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An Ipsos poll recently commissioned by British Naturism reveals that 14% (equating to 6.75 million adults) of people in the UK describe themselves as Naturists or Nudists.  A similar poll conducted in 2011 confirmed the figure at 3.7 million (6%). The fact that Brits are increasingly opting to strip off doesn’t come as a surprise to British Naturism since it reinforces what the organisation already knows – that people of all ages are increasingly turning to healthy, body-positive, clothes-f

Has there ever been a better time to join British Naturism? Take a look at all the amazing things we're doing - goodtimes.bn.org.uk Let's celebrate Good Times...and pass it on to people you know...they won't want to miss out! The more members we have the more we can do and the more credibly we are perceived by a world that is slowly beginning to understand that we are normal people, doing something that hugely enhances your life - whatever Queen Victoria might have had to say abou

Not long to go now until British Naturism's annual event in Windermere. We'll take over Fell Foot Wood for another back to basics camping experience. Fell Foot Wood is a stunningly beautiful working woodland, two minutes from the National Trust's Fell Foot Park and the banks of Lake Windermere. It's a laid-back weekend focusing on nature, wellness and natural healing - though there will be live entertainment. Naked fell walk and skinny dips in local tarns come as standard! Find out more incl

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, and the theme for 2025 is one that speaks to the heart of wellbeing: “community". Poor mental health is now the largest single contributor to ill-health in the UK, and the strength of our communities plays a vital role in addressing it. Thriving, supportive communities are known to protect and promote good mental health — but in recent years, poverty and inequality have steadily eroded the fabric of many such communities. As Naturists, we know we ca

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

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

Need something to give to a friend who wants to know more about Naturism? Want to ask a venue to host a skinny-dip? Trying to persuade a Naturist friend to join BN? Or to show work colleagues how much fun they are missing out on? Our popular Guide to Naturism will help you. It's packed with information and images to show anyone just how amazing and active the world of clothes-free recreation is, how active British Naturism is - and inspire them to get involved. Paper copies are availab

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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

We all love the summer but this time of year is rather good too, as we can savour the anticipation of all the opportunities for clothes-free recreation to come! ...and there is plenty to choose from. Check out the long list of all the major events run by British Naturism that you can book for today, including festivals, hotel breaks, retreats and sports events, all with a packed programme of activities and the company of like-minded people.  The Gathering which includes entertainment f

Summer’s on its way, bringing with it hundreds of opportunities to strip off our clothes and jump into a lake, river, pool or sea for the Great British Skinny Dip (GBSD). And because this is the 10th year of the GBSD, let’s make it a grand one! British Naturism has been approaching lots of potential new venues, which, alongside our established BN swims, has led to a GBSD calendar that’s positively teeming with dips, with more being added all the time. Check it out—there's a huge number

British Naturism has a fantastic job opportunity available - we are looking for a Customer Service Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming team, to cover Maternity Leave.    We care about our members and those wishing to find out more about Naturism, so it is essential that we provide excellent customer service.  The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, customer-focused and a good communicator, plus a professional and confident manner is essential. This is a paid 12 month fixed-term

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 news of new events and reminding you about events 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 ahead. Want to know what’s happening near

Another year, another trip down to the BN Swimming Gala and Festival of Sport in Hertfordshire, and another medal or two for my partner Dave! This year saw the biggest turnout ever (around 135), a horde of naked people milling around the pool. It was also the fastest, most organised gala I’ve attended. Dave and I were munching our late dinner at Maccie D’s long before 10 p.m! There were an incredible 71 races on the schedule, along with several team relays. Swimmers competed in front crawl,

Even though The Forum Live may have come to an end, we are still going to run sessions when the need arises and I am pleased to announce that the popular 'Ask the Executive' session will take place on Monday 28 April at 7.30pm. It's a chance for members to meet and ask questions of British Naturism's Executive Committee and hear from officers and other volunteer role holders. It's open to all British Naturism members and is expected to last an hour. Questions for the Directors an

We’ve recently made some brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar and it is now easier than ever to find events that are coming up! We’re going to keep publishing this weekly overview and pick out highlights, bring you news of new events and remind you about events 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.   Want to know what’s happening near you? Now you can! Add your po

Good luck to all the swimmers competing in the annual British Naturism Swimming Gala this Saturday! You can read about last year's event here - where 120 competitors battled for supremacy across a variety of races for all ages with the best swimmers being selected to take part in the International gala later in the year. Once again the gala is combined with the opportunity to play a lot of fun sports including badminton, squash and pickleball. It's not too late to book and it's not obl

As the weather starts to improve, many BN members will be thinking about how they can make the most of their opportunities for Naturism across the spring and summer months. Many of us will also be looking forward to visiting Naturist clubs across the UK and beyond. To ensure that we are ready to take advantage of these opportunities, the BN Shop team have also been working hard over the winter months to improve and extend the range of products available. Firstly, we’ve focused on our p

With our professional public image, great websites, fabulous media profile and variety of events big and small, including those aimed squarely at persuading people to give social nudity a try, it’s easy to forget that British Naturism is an organisation run by volunteers. Did you know that YOU can be part of it by becoming a member? Every organisation needs revenue in order to be able to do anything and most of it comes by way of subscriptions. You receive benefits to enhance your personal

We’ve recently made some brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar and it is now easier than ever to find events that are coming up! We’re going to keep publishing this weekly reminder and pick out highlights, bring you news of new events and remind you about events 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.   Want to know what’s happening near you? Now you can! Add your po