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Press release from Desford Swim A LEICESTERSHIRE Naturist swimming club is giving local women a safe space to take the plunge and enjoy the freedom of naked swimming. Desford Swim, a long-running Naturist group based in the village of the same name, is running the free, women-only session as a way to encourage more women to give it go. Recent research has linked social Naturism to improved body acceptance, body positivity and confidence, by experiencing the huge variety of perfect

Our first naked quiz night at the Flirt café in Bournemouth was a great success - and so naturally we've arranged another! It takes place Saturday week, on the 8th March and tickets are still available. Book now!

We're really looking forward to our underwater photo shoot this Saturday at Tank Space - and wishing all the submerged photo subjects a great time! BN members can see the pictures from last year's event here (log in required). It's not too late to book - find all the details here  

Need cheering up in these dark days of the late winter? Well, here's your chance... next Monday night under the BN brand "Every Body' we're hosting a Naked Comedy night in London with no less than four comedians ready to tickle your funny bone. The best bit is that audience (that's you) won't be wearing any clothes! Find all the details and book your place here

Here's another in our series of profile-raisers for our fabulous online naked fitness classes - pilates. Not one, but two classes a week, led by Jooles (pictured) on Sunday at 7.30pm and Tuesday at 9.30am. Jooles says, 'Pilates is aimed at strengthening your core and there are many different moves and stretches to help make this happen - it doesn't matter if you are a complete beginner or experienced, I'll help you to get something out of it. It all takes place on the floor and so you

*** Stop Press *** A room has become available on the BN Members' Group Holiday to Gran Canaria in April close to the amazing dunes at Maspalomas (pictured) If you would like to snap it up or find out more, you can find all the details here!

British Naturism had another fantastic week at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the NEC in Birmingham.  As one of the UK’s largest exhibitions, the event attracts around 100,000 visitors, and with our prime stand location, many, if not all, of them saw Naturism presented as a camping option. This year, our stand underwent a complete transformation, featuring our striking neon EveryBody sign against a leafy backdrop and live screens showcasing dynamic content rather than static i

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...

There is good news from Shaftesbury Lido, where nude swims are hosted by the town council for the 2025 summer season, says BN member Nigel. The plan is to have weekly swims every Tuesday evening once the season begins.  In 2023 the Lido had a Naked Swim once a month; in 2024 it increased to two sessions a month and in 2025, following many requests from our naturist swimmers, it will be a weekly session. The season opening, however, depends on vital improvements to the pool being comple

Get ready for a full weekend of activity this summer in the north east on 19-20 July! BN's SANER region are hosting not one, but two events: a boat trip around the Farne islands and a visit to the famous gardens in the grounds of Alnwick Castle. There will also be many activities at TANDO Naturist Club over the weekend. Find all the details and book your places here!

This article is taken from the Spring issue of BN Magazine, delivered to members' doorsteps and available to download online in early March. If you are not a member and would like to receive a copy it's easy to join now! Nottingham Sun Club, located in the historic Sherwood Forest, is accessed down private roads in the stunning grounds of Newstead Abbey Park. Many visitors have commented that NSC is one of the loveliest of all naturist clubs:  Some have even said our grounds and position ar

The BN Team are back at The NEC in Birmingham for the spring Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show from 18 - 23 February on stand 4049. Expected attendance is around 100,000 over the six days of the show and, as  in previous years, we expect to be busy talking to people and handing out the BN Guide to Naturism to the thousands of visitors, and answering their questions about Naturism. Maybe we'll see you there?

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...

Corton beach, a few miles north of Lowestoft in Suffolk, has been a Naturist destination for decades, writes Eastern Region Organiser, Nigel Newman, but something happened recently that almost reads like a script from a TV sit-com. In this episode, the Parish Council take it upon themselves to stop Naturism at their local beach. They came up with the idea of a no-nonsense notice (see below) which asserts their authority, ending with the words “By Order of Corton Parish Council”. The notice doesn

Harrogate, Yorkshire. Betty's Tea Rooms. A massive annual literary festival. Jaw-dropping architecture and a beautiful Victorian Turkish Baths. Wouldn't it be lovely if the latter was available for nude use? Well it is - and there are sessions coming up in February (update - sold out!) and March which we're sure you won't want to miss! The relationship between the baths and the Naturist group that hire it hasn't always been easy even if the original idea of such a venue was to cleanse

Here's another in our series of profile-raisers for our fabulous online naked fitness classes - ballet barre! Class leader Sarah, says' Ballet is a great physical activity to start as an adult, there's a lot of injury prevention involved and the learning curve starts off very shallow, giving your body lots of time to gain strength. It will work your body in a way that develops strong, elongated muscles, increased flexibility, better balance, excellent posture, and a whole new awareness of o

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...

It’s a long time since I have heard non-BN member Naturists ask, ‘…but what does British Naturism actually do?’ That’s pleasing, and nice to know that as we enter our seventh decade, the worth of our volunteer organisation is seen, and known to be providing services to Naturists, campaigning for better on everyone’s behalf, and ensuring a bright future for generations of Naturists yet to come. However, it brings a new challenge. We’re so busy, on so many fronts, that it becomes difficult to

British Naturism needs more First Aiders for regional events! If providing first aid to those who need it is to your liking, why not train to become a volunteer First Aider? Here’s the deal!  BN will provide you with FREE Emergency First Aid at Work training and you become a First Aid volunteer with BN for three years. The course will be held on Saturday 29 March 2025 (9.30 for 10.00am to 5.00pm) at the Ashdene Naturist Club, which is located midway between Halifax and Huddersfield wit

Burrows Gardens in Derbyshire have been open to the public since 2006. Naturist visits started in 2012 and benefitted from being on a Saturday, as the gardens were closed to the public on that day, writes Andrew Davies Craig Dalton took over the farm in the 1980s - the house having been bought by his grandfather in the 1920s. Craig developed the gardens but as it became more difficult to make money out of agriculture, he sold the farm in 2000, enabling him to indulge in what he had always w

Come and have a unique experience as BN once again takes over Tank Space - one of a handful of underwater and rain photography studios in the UK for a nude photo shoot  on 1 March. Our team of BN Photographers will lead the shoot. There are a variety of props, materials and accessories available that you can have fun with too.   Image by Mark Bass from the BN Tank Space event in 2024

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...

Join host Helen Berriman, BN's Women's Officer, for a new episode of the podcast from British Naturism, dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in the Naturist community. Our podcast is created by women for women, although we warmly invite men to join us and listen as well. In each episode, we delve into insightful conversations, exploring various aspects of Naturism through the lens of womens' experiences. Whether you are a seasoned Naturist, new to the way of life or just intrigu

We are very pleased to announce the co-option of Tony Lehrle-Fry as the new Regional Organiser for the LASER (London and South East) region. Tony takes up the role with outstanding credentials as a long-standing Naturist, former city councillor and volunteer and event organiser, meaning that he has exactly the right skills to take the region forward for the next phase. In the absence of a regular committee in the LASER region to make the appointment, various people in the region were c

Our popular Highland Walking Weekend returns in June 2025. During the weekend we will have exclusive use of the remote Loch Ossian hostel in the central Highlands providing direct access to the hills and lower-level tracks for nude walking. The area is also full of lochs and rivers for skinny dipping! There is also limited space for camping in one-person tents in the grounds of the hostel. In addition, we have use of the signal box B&B located at Corrour station. The remote location of