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Quite often, when I mention my involvement in Naturism to non-nudies (and I do that every chance I get!), the response is, “Oh, I used to/still love to swim naked!” Many of these people, women especially, have fond memories of skinny-dipping as kids or on vacations. One friend recently lamented her failure to strip off for a sea swim while visiting a deserted beach in Scotland. Next time she’s there, she vowed, she won’t miss that chance again (Scottish weather permitting, of course!). Of c

Here's a reminder that our next Naked Heart Walk in partnership with British Heart Foundation takes place this weekend! The Naked Heart Walk programme this summer has been terrific - great locations, hundreds of people, plenty of newcomers - and lots of money raised for charity. It's not too late to book for the walk on the Fonthill estate owned by Lord Margadale who said, 'The British Heart Foundation is a wonderful charity doing amazing things to help fund research into heart disease

At the end of June Buckinghamshire Naturist club Diogenes hosted British Naturism for a day of Miniten and Pickleball. Sixteen BN Members joined me for an introduction and knockabout on the courts. We were greeted by Mike and Lorna from the club who gave us a tour of the beautiful grounds off before we made our way to the four miniten courts and soon we were all playing. After a couple of hours we retired to the sun lawn for lunch and a swim, and enjoyed the British summer - and an ice crea

Bookings are brisk for the next group holiday exclusively for British Naturism members. It takes place in early October in Southern Spain and, as with all BN member holidays the group will have dedicated (Naturist!) leaders and a programme of activities will be arranged. Find out more, including how to reserve your place

We're always saying that nudity ought to feature more in mainstream, day to day entertainment... Andrew Mackintosh is an actor (and Naturist) best known for his long-term role as DS Alistair Greig on The Bill. He's also a writer and has recently released a new dramatized podcast based upon a novel he wrote some years ago.  “Letter from Helvetica” is a humorous, epistolary novel that takes the form of emails exchanged between Abigail Wesley, a talented young botanist from Surrey who has

Back in 2020, BN was offered a unique and generous opportunity to acquire the Sunfolk Naturist site just outside of St Albans in Hertfordshire. It has been our pleasure and privilege to become custodians of a site which celebrated its 90thanniversary in 2022, and we have been pleased to welcome thousands of BN members and other Naturists to enjoy the site over the last few years At the start of 2023 we started a major project to improve some of the facilities, and to add new facilities for

It's been a blast. A truly wonderful Naturist event in a fantastic atmosphere, whatever the weather might have tried to do. I hope that the daily updates have given anyone who has not yet been to Nudefest, or, indeed, any BN event, a taste of what to expect and to have inspired you to make a booking. The best thing always is the people - we love our community! Everyone is a friend, even if you've never met them before.  Although Nudefest comes to an end at midday, it's not quite over,

All good things come to an end, even great, wonderful time-of-your-life things like Nudefest. It's our last full day but we're already looking back on the terrific time we've had. Oh, and the weather was almost too good yesterday, sun screen most definitely needed! (What's it doing today? Hmm, sadly I'd rather you didn't ask...) But whatever the clouds throw at us, it's another day waiting to be enjoyed to the full. There's another chance to join a debate, to take a foraging walk, try your

Apologies that these updates make a meal of the weather - but I’m sure you’ll appreciate how important it is. Yesterday was … lovely! The sight of a few hundred naked bodies - some stretched out, some dancing - listening to the frenetic Old Time Sailors band in the sunshine, with brave souls free falling from a height behind them epitomises what this event is all about. Let’s hope for more of the same today - it’s a relatively cloudless sky as I write this. A fishing competition is underway

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. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...   Ladies Only Swim

As the weather (hopefully!) starts to improve again, beach days right here in the UK start to become more of an option – and the BN Shop is ready to help you show your support for Naturism with our range of beach towels. Available in the BN colours of orange, grey and white they feature a choice of slogans which show your support for Naturism. There’s even one to remind your fellow beach goers that a towel really is ‘everything you need for the beach’. You’ll also find sun hats and wat

It's a hard life partying all day and having to get up the next morning to do it all again! Wednesday was brilliant - entertaining speakers, great discussion sessions, fabulous comedy and music and so much more. And it was warm enough  (just!) for us to stay unclothed for most of the day. Today we look forward to another busy schedule - the problem for most guests is fitting it all in! The usual wellness classes are enhanced with the addition of group fitness and Zumba, the circus roll

Oh dear. It happened. After a 2022 with hedge-to-hedge sunshine, yesterday was dire. It rained all day. It was the only thing that was dire, however, we still enjoyed the company of like-minded people for various activities and partied hard in the evening. There's quite a bit of blue sky as I write this and the anoraks of Tuesday have been replaced with bare skin, ready for the day ahead. It's a full programme with a regional chat, craft session and photography workshop, circle dancing and

We didn't see much of the sun that hung enticingly over the site yesterday morning, but the blustery wind and occasional squalls couldn't dampen our spirits! Thanks to the 16-strong volunteer team around 400 new arrivals were successfully pitched, across four separate fields, with or without power depending on requests. We watched with awe as the piano dome was constructed and with relief when the bar opened at 5pm. After a lively 'Forum Live' with a live studio audience, The Amazing Blues

The sun has risen, the morning mist has cleared, the flags are flying, and we are at the dawn of Nudefest 2023! It is already hot in Somerset and the gates are about to open.  The schedule is packed throughout the week and we look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Do you know somebody whose contribution to the cause of Naturism has been exceptional and whom you think BN should recognise by the award of a Certificate of Merit? The Executive Committee welcomes nomination for certificates of merit from members.  Certificates are usually awarded at the AGM, and in order to allow the EC to give proper consideration to nominations we're asking for these no later than 15 July.   Nominees don't have to be members - indeed c

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 weeks. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...   Himalayan Gardens Clothing

BN's SANER region (Scotland and Northern England, incorporating Northern Ireland) are delighted to invite you to a return visit to the incredible Jupiter Artland garden, near Edinburgh Jupiter Artland - as you can see from Andy's stunning image - is a feast for the eye with quirky artworks, woodland walks, fantastic earthwork mounds and meadow areas. The event takes place on the evening of 6 August - find out more and book your tickets over in the BN shop. ...and whilst we're nort

Supporting and protecting the rights of Naturists from legal challenges is one of the central and most recognised purposes of British Naturism. Nudity is lawful in the UK without malign, compounding factors, but we know that people can attract the attention of the authorities due to misunderstanding of the law.  For many years members have benefited from the services of BN members Peter and Christine Wright as the in-house legal team. They have, among other things, operated a helpline

Next week's the Forum Live (3 July) will be broadcast live from Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping Park in Somerset, the location for British Naturism's annual Flagship event, Nudefest! This year, the festival runs from 3 - 9 July and on Monday night, at the end of the first day when we hope to have all the arrivals settled in and anticipating a terrific activity and fun-packed week ahead, I'll tour the site, showing you what's there and what to expect, as well as chatting to members of the

Eco Beach - Lanzarote Michelle Braddock of Lanzarote Retreats, tells BN ... We’d been creating and managing holiday accommodation in Lanzarote for nearly 15 years when the opportunity arose to acquire an old restaurant in the Naturist resort of Charco del Palo. There was something about the building and its location right next to the ocean that spoke to us. And before we knew it, we were midway through a renovation to turn the site into a luxury, eco villa that would fit with our exist

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 weeks. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...   Open Water Swim June 23

This summer, thousands of people across the UK will be taking the plunge and skinny dipping to raise money for British Heart Foundation (BHF) while experiencing the exhilaration  of being naked. They will improve their mental and physical health and well-being, boost their body confidence, and reduce their stress. They will also have great fun! The Great British Skinny Dip is a campaign by British Naturism (BN) aimed at raising funds for the BHF, and: Promoting greater understanding o

Nudefest - the biggest Naturist event in the UK! Since its inception in 2007 as a small, weekend event, Nudefest has become the UK's biggest Naturist festival, attracting hundreds of people each year for a week of full-on fun and excitement, among like-minded people. This year, it runs from 3rd to 9th July at Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping Park, Langport, Somerset.   The packed programme includes: Masses of live music, comedy acts and entertainment including silent di

Valley Club in Harrogate were delighted to welcome a number of BN members to their recent BN Boules Taster Day. An abundance of cake helped fuel the players through a morning of tuition under the expert guidance of Nigel, the club’s Sports Secretary, before a closely fought singles tournament which saw Caroline crowned winner. Club members were delighted to have the opportunity to show off their extensive grounds and to welcome visitors to the event Visitor Nick Holland said "I ha