Latest News from BN
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With her first soundbite video now published, Naturism debutant, Saoirse, shares more of her story… It’s been a few weeks now since I went to my first Naturist event – the NKD Youth Festival for 18–35 year olds – and honestly, I’m still processing how much has happened since. I guess I should start with a bit about me. Hi, I’m Saoirse, I’m in my second year of Biochemistry at the University of Sheffield. I’m not exactly a party animal, you won’t find me in clubs every weekend, but I like a good
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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. Highlights There’s plenty to look forward to this midsummer weekend! Pride weekend at British Naturism Sunfolk
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The sun is shining (for the moment!), fluffy clouds are scudding across the blue sky – and Great British Skinny Dips (GBSD) are packing the BN calendar!, writes Dugie Eyton-Hughes We’ll dip our toes into what’s been happening recently, but first, a reminder: GBSDs are not only lots of fun, they’re also a terrific way for us Naturists to raise much-needed funds for our charity partner, the British Heart Foundation. The BHF wants us all to be heart-healthy, a worthy goal! An event that really took
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Student and Naturism debutant, Saoirse, shares her story… Going to a Naturist event for the first time? Yeah… people definitely had opinions. “You’re going to be naked… around strangers?” “That sounds really cool, I couldn't do that though. I’m not quite there yet.” “Yeah, that sounds like you.” Truthfully? I’ve always been pretty okay with my body. The nudity didn’t worry me as much as meeting loads of new people. Mark was the only person I knew, and I’d never been to a festival before — or
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Here's a chance for Naturist ladies to get together with others and enjoy social time and activities. Its' the perfect opportunity to bring a friend! Find out all the details of this event that takes place on 5 July and book your place here Photo by Fahmi Fakhrudin on Unsplash
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Come and join us on the evening on Saturday 28 June 2025 for a Naked Cruise around Poole Harbour and beyond right in the heart of Dorset. It's 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 two separate
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This time it's Petersfield, Hants where three Great British Skinny Dips will be hosted this summer. The first is on 28 June and tickets are on sale! It's a heated pool and there is a café on site for hot and cold drinks, snacks and a BBQ
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The Corrour estate once again provided an amazing location for a weekend of naked hiking and skinny dipping, writes Alan Ellison With 20 participants staying at the hostel or camping, many hundreds of naked kilometres were covered around Loch Ossian and the surrounding bens and glens. The hostel is right next to Loch Ossian so most enjoyed several refreshing dips in the loch over the weekend, followed up by warming up next to the wood-burning stove in the cozy kitchen. A few ticks were picked up
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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 them, 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. Highlights Wishing everyone attending the BN Windermere woodland weekend and the BN Pétanque tournament a fabulous,
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It was a very special day for our new state-of-the-art Naturist centre last Saturday as we hosted an official opening with a variety of people in attendance from both inside and outside of Naturism. Tours of the site, including the opportunity to inspect the luxurious glamping pods, were given and much praise was heard for the work that has gone into transforming the five-acre Naturist site that has been in operation for over 90 years into a modern venue, open to all. Guests made good use of the
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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British Naturism is the internationally recognised representative body for naturists in the UK, so come on and dive in!
