Health

Take care of your body, it’s yours for longer than anything else

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Glove Factory Studios isn’t just about working hard. It is about dedicating time to recharge and we’re excited to introduce a range of benefits that support a healthier balance for our members & visitors.

From Glove Dippers cold water outdoor swimming club, to a fully equipped Glove Factory Studios Gym open to the public for short-term local gym memberships, to an exclusive Studio Members Private Gym, plus a studio space for yoga, pilates, and HIIT classes – you can take part in whatever activity fits you best.

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Glove Dippers cold-water outdoor swimming lake is located in a quiet private field at Glove Factory Studios. At a length of 100m and maximum depth of around 2m, it offers a peaceful and safe alternative to rivers and streams, particularly in the winter months.

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Many have been swimming in the lake since it opened in 2015. All are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits gained from cold-water swimming in nature.

Complete with an onsite café, Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen are open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am to 4pm, serving delicious teas, coffees, cakes, and light lunches.

Black Swan Sauna are situated beside the lakes and offer individual, group, or private sauna sessions, perfect for a post-work relaxation moment followed by a refreshing dip.

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All about Glove Dippers membership

We offer two tickets, a Glove Dippers Season Pass, and a Drop-In Day Pass.

Season Pass membership is from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2026 and costs £70 incl VAT, or £60 incl VAT for Holt residents (proof of postcode required).

Season Pass membership includes: up to 5 guest passes per season (every guest must complete a waiver/disclaimer before entering the lake); invitations to Glove Factory Studios events including Glove Dippers Group Dips, Full-Moon and Brunch Dip events; 15% discount at Black Swan Sauna; and other health class benefits and introductory offers such as 20% discount off an initial session with Motus Sports Therapy at Glove Factory Studios.

Drop-in Day Pass Dips are £12pp incl VAT to swim by arrangement or to join a Glove Dippers Group Dip hosted by our lead Health instructor Kay Skinner (free to GD 2025/26 members).

How It Works

Glove Dippers is a cold-water outdoor swimming club, popular with winter swimmers. The lake is open to swimmers all year-round. Members complete an application form and submit their membership payment. On receipt of payment and their completed applicaiton, new members are sent a welcome email with all the relevant information including details to join the Glove Dippers WhatsApp group to arrange swim buddies. Members who prefer warmer temperatures may be prone to ‘swimmers itch’ (an allergic reaction that does not affect everyone) and might take the precaution of swimming in a wetsuit.

Swimming is unsupervised, and all members must be experienced open-water swimmers. Please take a look at Glove Dippers’ Membership and Safety Rules before signing up to see if we are a good fit for you.

Facilities

All members are welcome to park at Glove Factory Studios with parking clearly signposted when you arrive on site. There is a shepherd’s hut in the field near the lake where members may change and choose to use the lockers provided to stow valuables while swimming. Please bring your own padlock and remember to take all items with you, leaving the lockers empty. An outdoor cold-water shower is available near the shepherd’s hut and it is recommended to rinse after swimming particularly in the summer months.

The single entry/exit pontoon allows easy access with an entry ladder into the water. We prefer a maximum of 20 swimmers in the lake at any one time. The water is tested monthly and twice a month during the warmer weather. All reports to date have been rated as ‘Excellent’.

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Gym

Glove Factory Studios Gym is located at Glove Factory Studios where there is ample car parking and bike racks, changing rooms, and an onsite café – Wild Herb at The Field Kitchen.

It is a fully equipped gym with TechnoGym treadmill, bikes, step and rowing machines, Watson Gym strength equipment, and Olympic lifting platforms.

Membership is available to anyone and the gym is expected to open towards the end of 2025.

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EVENTS 💦

We have some wonderful events coming up & would love it if  you are able to join us. 

FRIDAY 10th October
9AM
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY DIP
Open to everyone
FREE to Glove Dippers members
£12PP (incl VAT) to non-members
🎟️ hello@glovedippers.com
Donations to www.mind.org.uk/donate/world-mental-health-day-25
@mindcharity 
@bath.mind 

FRIDAY 17th OCTOBER
7am
MID-MONTHLY LARK DIP
Open to everyone
Watch the sunrise from an early morning dip, swimming with like-minded cold-water enthusiasts 🥶
FREE to Glove Dippers members
£12PP (incl VAT) to non-members
🎟️ hello@glovedippers.com

EVERY WEDNESDAY
9am
WELL & WILD GROUP DIP
Open to everyone
Whether you are a regular outdoor cold-water swimmer or new to this & keen to discover what it feels like, join us every Wednesday morning. Email hello@glovedippers.com to book a ticket & complete a swim waiver before attending. 
FREE to Glove Dippers members
£12PP (incl VAT) to non-members
🎟️ hello@glovedippers.com

We look forward to seeing you in the water 💧 #bravethechill #meantalhealthawareness #coldwater
WELL & WILD WEDNESDAYS @glovefactorystudios begin with a Group Glove Dippers Dip at 9am

FREE to Glove Dipper members
£12pp incl VAT for non-members. Tickets are available from hello@glovedippers.com

Start your day with an exhilarating dip and if you never tried cold-water swimming before then come along to discover what you’ve been missing 💦
Glove Dippers 2025/26 cold-water swimming season is OPEN 💦

Membership is £70 for a Full Season Pass, £60 for Holt village residents (proof of postcode required), and we added a Drop-In Day Pass for those wanting to brave the cold only once in a while 🥶

Black Swan Sauna - the beautifully sleek black cabin at the end of the lake - offer wood-fired sauna sessions for individual, group, or private sessions at 15% discount for Glove Dippers members. 

You can join by filling out an application form via www.glovedippers.com. Enquire about our Drop-In Dip Pass at hello@glovedippers.com or call 01225 784080.

And keep an eye out for wonderful events such as weekly Group Dips at 9am every Wednesday, Lark Dips, Full Moon Dip & Movement evenings, Glow & Get To Know social swims and many more coming soon on our Events listings at www.glovefactorystudios.com/events 🎟️
Glove Dippers cold-water swimming lake is located in a quiet private field @glovefactorystudios 

At a length of 100m and maximum depth of around 2m, it offers a peaceful and safe alternative to rivers and streams, particularly in the winter months.

Onsite café @wildherbatthefieldkitchen is open 7 days a week serving delicious cakes, light lunches, and warming drinks.

And the perfect post-swim or to couple with a dip, @blackswansauna is situated overlooking the lakes and they offer Glove Dippers members 15% discount on individual, group, or private sessions. 

There are a range of wonderful events @glovefactorystudios available to Glove Dippers members to attend. 

Go to www.glovedippers.com to join!
Pick a desk.

Any desk.

Somewhere calm.

To concentrate and make stuff happen.

Speak to Emily or Chloe about becoming a member and joining as a co-worker; taking a private studio space; or booking a meeting room, by emailing mailto:info@glovefactorystudios.com or calling 01225 784 080.

We'd love to meet you.
Thank you to everyone who recently started following us. 

The lakes are a little quieter during the summer while our local rivers are so inviting. We hope to welcome you in the water soon and that we’ll see you making the most of @blackswansauna in the meanwhile 🦢