Visiting

Visiting Silverglades

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

phone 07467 246690

Open Day Sat 11th June 2022

Free for first time visitors!

Morecambe Bay Naturist Club hosts an annual Open Day at Silverglades in the summer. If you have not been to Silverglades before, there is no day fee for the first 24 hours of your visit, if you’d like to stay longer (either camping or returning the next day) you’ll only pay for the subsequent day(s)

If you wish to attend, just contact the club by email
enquiries@mbnc.org.uk

Alternatively you can call or text 07467 246690

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/

Note: Attending on an Open Day will not count as a Probationary Member visit when applying for Membership

Attending as a non-member

If you are unable to attend the Open Day, we would still welcome you another day. MBNC is a membership club so non-members must be accompanied by one of our members at all times; this is a condition of our site licence. Please note that we need a few days notice of your intended visit, to make arrangements for a member to be present.

As a guide, visits are easier to arrange on the dates below:

The AGM usually on the second Saturday in September
Our annual Open Day, usually on the second Saturday in June or July.
Second Saturday of the month from March to October when Committee meetings are happening
The last Saturday of the month from March to September when “Putting Nature back into Naturism” events are held
Midweek afternoons, usually on Tuesdays from March to September commencing 1pm – weather permitting!

We will do our best to facilitate your visit but cannot guarantee the availability of any particular dates or pitches. 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.

Prior to your first visit, you will be asked to provide photo ID and proof of address. Please ensure you have these with you if yu did not provide them in advance. We do not retain copies, we just want to ensure you are who you say you are.

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

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