Free tour
Free
About 20 minutes with the team. See the floor, the sauna, the cold plunge and the shake bar. No kit needed, no chasing afterwards.
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First visit · Strictly 21+
Your first visit,
step by step.
New gyms are intimidating — even great ones. This page removes the guesswork: what happens when you arrive, where to park, what to bring, and who you’ll meet.
Pick your path
Three ways to start.
Nobody has to choose between “join” and “leave”. Start wherever feels right.
Day pass
£13.50
Train today — the floor, showers and lockers. Ask the desk about joining a class or using the recovery suite on a pass.
Book a day pass1-month pass
£136
A proper trial with no contract. Best if you’re between gyms or deciding whether to commit.
See passesReady to join instead? Memberships from £99/month →
What happens when you arrive
The first twenty minutes.
- 01
Find the farm
There’s parking at Valentines Farm — look for the barn with SWOLE GYM in white letters. You can’t miss it.
- 02
Say hello at the desk
Tell whoever’s on the desk it’s your first time — usually Josh or Tilly. They’re why so many of our reviews mention the staff by name.
- 03
Quick ID check
We’re strictly 21+, so everyone shows photo ID on their first visit. Takes about 30 seconds.
- 04
The look around
The floor, the infrared sauna, the cold plunge, the recovery lounge, the shake and supplement bar — and the private GP room.
- 05
Your call
Train that day on a pass, sit down about membership, or go home and think about it. Capped membership means we’re never desperate to sign you.
Members only · 21+
Why we’re 21+ (and why you’ll be glad we are).
Swole is a members’ club for grown-ups — an adults-only gym, strictly 21+. Capped membership and a 21+ door policy are how the floor stays calm, focused and workable — it’s the reason our reviews read the way they do. Everyone shows photo ID on their first visit, whether you’re 21 or 51. It’s the rule, not a judgement — and it’s the same for day passes and guests.
Accepted ID: passport · UK driving licence · PASS-hologram card
What to bring.
- Photo ID (first visit only)
- Trainers and training kit
- A water bottle — or grab a shake at the bar
- A towel for the infrared sauna
- A payment card
House rules — how we keep the room right.
Re-rack your weights
The next person shouldn’t warm up by stripping your bar.
Wipe down the kit
Spray stations are around the floor.
Filming: 10am–4pm only
No tripods or filming set-ups before 10am or after 4pm — early and late sessions stay private.
Ask before working in
Most people here will say yes.
Sauna & plunge courtesy
Shower first, and keep sessions considerate when it’s busy.
When to come
Honest busy times.
Weekdays from 5am to10pm; weekends from 6am to8pm. Busiest around 5pm on weekdays, quietest mid-morning and early afternoon — which is when most first-timers come. And because membership is capped, even our busy is calm by chain-gym standards.
Most classes run late morning — Booty, Legs & Core with Lorena, and Yoga Strength with Anna. The board changes weekly. See the timetable →
First-visit questions
Everything else.
Do I need to book, or can I just turn up?
Day-pass visitors are welcome subject to space — but it’s worth a quick call to 01483 976478 first, especially at peak times. For a tour or to join, call or email and we’ll look after you.
I’m not a bodybuilder — will I fit in?
Yes. Most of our members aren’t bodybuilders — they’re adults who want good kit and a calm room. Members range from first-timers to competitors, and nobody here is watching you.
Why 21+, and what ID do I need?
It keeps the room calm, focused and adult. Bring a passport, UK driving licence or PASS-hologram card on your first visit — whatever your age.
Are classes included in a day pass?
Classes are free with membership. On a £13.50 day pass or £136 month pass you can usually join one if there’s space — give us a ring on 01483 976478 first and we’ll check that week’s board.
Are there showers and lockers?
Yes — proper changing rooms and showers are on site. Bring a towel for the sauna.
Can I bring a friend?
Guests are welcome on the same terms — strictly 21+ with photo ID. Give us a call to arrange it.
Is there a Blue Light discount?
Yes — £103.50/month for NHS and emergency services on the 12-month plan. Bring your Blue Light Card.
What if I join and change my mind?
The rolling plan is £115/month with no fixed term. Ask us about notice periods when you join and we’ll be straight with you.
Come see it for yourself
Tours take about twenty minutes.
Nobody phones you afterwards to chase. Come look around, train on a day pass, or apply to join.