

The cost is £3.00 per session for club members, £4.50 for non-members. 

The annual membership fee for 2008 is £9.00 for singles and £15.00 for couples.  We offer a discount for members of British Naturism, making the fees £7.50 for singles and £12.50 for couples.  Membership runs for one year from the date of joining.

If you are planning to come along as a visitor, please make contact first via one of the methods on the Contact page.  Also, please bring some form of identification with your current address on it such as a driving licence.

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The party starts at 9pm and continues until 3am. Admission is £10 per person.

Check it out!