Shhh Newcastle Swingers Club

Shhh Newcastle Swingers Club occupies a multi-storey premises at 85-89 Blandford Street in Newcastle city centre, roughly five minutes' walk from both Newcastle Central rail station and the Tyne and Wear Metro. Operating since 2018 and formerly trading as Shhh... by Base, the club underwent a full refurbishment in 2021 — installing a new jacuzzi, updating the playrooms, and adding a discreet rear entrance — and bills itself as the only venue of its kind in Newcastle upon Tyne. With a stated capacity of 200, the club places a strong emphasis on inclusivity: the space is LGBTQ+-welcoming and explicitly trans-friendly, with reduced or complimentary entry for trans guests on most nights. The venue spans two floors. Downstairs sits a fully licensed bar, a lounge, a dance floor, and spacious changing rooms with secure lockers; upstairs are the playrooms — including a cinema room, private zones, and a dungeon — alongside a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, an internet room, and an outdoor seating area. First-time visitors receive a guided tour before being issued a membership card and locker key. Reviews describe a clean, no-pressure atmosphere with staff consistently praised for attentiveness to safety and comfort. Complimentary condoms (standard, king-size, and latex-free), lubricant, and dental dams are provided at reception and throughout the bar; the first towel is free and additional towels are £1 each. Overnight stays are available on party and fetish nights, with private or shared rooms at £15 per person and morning refreshments served between 9am and 11am. The club runs Wednesday through Sunday. Wednesday afternoons host a mixed swingers session (couples £20, singles £10); Thursday is a Flip Flop bisex night (couples £10, singles £5, trans guests free); Friday's #FetishFriday admits couples at £10, single women at £5, and single men at £20; Saturday's Swingers Circus is the main weekly event (couples and single men £25, women £10); and Sunday is a men-only play day. On Friday fetish and Saturday nights, guests may supplement the licensed bar with their own alcohol for a £2.50 corkage fee. Membership requires completing an application form and presenting valid photo ID: a driving licence showing the current address is preferred and sufficient alone, while a passport must be accompanied by a utility bill, council tax bill, or bank statement. Before 11pm the dress code is smart and glamorous; after 11pm, access to upstairs play areas requires appropriate attire — lingerie, a wrap, robe, or towel — and trainers, sportswear, and hoodies are prohibited throughout.