Withington Baths — naturist swim
Withington, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
A monthly adults-only skinny dip brings naturist swimming and sauna time to Withington’s restored Edwardian baths. The characterful glazed roof and poolside timber cubicles make this a distinctive setting for a relaxed Sunday evening.
Nudity policy
Naturist swim and sauna; adults only
The booked Great British Skinny Dip session is naturist and for adults aged 18 and over. Shower before swimming or sauna use; sit on your own towel.
The organiser explicitly permits swimming bottoms or a costume during menstruation. Staff may be clothed.
Facilities
- Sauna: Sauna included in the published naturist pool-and-sauna session.
- Pool: Indoor heritage swimming pool hired for the scheduled naturist event.
- Showers: The organiser explicitly asks attendees to shower before the pool or sauna.
- Parking: Small free on-site car park behind the baths, confirmed by both host and organiser.
The naturist event covers its hired pool and sauna areas; ordinary leisure-centre activities have separate admission and clothing rules.
Access & visiting
Visitors and first-time naturists are welcome; British Naturism membership is explicitly not required. Tickets are £10 online or £10 cash on the night. First-time visitors should bring ID; contact Ron on 07761 875675 or ron.ohare@bn.org.uk for the current event.
Age & supervision
The booked Great British Skinny Dip session is for adults aged 18 and over.
Age policy sourceWhen to go
Normally the third Sunday of the month, 18:00–19:30. The next published event is 15 November 2026; confirm each date before travelling.
Directions & Parking
Getting there
Go to Withington Baths at 30 Burton Road, M20 3EB. The organiser’s entrance reference is what3words herbs.live.blend. Arrive from 17:50; the published last admission is 18:20. The 111 bus stops outside, and Burton Road tram stop is about ten minutes on foot.
Parking
The small free car park is behind the baths. If full, use lawful nearby street parking and follow restrictions; avoid blocking neighbouring properties.
Finding the naturist area
Enter through the normal baths entrance and identify yourself as attending the skinny dip. Organisers wearing orange wristbands can guide newcomers through check-in to the hired changing, pool and sauna areas.
Where naturism applies
Nudity applies to the booked naturist event spaces and time, rather than the whole baths timetable or adjoining public areas.
- Bring first-visit ID, a towel and a £1 coin for a locker.
- No photography; leave phones and cameras in the locker.
- Ask an orange-wristband organiser for help if attending for the first time.
Access guidance checked 2026-11-11. Follow current signs and any instructions from the venue or land manager.
Sources & last check
Location, facilities and nudity policy checked against these sources on . This is a desk check, not an on-site inspection.
- Withington Skinny Dippers — Current event
- Withington Skinny Dippers — Admission, nudity and exceptions
- Withington Skinny Dippers — Parking and public-transport approach
- British Naturism — Current Withington ticket, time and coordinates
- Withington Baths — On-site parking and access
- Withington Baths — Genuine pool and sauna photographs
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