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Which places do you recommend? Where should we avoid? Where's your go-to hot spot when the weather is good in the UK?
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This was exciting for us not only because it is public engagement, but because it does so on the international stage, showing how great our reach can be. People are looking at Naturism and this type of venue and suddenly thinking “oh that’s cool, I might like to try that”, and so we grow.
The programme won’t be out until next year and we will share details on where to find it when it happens, but for now we can celebrate the progress.
Many thanks to the many members who volunteered to be involved. Everybody else has missed the chance to be a TV star for now, but the doors of Sunfolk are open for those who would like to visit, and all the details of our site and how to book can be found here.
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance. Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
Bigger events happening later in the year:
July 13-14 Norton Lakes Weekend
July 13 River Forth Boat Trip
July 13 Bo’ness Motor Museum
July 19-21 YBN Sports Weekend North
July20 Summer Masked Ball
July 21 Water’s Edge NHW
July 21 NW Bowls Event
July 27 Boat Trip around Farne Island.
July 27 Cardiff’s Naked Dine Cruise
July 28 Alnwick Garden Visit
Aug 7 High Beeches Garden
Aug 9-11 Loch Lomond Sports Weekend
Aug 9-11 International Petanque Tournament
Aug 9-11 Ribble Valley Open Weekend
Aug 10-11 Diversity & Inclusivity Celebration
Aug 14 Dorothy Clive Gardens NHW
Aug 13 Houghton Lodge Gardens
Aug 15-19 Everybody Festival
Aug 16 Naked Cruise Poole Harbour
Aug 17 Splashdown Waterpark Poole
Aug 18 Coombe Meadows Garden Visit
Aug 24 Jupiter Artland Garden Visit
Aug 24 Clothing Optional Llama Trek
Aug 24-25 Haslemere Sun Club Open Weekend
Aug 24-26 TANDO Festival Weekend
Aug 31-7 Sept Magnolias Natura Group Holiday
Sept 6-15 Rosslyn Glamping & Camping Week
Sept 11 High Beeches Garden Visit
Sept 12-16 60th Jamboree
Sept 17 Dorset Museum Visit
Sept 19-22 Neath Abbey Camping Weekend
Oct 4-7 Sherwood Forest Cabin Share
Oct 25-27 INF Swim Gala, France
Nov 15-18 Luxury Spa Break Amsterdam
Nov 19-26 NatRam Walk, Fuerteventura
Dec 14 Christmas Lunch at the Mill Arms
INF -FNI/EUNAT
Naked Dining
Naked Heart Walks
Sports Events
Swims & Waterparks
Walks & Hikes
Club Naturel Swim
July 12
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 12
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Watford Swim
July 12
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 12
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
BN Windermere Weekend
July 12-14
Back-to-nature on the banks of Lake Windermere
Cumbria
Norton Lakes Naturist Weekend
July 13 – 14
Basic campsite with toiles so enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the lakes.
Suffolk
Burrows Gardens Visit
July 13
A return visit followed by refreshments & delicious home baked cakes.
Derbyshire
River Forth Boat Trip
July 13
Celebrate the bridge’s 60th anniversary by sailing underneath it, with heated saloon & bar & open decks.
Edinburgh
Sleaford Swim
July 13
Small pool, gym, squash courts, sauna & steam room.
Lincolnshire
TROC Swim & Gym
July 13
Swim or bring appropriate footwear to use the gym.
Tyne & Wear
Bo’ness Motor Museum
July 13
Follows the Boat Trip, and has an amazing collection of classic cars of all ages.
West Lothian
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 13
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Letchworth Lido Swim
July 13
Join us in this heated, outdoor pool within a beautiful natural environment.
Hertfordshire
GBSD at Petersfield Open Air Pool
July 13
The pool is heated to 27°C, with a café and a BBQ.
Hampshire
Spectrum Swim
July 13
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
WNBR Colchester
July 13
Assemble at 1 for 2pm start, under Jumbo The Water Tower
Essex
GBSD Wigton Swim
July 13
Monthly on the 2nd Saturday, from 1 until 2.30.
Cumbria
Bircotes Swim
July 13
Second Saturday of the month to swim or chat or play table tennis or badminton or use the sauna.
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 14
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Prested Hall Spa
July 14
Pool, sauna, steam room, loungers, garden area & licenced bistro.
Essex
The Sunday Swim
July 14
Weekly swim with Turkish, Sauna & yoga.
Glasgow
WNBR Cardiff
July 14
For information you need to log into the site
Cardiff
Thixendale Walk
July 17
A 6 mile circular walk, with 1 moderate & 1 steep hill & stunning views of the wolds.
Yorkshire
Bristol Swim
July 17
Weekly swim at the Jubilee Pool
Bristol
Natram Walk un-Firled
July 18
NEW DATE for a 12 mile, or shorter, walk on the South Downs near Alfriston.
East Sussex
Manchester Male Swim
July 18
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
Spring Lakes GBSD
July 18
Swim in this fantastic lake, for beginners & experienced alike plus food in the café included in the price.
Nottinghamshire
Club Naturel Swim
July 19
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 19
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Watford Swim
July 19
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 19
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
GBSD Kerensa Cottage
July 20
A private garden & pool with collection for the BHF. Please pre-book.
Somerset
Summer Masked Ball
July 20
Live entertainment & 4 course menu at this clothing optional event.
Merseyside
Sports Taster Day
July 20
Learn how to play Boules, have a few games, also a Croquet competition.
Cambridgeshire
North Marston Walk
July 20
A 7 mile circular walk, low to moderate hills and with fantastic views of the Chilterns.
Buckinghamshire
MNSC Swim
July 20
A regular swim plus sauna & steam room, Bury St Edmunds.
Suffolk
Spectrum Swim
July 20
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
South Forest Swim
July 20
Family friendly swim at Edwinstowe, pools, sauna & jacuzzi.
Nottinghamshire
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 20
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
TANDO Boujie Bingo
July 20
Like bingo but like you’ve never played it before.
Tyne & Wear
Diogenes Club GBSD
July 20
All day event with main dip in the outdoor pool, if weather inclement the heated indoor pool.
Buckinghamshire
WNBR Portsmouth
July 20
Information on the website
Hampshire
WNBR Clacton
July 20
Assemble at 1, Toby Carvery Marine Parade West for 2pm Departure.
Essex
MSAS NW Bowls Event
July 21
Play or spectate, day visits are free. Please pre-book to play.
Cheshire
Rydale Club Swim
July 21
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5, at Malton, with a 25m pool and sauna.
Yorkshire
Nudie Dudie Swim
July 21
Mid afternoon swim.
South Glamorgan
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 21
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Bishampton Walk & Skinny Dip
July 21
A BHF event, accommodation available, dogs welcome, free parking, tickets now on sale.
Worcestershire
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
July 21
Family swim with 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and refreshments.
East Lothian
South Wales Meet & Greet
July 21
Clothed but meet for a chat, a pint or even a meal. Pre book food order.
South Glamorgan
Torbay Sun Club Swim
July 21
An evening swim in an indoor heated pool.
Devon
Potteries Swim
July 21
Swim and relax in a friendly environment; over 18 only.
Staffordshire
Stark Trekkers Hoo Cycle Ride
July 22
A 15 mile leisurely ride over the North Kent marshes near Gravesend.
Kent
Natram walk Ashdown Forest
July 23
An 11 mile walk with a mixture of woodland & open heathland scenery.
Sussex
Shaftesbury Lido Swim
July 23
Enjoy this heated outdoor pool on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month.
Dorset
Bristol Swim
July 24
Weekly swim at the Jubilee Pool
Bristol
Manchester Male Swim
July 25
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 26
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Club Naturel Swim
July 26
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
Watford Swim
July 26
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 26
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
Farne Island Boat Trip
July 27
A private naturist boat trip, see the seals & sea birds, must pre-book
Northumberland
Sleaford Swim
July 27
Small pool, gym, squash court, sauna & steam rooms.
Lincolnshire
NW Worsley Swim
July 27
Family friendly swim, with main pool, 2 shallow pools, sauna & steam rooms, refreshments.
Manchester
Spectrum Swim
July 27
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
Heated Outdoor Swim
July 27
Swim in the heated pool at Bovey Tracy.
Devon
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 27
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Cardiff’s Naked Dine Cruise
July 27
SOLD OUT.
Glamorgan
WNBR Folkstone
July 27
Assemble 13:00 at The Green at Shearway Rd, start 14:00
Kent
Watton #2 Walk
July 28
A 5.75 mile circular walk, completely flat.
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 28
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Prested Hall Spa Swim
July 28
Evening swim with pool, sauna, steam room, garden area and licenced Bistro.
Essex
Alnwick Garden Visit
July 28
Walk around this loverly garden with amazing water features or explore the poison garden.
Northumberland
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash
Places are still available and so it's not too late to enjoy a two night back-to-nature camping break with activities including meditation, walks, skinny dips and live music.
Find more details, including how to book here
A challenge Naturists face in the UK is the weather. Sitting in the sun on a hot day is great, but what do we do when the weather is more “British”? This is a challenge that has been addressed in the new designs. Previous visitors will remember the dark scout hut that was functional, but usually cold and not a place to spend time relaxing. The Pavilion that has replaced it is a thing of light. The long, south-facing wall is entirely glazed so that sunlight floods in and the place is warm in even temperate weather. On really hot days, that glass wall can be opened to let in breeze, on cooler days the pavilion provides a space to be naked and comfortable.
The Pavilion is populated by light sofas, so people can form their own little alcoves or easily adjust furniture for larger social groups. Whether you want to read, chat, play games or just doze, it is the perfect space. At the west end of the Pavillion is the bistro area that hosts water boilers for hot drinks, a chill cabinet for cold drinks and even a freezer for ice creams. Those refreshments can be purchased through a contactless payment “honesty box” so visitors can do things at their own pace and feel at home.
These arrangements are ideally convenient for those camping or glamping, but the best feedback we have received is from day visitors, who have found that they can relax and unwind very quickly so that popping in, even if they only have a couple of hours, is time well spent.
If you are interested in booking a stay or just dropping by for an afternoon to check it out, booking and more information can be found at sunfolk.bn.org.uk.
Hopefully we will see you soon!
As I have said in other news stories, we're always talking about how wonderful it would be to secure new venues for nude recreation and here's one that usually entertains people with costumes but happy to host nude swimmers for the second year. Please make use of the opportunity if you can, and pave the way for more skinny dips here in the future.
Find out more and book your place!
By the time we made it to the car park and enjoyed a warm drink and some cake with our companions, the sun was coming out. Although many of the 37 walkers started out clothed or partially clothed, it didn’t take long for most of us to strip off.
Cwm Weeg means “place in a wooded valley,” owner Wolfgang told me. And that’s exactly where we were, high up on a hill with paths that snake through a densely wooded valley. There’s a late Medieval farmhouse in three acres of landscaped gardens set in 20 acres of woodland, with wildflowers everywhere.
Wolfgang and his partner Kingsley have lived there for 38 years, and they’ve built several other buildings on the site, and a terrace where walkers can have a chat and refreshments. The gardens are dotted with sculptures and other interesting features – including a secret grotto.
One particularly unusual building is a tower – still very much under construction – which will be Wolfgang’s and Kingsley’s grave. It will be covered by a crypt and, above that, a library, because, Wolfgang said, he loves books.
I asked him why he had agreed to host a BN Naked Heart Walk and he said, “We’re very open and accept everybody.” When they lived in Germany, they enjoyed nude bathing and were part of the Naturism scene. But things have changed since then, he noted. Young people aren’t as interested in the lifestyle, and, since the covid lockdowns, there’s been a complete reversal in attitudes in Germany, with Brits becoming more tolerant of people they don’t agree with than Germans.
The NHW also attracted a couple of newbies. Ian has been a BN member for several years but is new to public Naturism, he told me. When the Cwm Weeg NHW popped up in his area, he decided to give it a try. “I loved it,” he said – and is now planning more naked public events.
Naturism is completely new to Ian’s partner, Kath, but she came along because she wanted to see what appeals to him. She didn’t undress, preferring to dip her toe in “little by little” when they go abroad to a warmer place.
All in all, a smashing outing, and even the weather cooperated. To top it off, this Naked Heart Walk raised £465 for the British Heart Foundation, along with £360 for the gardens!
There will also be an optional skinny dip organised by the venue staff, and the onsite cafe will be open.
Find out more and book your place here!
The Heart of the Complex
The decking in front of the pavilion, adjacent to the swimming pool and new sauna and hot tub is likely to become the social hub of the site.
More details and how to book a visit or stay can be found here.
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance. Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
Bigger events happening later in the year:
July 12-14 Windermere Camping Break
July 13-14 Norton Lakes Weekend
July 13 River Forth Boat Trip
July 13 Bo’ness Motor Museum
July 19-21 YBN Sports Weekend North
July20 Summer Masked Ball
July 21 Water’s Edge NHW
July 21 NW Bowls Event
July 27 Boat Trip around Farne Island.
July 27 Cardiff’s Naked Dine Cruise
July 28 Alnwick Garden Visit
Aug 7 High Beeches Garden
Aug 9-11 Loch Lomond Sports Weekend
Aug 9-11 International Petanque Tournament
Aug 9-11 Ribble Valley Open Weekend
Aug 10-11 Diversity & Inclusivity Celebration
Aug 14 Dorothy Clive Gardens NHW
Aug 13 Houghton Lodge Gardens
Aug 15-19 Everybody Festival
Aug 16 Naked Cruise Poole Harbour
Aug 17 Splashdown Waterpark Poole
Aug 18 Coombe Meadows Garden Visit
Aug 24 Jupiter Artland Garden Visit
Aug 24-25 Haslemere Sun Club Open Weekend
Aug 24-26 TANDO Festival Weekend
Aug 31-7 Sept Magnolias Natura Group Holiday
Sept 6-15 Rosslyn Glamping & Camping Week
Sept 11 High Beeches Garden Visit
Sept 12-16 60th Jamboree
Sept 19-22 Neath Abbey Camping Weekend
Oct 4-7 Sherwood Forest Cabin Share
Oct 25-27 INF Swim Gala, France
Nov 15-18 Luxury Spa Break Amsterdam
Nov 19-26 NatRam Walk, Fuerteventura
Dec 14 Christmas Lunch at the Mill Arms
INF -FNI/EUNAT
Naked Dining
Naked Heart Walks
Sports Events
Swims & Waterparks
Walks & Hikes
Club Naturel Swim
July 5
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
The Big Quiz
July 5
Online quiz organised to test your general knowledge.
Northern Ireland
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 5
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Watford Swim
July 5
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 5
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
WNBR Edinburgh
July 6
Starting at the Meadows & cycling through the city centre.
Edinburgh
Sherwood Walk & Swim
July 6
Clothing optional walk, picnic & swim
Nottinghamshire
BHF CWN Weeg Gardens
July 6
Visit this mid Wales garden, clothes free with a hot drink & cake as a reward.
Powys
WNBR Ipswich
July 6
Assemble 13:00 on the road New Street, IP4 1JN, ride starts 14:00.
Suffolk
High Beeches Garden
July 6
With woodland, water gardens & a collection of rare & exotic plants.
Sussex
Sunnybroom Swim
July 6
Evry 1st Saturday of the month at the Bridge of Don pool, Aberdeen.
Aberdeenshire
South Forest Swim, Edwinstowe
July 6
Family friendly swim wit 2 pools, sauna & jacuzzi.
Nottinghamshire
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 6
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Spectrum Swim
July 6
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
GBSD Edwinstowe Swim
July 6
Swim at the South Forest Leisure Centre.
Nottinghamshire
Moor Fun with Plymouth Sun Club Picnic
July 7
Bring your own picnic, must register for location reveal.
Devon
Cardiff Coffee Group Meet Up
July 7
Friendly, relaxed group who chat & enjoy arts & crafts for a laugh.
Glamorgan
Rydale Club Swim
July 7
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5, at Malton, with a 25m pool and sauna.
Yorkshire
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
July 7
Family friendly swim, 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall & refreshments.
East Lothian
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 7
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Potteries Swim
July 7
Swim and relax in a friendly environment; over 18 only.
Staffordshire
GBSD Arundel Lido
July 7
Early evening skinny dip with refreshments & BBQ.
West Sussex
WNBR Bristol
July 7
A fun family ride, assemble 11.30, start 12.30 with a specially protected group for female riders.
Bristol
Plymouth Sun Club
July 8
A monthly swim in Plympton Pool, lane swim or just socialise with friends.
Devon
Stark Trekkers walk “The Conveyor”
July 9
Join us for a 5 mile walk through extensive woodlands near Battle.
East Sussex
Shaftesbury Lido Swim
July 9
Refurbished and with equipment upgrade over the winter, join us in the heated outdoor pool.
Dorset
Walk with SWOC
July 10
A 9 mile walk, moderate difficulty with several steep hills & some stiles.
Dorset
Natram Walk Charlbury
July 10
A 10 mile walk, shorter version available, near Charlbury.
Oxfordshire
Bristol Swim
July 10
Weekly swim at the Jubilee Pool
Bristol
Natram walk Tenbridge P’evels
July 11
A 10 mile walk, shorter walk available, across the marshland & water meadow.
East Sussex
Manchester Male Swim
July 11
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
The Big Quiz
July 12
Online quiz organised to test your general knowledge.
Northern Ireland
Club Naturel Swim
July 12
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 12
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Watford Swim
July 12
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 12
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
Norton Lakes Naturist Weekend
July 13 – 14
Basic campsite with toiles so enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the lakes.
Suffolk
Burrows Gardens Visit
July 13
A return visit followed by refreshments & delicious home baked cakes.
Derbyshire
River Forth Boat Trip
July 13
Celebrate the bridge’s 60th anniversary by sailing underneath it, with heated saloon & bar & open decks.
Edinburgh
Sleaford Swim
July 13
Small pool, gym, squash courts, sauna & steam room.
Lincolnshire
TROC Swim & Gym
July 13
Swim or bring appropriate footwear to use the gym.
Tyne & Wear
Bo’ness Motor Museum
July 13
Follows the Boat Trip, and has an amazing collection of classic cars of all ages.
West Lothian
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 13
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Letchworth Lido Swim
July 13
Join us in this heated, outdoor pool within a beautiful natural environment.
Hertfordshire
GBSD at Petersfield Open Air Pool
July 13
The pool is heated to 27°C, with a café and a BBQ.
Hampshire
Spectrum Swim
July 13
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
WNBR Colchester
July 13
Assemble at 1 for 2pm start, under Jumbo The Water Tower
Essex
GBSD Wigton Swim
July 13
Monthly on the 2nd Saturday, from 1 until 2.30.
Cumbria
Bircotes Swim
July 13
Second Saturday of the month to swim or chat or play table tennis or badminton or use the sauna.
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 14
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Prested Hall Spa
July 14
Pool, sauna, steam room, loungers, garden area & licenced bistro.
Essex
WNBR Cardiff
July 14
For information you need to log into the site
Cardiff
Thixendale Walk
July 17
A 6 mile circular walk, with 1 moderate & 1 steep hill & stunning views of the wolds.
Yorkshire
Bristol Swim
July 17
Weekly swim at the Jubilee Pool
Bristol
Natram Walk un-Firled
July 18
NEW DATE for a 12 mile, or shorter, walk on the South Downs near Alfriston.
East Sussex
Manchester Male Swim
July 18
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
Spring Lakes GBSD
July 18
Swim in this fantastic lake, for beginners & experienced alike plus food in the café included in the price.
Nottinghamshire
Club Naturel Swim
July 19
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
The Big Quiz
July 19
Online quiz organised to test your general knowledge.
Northern Ireland
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 19
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Watford Swim
July 19
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 19
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
GBSD Kerensa Cottage
July 20
A private garden & pool with collection for the BHF. Please pre-book.
Somerset
Summer Masked Ball
July 20
Live entertainment & 4 course menu at this clothing optional event.
Merseyside
Sports Taster Day
July 20
Learn how to play Boules, have a few games, also a Croquet competition.
Cambridgeshire
Watton #2 Walk
July 20
A circular 5.75 mile walk, completely flat at Watton.
Yorkshire
North Marston Walk
July 20
A 7 mile circular walk, low to moderate hills and with fantastic views of the Chilterns.
Buckinghamshire
MNSC Swim
July 20
A regular swim plus sauna & steam room, Bury St Edmunds.
Suffolk
South Forest Swim
July 20
Family friendly swim at Edwinstowe, pools, sauna & jacuzzi.
Nottinghamshire
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 20
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Spectrum Swim
July 20
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
TANDO Boujie Bingo
July 20
Like bingo but like you’ve never played it before.
Tyne & Wear
Diogenes Club GBSD
July 20
All day event with main dip in the outdoor pool, if weather inclement the heated indoor pool.
Buckinghamshire
WNBR Portsmouth
July 20
Information on the website
Hampshire
WNBR Clacton
July 20
Assemble at 1, Toby Carvery Marine Parade West for 2pm Departure.
Essex
MSAS NW Bowls Event
July 21
Play or spectate, day visits are free. Please pre-book to play.
Cheshire
Nudie Dudie Swim
July 21
Mid afternoon swim.
South Glamorgan
Rydale Club Swim
July 21
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5, at Malton, with a 25m pool and sauna.
Yorkshire
Bishampton Walk & Skinny Dip
July 21
A BHF event, accommodation available, dogs welcome, free parking, tickets now on sale.
Worcestershire
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
July 21
Family swim with 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and refreshments.
East Lothian
South Wales Meet & Greet
July 21
Clothed but meet for a chat, a pint or even a meal. Pre book food order.
South Glamorgan
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 21
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Torbay Sun Club Swim
July 21
An evening swim in an indoor heated pool.
Potteries Swim
July 21
Swim and relax in a friendly environment; over 18 only.
Staffordshire
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash
Amongst other things we'll be looking at the various sites we operate and maintain, the daily challenges and problems they have to overcome (they always do), both obvious and behind-the-scenes, impending software-platform updates to this website and the work that will be involved, and our project to revise and simplify BN calendars and event listings. We'll also hear about volunteers already recruited to the team and the many vacancies still left to fill.
Join us on the night over in the BN shop
Photo by Andras Vas on Unsplash
The most common phrase as we accompanied visitors down the path towards the Pavillion building was “Wow!” The expanse of light wood across the renamed clubhouse building with extended decking and huge bifold doors was indeed a wonderful sight..
We opened some “bubbly” to mark the occasion at lunch on Friday. There was a mixture of newcomers to Naturist venues, seasoned visitors like Peter, volunteers and later, our first legacy members (members of the Sunfolk Society), who were trying out the new glamping pods for the weekend. Visitors were local and from farther afield from Coventry, Kent and Plymouth. One more-local day visitor loved it so much that after giving her a copy of the Guide to Naturism was back the following day, her BN Membership completed to get more of the same.
Saturday was our busiest day of the weekend and I was glad to have had a second Warden to help welcome visitors and give them a guided tour of the facilities, including instruction on how to use the new boiling water tap and new electronic POS terminal for our cashless digital shop “honesty box.” The new hot tub and sauna were in use and the swimming pool was looking great. Our glamping pods were used and went down well. Sunday saw quite a number of legacy members attend and I think all appreciated the work we have done to improve the facilities to create a more modern phase in the life of the Sun Folk Society venue which we now have guardianship of.
Opening weekend came at the end of our mini-summer and it was great to see visitors able once more to come and enjoy the sun and facilities of our upgraded site.
Find out how to book your visit and see pictures of the redeveloped site at sunfolk.bn.org.uk
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 intrigued, we aim to educate and inspire. We highlight the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women in Naturism. Promoting body acceptance and self love, we explore how women across the planet have shed their clothes and freed up their minds, leading them toward a more fulfilling life in all areas; one that no longer keeps them restricted - emotionally, mentally, physically, and in all other ways.
In July's 'Women in Focus' Helen interviews Sam Hawcroft, the owner and publisher of H&E Naturist magazine. They speak about the long history of the magazine, and the various forms it has taken under the different editors over the last 100 plus years. It was through being a proof reader for H&E in the noughties that led Sam to discover naturism in the first place. They also discuss the online behaviour of men, and the issues of body acceptance in women's magazines. Women in Focus episode 8 is out on Saturday 6th July on the following platforms:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6HtAQzJKLzJenc3Jjm9W3O
https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d0d17b7b-51c3-4caa-b890-9c8355289c9f/women-in-focus
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-in-focus/id1717263257
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Y4MelgLcBpA89zbKw7m_UW3xT4_1WZ6
So, how do you find out what's going on? Well, a good start is to visit the regional news pages on our website. You'll find regularly updated news stories, announcements and information about events, reports of events gone by and more. You can also sign up for a monthly newsletter from each region and visit the calendar and use the drop down menu to find events in your region.
And if you want to offer to help, I am sure every region will be pleased to hear from you!
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There was an increase in ticket sales over 2023 and we raised £1175 for BHF. The weather was drizzly, but undeterred, most of us stripped off and carried just an umbrella. New to Naturism attendees said that they had enjoyed what was a thoroughly exhilarating experience and they were instantly converted to the freedom of walking naked. We will certainly be back next June – do feel free to join us!
Find all the details including how to book here!
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance. Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
Bigger events happening later in the year:
July 12-14 Windermere Camping Break
July 13-14 Norton Lakes Weekend
July 13 River Forth Boat Trip
July 13 Bo’ness Motor Museum
July 19-21 YBN Sports Weekend North
July 21 Water’s Edge NHW
July 27 Boat Trip around Farne Island
July 27 Cardiff’s Naked Dine Cruise
July 28 Alnwick Garden Visit
Aug 7 High Beeches Garden
Aug 9-11 Loch Lomond Sports Weekend
Aug 9-11 International Petanque Tournament
Aug 9-11 Ribble Valley Open Weekend
Aug 10-11 Diversity & Inclusivity Celebration
Aug 14 Dorothy Clive Gardens NHW
Aug 15-19 Everybody Festival
Aug 16 Naked Cruise Poole Harbour
Aug 17 Splashdown Waterpark Poole
Aug 18 Coombe Meadows Garden Visit
Aug 24 Jupiter Artland Garden Visit
Aug 24-25 Haslemere Sun Club Open Weekend
Aug 24-26 TANDO Festival Weekend
Aug 31-7 Sept Magnolias Natura Group Holiday
Sept 6-15 Rosslyn Glamping & Camping Week
Sept 12-16 60th Jamboree
Sept 19-22 Neath Abbey Camping Weekend
Oct 4-7 Sherwood Forest Cabin Share
Oct 25-27 INF Swim Gala, France
Nov 15-18 Luxury Spa Break Amsterdam
Nov 19-26 NatRam Walk, Fuerteventura
Dec 14 Christmas Lunch at the Mill Arms
INF -FNI/EUNAT
Naked Dining
Naked Heart Walks
Sports Events
Swims & Waterparks
Walks & Hikes
The Big Quiz
June 28
Online quiz organised to test your general knowledge.
Northern Ireland
WSC Chepstow Swim
June 28
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Club Naturel Swim
June 28
A regular Friday swim in a private hire pool with hot tub and sauna
Norfolk
Watford Swim
June 28
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
June 28
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
BHF Himalayan Gardens
June 29
Join us for a scenic stroll, connecting with nature, clothing optional
Yorkshire
WNBR York
June 29
Assemble at 3 at the Fulford side of the Millennium Bridge.
Yorkshire
NW Naturists Worsley Swim
June 29
Family friendly swim, sauna & steam rooms, lounge & refreshments.
Manchester
Heated Outdoor Swim
June 29
Hosted by Torbay Sun Club.
Devon
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
June 29
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Spectrum Swim
June 29
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
WNBR Exeter
June 29
Start / finish Trews Weir Floodplain, assemble 12:00, start 13:00
Devon
Noah’s Ark Swim
June 30
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
WNBR Hastings
June 30
12.30 for a 1.30 start, meet at the beach opposite the Carlisle Pub
Sussex
Pre Shap Lido Naked Walk
July 2
A clothing optional walk near to Shap before the Lido event, about 6 mils.
Cumbria
GBSD Shap Lido
July 2
Monthly evening swim in this beautiful heated pool.
Cumbria
Natram Walk Dean’s Bottom
July 3
A 12 mile stroll, shorter version available, on the Berkshire Downs.
Berkshire
Bristol Swim
July 3
Weekly swim at the Jubilee Pool
Bristol
Ashdown Forest Walk
July 4
An 18km / 11mile forest walk, fairly level with some minor hills.
West Sussex
Manchester Male Swim
July 4
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
Club Naturel Swim
July 5
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
The Big Quiz
July 5
Online quiz organised to test your general knowledge.
Northern Ireland
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 5
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Watford Swim
July 5
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 5
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
WNBR Edinburgh
July 6
Starting at the Meadows & cycling through the city centre.
Edinburgh
WNBR Ipswich
July 6
Assemble 13:00 on the road New Street, IP4 1JN, ride starts 14:00.
Suffolk
BHF CWN Weeg Gardens
July 6
Visit this mid Wales garden, clothes free with a hot drink & cake as a reward.
Powys
High Beeches Garden
July 6
With woodland, water gardens & a collection of rare & exotic plants.
Sussex
Sunnybroom Swim
July 6
Evry 1st Saturday of the month at the Bridge of Don pool, Aberdeen.
Aberdeenshire
South Forest Swim, Edwinstowe
July 6
Family friendly swim wit 2 pools, sauna & jacuzzi.
Nottinghamshire
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 6
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Spectrum Swim
July 6
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
GBSD Edwinstowe Swim
July 6
Swim at the South Forest Leisure Centre.
Nottinghamshire
Moor Fun with Plymouth Sun Club Picnic
July 7
Bring your own picnic, must register for location reveal.
Devon
Cardiff Coffee Group Meet Up
July 7
Friendly, relaxed group who chat & enjoy arts & crafts for a laugh.
Glamorgan
Rydale Club Swim
July 7
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5, at Malton, with a 25m pool and sauna.
Yorkshire
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
July 7
Family friendly swim, 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall & refreshments.
East Lothian
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 7
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Potteries Swim
July 7
Swim and relax in a friendly environment; over 18 only.
Staffordshire
GBSD Arundel Lido
July 7
Early evening skinny dip with refreshments & BBQ.
West Sussex
WNBR Bristol
July 7
A fun family ride, assemble 11.30, start 12.30 with a specially protected group for female riders.
Bristol
Plymouth Sun Club
July 8
A monthly swim in Plympton Pool, lane swim or just socialise with friends.
Devon
Stark Trekkers walk “The Conveyor”
July 9
Join us for a 5 mile walk through extensive woodlands near Battle.
East Sussex
Shaftesbury Lido Swim
July 9
Refurbished and with equipment upgrade over the winter, join us in the heated outdoor pool.
Dorset
Walk with SWOC
July 10
A 9 mile walk, moderate difficulty with several steep hills & some stiles.
Dorset
Natram Walk Charlbury
July 10
A 10 mile walk, shorter version available, near Charlbury.
Oxfordshire
Bristol Swim
July 10
Weekly swim at the Jubilee Pool
Bristol
Natram walk Tenbridge P’evels
July 11
A 10 mile walk, shorter walk available, across the marshland & water meadow.
East Sussex
Manchester Male Swim
July 11
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
The Big Quiz
July 12
Online quiz organised to test your general knowledge.
Northern Ireland
Club Naturel Swim
July 12
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 12
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Watford Swim
July 12
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 12
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
Norton Lakes Naturist Weekend
July 13 – 14
Basic campsite with toiles so enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the lakes.
Suffolk
Burrows Gardens Visit
July 13
A return visit followed by refreshments & delicious home baked cakes.
Derbyshire
River Forth Boat Trip
July 13
Celebrate the bridge’s 60th anniversary by sailing underneath it, with heated saloon & bar & open decks.
Edinburgh
Sleaford Swim
July 13
Small pool, gym, squash courts, sauna & steam room.
Lincolnshire
TROC Swim & Gym
July 13
Swim or bring appropriate footwear to use the gym.
Tyne & Wear
Bo’ness Motor Museum
July 13
Follows the Boat Trip, and has an amazing collection of classic cars of all ages.
West Lothian
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 13
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Letchworth Lido Swim
July 13
Join us in this heated, outdoor pool within a beautiful natural environment.
Hertfordshire
GBSD at Petersfield Open Air Pool
July 13
The pool is heated to 27°C, with a café and a BBQ.
Hampshire
Spectrum Swim
July 13
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
WNBR Colchester
July 13
Assemble at 1 for 2 start, under Jumbo The Water Tower
Essex
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 14
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Prested Hall Spa
July 14
Pool, sauna, steam room, loungers, garden area & licenced bistro.
Essex
WNBR Cardiff
July 14
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Cardiff
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
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Andee is a woman's advocate and creator of the Women One Word (WOW) campaign in the US. She is the Women In Nude Recreation (WINR) chair for the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR) an organization that, like BN, protects, promotes, provides and preserves nude recreation. In recent months, she and her husband Tom have visited many US clubs taking the essence of the WOW campaign and WINR—it became known as the ImPerfect tour. Andee starts by sharing her story and encourages others to share theirs. Meanwhile, Tom talks to the men about incorrect attitudes and mistakes made by males towards their female counterpart. One objective was to make it easier for single women to travel to clubs and be met with the right support.
Sounds wonderful - join the session on the night over in the BN shop. Remember these Community Online events are open to members of non-UK Naturist federations too.
Did you know that, along with BN, the Forth Road bridge is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year? Why not celebrate both milestones in the buff with a 13 July cruise on the Forth? You can preview the bridges here.
On 27 July, get your clothes off and your sea-legs on and sail along the Northumberland coast around the Farne Islands. Keep an eye out for sea birds, seals – and, who knows, maybe even merfolk!
On 28 July - changed date - the original visit was postponed owing to illness at the venue but we've rescheduled and back by popular demand, is a visit to Alnwick Gardens. Enjoy the original Harry Potter backdrop as you meander naturally naked through the gardens. Take care in the Poison garden in case any of Professor Sprout’s repotted Mandrakes are lurking! Play in the garden water features.
And last – but certainly not least – is the 24-26 August most northerly naturist festival, at TANDO club. Expect fireworks, music and light shows or just enjoy the festival vibe, naturally nude. If you can't make the event, why not contact TANDO for a trial visit or to book a short break there?
Photo by Zhanhui Li on Unsplash
Over the last year or so we have invested hugely in the site and its facilities. Testament to the strength and passion of our community is that some of the finance required and many of the items you see came from donations.
British Naturism: Sunfolk opens June 28 2024 and we are looking forward to welcoming our guests.
What can you expect at our state-of-the-art Naturist centre?
Stay over or visit for the day. We have camping for tents, caravans and motorhomes – and for those seeking more luxury, there are brand-new glamping pods with real beds, bedding and pillows, carpeting and furnishings.
You can head to the covered swimming pool, new sauna and hot tub, or chill out on the high deck of the lovely pavilion (pictured). To make your visit even easier, there’s a shared kitchen, BBQ area and utility room with washing facilities. Our volunteer wardens are onsite to assist you.
For entertainment, there are games, woodland walks, sunbathing lawns, and socialising around the campfire at night. We also offer themed weekends and events.
Ready to book? We’re ready to welcome you!
Find details of how to book here alongside all the other exciting Naked Heart Walks yet to come.
Or perhaps she's using a modicum of common sense? When it's cold, it's intuitive - and socially acceptable - to keep putting on layers until you are warm enough. So, on days like today when it's sweltering and we are sweating in our clothes, feeling mighty uncomfortable, irritable and unable to concentrate, it should be equally acceptable to do the opposite; remove layers until you feel cool again. That probably means all layers, until all that protects you is your own skin. Surely it's not just Naturists that see the sense in that?
Sadly, decades of social conditioning about what's 'right' or is 'appropriate behaviour' (and what's not) in our society possibly mean that the woman in that picture consciously kept her underwear on when it would have been more sensible to take it off too. We're all (broadly) the same underneath and yet we cling to small strips of fabric even when we don't need to for the sake of 'modesty'. The purpose of clothes is to keep us warm and dry, and you don't need either aspect during a heatwave. You may be reading this and thinking of the social status conferred by what we wear, but do you really need that artificial boost to the ego when you are relaxing in the sun?
Naturism is also perfectly legal. Sunbathing naked in your garden is an easy way to start - and so what if the neighbours can see? How can anyone argue with your desire to cool off in the most sensible way?
There's plenty going on in Naturism in the UK and there's a lot more activity than just sunbathing. Millions of people around the world have discovered the wonderful feeling that comes from spending time without clothes, come and join them. Nothing's better!
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As the Hamilton musical score says, "be in the room where it happens". We are of course referring (in the main) to a virtual room where the BN Executive Committee meets. So why not be at the forefront of what's going on inside BN .... by taking the minutes of Executive Committee meetings?
As the Minutes Secretary, you will have experience of minute-taking, committee work and procedures; be well organised and have an eye for detail; have good listening and written communication skills and above all, impartiality, fairness and the ability to maintain confidentiality and be sensitive to others’ feelings.
The role will require about 6 hours every month, including attendance at Executive Committee meetings (usually held via Zoom on the last Thursday of every month, except August and December).
For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Gelder, Volunteering Officer, by email to john.gelder@bn.org.uk or take a look at the volunteering opportunity on the BN website (login required).
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Amongst another good crop of people arriving just for the day, local singer-songwriter Anna got in touch and delivered an ad-hoc set, singing naked for the first time. The evening entertainment was one of the best of the week with singing group Last Orders (pictured)—six guys, including Nudefest organiser Mark Walsh—belting out popular classics that we could all sing along to.
Thanks to all guests, visitors, suppliers, entertainers and performers—and especially volunteers—for coming together to make such an amazing event. Keep an eye out for booking opening for Nudefest 2025, 7 -13 July (yes, July).
But it hasn’t quite ended. Thorney Lakes will continue to be a Naturist venue until 10am on Monday, with the bar open today and a quiz tonight.
Sadly, it's our last full day today—where has the time gone?—and it's the biggest and best, with more talks, crafts and workshops, sports and games (I realise I am yet to mention the huddle of runners who skirt the site in the early mornings), fitness, meditation and yoga, horse and cart rides, dog show, slip 'n' slide, a hands-on opportunity with snakes, bugs and spiders, and artist Aleksandra Karpowicz creating a human mandala. Music (and dancing) will come from the Disco Ceilidh, and live entertainment from The Drag Battle and the Last Orders Pub Party, one of whose group members you might well recognise...
Sun's up, bright and hot and so cardies off and let's get underway...
