The Vanilla Alternative

Tempsford, South East

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This is a sumptuous swingers club and hotel in Bedfordshire on the A1 not far from the Capital. The VA aim is to provide something exclusive, somewhere upmarket, somewhere that's a "bit of alright" for discerning adults to meet and play together! The very experienced VA management team have an insight into what is growing into a more open market and have worked very hard to find something that ticks all the boxes. From the private rural location, the licensed bar, the array of play areas, the enormous hot tub, the on site hotel rooms, the extensive dedicated car park right down to the warm smile, the personal care and attention you get from a team who know the lifestyle inside out! No membership fees till September 2011 whilst phase two of the quarter of a million pound refurbishment programme is completed. Phase one will be complete for the grand launch on Saturday 26th February. Please visit the website www.thevanillaalternative.co.uk for details of events and to register on the mailing list. Make your next party a VA party!

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Rating: Fabulous
	Another great time had at the Festival of Fun, the staff always go above and beyond to make the guests enjoy themselves. We can’t praise this club high enough, our favourite by far. Date: 6 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	VA Woodcock 2025 festival at our favourite club definitely delivered this year! A massive thank you to VA team for such a brilliant Festival of Fun, we really enjoyed every minute of it - amazing organisation, sexy people, great music and fun daily activities not to mention lovely gesture of free buffet on 1st night - thanks so much and see you soon - M & K x Date: 6 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Oh my days … that was a Festival of Fun in every sense. The VA field overlooking the great river Ouse was filled to capacity with people ready to enjoy 3 days of unadulterated fun! We loved James’s daytime naughty games, the amazing music at night from Peter (Saturday) and The Soundcasters Studio (Friday), everyone dressed to impress in the Woodstock theme …. Plenty of peace and love going around and then The finale on Sunday night!! DJ DARK-HORSE blew the roof of the club and the vibe was electric. Our bodies are tired and sore from FOF but, hey, we can’t wait to do it all over again. A big “shout out” to Team VA for the hard work they put into this amazing event. Thank you x Date: 6 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

Oh my days … that was a Festival of Fun in every sense. The VA field overlooking the great river Ouse was filled to capacity with people ready to enjoy 3 days of unadulterated fun! We loved James’s daytime naughty games, the amazing music at night from Peter (Saturday) and The Soundcasters Studio (Friday), everyone dressed to impress in the Woodstock theme …. Plenty of peace and love going around and then The finale on Sunday night!! DJ DARK-HORSE blew the roof of the club and the vibe was electric. Our bodies are tired and sore from FOF but, hey, we can’t wait to do it all over again. A big “shout out” to Team VA for the hard work they put into this amazing event. Thank you x

Date: 6 August 2025

Rating: Fun
	The Festival of Fun at VA isn’t just a party—it’s a beautiful act of self-destruction. Three days of sweat, foam, and flesh under dirty-gold sunsets and midnight strobes. You drink too much, dance too hard, and let strangers touch you. DJ beats drive you deep into the night. It’s not wholesome. It’s not for everyone. But for those who come hungry for chaos and pleasure, it’s church and ut leaves you wrecked and unrepentant. Date: 6 August 2025

Rating: Fun

The Festival of Fun at VA isn’t just a party—it’s a beautiful act of self-destruction. Three days of sweat, foam, and flesh under dirty-gold sunsets and midnight strobes. You drink too much, dance too hard, and let strangers touch you. DJ beats drive you deep into the night. It’s not wholesome. It’s not for everyone. But for those who come hungry for chaos and pleasure, it’s church and ut leaves you wrecked and unrepentant.

Date: 6 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	What can we say?? VA and the Festival of Fun is simply the best weekend every time. Last weekend was no exception - everything is planned to perfection - Jules, Chris, Emma and the team think of everything from the Thursday night social through to the Sunday night final flourish. There are too many highlights to mention suffice to say that we were broken ( in a good way) by the time we finally left on Monday morning. Can’t wait to be involved again with such a wonderful and sexy crowd again next year!! Date: 6 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

What can we say?? VA and the Festival of Fun is simply the best weekend every time. Last weekend was no exception - everything is planned to perfection - Jules, Chris, Emma and the team think of everything from the Thursday night social through to the Sunday night final flourish. There are too many highlights to mention suffice to say that we were broken ( in a good way) by the time we finally left on Monday morning. Can’t wait to be involved again with such a wonderful and sexy crowd again next year!!

Date: 6 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Woodstock Festival of Fun at VA was an absolute blast! Massive love to the Spicy Match crew for curating such a wild, wonderful weekend—top-tier vibes from start to finish. The Mango Bum Facial? Unexpectedly kinky and totally unforgettable. Hungover Trials had us laughing, blushing, and the guilty wet & creamy! The VA team were, as always, incredible—welcoming, attentive, and keeping everything running smooth as silk. And to top it all - our very own Judge Jules on the decks- Sexy beats for sexy people. Just as well we get a year to recover before we do it all again - Cinders x Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

Woodstock Festival of Fun at VA was an absolute blast! Massive love to the Spicy Match crew for curating such a wild, wonderful weekend—top-tier vibes from start to finish. The Mango Bum Facial? Unexpectedly kinky and totally unforgettable. Hungover Trials had us laughing, blushing, and the guilty wet & creamy! The VA team were, as always, incredible—welcoming, attentive, and keeping everything running smooth as silk. And to top it all - our very own Judge Jules on the decks- Sexy beats for sexy people. Just as well we get a year to recover before we do it all again - Cinders x

Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Summer of 69 It took me approximately 1 hour 9 minutes for ETA at the Woodstock Festival of Fun VA on the Saturday and I stayed overnight in my £69 tent, when I got there two other swingers were on hand to help me. I borrowed a swinging couple’s electric compressor for my airbed and after 6.9 minutes my airbed was fully blown and my teepee tent was ready. Thanks so much. I then went en tour to do some Saturday socialising and meandered through the camping village. Really enjoyed watching the SM events in the afternoon. Also enjoyed watching friends with their Let’s Get Naked Karaoke special. Later on got ready for my techno dancing and finally said hi to the DJ after all this time. I joined some couple-ly friends on the bed for some #shenanigans, thanks so much. Also special thanks to a friend later on - ‘you know who you are’ - thanks so much. :) Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

Summer of 69

It took me approximately 1 hour 9 minutes for ETA at the Woodstock Festival of Fun VA on the Saturday and I stayed overnight in my £69 tent, when I got there two other swingers were on hand to help me. I borrowed a swinging couple’s electric compressor for my airbed and after 6.9 minutes my airbed was fully blown and my teepee tent was ready. Thanks so much. I then went en tour to do some Saturday *socialising* and meandered through the camping village. Really enjoyed watching the SM events in the afternoon. Also enjoyed watching friends with their Let’s Get Naked Karaoke special. Later on got ready for my techno dancing and finally said hi to the DJ after all this time. I joined some couple-ly friends on the bed for some #shenanigans, thanks so much. Also special thanks to a friend later on - ‘you know who you are’ - thanks so much. :)

Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Our favourite club and our favourite event of the year, Festival of Fun gets better every time we go. The staff really work hard to put on the best event we’ve been to in this world. Such great crowd to be around where the fun goes on throughout the long weekend (which still goes to fast :( ) Can’t wait for the next one, you’re missing out if you’ve not been A&A xXx Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	A massive thank you to team VA for such a brilliant Festival of Fun, from the Thursday social (with complementary food) all the way through to DJ Jules hitting the decks with banger after banger at the closing party on Sunday night, it was just the most amazing weekend. So much thought and time had gone into organising everything, from Spicy Match hosting the games and fabulous DJs at night, in such a beautiful location with plenty of cover for the occasional shower. Cold cocktails and hot tubs, foam party and fabulous staff, every detail was perfect. Thank you Jules, Chris and Emma, and the phenomenal Team VA. Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

A massive thank you to team VA for such a brilliant Festival of Fun, from the Thursday social (with complementary food) all the way through to DJ Jules hitting the decks with banger after banger at the closing party on Sunday night, it was just the most amazing weekend.

So much thought and time had gone into organising everything, from Spicy Match hosting the games and fabulous DJs at night, in such a beautiful location with plenty of cover for the occasional shower.

Cold cocktails and hot tubs, foam party and fabulous staff, every detail was perfect.

Thank you Jules, Chris and Emma, and the phenomenal Team VA.

Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Attended the festival of fun a good few times and there is nothing that hasn't slreqdy been mentioned on how amazing everything is The festival is the best ever. Immense facilities the entertainment was excellent. Including party games poolside games and a live dj. Weather was perfect to be outside by day and dancing I the club by night Already have my tickets for next year's 2 festivals in May and August Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

Attended the festival of fun a good few times and there is nothing that hasn't slreqdy been mentioned on how amazing everything is

The festival is the best ever. Immense facilities the entertainment was excellent. Including party games poolside games and a live dj.

Weather was perfect to be outside by day and dancing I the club by night

Already have my tickets for next year's 2 festivals in May and August

Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	My third visit to the August FOF @the vanilla alternative club. Well what more can be said that hasn't already My experience this time was 100pc greatest. The facilities. staff. and crew go above and beyond. As for the festival the party was just perfect t. Plenty of fun and games. Great dj and lots of poolside games the weather was good to us all . I've already booked tickets for next year Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

My third visit to the August FOF @the vanilla alternative club.

Well what more can be said that hasn't already

My experience this time was 100pc greatest. The facilities. staff. and crew go above and beyond.

As for the festival the party was just perfect t. Plenty of fun and games. Great dj and lots of poolside games the weather was good to us all .

I've already booked tickets for next year

Date: 5 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Festival of Fun at Vanilla Alternative – A Weekend to Remember! The VA team absolutely outdid themselves this weekend. From start to finish, the Festival of Fun lived up to its name in every sense. You could tell just how much thought and effort went into every detail – the planning, the atmosphere, the entertainment – it was all spot on. There was never a dull moment. The entertainment kept the energy high all day long (even if I did find myself in a bit of a sticky situation… locked in a cage and then strapped to the cross covered in squirty cream – talk about just desserts ??). It was all in good fun and exactly the kind of playful chaos that makes FoF so unique. The DJs brought the heat every night, with the dance floor absolutely buzzing. The music, the lighting, the vibes – flawless. The mix of guests was sexy and fun, and the Thursday social was a perfect warm-up to the main event – such a thoughtful touch that set the tone for the rest of the weekend. FoF is hands-down my favourite event of the year. If you haven’t been, you're seriously missing out. Hats off to the VA team for delivering another unforgettable experience! Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

Festival of Fun at Vanilla Alternative – A Weekend to Remember!

The VA team absolutely outdid themselves this weekend. From start to finish, the Festival of Fun lived up to its name in every sense. You could tell just how much thought and effort went into every detail – the planning, the atmosphere, the entertainment – it was all spot on.

There was never a dull moment. The entertainment kept the energy high all day long (even if I did find myself in a bit of a sticky situation… locked in a cage and then strapped to the cross covered in squirty cream – talk about just desserts ??). It was all in good fun and exactly the kind of playful chaos that makes FoF so unique.

The DJs brought the heat every night, with the dance floor absolutely buzzing. The music, the lighting, the vibes – flawless. The mix of guests was sexy and fun, and the Thursday social was a perfect warm-up to the main event – such a thoughtful touch that set the tone for the rest of the weekend.

FoF is hands-down my favourite event of the year. If you haven’t been, you're seriously missing out. Hats off to the VA team for delivering another unforgettable experience!

Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Another fabulous festival! Thank you Team VA for making every visit special. We love coming every time, and festival just hits different. Can't wait to see you all soon Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Woodcock @ The VA was most definitely the place to be this weekend, the effort the staff put in to host this event shouldn’t go underestimated. The camping area was packed with a great mix of fun sexy people and the daytime games kept all entertained. We had such an amazing time we instantly took advantage of the early bird offers and booked both festivals for 2026!! Thank you team VA! Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

Woodcock @ The VA was most definitely the place to be this weekend, the effort the staff put in to host this event shouldn’t go underestimated. The camping area was packed with a great mix of fun sexy people and the daytime games kept all entertained.

We had such an amazing time we instantly took advantage of the early bird offers and booked both festivals for 2026!! Thank you team VA!

Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	FOF was exactly that .Great venue ,music,and atmosphere with a really good mix of sexy party people. Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fun
	Another FOF completed and such a great theme. Jules, Chris, Emma and the team another fantastic event done, shame about the few showers but as ever that never stops the activities or the party. So much fun and so well organised. Definitely the number one event and festival in the UK! Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	This was my third fof I have attended and they have all been fantastic. I was gutted when I heard the band cancelled Sam it was my favourite part from the last 2 but it did not matter. The spicy match guys were great fun. The foam party was epic. The vibe around the camp site was so fun. Then the music in the club in the evening was epic. My legs are killing me from all the dancing. The staff go out there way to make it an amazing weekend. I normally do the august fof but next year I might just have to go to both. Thank you for an awesome weekend. Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

This was my third fof I have attended and they have all been fantastic. I was gutted when I heard the band cancelled Sam it was my favourite part from the last 2 but it did not matter. The spicy match guys were great fun. The foam party was epic. The vibe around the camp site was so fun.

Then the music in the club in the evening was epic. My legs are killing me from all the dancing.

The staff go out there way to make it an amazing weekend. I normally do the august fof but next year I might just have to go to both.

Thank you for an awesome weekend.

Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fun
	It’s been years, probably 8-9 years since I attended FoF @VA but have been to other events regularly like Bi night, Milf & WWW events in the last 4 years. I’ve seen the LUXE lounge evolve from just a field to what it is now. Just gets better and better. Went to August FoF daytime on Saturday. The weather was great, hot tub and entertainment as well as foam party were all a lot of fun. Loved the singer in the early evening as well. The staff are so friendly and it’s a welcoming place to meet old friends and new. Recommend it and if you are considering buying a camper, this was jam packed with all manor of them. Thanks VA team for a great day. Red x Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fun

It’s been years, probably 8-9 years since I attended FoF @VA but have been to other events regularly like Bi night, Milf & WWW events in the last 4 years.

I’ve seen the LUXE lounge evolve from just a field to what it is now. Just gets better and better. Went to August FoF daytime on Saturday. The weather was great, hot tub and entertainment as well as foam party were all a lot of fun. Loved the singer in the early evening as well. The staff are so friendly and it’s a welcoming place to meet old friends and new. Recommend it and if you are considering buying a camper, this was jam packed with all manor of them. Thanks VA team for a great day.

Red x

Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	We spent the entire FOF weekend at VA, and wow… what an unforgettable experience. The club was absolutely buzzing with energy, beautifully clean, and so well-organised. From the moment we arrived, till the moment we left. Camping on-site made it even better. We felt safe, comfortable, and completely immersed in the experience day and night. We met so many gorgeous people, shared cheeky laughs, flirty glances, and some very fun moments. We tried to approach and connect with as many of you as we could, if we spoke (or locked eyes across the room), don’t be shy… send us a message. We’d love to keep the spark going. Massive thanks to the VA team for creating such an incredible space to let loose and explore. We’ll 100% be back for more. Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

We spent the entire FOF weekend at VA, and wow… what an unforgettable experience. The club was absolutely buzzing with energy, beautifully clean, and so well-organised. From the moment we arrived, till the moment we left. Camping on-site made it even better. We felt safe, comfortable, and completely immersed in the experience day and night. We met so many gorgeous people, shared cheeky laughs, flirty glances, and some very fun moments. We tried to approach and connect with as many of you as we could, if we spoke (or locked eyes across the room), don’t be shy… send us a message. We’d love to keep the spark going. Massive thanks to the VA team for creating such an incredible space to let loose and explore. We’ll 100% be back for more.

Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: OK
	August FoF was awesome, the best yet! Thanks so much to the VA crew and volunteers for all their hard work. The icing on the cake was opening the club on Sunday for a final party night, until 3.30 am. Seeing Chris, then Jules as the DJs letting their hair down for the evening with awesome music, had everyone dancing for hours. Thank you VA, we love you x Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Driving home after yet another awesome weekend at the VA Festival of Fun, smiling like loonies after spending 3 days dancing, laughing & chatting with the best group of people. Thank you so much to Jules, Chris & all the staff, plus the brilliant Spicy Match team for keeping us entertained through day & night and giving us such a safe space in which to just relax and be whoever we want to be. Over the past 4 years of attending these festivals we feel so lucky to have met so many lovely people and to have made some really special friendships. Having the outdoor (but rainproof) Lux Lounge for daytime plus the club for nights & camping in the field over a whole weekend gives so many opportunities to have fun and get to know new people. VA is our escape from real life and definitely our favourite club in the UK. If you’re in two minds about attending, just take that leap of faith, you won’t regret it. A&A X Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous

Driving home after yet another awesome weekend at the VA Festival of Fun, smiling like loonies after spending 3 days dancing, laughing & chatting with the best group of people. Thank you so much to Jules, Chris & all the staff, plus the brilliant Spicy Match team for keeping us entertained through day & night and giving us such a safe space in which to just relax and be whoever we want to be. Over the past 4 years of attending these festivals we feel so lucky to have met so many lovely people and to have made some really special friendships.

Having the outdoor (but rainproof) Lux Lounge for daytime plus the club for nights & camping in the field over a whole weekend gives so many opportunities to have fun and get to know new people. VA is our escape from real life and definitely our favourite club in the UK.

If you’re in two minds about attending, just take that leap of faith, you won’t regret it.

A&A

X

Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fun
	Dipped our toes into the FoF on the Saturday. A really well attended event and some fun games like the naked attraction on Saturday. The evening was full of sexy people and the club was much larger than we expected with loads of play areas. We can see why people like it! Thanks for everything x Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	FoF on Friday was a wild time. Thanks to VA and all involved for doing a great weekend. We had a wonderful time. Many beautiful people in many outrageous outfits ??. Please send us a message, if you chatted with us! Thank you again 5 stars from us Date: 4 August 2025

Rating: OK
	Attend the day and night Saturday really good club and nice people definitely go again Date: 3 August 2025

Rating: Fun
	A great weekend at the Festival of Fun which gets better every year. More activities added and always a great fun and friendly vibe!!! Club is always immaculate with nice friendly staff. Highly recommended Date: 3 August 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	FOF @ VA, another fantastic event! Can't wait until our next visit. Say hi if we saw you on Saturday night! Date: 3 August 2025

Rating: OK
	Attended our first festival at VA on Friday and wow, what an experience! We absolutely loved the sexy and fun atmosphere during the day. Stayed over and went back on the Sat evening and had a great time then as well. The staff and volunteers there are all so friendly and welcoming, we can certainly recommend it. Date: 28 July 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Attended WWW fest as first timer. Venue is amazing, as were the people and staff. Nerves faded as soon as I was welcomed through the door. Lux Lounge in the sun has a great vibe. Possibly best first experience ever. Date: 28 July 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	Our second time at the club as a new to the scene couple. We attended WWW last night! It was a lovely atmosphere - music playing, people dancing, everyone socialising and even some live shows. The evening was super hot with loads of people having fun around the venue, both inside and outside. Would 100% recommend to anyone starting out in the scene as we are! Date: 26 July 2025

Rating: Fabulous
	We always love the VA nights out, and Pucker Up, neon night was no exception. Two top class dance music DJ’s smashing out the best tunes! We couldn’t keep off the dance floor, apart from some extremely hot fun on occasions in the fantastic play areas. This classy club has been our favourite place for a long time. Great setup and lovely people working there. Large bar, dance area, and some great rooms to stay in upstairs, and we often do. We will be back soon. Date: 22 July 2025

Rating: Fabulous

We always love the VA nights out, and Pucker Up, neon night was no exception. Two top class dance music DJ’s smashing out the best tunes! We couldn’t keep off the dance floor, apart from some extremely hot fun on occasions in the fantastic play areas.

This classy club has been our favourite place for a long time. Great setup and lovely people working there. Large bar, dance area, and some great rooms to stay in upstairs, and we often do.

We will be back soon.

Date: 22 July 2025

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