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This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, with the theme for 2025 focusing on one of the most powerful tools for wellbeing: community. In the digital age, this connection increasingly plays out online. Around 85% of young people access online communities daily. Yet while these spaces can provide a sense of belonging and support, they can also expose users to harmful or disturbing content, something 68% of young people report encountering. Abuse and bullying online remain commonplace, and -
Here's something a bit different! Try your hand at naked pottery with tuition in south west London on 1 June. There will be two sessions for two groups with time for socialising. We look forward to seeing the results! Find out more and book your tickets here! Photo by Earl Wilcox on Unsplash -
This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is community — a powerful reminder that staying connected to others is essential for our wellbeing. Research consistently shows that people who feel more socially connected to family, friends, or their wider community are happier, physically healthier, and tend to live longer. For Naturists, this truth is already a key part of their lives. Surveys regularly show that the aspect they value most about Naturism isn’t necessarily the freedom of bei -
Our brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar make it easier than ever to find events that are coming up! In this weekly update we bring you all the links you need to find events, plus news of new events and reminders you about those you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it. This week’s highlights - Announced last week, the new weekly London Swim is now twice-weekly, wi -
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Ulika camping was the only Naturist site that we had not visited in mainland Croatia. There are still two on the islands that are on our list but they are quite a distance from us and logistically difficult for a short trip so they will have to wait a while longer, say BN members Ryan and Leela Camping Ulika is run by Istra Camping and lies 8 km north of Porec on the Istrian coast. The camp is well laid out and well taken care of with nice and spacious marked pitches as well as a free-for-a -
The first Naked Heart Walk of the year takes place on Friday week, 16 May, in Gloucestershire - have you booked your ticket yet? Find out how, plus details of the campaign and all other Naked Heart Walks here We're always on the look out for more venues. If you know of one, please let us know! -
Are you passionate about marketing and communications, but want to use your skills to make a real difference in people’s lives, not just sell products? British Naturism is the UK’s internationally recognised organisation representing the 6.75 million Naturists in the UK. We exist to unite and support Naturists, promote body positivity, and campaign for equal rights and respect for all, clothed or unclothed. We invest in research into how body confidence supports mental health, engage -
Join host Helen Berriman, BN's Women's Officer, for a new episode of the podcast from British Naturism, dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in the Naturist community. Our podcast is created by women for women, although we warmly invite men to join us and listen as well. In each episode, we delve into insightful conversations, exploring various aspects of Naturism through the lens of womens' experiences. Whether you are a seasoned Naturist, new to the way of life or just intrigu -
Our brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar make it easier than ever to find events that are coming up! Here's a weekly overview and highlights, bringing you all the links you need to find events, plus news of new events and reminding you about those you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it. Follow this link to find about ‘special’ events that might need a bit of planning ahe -
Around ten years ago, after much searching for a suitable and available venue, British Naturism launched a central London swim. Not having had a nude swim in the world’s best capital had been disappointing and so we were delighted to get something going. It was an instant hit and quickly became the most popular weekly swim in the country. As well as locals, swimmers came from all over the country and overseas, visiting the swim during their trips to London. Sadly, the pool we used did
Naturism is ... Liberating!
"The thought of nudity is scarier than nudity itself"
When you shed your clothes you also shed just a few of the burdens of everyday life.
The feeling of liberation, discovery and freedom is something that you cannot describe.
... Healthy
Our skin benefits from exposure to light and air.
A 2015 survey proved that Naturists have higher self-esteem and better body confidence.
... Friendly
Naturism is great for single people as well as families and children alike – it’s an activity that all the family can do together.
Naturist children are happy, well-adjusted and safe; they grow up with a better understanding of what will happen to their bodies and enjoy a relaxed, outdoor life.
... Active
Holidays, Beaches, Clubs, Swims, Walking, Sporting, Camping and 'Glamping' (and why not!)
Things to do – you’ll wonder how you did without us - come to an event, find your nearest club or swim, go on a Naturist holiday (including group holidays just for BN Members), get involved with the British Naturism members’ online community, and sign up for free newsletters.
... Legal!
We know you were wondering!
There is no offence of 'nudity' in UK law otherwise we wouldn't be here and thousands of people wouldn't cycle naked through our towns and cities each year. But the law can be confusing and some people incorrectly assume that simple nudity can be harmful - especially to children.
Here at BN we campaign to improve the understanding of the law and challenge misconceptions about social nudity.
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There's no better time than now to discover the wonderful world of Naturism.
Join online to get instant access to our online members' area, our quarterly magazine and a great range of other benefits.
British Naturism is the internationally recognised representative body for naturists in the UK, so come on and dive in!
