Latest News from BN
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The Daily Mail today picked up on a recent Instagram post by Game of Thrones actor Maisie Williams, sharing moments from a holiday in Sardinia with friends. The photos showed the food, the walking, the landscape, the cliff diving – and, quietly among them, a couple of shots of skinny dipping. No fuss. No headline image. No mention in the caption. Just part of the experience. And that’s the point. For many twenty-somethings, social nudity doesn’t need labels, explanation or fanfare. It’s sim
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We are planning a major artistic project for autumn 2026 in partnership with internationally renowned photographer Angelo Musco. This ambitious photographic collaboration will explore humanity, connection, and acceptance of the nude form, pushing creative and emotional boundaries through collective body sculpture. The project will bring together around 70 models to create a powerful, large-scale artwork. Carefully managed and respectfully led, participants will have the opportunity to release t
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We’re excited to announce that the latest Winter edition of BN Magazine is officially live and available to read now. This new issue features fresh travel stories, community insights, and perspectives that reflect what matters most to our members right now. From in-depth features on everything from our events and far away destinations to our 2025 end of year updates and nationwide member highlights, the magazine brings together everything here at BN as we hope to inform, inspire, and engage. Whe
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Over the last two days we have been exploring the recent national surveys into how people perceive Naturism, their attitudes toward nudity, and the kinds of things they actually do while naked. A feature that has appeared consistently across these analyses is that young adults are more open-minded and more willing to engage in social nudity than their parents or grandparents. The one notable exception is attitudes toward nudity in public spaces — places where someone might easily be seen, photog
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Yesterday we began to dig into the series of recent national surveys, exploring attitudes toward Naturism, nudity in general, and how those views shift across generations. Today, we take that analysis a step further — moving from attitudes to actions. Because while it’s fascinating to know what people think about nudity, it’s even more revealing to look at what they actually do. Building on the strong generational differences in attitudes toward nudity, the same national surveys show an equally
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Over the last three years, a series of nationally representative surveys from Ipsos, YouGov and Zogby Analytics have revealed a significant shift in how different generations view nudity. These polls avoided self-selection bias and instead captured the views of broad, representative samples, giving the clearest picture so far of what people really think about being naked. And one trend stands out: young adults are consistently more open to nudity than older generations. Do People Actually Like B
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This week, the Should I Delete That? podcast took a bold step into the world of naturism and they did it with none other than our very own Helen Berriman, host of British Naturism: Women in Focus and one of the most thoughtful, open advocates for the women in naturism movement today. The episode pulls no punches. From the very first question, hosts Alex and Em decide to challenge every assumption, every stereotype, and every bit of ingrained prudishness they’ve ever carried about nudity. And Hel
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2026 is on the horizon and so is our next issue of BN Magazine! While our latest edition is being posted out to members over the coming week, we’re already turning our attention to what comes next. Planning for the Spring 2026 edition is now underway, and we’re officially opening our call for pitches. What We’re Looking For We welcome contributions from writers, practitioners, researchers, and community members who have something valuable to share with the BN readership. Whether you’re eager to
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British naturism has received a request for input from the Friends of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, a charity that has been supporting and protecting this remarkable stretch of coastline for nearly 30 years. Their mission includes preserving biodiversity, conserving natural and historic features, and enhancing public enjoyment of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. This coastline — and Monknash beach in particular — has a long and valued tradition of Naturist use. It’s fantastic that the Friends of th
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It’s been a huge week, with British Naturism celebrating a major milestone at the 2025 British Society of Magazine Editors Awards! BN Magazine was shortlisted in two categories. Andrew Welch was in the running for Editor of the Year – effectively Magazine of the Year in the Independent category – and President Mark Bass was shortlisted for Cover of the Year. The ceremony, attended by Andrew Welch, Mark Bass, Chair Colin Taylor, and our talented layout designer Jen Gaughan from Studio 27eleven, b
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!
