Visiting

Visiting Silverglades

If you are interested in visiting Silverglades, please contact the MBNC Secretary:

phone 07467 246690

Prior to your first visit, you will be asked to provide photo ID and proof of address. We do not retain copies, we just want to ensure you are who you say you are.

Open Day for visitors: 10:00 to 22:00, Sat 10th June 2023

Morecambe Bay Naturist Club hosts an annual Open Day at Silverglades in the summer; this year it will be on Sat 10/06/23. (More details here) If you have not been to Silverglades before it will be free, and if you’d like to stay longer we’ll only ask for a donation if you are camping or returning the next day. Note that pre-booking is required, see above.

We don’t publish the exact location, but Silverglades is ten minutes walk from Silverdale station on the Lancaster, Barrow, Carlisle line so is ideally situated for naturists without transport who live within striking distance of the Leeds – Morecambe or West coast lines (some journeys require a change at Lancaster)

Plan your journey by train at
https://www.thetrainline.com/stations/silverdale

When you contact us, we will give you full directions to our gate where we will meet you.

Our facilities are few, just a small clubhouse, barbecue and picnic tables (so, no electrical hookups or piped water/waste). What we do have however is 10 acres of woodlands and glades with an abundance of nature

For those who wish to stay more than a day, there are clearings suitable for either camping under canvas or for small-medium sized caravans or campers. (Due sharp bend in our access track, contact us for advice if you have a large caravan or camper).

Perfect for a few days peace and quiet in tranquil and beautiful surroundings. The night sky, when clear, is amazing as we have little light pollution here.

Read more about our 10 acre site “Silverglades” at:
https://morecambebaynaturistclub.wordpress.com/silverglades/

Can’t make the Open Day? Attending another time as a non-member

Please note that we will need a few days notice of your intended visit.

MBNC is a membership club so non-members must be accompanied at Silverglades by one of our members at all times; this is a condition of our site licence. Non-members may attend Silverglades a maximum of any 3 days. However, we encourage you to apply for membership after your first visit.

We have members who live close to Silverglades who will be pleased to meet you on site, given sufficient notice of your visit. It’s a good idea to check the weather forecast first, as members are less likely to turn out when rain is forecast.

Note that pre-booking is required, see top of page.

Wishing to stay more than 3 days

A non-member may visit up to a maximum of 3 days. However, after a satisfactory single visit you are encouraged to become a Member.

The advantages of becoming a Member are:

You will have free day visits/camping for the remainder of the year
You will not have to be accompanied by a Full Member
You will be given the padlock codes for gate so you can come and go freely
You will have 24 hour access to the clubhouse
You will receive occasional newsletters and updates
You will have a say at the AGM
You will have access to the Members Area of the website

Note that pre-booking is required, see top of page.

Ready to book?

Please Contact the Secretary to arrange a visit or to join MBNC

Please refer the Fees Table for suggested donation

Guidelines for Members and Visitors

Everyone attending Silverglades must bring their own water and be prepared to be self-sufficient on site. Note that unless there is a club member present there will be no access to the club house.

Please take litter and rubbish home, leaving the site clean and free from debris.

Whilst on the site, remain tidy and be considerate to other users

Animals

Silverglades is a “wildlife-friendly” site so please only bring pets that won’t disturb the local wildlife. Generally we love dogs, but we have Roe Deer in our grounds so dogs must remain under control at all times and not disturb other site users. Please scoop any poop and take it with you.

Smoking

We allow smoking outdoors at Silverglades unless the ground is baked dry. Please use an ashtray as large parts of the site will be a fire risk in dry weather.

The clubhouse is a no-smoking area.

Vehicle access

Track to clubhouse

Access to the site is by short track, with one sharp bend and some overhanging branches. If your vehicle is large, seek advice from us before attending.

Parking

Please use the car park below the clubhouse. Vehicles should not proceed any further except for disabled access – please make contact prior to your visit so that arrangements may be made.

Camping / caravanning