We like to bring you news stories of forthcoming events - it spreads the word, encourages more people to book and shows just how vibrant the Naturist scene is in the UK. However - I'm happy to say - there are far too many to promote them all individually and so here is a complete list of all the events happening over just the next couple of weeks and big events taking place later. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...
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:
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 24-26 Sunfolk Taster Weekend
Aug 30-1 Sep Rusheyhill Weekend Camp
Aug 31-7 Sep Magnolias Natura Group Holiday
Sept 6-15 Rosslyn Glamping & Camping Week
Sept 11 High Beeches Garden Visit
Sept 12-16 60th Jamboree
Sept 15 Naturist Foundation 5k run
Sept 17 Dorset Museum Visit
Sept 19-22 Neath Abbey Camping Weekend
Sept 29 Eastern Region Conference
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
2025
Feb 8-16 YBN to Gran Canaria
May 12-15 The Gathering
May 31-14 June Sailing Club Holiday
August 2
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
August 2
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
August 2
Clothes optional swim on the 1st Friday of the month.
Norfolk
August 2
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
August 2
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
August 3
Come to our Boules taster day, tuition available, bring a picnic lunch.
Yorkshire
August 3
Subject to the weather but bring a picnic, windbreak and sun block.
Lancashire
August 3
Monthly naked yoga in Belfast.
Country Antrim
August 3
First Saturday of the month at the Bridge of Don Pool in Aberdeen.
Aberdeenshire
August 3
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
August 3
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
August 3
Paddleboard or Kayak followed by a skinny dip, please pre-book.
County Antrim
Nothing on on a Saturday night
August 3
Join us in the pool and the pub afterwards.
Lancashire
August 4
Friendly relaxed group who drink tea/coffee, chat & enjoy arts & crafts for a laugh.
Cardiff
August 4
Afternoon swim every fortnight
Yorkshire
August 4
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
August 4
Family friendly, 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and refreshments.
East Lothian
August 4
An evening swim in an indoor heated pool.
Devon
August 4
Enjoy a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas & relaxation area.
Glasgow
August 4
Swim and relax in a pleasant, friendly environment.
Staffordshire
August 4
Early evening skinny dip with a BBQ towards the end & refreshments available.
Sussex
August 5
Monthly evening swim in Plympton Pool. Lane swim or just socialise.
Devon
August 6
An 11 mile walk over Sugar Hill, further details on their website.
Wiltshire
August 6
Annual walk in conjunction with the Shap Lido GBSD. Please register in advance.
Cumbria
August 6
Evening swim in this heated pool, please register in advance.
Cumbria
August 6
Swim in Dorset’s only lido, recently refurbished and upgraded.
Dorset
August 7
With 27 acres of woodland, water garden & a collection of rare & exotic plants.
Sussex
August 7
Evening swim at the Jubilee Pool.
Bristol
August 8
Please bring enough water and snacks for the walk.
Kent
August 8
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
International Petanque Tournament
August 9 to 11
The INF tournament in Braunschweig.
Germany
Ribble Valley Club Open Weekend
August 9 to 11
A free event at this well appointed club but normal overnight fees will apply.
Lancashire
August 9 to 11
Located on an island, enjoy sports & a skinny dip in the Loch. MUST pre-book.
Glasgow
August 9
A circular 8 mile walk with some slight to moderate hills.
Buckinghamshire
August 9
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
August 9
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
August 9
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
August 9
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
August 10 & 11
Diversity & inclusivity Celebration.
Merseyside
August 10
Join in the parade, gather at 10, or help out on the BN stand in the field.
Yorkshire
August 10
Wild water swimming in the River Ribble.
Lancashire
August 10
A small pool, gym, squash court, sauna & steam room.
Lincolnshire
August 10
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
August 10
A clothing optional event with a difference.
Lincolnshire
August 10
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
August 10
CANCELLED
Cambridgeshire
August 10
A monthly skinny dip on every 2nd Saturday of the month, 1 to 2.30/
Cumbria
August 10
Swim, chat in the shallow end or play table tennis or badminton or use the sauna. MUST BOOK.
Yorkshire
August 11
A sandy beach, café in the car park with toilets for customers.
Suffolk
August 11
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
August 11
Twice monthly swim with sauna, steam room, loungers and garden area.
Essex
August 11
Enjoy a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas & relaxation area.
Glasgow
August 13
An 11 mile, or shorter, walk on the high chalk downs near Salisbury.
Wiltshire
August 13
Fortnightly swim, please book at the Lido website.
Dorset
August 14
An evening visit, mixture of formal planting and more natural settings.
Hampshire
August 14
BHF, clothes optional, bring a picnic or use the café. Booking required.
Shropshire
August 14
Evening swim at the Jubilee Pool.
Bristol
August 15 – 19
A celebration of everything naked in a magical woodland.
Dorset
August 15
A 6 mile walk through ancient woodlands.
Kent
August 15
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
August 16
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
August 16
Join us for this last dip of the season in a pool heated to 27°C plus a café.
Hampshire
August 16
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
August 16
Enjoy the river and coast with a bar & lounge on the lower deck; supper is included.
Dorset
August 16
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
August 16
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
August 17
An event for gay/bi naturists to meet & enjoy the exceptional Sherwood Forest.
Nottinghamshire
August 17
A regular swim plus sauna & steam room.
Suffolk
August 17
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
August 17
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
August 17
Join us at the South’s biggest waterpark, must be booked in advance.
Dorset
August 17
An all day event with the main skinny dip at 1pm.
Buckinghamshire
August 17
Evening swim twice per month.
Nottinghamshire
August 18
This lost garden has been rescued, with an accessible path to the hot tub & dipping pond.
Devon
August 18
A 6.4 mile circular walk with some low to moderate hills, please book.
Yorkshire
August 18
Fortnightly afternoon swim.
Yorkshire
August 18
Afternoon swim, please confirm attendance.
South Glamorgan
August 18
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
August 18
Family friendly, 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and refreshments.
East Lothian
August 18
Meet for a chat & a pint or even a meal, pre order.
South Glamorgan
August 18
Enjoy a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas & relaxation area.
Glasgow
August 18
Over 18’s only, purchase ticket at the BN shop.
Manchester
August 18
Swim and relax in a pleasant, friendly environment.
Staffordshire
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
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