Attendees of ‘UK’s biggest swingers festival’ explain what really happens inside

Attendees and organisers of Swingathon UK 2025 have revealed how it's really like to be part of the country's biggest swingers festival.

The annual celebration of the lifestyle once again took place in the village of Allington, Lincolnshire.

It took place over the course of last weekend (17-20 July) for the fifth year in a row, with the festival now bigger than ever before.

There are a number of boxes you have to tick before being granted access to Swingathon at all, according to attendees, as organisers take the vetting process very seriously.

Kerry Voellner, one of those who helped to organise Swingathon, shared what she experienced at this year's celebration.

Explaining that it 'lived up to its name this year', there were a number of saucy group activities and shows for attendees to enjoy.

The 46-year-old had a big role in this year's Swingathon festival (SWNS)

People have already spoken about the 'safe space' provided at the festival, a sentiment which was echoed by Voellner.

The 46-year-old added: "I was working this weekend so I didn't have any sex but I had the time of my life."

Voellner, who runs The Lifestyle Lounge in Eccles, revealed that there were play tents, pole dancing, foam parties, hot tubs, and a lack of clothing (unsurprisingly).

But one of the aims this year was for organisers to tackle the stigma around the festival, as she said it was 'safe, friendly and fun.'

With butt plug bingo and 40-person orgies taking place on the grounds, the Brit explained: "There's no standard festivalgoer - there were people of all ages - and some people walked around naked while others were in sexy lingerie or jockstraps. One woman even came dressed as a big vagina."

She added that this is 'normal in the swinging world', as there's a big feeling of freedom when you're around like-minded people in this sense.

While there were a number of spicy activities, there were some informational talks, demonstrations, and discussions around enjoying sex and the swinging lifestyle.

Voellner had gone with friend Nykolas Shipway, who is a drag artist and an entertainer under the stage name 'Gutter Sl*t.'

"There was a fetish area where they gave demonstrations and talks," the 30-year-old explained, noting that there were 'more condoms than coffees.'

The pair even set up a mini version of the 'Lifestyle Lounge' with equipment from Kerry's original venue, as she explained: "We took a gazebo, a bondage table, and Nykolas built a glory hole."

Swingathon 2025 was a big hit, according to attendees (SWNS)

They also had the privilege of hosting butt plug bingo, where the sex toys were prizes, with sex-related forfeits also on the line.

Voellner clarified that there are a lot of misconceptions about swinging, as attendees had to show proof of a clean STI test before attending.

Describing the festival as 'clean and hygienic', doing a test is actually standard practice anyway.

"There are condoms in every room, it's not accepted in this lifestyle not to wear one. It's a standard," she added.

Last year, locals complained of noise coming from the festival, but it's been revealed that it's now been sound-tested to avoid disturbing those living nearby.

Voellner even claimed that 'some people from the village came' this year, which may be a sign of 'attitudes changing.'

She stated: "We encompass anyone with a lifestyle out of the ordinary and we welcome them. People that come are just people who like to live life sexually free."

About 1,000 tickers were sold this year, a record, and the 46-year-old is now looking forward to next year's festival.

Describing the days to be full of 'enjoyment and freedom', she concluded: "Everyone lifts each other up and women inspire each other.

"It's about people being themselves and being free."