Our next Naked Quiz, social, with food and drinks is on next Saturday at Flirt in Bournemouth. More details can be found here: Naked Quiz & Social Evening - South West - British Naturism

Flamingo Community Pool in Axminister is holding its first Naturist swim on Friday 31st October from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. More details can be found in the calendar here! NEW SWIM - Flamingo Community Pool in Axminister, East Devon - South West - British Naturism Please support his swim or there won't be another!!

SPECIAL OFFER!!! See below for a special offer to all those attending the Powderham Castle Naked Heart Walk! The final Naked Heart Walk of 2025 takes place on Saturday 27th September at Powderham Castle, near Exeter, Devon. As you know all our Naked Heart Walks take place to raise vital funds for The British Heart Foundation and as this event is the final one for this year, why not sign-up now and come along on Saturday to have fun, enjoy walking naked in the sunshine and raise ‘Loads a Money’

Sat 13 Sep 2025, 18:00 20:00 Have you heard of The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery?  It’s a little gem hidden in the narrow streets of Exeter, the county town of Devon.  Come and join us there for a Naked visit and immerse yourself in the history of Devon and surrounding areas over millions of years of evolution.  Learn about traditions and practices of other ancient and modern cultures around the world over the ages as you stroll through the world cultures gallery. This is an amaz

The second Naked Heart Walk of the summer at Court Farm Lakes, in Lydney in Gloucestershire, is on Friday 15th August 2025 from 4pm to 7pm. The weather forecast (28oC) for Friday afternoon is fabulous, so why not join us and help us raise funds for the British Heart Foundation!!! Tickets can be booked here! The Café will be open for tea and cake. We hope to see you there!!

Sometimes the newsletter generates a massive response and the last edition (August) did just that. I had loads of comments back on the question of regional events and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to all those who took time to respond to my recent regional newsletter question about visits and events. I received more replies than I expected, and it’s been fantastic to read all the thoughtful ideas and suggestions. The message from most of the respondents was clear — you’d like to see more s

The peaceful landscapes of South West England and South/Mid Wales offer not only scenic countryside and historic charm but also a growing number of opportunities for Naturists to embrace the outdoors freely. Cities such as Cardiff, Bristol and Plymouth also offer a variety of venues and Naturist activities to choose from.  So, whether you're strolling along the wide-open beaches of Dorset, relaxing at a beautiful Naturist venue in South West Wales, or attending a naked swim in Bristol, the area

Our next event is a Boat Trip from Poole Quay on Saturday 28th June. The weather forecast look good at the moment, so why not get it booked. Why not make a day of it and visit Studland Beach during the day!! The details are: Come and join us on the evening on Saturday 28th June 2025 for a Naked Cruise around Poole Harbour and beyond right in the heart of Dorset?  This is a fantastic opportunity to climb aboard MV Solent Scene at Poole Quay then sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Dor

Join us for a 3-hour naked evening cruise around Plymouth Sound in Devon and along The River Lynher towards St Germans.  Board the vessel at The Barbican Landing Stage and prepare to admire the beautiful scenery looking back on Plymouth as we cruise around The Sound and wallow in the beauty of the river bank as we pass along the picturesque river Lynher.  See some of the Royal Navy’s ships moored in the river Tamar as you pass by.  There will be music and a fully licensed bar on board from which

The first Naked Heart Walk of the year is this Friday 16th May at Court Farm Lakes near Lydney in Gloucestershire, and the weather forecast is for a lovely sunny day, so what not join us? There are only eleven tickets left, so don't delay get yours today!! More information and how to book can be found here!!!

This is just a quick summary of the regional events taking part in the Southwest Region in 2025: Naturist Walks Dorset - Tarrant Rushton (near Blandford) on 4th April 2025 Cardiff Coffee Group Meet Up on 6th April 2025 Naturist Walks Dorset - Stourpaine (near Blandford on 10th April 2025 Naturist Walks Dorset - Verwood on 15th April 2025 Naturist Walks Dorset - Holts Heath (near Wimborne) on 23rd April 2025 Naked Writing Workshop, Bournemouth on 23th April 2025

Good news from Shaftesbury Lido for the 2025 summer season.  The plan is to have weekly swims every Tuesday evening once the season begins.  In 2023 the Lido had a Naked Swim once a month; in 2024 it increased to two sessions a month and in 2025, following many requests from our naturist swimmers, it will be a weekly session. The season opening, however, depends on vital improvements to the pool being completed in the coming months.  Whilst Shaftesbury Council have agreed to the new filtrat

Come and join me on the evening on Saturday 28th June 2025 for a Naked Cruise around Poole Harbour and beyond right in the heart of Dorset?  This is a fantastic opportunity to climb aboard MV Solent Scene at Poole Quay then sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Dorset Riviera as you cruise around Brownsea Island, past Sandbanks and Old Harry Rocks then along the Jurassic coast towards Swanage, returning past Millionaire’s Row before arriving back at Poole Quay.  Solent Scene has t

Join us for a 3-hour naked evening cruise around Plymouth Sound in Devon and along The River Lynher towards St Germans.  Board the vessel at The Barbican Landing Stage and prepare to admire the beautiful scenery looking back on Plymouth as we cruise around The Sound and wallow in the beauty of the river bank as we pass along the picturesque river Lynher.  See some of the Royal Navy’s ships moored in the river Tamar as you pass by.  There will be music and a fully licensed bar on board from which

Happy St. David's Day to all our members in Wales!! As you can see from this photo, taken this morning from Clevedon in North Somerset, the sun is shining on Wales today!!! Don't forget that there are many events in South Wales - Western Swimming Club every Friday in Chepstow, the monthly Nudie Dudies Swim in Llantwit Major, followed by a meet-up for Sunday dinner, and a monthly meet n greet in Cardiff. We also have two Naked Heart Walks in aid of the British Heart Foundation later in

Just seven days to go now, and there is still time for you to book a place!! After the success of our first event at Flirt in October, we are pleased to be to offer a return visit on Saturday 8th March 2025 for a naked quiz and social evening in this modern, vibrant and well-regarded café-bar in the Triangle, adjacent to the central library.  Ticket holders will be welcomed from 7pm. The cover charge for entry to the event and the quiz includes a welcome drink (choice of bottled beers,

Some of the SW regional members took part in a film and photoshoot for NUDD in central London, few photos from the day... lots more to follow. Permissions Given.    

Few photos to support the November SW regional newsletter Permissions Given.  

After a two-week closure due to roof repairs at Jubilee Pool n Bristol, the swim returns on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 at 8pm. Full details can be found here!

Bob sent me a photo recently to accompany the feedback on his Brecon Canal Cruse - so here it is

I caught up with Howard Dymock recently and he told me all about the recent joint walk with the South Western Outdoor Club (SWOC) during July. “Sixteen hardy walkers joined the walk which fortuitously turned out to be a rare fine day, perfect for naturist waking, dry with a warm breeze and sunny intervals”. Howard went on the say “Thanks to a collaboration between several BN volunteers, BN and NatRam members and the Club, we appreciated SWOC’s facilities and hospitality before and after our nine

The next Naked event organised by the Southwest Regional Team is a visit the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery in Dorchester on 17th September 2024.  Discover the life and work of Dorset’s famous novelist and poet Thomas Hardy and dive into key themes of his personal and professional life. Enjoy a beautiful gallery full of the Museum and Art Gallery’s superb collections of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, textiles, and fine and decorative art. Marvel at the historic Victorian Hall as

New day and time from 3rd September 2024. Bristol Naked Swim meets every Tuesday at Jubilee Pool, Jubilee Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2LP from 8pm to 9pm. Everyone is welcome to swim and chat!! The cost is £7 (£6 for members of Bristol Naked Swim) per person, payable in cash. If you are new to the swim, please contact us in advance by email to terry.lane@bn.org.uk or andrew.dyer@bn.org.uk.

On the 17th September 2024 we have a visit to the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery in Dorchester. At the Museum, 250 million years of natural history come alive to reveal the secrets of geology, landscapes, habitats, and wildlife that surrounds us every day. You can also discover the life and work of Dorset’s famous novelist and poet Thomas Hardy and dive into key themes of his personal and professional life. Enjoy a beautiful gallery full of the Museum and Art Gallery’s superb collections of pai

Come and join us for a Naked Cruise around Poole Harbour and beyond right in the heart of Dorset?  Climb aboard MV Solent Scene at Poole Quay then sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Dorset Riviera as you cruise around Brownsea Island, past Sandbanks and Old Harry Rocks then along the Jurassic coast towards Swanage, returning past Millionaire’s Row before arriving back at Poole Quay.  Solent Scene has the bar and quiet lounge on the lower deck and the dancefloor on the upper deck. In