The questions people actually ask.

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Lake Y is a private members’ club in South Yorkshire, centred around a private lake. The club brings together open-water swimming, paddleboarding, padel, yoga, Pilates, outdoor training, a lakeside sauna, The Wheelhouse café and a calendar of social and wellness experiences. More than a place to exercise, Lake Y is a community and a place to spend time.

Yes. Members, their guests and Trial Day Pass holders. Most events are for the community; some are opened to non-members at Lake Y’s discretion.

Because the club works when the people in it want the same things from it. That is information, not a velvet rope.

There are two memberships. Lifestyle Membership is the resort membership: Adult Lifestyle Membership (18 and over), Junior Lifestyle Membership (2 to 17) and Family Lifestyle Membership (two adults and two children aged 2 to 17; each additional child needs a Junior Lifestyle Membership). House Membership adds the gym when it opens in early 2027: House Membership (18 and over) and Junior House Membership (16 and 17). Children under 2 don't need a membership.

We review the application and confirm next steps within 48 hours. If approved, the payment request follows. Lifestyle Membership is paid annually in a single payment, with a 12-month minimum term. House Membership has a 12-month minimum term, paid in full or monthly by Direct Debit, from early 2027.

Lifestyle Memberships run the full 12-month term. Notice given during the term takes effect at the end of it. Membership cannot be paused, other than House Membership where a member is declared medically unfit to train.

Yes. One Trial Day Pass per prospective member, for one day. Valid for six months. Not repeatable.

One pass per person, for one day, once. Valid for one window of six months. Activities are not included. They are booked and paid for separately, at the standard rate, except padel, where members get a discount. Lake Dips, Summer Fridays, member socials and selected member events stay members-only. Trial pass holders may not use the gym. The health declaration is signed before payment, not on arrival.

Guest-pass-level access for one day: the resort, The Wheelhouse, the run track, and paid sessions at the standard rate, except padel, where members get a discount. Not the gym, not Lake Dips, not member-only events.

No. If it fits, apply. If not, the coffee was still good.

Lifestyle Membership includes the resort, the lake, The Wheelhouse, the run track, Run Club and lake dips during lifeguarded sessions, plus six guest passes a year. Other activities are booked and paid for per session. Members get 26% off padel with Lifestyle Membership and 50% off with House Membership.

Open-water swimming £6 for 2 hrs. Paddleboarding £6 self-launch for 1 hr or £16 with hire for 1 hr. SUP Yoga £20. Yoga and Mat Pilates £12. Y-FIT £10 for 45 min. Station 1 £5 for 1 hr. The Sunken Sauna £10 for 1 hr. Padel is £46 peak and £35 off peak at the standard rate. Lifestyle Members pay £34 and £26, and House Members £23 and £17.50. Run track and Run Club included. Lake Dips included for members.

Activities in the Lake Y app. Padel through Playtomic. The run track needs no booking. Collect an RFID wristband from reception and return it when you finish. Guest passes must be booked in advance and cannot be used on arrival. Trial pass activities are booked and paid for separately, at the standard rate, except padel, where members get a discount.

Sessions may be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. Padel courts may be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before. Activities are paid at booking; there is no extra charge for non-attendance. If Lake Y cancels, refunds are issued automatically and members are told by email.

Your week is on What’s On. The schedule changes with the seasons. The rhythm doesn’t.

Cold, and that is rather the point. Summer swims are easy; winter swims are short. Cold-water guidance is given at every session and the lifeguard will tell you when to come in.

A swim cap is required at all times. A tow float is required if you are swimming without a wetsuit. Wetsuits are optional. Tow floats can be bought at reception if you forget yours.

The water is tested every two months; results are pinned at reception. Every session is lifeguarded. There is no unsupervised swimming at Lake Y, at any hour, for anyone.

Up to three guests at a time, across the whole resort, not just The Wheelhouse. Accompanied guests (no pass) may use The Wheelhouse, spend time with you, and play padel with you, not activities. Guest passes: six a year, one guest one day, activity access at the standard rate, except padel, where members get a discount, booked in advance, they don’t roll over. A pass-holder still counts in the three. No gym for any guest or trial category. From the day the gym opens, each adult member can bring one guest at a time.

Six a year on every tier. Family gets six for the household. Booked in advance. Same guest may repeat. Unused passes expire at the end of the membership year.

Yes. Children under 2 don't need a membership and are welcome with an adult member, who supervises them at all times. Members aged 2 to 10 can use the padel courts and The Wheelhouse. From 11, juniors can take part in activities, subject to the minimum ages. Children under 11 aren't on site after 5pm on any day. Members under 17 must be with an adult member whenever they're on site, and one adult can supervise up to two under-18s.

From 11, yes. Junior members aged 11 to 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult for water activities. Every member under 18 completes a water safety assessment with the swim team before entering the lake, including 17-year-olds, and can't enter the water when it is 15°C or below. A guardian must be on site whenever a junior takes part in any activity, though they don't have to join in.

2: padel, and Junior and Family Lifestyle Membership. 11: open-water swimming, paddleboarding, SUP Yoga, lake dips, yoga, Mat Pilates and the run track. 16: Station 1, Y-FIT, The Sunken Sauna, the gym, The Ember and Ice House, and Junior House Membership.

Yes. Members and their guests. Up to three guests per visit. Last food and bar orders one hour before close. Challenge 25 applies.

Dogs are welcome on a lead. Not in activity areas, on the beach, or in The Wheelhouse. Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of Lake Y.

Lake Y, Hayfield Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3NP. Complimentary on-site parking. Getting Here has the driving notes. Members and guests access by QR code, or call reception on 01302 201 436. Turn at the Y.

The resort is open Sun to Thu 7am to 10pm and Fri to Sat 7am to 10.30pm. The Wheelhouse is open Sun to Thu 8am to 9pm and Fri to Sat 8am to 10.30pm. Last food and bar orders are one hour before closing. Hours vary when the terrace or tipi is booked for a private event.

Two accessible bays in the main car park (about 80m to reception, 100m to The Wheelhouse, 110m to the lake). No seating on those paths yet. The run track is not accessible. No accessible changing room or showers yet. Email enquiries@lake-y.co.uk before you visit. We aim to reply within five working days.

Swim kit, tow float, a towel and something warm for afterwards. Boards, paddles, buoyancy aids, mats and padel balls are provided. Rackets can be borrowed at reception. Trainers are fine on the padel courts.