โCโmon butt, drop the robe and soak up the vibes!โ
When I rocked up to Glastonbury Festival 2025, I thought Iโd seen it all โ glittery cowboys in drag, someone crowd-surfing in a canoe, and a man dressed as a sentient portaloo. But nothing prepared me for the pure, peaceful magic of the nudist spa tucked away like a hidden oasis behind the hustle and bass drops. ๐ค๐งโโ๏ธ
Yep, you read that right. I stripped off, soaked in a hot tub with strangers, and had one of the most relaxing few hours of my entire festival weekend. Hereโs what you get when you bare all at Glastoโs most liberating hidden gemโฆ
๐งโโ๏ธ Whatโs Occurring at the Nudist Spa?
Glastonburyโs nudist spa โ officially known as The Lost Horizons Sauna & Spa โ is part of the Green Fields area, a space where wellness, spirituality, and good vibes reign supreme. But donโt think โwellnessโ means boring โ this is Glasto, after all. Youโre just as likely to hear a bongo jam session as you are to get a reiki session from a bloke called Trevor in a sarong.
Hereโs what you get for your (clothing-optional) experience:
- ๐ฅ Wood-fired sauna (proper toasty โ and totally naked)
- ๐ฆ Hot tubs made from reclaimed whisky barrels
- ๐ Cold plunge pool โ perfect for post-sauna yelps
- ๐๏ธ Chill-out area with beanbags, tea, and chilled beats
- ๐ฟ Outdoor showers (get clean while the cows moo nearby)
๐งผ The Vibe: Body-Positive & Blissfully Non-Judgy
You might think rocking up in your birthday suit at the UKโs biggest music festival sounds like a nightmare โ but honestly? It was one of the most freeing, body-positive things Iโve ever done.
No oneโs staring. No oneโs judging. Everyoneโs just vibing, chatting about their favourite sets, or sitting quietly in the steam like serene festival monks. ๐ต๐ Itโs not creepy. Itโs not weird. Itโs just chill. Like, spiritually-and-literally chill.
As one guy said while dunking himself into the cold plunge pool:
โMate, I just saw IDLES rip the Pyramid Stage to shreds, and now Iโm starkers in a barrel. Life is good.โ ๐ฅ๐
๐ชท Festival Zen: Why You Need This Mid-Glasto Reset
Letโs be real โ Glastonbury is amazing, but itโs also utter carnage. Youโre tramping 20,000 steps a day, queuing for loos that smell like they were designed by Satan, and necking lukewarm cider for breakfast. Itโs beautiful chaosโฆ but your body? Itโs knackered.
Thatโs why the spa is a genuine life-saver. A couple of hours here:
- Recharges your legs
- Clears your hangover fog
- Gives your skin a proper cleanse
- Calms your overstimulated brain
- Lets you take a moment and justโฆ be โ๏ธ
You come out feeling like a new person. A slightly pruney, towel-wrapped, utterly refreshed new person.
๐ฐ How Much Does It Cost?
Entry to the spa isnโt free, but itโs reasonable for what you get.
In 2025, hereโs what it cost me:
- ๐๏ธ ยฃ25 for 2 hours
- Includes sauna, hot tubs, plunge, tea, and towels
- Book ahead or try your luck on the day (mornings best!)
Trust me โ ยฃ25 for pure peace in the middle of Worthy Farm? Proper job.
๐๏ธ Top Tips for Your Nude Spa Journey
Thinking of giving it a go next year? Hereโs some tidy advice:
- ๐ Go early in the day โ itโs quieter, cleaner, and magical in the morning mist
- ๐งผ Shower before entering โ itโs the polite (and hygienic) thing to do
- ๐ No phones or cameras โ obviously. Itโs a safe space
- ๐ You can wear a towel if youโre shy โ itโs body-positive, not mandatory stripping
- โ Try the herbal tea โ made with love and possibly sage stolen from Avalon
๐ถ The Perfect Playlist While You Soak
Someone brought a mini speaker and played a lo-fi remix of Fleetwood Mac while we steamed. Here’s what Iโd recommend if you want to recreate the spa vibes at home:
- ๐ โDreamsโ โ Fleetwood Mac (Lo-fi edit)
- ๐ง โEverything In Its Right Placeโ โ Radiohead
- ๐ซ๏ธ โAngelโ โ Massive Attack
- ๐ โWeightlessโ โ Marconi Union
- ๐ฅ โHoloceneโ โ Bon Iver
It was basically the anti-mosh pit. Glorious.
๐ Final Thoughts: Would I Do It Again?
Hell. Yes. Mun. ๐
In a festival packed with bucket hats, bangers, and barely-functional portaloos, this was a slice of calm, kindness, and community. Everyone deserves a moment of stillness โ even if it’s in the buff with strangers and a mug of mint tea.
10/10 would spa again.
Would recommend to your nan.
Just maybe donโt tell your dad you went. ๐
โ๏ธ The Riff Report Verdict:
๐ฅ Relaxation Level: 11/10
๐งโโ๏ธ Awkwardness Level: 2/10 (goes away fast!)
๐ท Value for Money: Proper lush
๐ช Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. Or a hot tub.
Have you been to Glastoโs nudist spa? Got a funny tale or bare-it-all story? Slide into the comments, butt. ๐๐ฌ
