Latest News from BN
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The Withington Pool, a stunning Edwardian venue in South Manchester, has become a regular addition to the BN North West Region’s list of skinny-dipping locations. With full use of the modern, super-size (and very hot) Sauna and with a pool heated to 30° complimenting the air temperature that is normally at 32°, this venue has also become extremely popular and well-supported. Events are scheduled for the third Sunday in the month, which means this Sunday 17 August is one of them! Note that for th
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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! 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. And if you go to an event and have a blast (well, you will), please consider writing about it for this website, BN
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Last year's event - our first at this venue - was a blast with guests enjoying plenty of activities, beautiful countryside and the delights of the local town of Hay-on-Wye. It's a great venue as it combines hotel rooms, dormitories and camping. This year will be no different, and the good news is that accommodation - in all types - is still available. There will be live entertainment from The Tidals, Ministry of Rock and a fab Elton John tribute who went down a storm at Bournemouth a couple of y
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'Will you help me raise funds for The British Heart Foundation? If so then come and join me for a clothing optional Naked Heart Walk around Court Farm Lakes, in Gloucestershire,' says Keith Bowman. 'There’s an option to purchase an evening meal of goulash and there will be alternatives available for those with dietary requirements. The on-site café will be open throughout for you to purchase snacks and drinks. BN has secured exclusive use of the facilities fora Naked Heart Walk for four hours fr
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British Naturism is the UK member of the International Naturist Federation, the global organisation for Naturists that exists to represent, support and coordinate Naturist activity worldwide. If you are a BN member, you are automatically a member of the INF! You can find out more at inf-fni.org. Their newsletter - Focus - is published every two months and provides an update as to what’s going on in the INF and beyond. The latest edition of Focus has as its headline the news that the INF-FNI ha
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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! 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. And if you go to an event and have a blast (well, you will), please consider writing about it for this website, BN
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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 intrigued, we a
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Over the last two months, TheNakedTruth campaign has focused on one of the most pressing issues facing young women today: body confidence and the devastating impact it can have on mental health. With more than 1 in 5 young women now affected by eating disorders (NHS Data, 2023), this is not a problem we can afford to ignore. To help bring these issues into the spotlight, we’ve welcomed two powerful new voices to TheNakedTruth team. Saoirse, 21, attended her first Naturist event at the end of M
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Looking ahead to next week on Tuesday 5 August, we have a double event in the fabulous Naturist friendly county of Cumbria. We recently noticed a drop off in attendances for the Shap Lido, so I suggested to my Shap Lido contact that the price of £14 was perhaps a bit off putting as many attendees travel from afar, so the ticket price could be prohibitive. I suggested that maybe we could ask the Shap Committee to reduce the length of the session to 90 minutes instead of the 2 hour slot and reflec
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Celebrating its 10th year in 2025, the Great British Skinny Dip (GBSD) is proving that swimming without a costume isn’t just for Naturists - with new venues hosting events and attracting newcomers to this healthy and exhilarating way of taking a dip - and raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. It reinforces what an Ipsos poll commissioned by British Naturism in 2022, revealed (pun intended): that almost 7 million Britons describe themselves as ‘Naturists’ or ‘Nudists’. There are 500 ski
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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