All good things come to an end but we certainly went out with a bang. There was a moment yesterday when Nudefest resembled the world’s best summer fête - queues of people at the food stalls, the benches outside the bar filled with chatter, piano music emanating from the Magic Teapot, groups attending talks in marquees, creations being crafted from willow branches, the sauna and hot tub area attracting those who needed some downtime, a gong bath meditation session by the Zen tent, a two-horse-drawn cart touring the perimeter, and the ‘showground’ filled with masses of naked people creating a human mandala.
Amongst another good crop of people arriving just for the day, local singer-songwriter Anna got in touch and delivered an ad-hoc set, singing naked for the first time. The evening entertainment was one of the best of the week with singing group Last Orders (pictured)—six guys, including Nudefest organiser Mark Walsh—belting out popular classics that we could all sing along to.
Thanks to all guests, visitors, suppliers, entertainers and performers—and especially volunteers—for coming together to make such an amazing event. Keep an eye out for booking opening for Nudefest 2025, 7 -13 July (yes, July).
But it hasn’t quite ended. Thorney Lakes will continue to be a Naturist venue until 10am on Monday, with the bar open today and a quiz tonight.