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Rating: OK
	We visited VA as a couple, it was fantastic night..We love how they have done the new rooms, and partitioned the jacuzzi area with plenty of space. We played with a shy couple who were newbies just before midnight near the Jacuzzi beds. Please get in touch. We will be visiting again soon... Date: 28 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Just left the ibiza night,what a great evening, our only regret is we didn't book for the weekend, will definitely be returning Date: 28 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Just left VA first time here ... wish we could have stayed longer .. super friendly staff and great mix of people.. May have been our first visit but won't be our last xxx Date: 28 August 2022

Rating: Fun
	The bi night was amazing fun(our new best thing!) we met some fab people and hope to meet up with them again! Without doubt, our favourite club. Staff were amazing, people friendly and plenty of sexy fun had! Thanks you xx Date: 27 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	We had a great time on Saturday at the Behind closed doors event. Can't believe how busy it was and everyone looked like they were having a great time ??. Hubby loved the glory hole wall and both of us enjoyed the hot tub. We loved playing with a gorgeous couple in one of the playrooms, and a sexy red head and her bearded 'diver' in the hot tub. Can't wait to come back! Date: 22 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Had THE BEST NIGHT EVER at behind closed doors WILD event on Saturday. A night specifically designed for newbies to the scene. The place was packed full of all ages and levels of experience. It gave the perfect reflection of a typical good club night. We chatted to so many new faces and Gizmo and Kitty were the most fantastic hosts ?? attentive and friendly and made the night amazing. Can't wait for September's newbie night... its our new fave night x Date: 22 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous

Had THE BEST NIGHT EVER at behind closed doors WILD event on Saturday. A night specifically designed for newbies to the scene. The place was packed full of all ages and levels of experience. It gave the perfect reflection of a typical good club night. We chatted to so many new faces and Gizmo and Kitty were the most fantastic hosts ?? attentive and friendly and made the night amazing.

Can't wait for September's newbie night... its our new fave night x

Date: 22 August 2022

Rating: OK
	Had an amazing night at VA last for the Behind Closed Doors -Wild Newbies night, was sooo busy and a great atmosphere, Gizmo and Kitty hosting absolutely smashed it out the park last night. Met and chatted with loads of sexy couples and had a bit of a play in the playrooms as well. Great place ..... Date: 21 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Excellent evening spent at the Wild- Behind closed doors event. Great job by Grizmo and Kitty and staff well done. Awesome people attended, everyone looked gorgeous. Met some lovely newbies too. If we chatted come say hi. xxx C Date: 21 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Attended the first Behind Closed Doors event last night. It was hosted by Kitty & Gizmo and was absolutely brilliant. There were well over 100 people there and the atmosphere was electric. They playrooms were busy, the hot tub was buzzing and lots of people chatting and having a great time. A brilliant club and can’t wait to visit again. Date: 21 August 2022

Rating: Fun
	Had such a good time at the FoF. Great atmosphere, place was buzzing. Nice to catch up with some familiar faces and have lots of outdoor fun! Hats off to all the amazing staff as always x Date: 17 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Had a great day in the sun in the Lux lounge, followed by a very fun evening playing with some couples. Great venue, clean tidy and classy. Thanks for all that helped us enjoy the evening. Date: 15 August 2022

Rating: OK
	Thanks to Jules Chris and Brian for looking after us today in the sun . We even had a naked ring girl demonstrating the lunch menu which was lovely ( chicken breast wet down very well) . Relaxing afternoon had by all although managed to squeeze in a roady at the end ! Thanks again guys Tony Date: 14 August 2022

Rating: Fun
	First time at VA for the couples/single ladies night on Saturday 14th, and it was a good one! Met lots of lovely people... It would've been nice to have a few more private play areas, but we had a great time anyway and I'm sure we'll be back soon. We were the couple in blue suit/white shirt (him) and black dress (her) if you want to say hi :) Date: 14 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	This was our first visit to VA and we did it with style we decided to try the full Weekender camping drinking and basically having lots of fun , couldn’t fault the event , amazingly well organised and the staff where all brilliant , and to top it off the weather was spot on :) we will for sure be going to the Next FOF and meeting so many fun people , drop us a hello if you remember us from the weekend Shane and Vicky x Date: 12 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous

This was our first visit to VA and we did it with style we decided to try the full Weekender camping drinking and basically having lots of fun , couldn’t fault the event , amazingly well organised and the staff where all brilliant , and to top it off the weather was spot on :) we will for sure be going to the Next FOF and meeting so many fun people , drop us a hello if you remember us from the weekend

Shane and Vicky x

Date: 12 August 2022

Rating: OK
	Our second visit to VA, but our first to FOF, so can’t compare to previous events. After a four hour drive and setting up the caravan a chilled and fun weekend was called for. Well what a great weekend, such a relaxed and friendly vibe, meeting old and new friends. Plenty of laughs and drinks, lots going on throughout the weekend. The staff were amazing working tirelessly throughout. Good to see so many happy like minded people having fun. Looking forward to next year already. Date: 11 August 2022

Rating: OK

Our second visit to VA, but our first to FOF, so can’t compare to previous events.

After a four hour drive and setting up the caravan a chilled and fun weekend was called for.

Well what a great weekend, such a relaxed and friendly vibe, meeting old and new friends. Plenty of laughs and drinks, lots going on throughout the weekend. The staff were amazing working tirelessly throughout. Good to see so many happy like minded people having fun. Looking forward to next year already.

Date: 11 August 2022

Rating: OK
	I was at VA for the FoF. It was a great atmosphere, good vibes and good people. See you soon Date: 11 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	We have recovered after an amazing weekend at VA2. As bewbies we felt so welcome and at ease. We met so many lovely people, soaked up the sun, partied and played. We loved every seconed. Date: 10 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Back to work ( boo) after a fun filled camp up at the FOF . As always the people make the party and it was lovely to see so many faces old and new in one place. However this was ably aided and abetted by the VA crew and party planners ! My highlights Early access and a chilled first evening by the river . ( apart from having to recover a phone that had fallen in the river ! ) Lee … your outfits and smiles made you the face of the festival this year . You and your boys are infectious in a good way ! Party nights … loved the DJs vibing off each other and having fun. Loved the chats in the smoke box .. loved the sexy outfits and happy faces . Loved the workshops .. and the perverting of some of the ‘nilla’s over to the dark side ?? And …. No medical emergencies! Fannytastic !!! Date: 9 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous

Back to work ( boo) after a fun filled camp up at the FOF . As always the people make the party and it was lovely to see so many faces old and new in one place. However this was ably aided and abetted by the VA crew and party planners !

My highlights

Early access and a chilled first evening by the river . ( apart from having to recover a phone that had fallen in the river ! )

Lee … your outfits and smiles made you the face of the festival this year . You and your boys are infectious in a good way !

Party nights … loved the DJs vibing off each other and having fun. Loved the chats in the smoke box .. loved the sexy outfits and happy faces .

Loved the workshops .. and the perverting of some of the ‘nilla’s over to the dark side ??

And …. No medical emergencies!

Fannytastic !!!

Date: 9 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	I am just coming back to reality after spending the most amazing weekend at the Festival of Fun at this gorgeous luxurious club. Absolutely amazing to camp in their gorgeous riverside gardens, and party all night. They had fabulous DJs, a brilliant band and everything was so very well organised. They definitely pulled it out the bag and I'm looking forward to the next festival at the end of the month. The staff all worked so very hard to make it such a memorable weekend and and it was brilliant, a big shout out to them all, thank you so much Julesamd Chris and your hard-working, amazing team. Date: 9 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous

I am just coming back to reality after spending the most amazing weekend at the Festival of Fun at this gorgeous luxurious club. Absolutely amazing to camp in their gorgeous riverside gardens, and party all night. They had fabulous DJs, a brilliant band and everything was so very well organised. They definitely pulled it out the bag and I'm looking forward to the next festival at the end of the month.

The staff all worked so very hard to make it such a memorable weekend and and it was brilliant, a big shout out to them all, thank you so much Julesamd Chris and your hard-working, amazing team.

Date: 9 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Just had the weekend at Festival of Fun and as norm,it was amazing.The staff are perfect and help in all ways.The entertainment you couldn’t fault,my fireplay tasting made me glow in always after.I just wish it was longer :) Can’t recommend enough and already thinking next years one obviously after more fun this year x Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	It was our first time at VA and what a way to christen it at the Festival of Fun!! Amazing setting and very vibrant!! The festival goers were fantastic and friendly, fun times were guaranteed!! VA management and staff were amazing and ensured it went smoothly!! Last and not least we loved meeting Lloyd, Thankyou Jules and Chris for making us feel so welcome!! xx Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	I’ve been meaning to write a review for this club for a while now and for some reason it’s always one of those things that I just forget about doing. Not this time. This past weekend I attend the Festival of Fun at Vanilla Alternative and honestly I can’t praise the club enough. From start to finish the whole weekend was amazing, but then as a regular attendee of the club anyway I already knew that I wouldn’t be disappointed. What makes this club special is the atmosphere and people that attend. I’ve been very very fortunate to find a group of friends and attendees who always make the club an epic time whenever I go. This Festival was truly epic. The workshops were fun. The music was fantastic and the live band on Saturday night was beyond amazing. And as always the inside of the club on both nights were filled of great fun and great people. A massive thank you to all the staff, Chris, Jules, Brian, Lee and all the others, not you Sam I still blame u for the worst hangover I’ve ever had lol I’m joking of course, honestly you made it a very special weekend. If I could book next years ticket now I would. See u all very soon. Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous

I’ve been meaning to write a review for this club for a while now and for some reason it’s always one of those things that I just forget about doing. Not this time.

This past weekend I attend the Festival of Fun at Vanilla Alternative and honestly I can’t praise the club enough. From start to finish the whole weekend was amazing, but then as a regular attendee of the club anyway I already knew that I wouldn’t be disappointed. What makes this club special is the atmosphere and people that attend. I’ve been very very fortunate to find a group of friends and attendees who always make the club an epic time whenever I go.

This Festival was truly epic. The workshops were fun. The music was fantastic and the live band on Saturday night was beyond amazing. And as always the inside of the club on both nights were filled of great fun and great people.

A massive thank you to all the staff, Chris, Jules, Brian, Lee and all the others, not you Sam I still blame u for the worst hangover I’ve ever had lol I’m joking of course, honestly you made it a very special weekend. If I could book next years ticket now I would. See u all very soon.

Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	This was 'Festival of Fun' and we had fun in abundance. The owners and staff work so hard and are all lovely. They are open to suggestions and feedback and make everything so relaxed. We had to force ourselves to leave and not stay 'one more day' which we are renowned for - especially at VA! Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Oh my goodness where to start. Just home from the fabulous Festival of Fun weekend and wow what a weekend. Just such a fantastic atmosphere and so much going on. The workshops, the DJ (thank you) for helping me on the dance floor lol.. the band and the absolutely amazing staff you are all fabulous, everything was just awesome. I’m so lucky to have this club on my doorstep, its classy, friendly, and above all a very safe environment for a single woman. This is my fourth FoF and it just gets better and better each year. Looking forward to the Weekender end of August. Much love to you Jules & Chris xx Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous

Oh my goodness where to start. Just home from the fabulous Festival of Fun weekend and wow what a weekend. Just such a fantastic atmosphere and so much going on. The workshops, the DJ (thank you) for helping me on the dance floor lol.. the band and the absolutely amazing staff you are all fabulous, everything was just awesome. I’m so lucky to have this club on my doorstep, its classy, friendly, and above all a very safe environment for a single woman. This is my fourth FoF and it just gets better and better each year. Looking forward to the Weekender end of August. Much love to you Jules & Chris xx

Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	I have attended fof and multiple other events, this place is one of the best run clubs in the uk i have ever experienced, the staff will do everything to make sure your visit is amazing. It is clean, well maintained, the pools are always clean and you can tell the staff and owners are doing it with passionate hearts. Thank you for such an amazing club. Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Our 2nd f o f and certainly not the last fantastic venue long way from us 4 hours but we'll worth it .the most friendly staff u could find beautiful camping field right next to a river .Great atmosphere with an amazing d j who kept us dancing till the early hours .we went with 12 friends all if which have put next year in there diary already .made the most of the amazing outdoor hot tub area again banging with there great d j .any small issues quickly sorted by the owners who can't do enough to please only wish it was closer so we could enjoy the place more Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous

Our 2nd f o f and certainly not the last fantastic venue long way from us 4 hours but we'll worth it .the most friendly staff u could find beautiful camping field right next to a river .Great atmosphere with an amazing d j who kept us dancing till the early hours .we went with 12 friends all if which have put next year in there diary already .made the most of the amazing outdoor hot tub area again banging with there great d j .any small issues quickly sorted by the owners who can't do enough to please only wish it was closer so we could enjoy the place more

Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Our second Festival of Fun and yet again an absolutely brilliant weekend. We met so many lovely people, old friends and new, tried some new stuff at the interesting day time workshops (wax play, shibari, fire play, BDSM etc) and danced to some great tunes. We love the atmosphere at this event and having 2 or 3 days to get to know people. Striking up conversations in passing as you walk through the camping field etc. It’s just a brilliant way to make friends in the lifestyle. There were not as many attendees as last year, but still enough to make for a great weekend. The main camping field was set up well with a cordoned off path for emergency vehicles, lots of bins & extra loos. I know some of the reviews below have suggested that attendance may have been down due to the price increase, but it might be for other reasons too e.g. last year post COVID everyone was desperate to get out and party, and also more people have gone abroad this year - or a whole raft of other reasons. I work in events and the price of everything is going up at the moment and businesses can’t keep absorbing these costs - the club spent days setting everything up and they do need to make some profit on top of covering the costs for marquees, loos, barriers, electric, water, staffing for set up, the event itself and the breakdown afterwards, cleaning products, drinks, the band etc so we can’t expect to pay the same this year as last year sadly. The foam party was a much better set up this year with a marquee to contain the foam, we just needed more bodies to pile in lol. I think a chalkboard of “what’s happening when” across the weekend by the gateway from the camping area as you go into the venue might help because we all kept forgetting lol, and ideally also emailed to attendees a few days in advance. Would love it if we could have a live band on both Friday and Saturday next year if possible as this really does get everyone together and dancing in the marquee before piling into the club. We were gutted to miss the bands first set this year but they started early and loads of us were still getting ready. Overall we had another fantastic weekend at a great venue, with great people and we will definitely be back! Massive thanks to Jules, Chris, Brian, Lee and the rest of the team for another brilliant weekend and for all your hard work. Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous

Our second Festival of Fun and yet again an absolutely brilliant weekend.

We met so many lovely people, old friends and new, tried some new stuff at the interesting day time workshops (wax play, shibari, fire play, BDSM etc) and danced to some great tunes.

We love the atmosphere at this event and having 2 or 3 days to get to know people. Striking up conversations in passing as you walk through the camping field etc. It’s just a brilliant way to make friends in the lifestyle.

There were not as many attendees as last year, but still enough to make for a great weekend. The main camping field was set up well with a cordoned off path for emergency vehicles, lots of bins & extra loos.

I know some of the reviews below have suggested that attendance may have been down due to the price increase, but it might be for other reasons too e.g. last year post COVID everyone was desperate to get out and party, and also more people have gone abroad this year - or a whole raft of other reasons. I work in events and the price of everything is going up at the moment and businesses can’t keep absorbing these costs - the club spent days setting everything up and they do need to make some profit on top of covering the costs for marquees, loos, barriers, electric, water, staffing for set up, the event itself and the breakdown afterwards, cleaning products, drinks, the band etc so we can’t expect to pay the same this year as last year sadly.

The foam party was a much better set up this year with a marquee to contain the foam, we just needed more bodies to pile in lol.

I think a chalkboard of “what’s happening when” across the weekend by the gateway from the camping area as you go into the venue might help because we all kept forgetting lol, and ideally also emailed to attendees a few days in advance.

Would love it if we could have a live band on both Friday and Saturday next year if possible as this really does get everyone together and dancing in the marquee before piling into the club. We were gutted to miss the bands first set this year but they started early and loads of us were still getting ready.

Overall we had another fantastic weekend at a great venue, with great people and we will definitely be back!

Massive thanks to Jules, Chris, Brian, Lee and the rest of the team for another brilliant weekend and for all your hard work.

Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fun
	What a bloody good weekend I've just had at VA's Festival of Fun. The staff and owners are the absolute best. Even Sam who is a very bad influence and makes you carry on partying! The band were incredible on Saturday night, the atmosphere was brilliant in the marquee. Where else could you be tied to a tree one minute, having a B12 injection the next and then having a full STI check in the next breath! Non stop dancing, partying and debauchery all weekend! Still my favourite club around! Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: Fun

What a bloody good weekend I've just had at VA's Festival of Fun. The staff and owners are the absolute best. Even Sam who is a very bad influence and makes you carry on partying! The band were incredible on Saturday night, the atmosphere was brilliant in the marquee.

Where else could you be tied to a tree one minute, having a B12 injection the next and then having a full STI check in the next breath! Non stop dancing, partying and debauchery all weekend! Still my favourite club around!

Date: 8 August 2022

Rating: OK
	Our first swinging experience some years ago and our go to club for a long time, we were really disappointed with FOF this year. With such a large jump in costs we expected better showers, more organisation of pitches and improved safety especially with such hot, dry conditions. Issues around pitch spaces from the start with many people having to move tents & vans multiple times. The Program of entertainment was haphazard and despite conflicting instructions, the weekend was saved by the friendliness of most staff and the fabulous people attending. A real pity as FOF is always highly anticipated each summer. Date: 7 August 2022

Rating: OK

Our first swinging experience some years ago and our go to club for a long time, we were really disappointed with FOF this year. With such a large jump in costs we expected better showers, more organisation of pitches and improved safety especially with such hot, dry conditions. Issues around pitch spaces from the start with many people having to move tents & vans multiple times. The Program of entertainment was haphazard and despite conflicting instructions, the weekend was saved by the friendliness of most staff and the fabulous people attending. A real pity as FOF is always highly anticipated each summer.

Date: 7 August 2022

Rating: OK
	Lee…never stopped. Hats off to you, Brian and the lovely lads on the gates for all the work you put in & sure many others did too. We have to be honest, this is our last FOF because we compare what’s been on in the past, it’s so expensive now for camping and one live band. Tons of room as attendance was well down on previous years yet ‘valued customers’ were squashed up & tiptoeing over crammed in tents to get to the toilets and main entrance. Timings were off, we looked forward to music we could dance to (because like at least 50% we are in a demographic of enjoying a mix of current music & that over the decades not constant house). Live band started 30 mins early & lots were still getting ready. Jacuzzi outside was unfiltered & minging all weekend. It was brilliant to have extra toilets and the outdoor shower was great. Foam party wasn’t a party, no promotion or switch up in music. The club is now tired, to see during the day when you’re sober; it’s scruffy & has dangerous dangling electrics. Shame it’s not kept up with other clubs as it used to be classy. We had a brilliant weekend with our friends but you got no bang for your buck in terms of the festival this year sadly. Date: 7 August 2022

Rating: OK

Lee…never stopped. Hats off to you, Brian and the lovely lads on the gates for all the work you put in & sure many others did too. We have to be honest, this is our last FOF because we compare what’s been on in the past, it’s so expensive now for camping and one live band. Tons of room as attendance was well down on previous years yet ‘valued customers’ were squashed up & tiptoeing over crammed in tents to get to the toilets and main entrance. Timings were off, we looked forward to music we could dance to (because like at least 50% we are in a demographic of enjoying a mix of current music & that over the decades not constant house). Live band started 30 mins early & lots were still getting ready. Jacuzzi outside was unfiltered & minging all weekend. It was brilliant to have extra toilets and the outdoor shower was great. Foam party wasn’t a party, no promotion or switch up in music. The club is now tired, to see during the day when you’re sober; it’s scruffy & has dangerous dangling electrics. Shame it’s not kept up with other clubs as it used to be classy. We had a brilliant weekend with our friends but you got no bang for your buck in terms of the festival this year sadly.

Date: 7 August 2022

Rating: Fabulous
	Another great festival at the va ,we have to say the staff were absolutely amazing this year and we are looking forward to next year's event already x Date: 7 August 2022

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