There's (almost) a week's worth of Naturist events happening in BN's LASER (London and South East region) in a couple of week's time. It also gives those travelling from around the country to Nudefest, the opportunity to take in some great adventures on the way!
June 11
BN/NatRam walk, Grovely Woods This is an 11-mile walk on the chalk downs and woods above Salisbury. (There’ll also be a shorter option available on the day). The walk is open to NatRam and BN members.
June 12
If you’re up for more walking, why not stroll through the lovely Houghton Lodge Gardens near Stockbridge in Hampshire? You’ll encounter formal plantings, more natural settings, and direct access to the banks of the River Test. The gardens welcome nudies from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Sadly, the tea room won’t be open – but feel free to bring noshes!
June 13
The BN/NatRams are at it again today, with an 11-mile walk (shorter option available) through the Hampshire countryside, starting at Dunbridge.
All that walking will work up an appetite, which you can satisfy at this evening’s naked dinner and skittles at the Mill Arms in Dunbridge. The venue opens to nudies at 5 p.m., and you can even book a room for June 12 and 13, including a full breakfast!
June 14
Here’s something for you swimmers. Petersfield Open Air Swimming Pool in Hampshire is having a Great British Skinny Dip. Even better, the pool is heated to 27 degrees (always welcome in our changeable climate!), and there’s a café serving hot and cold drinks and snacks and a BBQ.
June 15
It's the second time we've visited Leonardslee Gardens, near Horsham, Surrey for a Naked Heart Walk (pictured). It’s a walk of up to 5k, mostly in a picturesque valley with a string of lakes. The café will be open.
It’s not strictly in the LASER Region, but it’s in the general vicinity, there is also the Naked Southampton Swim at the Oaklands Community Pool. This is the last dip before the summer break, so if you’re in the area, jump in!
Image: Simon Berriman