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The countdown to Nudefest on 7th July continues! You may have seen in the national press over the weekend that we are bringing nude beekeeping to the festival, and all the insanity that entails. But there are even crazier plans afoot. Throughout the week we will be forming the world's first Nude Choir. Many of you will already know Theone. She has been at numerous festivals, creating henna art, singing on stage, appearing in TheNakedTruth videos and, last year at NKD, teaching circus skills. Thi

Two weeks ago we celebrated the news that Bluewater in Kent had started running clothing-optional open water swimming sessions. Well, it turns out they are not alone. Lakeside Adventures at Hartlebury, near Birmingham, also offers clothing-optional open water swims alongside its aquapark and paddleboarding activities. There is no fanfare and no attempt to grab headlines. It is simply one option among many. And that is exactly why this matters. This isn't about a single venue or even open water s

There have been the occasional rumours circulating that Dolcoed Naturist Caravan and Camping has closed its doors. The owners, however, are keen to reassure readers that nothing could be further from the truth. Dolcoed remains very much open for business and continues to welcome Naturists from across the UK and beyond. Nestled in the beautiful countryside of Carmarthenshire, Wales, the site is thriving, with a loyal community of regular guests and a growing number of first-time visitors who retu

It seems that the sun and the summer are about to return in full force, so the question is: where will you go to make the most of it? A popular answer seems to be British Naturism: Sunfolk. It quickly becomes busy when the sun comes out, as it will this weekend and beyond. That energy makes Sunfolk a very exciting place to be. Most of us are members because of the community we find amongst Naturists, and that means Sunfolk feels welcoming and vibrant rather than crowded. The facilities really co

The latest Women in Focus podcast is now available, and in this episode Helen talks to Captain Amy. Amy only discovered Naturism two months ago but has thrown herself into it wholeheartedly, creating a wealth of online content celebrating the joy of living nude. She joined us at NKD, her first Naturist festival, and made an immediate impression, so Helen jumped at the chance to hear more about her experiences. You can listen to this latest podcast, along with all previous episodes, here. The gro

The countdown to Nudefest has now started in earnest, so it seems a good time to give you a peek behind the curtain at some of the things we have planned in addition to the well-publicised headlines. The cider bar has always been popular at Nudefest, thanks in no small part to our location. Over the years we've run trips to cider farms and cider brandy producers to learn a bit more about where the local produce comes from. We see the orchards. We see the pressing. We see the fermenting process.

The Naked Heart Walks are coming thick and fast now, and the local organisers are raising the standards in spectacular fashion. One such example is College Lake, one of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's flagship nature reserves. Imagine enjoying a picnic overlooking a stunning nature reserve on a warm summer evening after winning a treasure hunt, all while helping to support the British Heart Foundation. Well, this could be you on 20 June. Following the sell-out success of last year's

Woodlandia starts this Friday and is attracting even more attention in the local press here and here! We know the weather forecast isn’t exactly on our side, so we’ve taken some serious steps to make sure that doesn’t stop this from being an incredible weekend. The event kicks off on Friday night with a performance from Matt Fearon. Anyone who saw him at Alton Towers or Marathone of Mabie will know why we’re thrilled to have him back. Kathryn has joined the team to expand our meditation programm

There was great news for Naturists as a major leisure operator launched a dedicated nude open-water swimming experience in Kent, reflecting the growing acceptance of clothing-free recreation in mainstream wellbeing culture. Hangloose Adventure's new "Nothing but Water" sessions take place at Bluewater's chalk quarry lake near Greenhithe and attracted almost 20 participants at their debut event. With further sessions already attracting bookings, organisers say demand is strong. The launch comes a

This week we celebrate Volunteers Week! British Naturism is a volunteer-led organisation. The range of events we deliver, the media profile we maintain, and the political influence we exert make us the envy of many much larger professional organisations. It would be flippant to say we achieve what we do despite being a volunteer organisation. The truth is that we achieve what we do BECAUSE we are a volunteer organisation. Every person who contributes does so out of passion, commitment and belief

When the new Ironic Clothing store launched, products were divided into three collections: • The British Naturism Line • The Ironic Line • The Festival Line But there has always been a fourth line waiting in the wings. The Parity Line British Naturism believes in supporting communities that continue to face exclusion, prejudice and misunderstanding. Every human being has value. Our differences make us interesting, not lesser, and society benefits when people stand together in support of equality

There is some great news for you skinny dippers out there! At short notice, the Eastern team have managed to secure a return to Peterborough Lido on Saturday 27 June as part of the Great British Skinny Dip. This 50-metre heated outdoor pool, set in the historic Art Deco lido, is a spectacular place for a swim. The pool is easily large enough for serious swimmers to get some exercise in while everyone enjoys the relaxed social atmosphere you expect from a British Naturism event. With loungers aro

As NKD reaches its end, we are winding down, packing our tents, reflecting on a fantastic festival and already pining for NKD 2027. And what a festival it has been. 2026 saw our largest ever attendance, with 240 festival-goers joining us. The records did not stop there either. We sold a record number of additional tickets for the waterpark, with a further 80 attendees helping make it the biggest waterpark session we have ever had there by far. The scorching weather certainly helped – Tuesday’s t

Over the past year we have been working with the Tampa Bay Free Beaches group as they campaign for the establishment of a nude beach in Pinellas County, Florida. The group recently met with the County Commissioners who will ultimately decide the application. At present, support is not quite there. However, the process has been revealing. With further work, success remains entirely possible. One of the strongest arguments presented concerned financial impact. The group forecast that a clothing-op

Did you know you can get news of upcoming events, both local and national, delivered straight to your inbox? Every week, thousands of people receive the British Naturism national eZine, packed with the latest highlights, events and stories from across the organisation. On top of that, each Region sends out a monthly Regional Newsletter focused on activities and news closer to home. Better still, you are not limited to the Region you live in. You can subscribe to any Region you like, or even all

Springwood Naturist Club near Colchester are taking decisive steps to support the participation of women in Naturism. On Saturday 11 or Sunday 12 July, depending on the weather, Springwood is opening its gates to women, either on their own or with their partner, to give them a chance to sample a Naturist experience. Crucially, this will be a no-pressure environment. Guests can come and take their time to figure out whether they wish to try Naturism for themselves. If they choose to join in, grea

The summer has come early to the UK and the Bank Holiday weekend is looking spectacular. So the question is simple… what will YOU be doing to make the most of this early heatwave? If you are still deciding, here are a few options… plus a first introduction from Captain Amy. Court Farm Lakes Naked Heart Walk – Friday We kick things off on Friday afternoon in Gloucestershire with the Naked Heart Walk in support of the British Heart Foundation. This clothing-optional event is ideal if you want

Earlier today we explored powerful new global research showing how time in nature improves body appreciation and mental wellbeing. Now, here is your opportunity to experience those benefits first-hand. Woodlandia Festival returns to the shores of Lake Windermere for an extended three-night escape into nature. Set against one of Britain’s most breathtaking landscapes, this unique gathering combines wild camping with expanded yoga and meditation sessions; all designed to help you slow down, switch

This week we’ve been splashed across the national headlines - and for all the right reasons. The world has discovered what we’ve always known: Naturists are fun, friendly people who know how to have a laugh. Just over two weeks ago, we launched Ironic Clothing, recognising that a Naturist organisation selling clothes is, well, ironic. The idea was simple. Show the public that we’re approachable, good-humoured and anything but militant. You don’t have to be a fully fledged Naturist to enjoy the j

People join British Naturism for many different reasons. We all have our own interests and preferences, and that’s what makes the community unique and interesting. That variety also makes it hard to answer the question, “Why should I join British Naturism?” The reasons one person gives may be completely different from what someone else is looking for. That’s why we’ve created a new page explaining the full range of membership benefits. No one will use all of them, but everyone will find somethin

A unique three-day celebration of Naturism is coming to Hampshire this June, bringing together British Naturism’s London & Southeast Regional team and the Naturist Ramblers for a packed programme of walks, gardens, great food and relaxed socialising. From heathland and wartime history in the New Forest, to riverside gardens near Stockbridge and an exclusive Naked Dinner in a country pub, this is a midweek series designed to showcase the very best of Naturist community life. Tuesday 9 June J

We recently launched our new merchandise store, Ironic Clothing. Whilst digging around, looking for details of the old BN shop, I managed to unearth the old sales register. And that got me wondering. What was the most popular item we ever sold in the old shop? To make things more interesting, we are turning this into a competition. Members can go to this thread on our members forum to see eight of our most popular merchandise items. You can vote for one. If the winning item, or a close equivalen

Reaching new audiences means meeting people in the spaces they already inhabit Today, that space is overwhelmingly social media. Over recent years our presence has evolved dramatically. With TheNakedTruth on Instagram and the Women in Focus podcast campaigns, we have seen extraordinary momentum, not just in numbers, but in connection, identity and visibility. In the last month alone, Instagram activity generated 4.8 million hits and reached over 1.3 million individual accounts. That level of exp

Today is the first day of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026. Our mental wellbeing concerns us all. Even the most cheerful among us face anxiety or frustration at times, and for many people those challenges dominate their lives. The theme for 2026 is “Action.” Awareness matters, but real change comes when we act on it. The theme is divided into three areas. Action for Other People Small acts of kindness can have a far bigger effect than we realise. Simply saying hello to someone can make them su

The latest episode of the Women in Focus podcast has landed this week, and this time Helen turns the spotlight inward to one of British Naturism’s newest leaders. In Episode 30, Helen Berriman sits down with Steph Durbin to explore her inspiring journey into Naturism… and into leadership. Recently co-opted as a non-executive Director of British Naturism, Steph is already making a strong impression, and this conversation offers a fascinating insight into the path that brought her here. Helen and