Ice-Dip Social
You and your closest friends. Enjoying a remote spot by the water. Embracing life at 55ºN.
The elements of Ice Dip Social are: the invigorating cold waters of the North Sea, a theraputic Finnish tent sauna and a group relaxation space, where you can chill out and enjoy delicious local food cooked over an open flame. All of this comes together to create a unique day at the beach this winter, exclusively available to small private groups. This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends in an unforgettable setting.
We follow ‘Leave No Trace’ principles throughout this experience, ensuring we leave the environment pristine.
Highlights: Cycles of cold water immersion and heat therapy to boost your wellbeing. Relaxing by the log burner with your friends. Locally sourced lunch cooked over fire.
Price: £99 per person, min 8 people, max 10 people.
Suitable for: Exclusively for small groups, adults only.
Available: Thu 20 January to Sat 19 March 2022. Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
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Accommodation
If you are travelling from afar, we recommend spending at least a couple of nights here to enjoy everything our city, coast and countryside has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a contemporary city centre hotel, or a stunning seaside apartment, we work with the best local accommodation providers to create bespoke packages at the best available rates.
Book Your Experience
If you are booking for the Ice Dip Social experience only, instant and secure online booking is available. Available dates are shown in green, choose your preferred date to see the tour times on that day. You can also call us on 0191 251 9412.
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FAQs
What will I see and do?
We will meet you at the day’s venue - a coastal location within one hour of Newcastle upon Tyne. You will need your own transport. The venue will be chosen a couple of days in advance based on the weather.
On arrival you will find your group tent, sauna and equipment is all prepared and waiting for you. We’ll start by settling into the group accommodation, relaxing with a hot drink and chatting with your guide about the day’s itinerary. Your guide will then lead you through a cycle of ice dipping in the North Sea, followed by periods of heat therapy in our Finnish tent sauna. The sauna offers both dry heat and steam.
The therapeutic benefits of heat therapy and cold immersion have long been understood by our Scandinavian neighbours. It makes you feel great in the moment! Scientific study has revealed regular hot and cold therapy can have long term benefits too, boosting immune response and calming chronic inflammation.
After your ice dip session, your group will retire to the group tent to relax and warm up by the log fire. At this time, your lunch will be prepared over an open flame from the best local produce. Dishes we have served in the past include:
Geordie Bangers Salt & Pepper Burgers, with caramalised onions, sauteed mushrooms and Northumbrian Cheese Co. original cheese.
Chilli prepared with Nicholson’s of Whitley Bay beef, produce from Jamieson’s of Cullercoats and served with hunks of PureKnead Sourdough.
Magpye award-winning vegan pies, served with chargrilled local vegetables and Belle & Herbs small batch ‘Kraut’.
Even though we are cooking in the wild, we will accommodate vegan, veggie and gluten-free diets, or specific food allergies, as long as we know in advance.
After lunch, you can enjoy a final sea swim, a beach walk or just continue to chill out in your own private group space. We always have plenty of books to read and we’ll keep the hot drinks flowing.
What level of ability is required?
You should be comfortable around water and able to swim 25m. You should also be generally fit, healthy and able to undertake moderate exercise without difficulty. If you have a heart or blood pressure condition, we advise seeking the advice of your doctor before engaging in cold water immersion or heat therapies.
How long does the experience last?
We will be on the beach from around 10am until 3pm.
What do you provide?
A professional lifeguard and guide to facilitate your swimming
Wetsuits to help you acclimatise, though you may end up in just your swimming shorts or cossie.
All required safety equipment
A Finnish log-fired tent sauna, suitable for 4 people
A group tent with a log burner, for up to 10 people
Camp chef
Your choice of locally sourced food, hot drinks and Marlish spring mineral waters
What do I need to bring?
Transport. Our venues may be remote so you’ll need your own car.
Footwear you don’t mind getting wet
Warm clothes, thick socks, gloves and a woolly hat
Towel, dry clothes and dry shoes for afterwards
On sunny days, suncream to protect your skin.
Your camera or phone should you wish to take pictures
Gift This Tour
We all want our gifts to be remembered, and nothing is more memorable than an adventure experience. Our gift experience vouchers are customisable, delivered instantly to your inbox and valid for two years. The recipient can use them for this tour, or any other experience we provide. To gift this tour, we recommend purchasing an £800 voucher so a whole group of eight can enjoy this together.
