Donations and fees
Although we are allowed to collect an annual membership fee from members, our site licence does not allow us to charge non-members for visits. Therefore, we rely on donations from visitors, as suggested below.
A Family Unit is a maximum of 2 adults + 2 children. No charge is made for children under 5 so these are not included.
All persons aged 18 or over are classed as adults.
| Description | ££ |
| Day visit (prospective members, non-members and guests of members) Note: pre-paid, proof of ID required, max. 3 days per year |
Single £5 Family or Couple £8 [annual membership required before a 4th visit] |
| Addition for overnight camping, per night, applied to prospective members, non-members and guests of members (Up to 24 hours from time of arrival) |
£3.00 single (making £8.00 total) £5.00 couple or family unit (making £13.00 in total) |
| Membership fee (annual) (reduced by 50% if joining between Oct-March) |
£55.00 single £70.00 couple or family |
Note: as the subs year runs Apr-March it can sometimes be cheaper for Prospective Members to pay Day Fees if joining late in a calendar year, and then join from April next. We will always advise the most economical way to join.
Categories of attendees at Siverglades
Open Day Visitor
This is a specific day with special entry conditions. See Open Days
A person who has never attended Silverglades before
Must pre-book via enquiries@mbnc.org.uk
Proof of ID required
Will be met at gate by a MBNC member
Day visitor
A person who is not a member of MBNC and does not intend to join
Must pre-book via enquiries@mbnc.org.uk
Proof of ID required
Pre-payment required
Will be met at gate by a MBNC member
Max. 3 visits per year, otherwise must apply for membership
Members’ Guest
See Day Visitors, above
Note: Members’ Guests are simply Day Visitors introduced by Members. The only difference is that a Member has to be found to accompany Day Visitors, whereas Member’s Guests will be accompanied by the Member bringing them.
Prospective Member
A person who intends to join MBNC
Must pre-book via enquiries@mbnc.org.uk
Proof of ID required
Pre-payment required
After 3 visits, must apply for membership
One of the visits must be made when a Committee Member is present
Will be met at gate by a MBNC member
Full Member
A person who has applied for and been accepted as a Member after 3 visits
Upon receipt of subs, they will be given the gate code etc
Can attend unaccompanied
Full Member (Probationary)
A person who has been a Full Member for less than 12 months
Textile
A non-naturist, eg a person attending to carry out forestry or conservation work.
Members will usually be warned in advance when a Textile may be seen on site, however if work is urgent, we may not be able to give notice
Page last updated 2021/Aug/01
