Press Releases

Now you have that song stuck in your head, we can confirm that British Naturism's Eastern Region really is taking over a zoo for an exclusive Naturist evening. On Tuesday 21 July, Johnsons of Old Hurst, near Huntingdon, will welcome hundreds of Naturists for a unique after-hours event, giving guests the opportunity to experience the zoo in an entirely different way. Visitors will be able to explore the collection, which includes lions, tigers, bears and the crocodiles for which the attraction is

Fresh from receiving an MBE in the New Year Honours, comedy legend Paul Chuckle has added another memorable appearance to his remarkable year by headlining the UK's largest Naturist festival. Paul, one half of the iconic Chuckle Brothers duo, was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) earlier this year in recognition of his outstanding charitable work as an ambassador for Marie Curie. The honour celebrated years of dedicated fundraising and support for people living with ter

Have you ever come to the end of a relaxing, rejuvenating swim, or spent a glorious day at the beach, only to find yourself wrestling with a tight, clingy, and rather unpleasant swimming costume? It rather spoils that post-swim feeling of freedom, doesn't it? If you've ever thought that, you're certainly not alone. Thousands of people have discovered the simplest solution of all: go without the swimming costume in the first place. If this is something you’ve ever wondered about, there are two fa

We said Nudefest was going to push the boundaries this year. We were not joking. On Friday night, British Naturism will attempt something never before seen in the UK: a full-scale Naturist Ibiza Foam Party featuring 50,000 litres of foam, headline DJs and what promises to be one of the most spectacular nights in the festival's history. As music pounds across the site and the dance floor fills, a countdown will begin. Then, without warning, thousands upon thousands of litres of foam will erupt ac

We are rapidly approaching the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. The Summer Solstice is also World Naked Hiking Day. This year it falls on Sunday 21 June, though many people will be celebrating on Saturday 20 June. If you want to celebrate this annual astronomical event, there are plenty of opportunities. On Friday 19 June, you can warm up with the Christmas Common walk in Oxfordshire. For the avoidance of doubt, Christmas Common is the place, you do

The biggest UK Naturist festival of the year is now just one month away – and this one is going to be huge. Nudefest begins on 7 July at Thorney Lakes in Somerset and is the fastest-selling festival we have ever run. While there is still some space available on this vast site, places are running out fast, so book soon if you want to join us. The entertainment line-up is one of our strongest ever, featuring legendary acts including Doctor and the Medics and Black Lace, supported by the legendary

A groundbreaking international study has shed new light on how time spent in nature transforms the way we feel about our bodies. The Body Image in Nature Survey (BINS) brought together 253 psychologists from 58 countries and surveyed more than 50,000 participants worldwide. Research on this scale is virtually unprecedented, and its conclusions are striking: contact with nature improves body image across age groups, genders and cultures. While it has long been accepted that nature supports mental

We have exciting, breaking news: British Naturism have been confirmed as a participant in the Pride Parade in Brighton 2026. British Naturism shares a strong sense of common cause with many organisations and commun ities, and none more so than the LGBTQ+ community. Both are made up of individuals passionate about their way of life and determined to find acceptance in wider society. Both have faced prejudice and setbacks along the way. It is often said that the challenges facing Naturists today e

In recent weeks, media headlines have focused on “Turn a Blind Eye”, an adult-only campsite near Whatlington in East Sussex. The site describes itself using the word “naturist”, yet the activities promoted there are markedly different from the philosophy upheld by British Naturism and by Naturist federations around the world. The coverage has prompted an important and timely question: what is Naturism, really? British Naturism adopts the internationally recognised definition: “Naturism is a way

This Saturday marks World Naked Gardening Day, a global celebration that invites people everywhere to shed their layers and step outside. The simple but powerful idea behind the day is to encourage body acceptance while deepening our connection with the natural world by gardening without clothes. Those values are already at the heart of everyday life for most Naturists. Respect for the human body and harmony with nature are our central principles, so it’s no surprise that the event is widely emb

The Human First project has passed an important milestone, with more than £3,000 raised through our crowdfunding campaign. This means that the cost of hiring the venue has now been fully covered, ensuring that the project will go ahead! Human First is a large-scale photographic art project planned for October 2026 in London, created in collaboration with internationally recognised photographer Angelo Musco. The project will bring together 200 volunteer participants to form a single large-scale p

A thought-provoking new documentary “Naturism – On the Way Out?” is now live on the European culture channel ARTE.tv. The title is deliberately provocative, but it raises vital questions about how Naturism can remain relevant in the modern world – and how it can truly connect with younger generations. Over the summer, we worked with the German production company behind the film to explore these issues. Director and filmmaker, Mariietta Schultz, first collaborated with Jeannette Langner, chair o

We're delighted to bring news of a new Naked Heart Walk for 2025, raising money for our charity partner British Heart Foundation. It takes place at College Lake, near Tring in Hertfordshire on Saturday 6 September. College Lake is one of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust's flagship nature reserves and supports more than 1,000 different wildlife species. The venue is ideal for a Naked Heart Walk as it is a circular self-guided walk on a gentle footpath with way markers. There is a shop,

Celebrating its 10th year in 2025, the Great British Skinny Dip (GBSD) is proving that swimming without a costume isn’t just for Naturists - with new venues hosting events and attracting newcomers to this healthy and exhilarating way of taking a dip - and raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. It reinforces what an Ipsos poll commissioned by British Naturism in 2022, revealed (pun intended): that almost 7 million Britons describe themselves as ‘Naturists’ or ‘Nudists’. There are 500 ski

Celebrating its 10th year in 2025, the Great British Skinny Dip (GBSD) is proving that swimming without a costume isn’t just for Naturists - with new venues hosting events and attracting newcomers to this healthy and exhilarating way of taking a dip - and raising funds for the British Heart Foundation. It reinforces what an Ipsos poll commissioned by British Naturism in 2022, revealed (pun intended): that almost 7 million Britons describe themselves as ‘Naturists’ or ‘Nudists’. Even th

Over the last six months, changes in how Meta, the operators of Facebook, Instagram, and other major social media platforms, handle images of the human body have had alarming negative impacts on some of the most vulnerable minorities in society. 34 National Naturist federations, under the leadership of the International Naturist Federation, have come together to challenge Meta's leadership on this issue through an Open Letter that can be downloaded below. While Meta has long declined to fea

Over recent months, social media platforms have dramatically shifted their stance on the portrayal and discussion of the human body.  Depictions of bodies in even the healthiest and most natural contexts are being removed.  By doing so, these platforms - arguably the most powerful influencers of our time - send a harmful and clear message: that our bodies are unacceptable and something to be ashamed of. The damage caused by this message cannot be overstated. In a society already grappling w

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 17 - 23 June at Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping Park, Langport, Somerset once again.   The packed seven-night programme includes: Live music every night plus silent discos, The Magi

Looking for a way to keep fit and healthy in these cold, dark days of Winter? Plymouth Sun Club is a Naturist club that has been established over several years, swimming at Plympton pool on the first Monday of each month at 8.30pm, enjoying the exhilarating freedom of swimming without costumes. Many try Naturism through skinny-dipping or going topless at a beach on holiday and discover a positive, relaxing experience that teaches acceptance of their body with all its imperfections, and thei

Costume-free swimming is gaining in popularity and British Naturism is pleased to announce the return of the Dover Naturist Swim! The first swim takes place on Sunday, 8 October, at the Dover Leisure Centre, and will then run weekly through Autumn and Winter. The cost, £7 per person plus £15 for club membership, includes access to all facilities, such as the pool, sauna and steam room. The event is open to all with identification such as a British Naturism membership card or driving license.

Have you the heart to go Naked? This year, thousands of people across the UK will strip off their clothes and stroll around the grounds of gorgeous gardens, stately homes and castles to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). They’ll be taking part in British Naturism’s Naked Heart Walks, experiencing the exhilaration of being nude in the great outdoors, boosting their mental and physical health, reducing their stress - and having a lot of fun. A Naked Heart Walk takes

A striking new study by Professor Keon West reveals that, starting from an early age, spending time naked has positive effects on our mental health that stay with us throughout our lives. The British Naturism poll conducted by Ipsos in 2022 showed that nudity among adults is both popular and widely accepted.  Over a third of adults have participated in nude recreation such as skinny dipping or sunbathing without a costume and over a fifth have spent time naked in the company of non-family m

This year, thousands of people across the UK will strip off their clothes and stroll around the grounds of gorgeous gardens, stately homes and castles to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). They’ll be taking part in British Naturism’s Naked Heart Walks, experiencing the exhilaration of being nude in the great outdoors, boosting their mental and physical health, reducing their stress - and having a lot of fun. To make the decision to participate in a Naked Heart Walk eve

The findings of a recent national Ipsos poll on attitudes to Naturism show a growing enthusiasm for nude recreation amongst 16–24-year-olds, with 55% having participated in such activities as skinny dipping, nude sunbathing or visiting a Naturist beach/resort. Almost half (47%) of all 16–24-year-olds said they had been naked in the company of others in the past year (excluding partners, family, and healthcare settings), and 23% describe themselves as Naturist or nudist.  When similar statistics

Established over 45 years ago and in operation continuously until lockdown, Dover Naturist Swimming Club are delighted to announce the return of their weekly costume free swimming sessions. The swim will take place at 8:30pm every Sunday at the new Dover Leisure Centre, Fitness Fields, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3FZ. Members will have the full use of the facilities including the pool, sauna and steam room. The swim is open to all on production a means of identification eg British Naturism member