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Europe's biggest sex festival is taking place once more this weekend, and it's back at the same location as last year.

For the next few days, a field opposite the famous Three Counties Showground just outside Malvern will be home to all sorts of amorous activity and raunchy entertainment as swingers from across the country and beyond attend.

As you might expect, privacy from the outside world and the safety and comfort of those attending is taken very seriously by organisers, which means guests have to agree to a strict set of conditions and familiarise themselves with all sorts of terminology likely to be used.

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There are several publicly-available guides on the Swingfields website which provide a bit more information about what guests want to know:

Wristbands

Like any festival these days, paying guests are issued wristbands on arrival. Unlike most other festivals, the different-coloured wristbands here tell others what that person's sexual preference is.

Dogs

No dogs are allowed at the festival, the FAQs say, as it's part of a working farm.

Dress code

Believe it or not, there is a dress code. The organisers say: "Although the dress code will be very relaxed we will expect bottom halves at least to be covered whilst in the festival arena."

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Phones

Previous 'misuse' of phones in 2015 led a change in policy in more recent years. The organisers say: "To prevent any invasion of privacy we ask that NO PHONES are used in the festival area whatsoever.

"You may use phones in the privacy of your own tents ONLY. Any phones seen being used other than in the car parking area will be confiscated until you leave."

Single men

Single men can attend the festival, but not very many of them. Just 10 per cent of the tickets go to unattached males, who need at least four people to verify their identity and suitability before being granted access.

The website says: "We welcome single gentlemen, and put a limit of 10% of the total guests, so tickets sell quickly.

"However, we do request that before booking you email us to provide your profile name on lifestyle sites so we can cross check your profile pictures and verifications. This is to ensure you are not a member of the press, and have been suitable verified by at least four different people.

"It is important to ensure the security of our female guests and to make sure our gentlemen guests understand the basis of the lifestyle as being respectful and polite.

"Failure to follow this process will render your ticket invalid until these requirements are met, and tickets once purchased are non refundable."

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Swingfields rules and conditions The following terms and conditions were issued as part of the 2018 Swingfields Festival. THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY EVENT. No sexual services or entertainment can be offered, anybody found breaching this rule will be immediately removed.

The festival is a PRIVATE event, and not open to the public. Pre purchased tickets only.

No members of the Press or Journalists are allowed on site in any capacity.

As with previous years, no refunds can be given and no ticket transfers are allowed.

We ask this year that photo ID is brought along so that we can ensure genuine ticket holders only access the event, to ensure that all guests can enjoy the privacy that they deserve.

Single Gentleman – before booking please email us at enquiries@swingfields.co.uk and provide your profile name. We wish to confirm you have a well verified profile(minimum 2 personal verifications) and we may ask you to provide further information before booking. Any bookings made without adherence to this condition will render your ticket invalid and no refunds will be granted.

By proceeding with a booking and ticket purchase you confirm that you are not a member of the press, media, other communication vehicle not pre-approved by the event management team or a commercial competitor.

You confirm that you will not divulge personal information or the location of the event, once notified, to ANY third parties who have not booked to attend the event, to ensure no unwanted guests attempt to gain entry.

Ticket Holders will be issued with a numbered wristband(s) on arrival. You agree that the wristband(s) issued to you shall be worn at ALL times. Failure to wear them will result in you being asked to leave the event without delay to ensure the security and confidentiality of those attending.

Wristband(s) will not be replaced under any circumstances. Guests will be asked to show wristband(s) every time they move between the campsite and the festival arena.

Exit from the Festival site is ONLY allowed for Medical reasons, anybody leaving the site must provide photo ID on re-entry and we refuse the right of re-admission if not for medical purposes.

If a "Couples" ticket is purchased then both parties MUST attend the event and MUST arrive together.

You agree that during the festival, and on vacation of the site, you will remove all personal litter/rubbish from your pitch area using the bin bags provided.

You may bring your own alcohol for use in the camping area. The main festival arena is fully licenced and any alcohol consumed within the indicated arena area must be purchased from the bar. Any alcohol from "own" sources found in the arena area will be confiscated and destroyed.

Anybody intoxicated or causing a nuisance to other guests will be asked to leave by our security team.

The management of Swingfields run a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on any form of illegal drug use. Anybody found selling or providing any illegal drugs will be detained and passed to the local Police.

BBQs may be used, please check with the events team where they may be used. They must be raised OFF the ground.

Cameras and camera phones are strictly not allowed anywhere on site. Phones may be used ONLY in the car park area.

Vehicles are left at the owners risk. The management team cannot accept ANY responsibility for items left in vehicles or the camping area.

Smoking is not allowed inside any of the inside areas, bar, chill-out areas, shower blocks or toilets. Please use sand buckets.

Guests are respectfully asked to ensure toilets & showers are left as you find them and to report any issues to the events management team.

DO NOT use sinks in the toilet blocks for washing up or disposal of chemical toilets or other liquids as it may result in units having to be closed and you will be asked to leave the site.

Any communication to the media will be considered a breach of confidentiality and legal proceedings will be taken by the event organisers.

All ticket holders will be notified of the venue directions / location 72 hours before the event opens.This is to ensure no unwanted visitors attempt to gain access to a private event.

By booking you fully accept that bag checks will form part of the entry criteria to the arena area. No food or drink can be bought into the Arena, only items purchased from our food and drink vendors. This restriction does not apply in the camping areas.

We ask that use of showers is contained to no more than 5 minutes to ensure continuity of service and cleaning is carried out effectively.

There is also a glossary of terms issued to festival-goers, including the meanings of 'full swap', 'bull', 'unicorn', and 'hot wife' - among many many more.