The weather forecast for Friday 16th August looks good at the moment so follow this link to find out more and book your tickets!
https://www.bn.org.uk/news/information/about-bn/naked-cruise-around-poole-harbour-r1693/
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The weather forecast for Friday 16th August looks good at the moment so follow this link to find out more and book your tickets!
https://www.bn.org.uk/news/information/about-bn/naked-cruise-around-poole-harbour-r1693/
Here's some more feedback from a happy guest!:
With all that has been done, Sunfolk is an excellent place. I fully endorse all that has been said above and I am delighted that the woodland area has been kept as it is still wonderful to walk in a very much 'back to nature' environment. On my two visits, the wardens, MJ and Gary, were both really helpful. We just need the weather...!!!
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 24 August - find out more and book your tickets over in the BN shop.
Located in glorious countryside on the North Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire borders, the garden is both formal and informal, hosting a network of paths that invite the visitor to explore and discover the intimacy and tranquility of the garden. Guests will also be raising funds for our charity partner, British Heart Foundation.
Book your place here
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 intrigued, we aim to educate and inspire. We highlight the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women in Naturism. Promoting body acceptance and self love, we explore how women across the planet have shed their clothes and freed up their minds, leading them toward a more fulfilling life in all areas; one that no longer keeps them restricted - emotionally, mentally, physically, and in all other ways.
For August Helen speaks to Samantha Graham, 34, from Ontario, Canada. A naturist since 2017, Sam wears many ‘hats’. She's the Trailer and Sunroom Sales Manager at Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park, runs their social media accounts and is the Editor/Producer of the Naturist Living Show.
Sam has always preferred to be clothes free even as a child but it was in 2017 when she was seeking a different and freeing experience she found a Nude beach and learned that Bare oaks was a short drive away. She booked in for 3 nights and it completely changed her life in so many ways. Sam and Helen discuss all this plus much more.
https://open.spotify.com/show/6HtAQzJKLzJenc3Jjm9W3O
https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d0d17b7b-51c3-4caa-b890-9c8355289c9f/women-in-focus
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-in-focus/id1717263257
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Y4MelgLcBpA89zbKw7m_UW3xT4_1WZ6
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance. Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
Bigger events happening later in the year:
Aug 7 High Beeches Garden
Aug 9-11 Loch Lomond Sports Weekend
Aug 9-11 International Petanque Tournament
Aug 9-11 Ribble Valley Open Weekend
Aug 10-11 Diversity & Inclusivity Celebration
Aug 14 Dorothy Clive Gardens NHW
Aug 13 Houghton Lodge Gardens
Aug 15-19 Everybody Festival
Aug 16 Naked Cruise Poole Harbour
Aug 17 Splashdown Waterpark Poole
Aug 18 Coombe Meadows Garden Visit
Aug 24 Jupiter Artland Garden Visit
Aug 24 Clothing Optional Llama Trek
Aug 24-25 Haslemere Sun Club Open Weekend
Aug 24-26 TANDO Festival Weekend
Aug 24-26 Sunfolk Taster Weekend
Aug 30-1 Sep Rusheyhill Weekend Camp
Aug 31-7 Sep Magnolias Natura Group Holiday
Sept 6-15 Rosslyn Glamping & Camping Week
Sept 11 High Beeches Garden Visit
Sept 12-16 60th Jamboree
Sept 15 Naturist Foundation 5k run
Sept 17 Dorset Museum Visit
Sept 19-22 Neath Abbey Camping Weekend
Sept 29 Eastern Region Conference
Oct 25-27 INF Swim Gala, France
Nov 15-18 Luxury Spa Break Amsterdam
Nov 19-26 NatRam Walk, Fuerteventura
Dec 14 Christmas Lunch at the Mill Arms
2025
Feb 8-16 YBN to Gran Canaria
May 12-15 The Gathering
May 31-14 June Sailing Club Holiday
INF -FNI/EUNAT
Naked Dining
Naked Heart Walks
Sports Events
Swims & Waterparks
Walks & Hikes
Club Naturel Swim
August 2
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
WSC Chepstow Swim
August 2
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Ladies Only
August 2
Clothes optional swim on the 1st Friday of the month.
Norfolk
Watford Swim
August 2
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
August 2
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
Sports Taster Day
August 3
Come to our Boules taster day, tuition available, bring a picnic lunch.
Yorkshire
St Annes Beach Day
August 3
Subject to the weather but bring a picnic, windbreak and sun block.
Lancashire
Naked Yoga
August 3
Monthly naked yoga in Belfast.
Country Antrim
Sunnybroom Swim
August 3
First Saturday of the month at the Bridge of Don Pool in Aberdeen.
Aberdeenshire
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
August 3
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Spectrum Swim
August 3
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
Moira Lakes Swim
August 3
Paddleboard or Kayak followed by a skinny dip, please pre-book.
County Antrim
Nothing on on a Saturday night
August 3
Join us in the pool and the pub afterwards.
Lancashire
Cardiff Coffee Group Meet Up
August 4
Friendly relaxed group who drink tea/coffee, chat & enjoy arts & crafts for a laugh.
Cardiff
Rydale Swim
August 4
Afternoon swim every fortnight
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
August 4
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
August 4
Family friendly, 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and refreshments.
East Lothian
Torbay @ Lamorna
August 4
An evening swim in an indoor heated pool.
Devon
Sunday Swim Glasgow
August 4
Enjoy a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas & relaxation area.
Glasgow
Potteries Swim
August 4
Swim and relax in a pleasant, friendly environment.
Staffordshire
Arundel Lido GBSD
August 4
Early evening skinny dip with a BBQ towards the end & refreshments available.
Sussex
Plymouth Swim
August 5
Monthly evening swim in Plympton Pool. Lane swim or just socialise.
Devon
Natram Walk Sugar Hill
August 6
An 11 mile walk over Sugar Hill, further details on their website.
Wiltshire
Beacon Tarn Skinny Dip & Walk
August 6
Annual walk in conjunction with the Shap Lido GBSD. Please register in advance.
Cumbria
GBSD at Shap Lido
August 6
Evening swim in this heated pool, please register in advance.
Cumbria
Shaftesbury Lido Swim
August 6
Swim in Dorset’s only lido, recently refurbished and upgraded.
Dorset
High Beeches Garden
August 7
With 27 acres of woodland, water garden & a collection of rare & exotic plants.
Sussex
Bristol Naked Swim
August 7
Evening swim at the Jubilee Pool.
Bristol
Markbeech Walk
August 8
Please bring enough water and snacks for the walk.
Kent
Manchester Male Swim
August 8
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
International Petanque Tournament
August 9 to 11
The INF tournament in Braunschweig.
Germany
Ribble Valley Club Open Weekend
August 9 to 11
A free event at this well appointed club but normal overnight fees will apply.
Lancashire
Loch Lomond Sports Weekend
August 9 to 11
Located on an island, enjoy sports & a skinny dip in the Loch. MUST pre-book.
Glasgow
Gt. Missenden Walk
August 9
A circular 8 mile walk with some slight to moderate hills.
Buckinghamshire
WSC Chepstow Swim
August 9
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Club Naturel Swim
August 9
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
Watford Swim
August 9
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
August 9
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
IDENTITY N@T
August 10 & 11
Diversity & inclusivity Celebration.
Merseyside
Doncaster Pride
August 10
Join in the parade, gather at 10, or help out on the BN stand in the field.
Yorkshire
Wild Water GBSD Event
August 10
Wild water swimming in the River Ribble.
Lancashire
Sleaford Swim
August 10
A small pool, gym, squash court, sauna & steam room.
Lincolnshire
Spectrum Swim
August 10
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
Maize Maze
August 10
A clothing optional event with a difference.
Lincolnshire
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
August 10
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Peterborough Lido
August 10
CANCELLED
Cambridgeshire
Wigton GBSD
August 10
A monthly skinny dip on every 2nd Saturday of the month, 1 to 2.30/
Cumbria
Bircotes GBSD
August 10
Swim, chat in the shallow end or play table tennis or badminton or use the sauna. MUST BOOK.
Yorkshire
Corton Beach Day
August 11
A sandy beach, café in the car park with toilets for customers.
Suffolk
Noah’s Ark Swim
August 11
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Prested Hall Spa
August 11
Twice monthly swim with sauna, steam room, loungers and garden area.
Essex
Sunday Swim Glasgow
August 11
Enjoy a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas & relaxation area.
Glasgow
Natram Walk Ackling Dyke
August 13
An 11 mile, or shorter, walk on the high chalk downs near Salisbury.
Wiltshire
Shaftesbury Lido
August 13
Fortnightly swim, please book at the Lido website.
Dorset
Visit Houghton Lodge Gardens
August 14
An evening visit, mixture of formal planting and more natural settings.
Hampshire
Visit Dorothy Clive Gardens
August 14
BHF, clothes optional, bring a picnic or use the café. Booking required.
Shropshire
Bristol Naked Swim
August 14
Evening swim at the Jubilee Pool.
Bristol
EveryBody Festival
August 15 – 19
A celebration of everything naked in a magical woodland.
Dorset
Stark Trekkers Mereworth
August 15
A 6 mile walk through ancient woodlands.
Kent
Manchester Male Swim
August 15
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
Club Naturel Swim
August 16
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
Petersfield Open Air Pool
August 16
Join us for this last dip of the season in a pool heated to 27°C plus a café.
Hampshire
WSC Chepstow Swim
August 16
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Cruise Poole Harbour
August 16
Enjoy the river and coast with a bar & lounge on the lower deck; supper is included.
Dorset
Watford Swim
August 16
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
August 16
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
Sherwood Forest PRIDE Edition
August 17
An event for gay/bi naturists to meet & enjoy the exceptional Sherwood Forest.
Nottinghamshire
MSNC Swim – Bury St Edmunds
August 17
A regular swim plus sauna & steam room.
Suffolk
Spectrum Swim
August 17
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
August 17
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Splashdown Waterpark
August 17
Join us at the South’s biggest waterpark, must be booked in advance.
Dorset
Diogenes Sun Club GBSD
August 17
An all day event with the main skinny dip at 1pm.
Buckinghamshire
Sough Forest Edwinstowe GBSD
August 17
Evening swim twice per month.
Nottinghamshire
Coombe Meadows Garden Visit
August 18
This lost garden has been rescued, with an accessible path to the hot tub & dipping pond.
Devon
Walk Sinnington
August 18
A 6.4 mile circular walk with some low to moderate hills, please book.
Yorkshire
Ryedale Swim
August 18
Fortnightly afternoon swim.
Yorkshire
Nudie Dudie Swim
August 18
Afternoon swim, please confirm attendance.
South Glamorgan
Noah’s Ark Swim
August 18
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
August 18
Family friendly, 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and refreshments.
East Lothian
South Wales Meet & Greet
August 18
Meet for a chat & a pint or even a meal, pre order.
South Glamorgan
Sunday Swim Glasgow
August 18
Enjoy a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas & relaxation area.
Glasgow
Withington Pool GBSD Event
August 18
Over 18’s only, purchase ticket at the BN shop.
Manchester
Potteries Swim
August 18
Swim and relax in a pleasant, friendly environment.
Staffordshire
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash
Indulge in a delightful afternoon tea with prosecco, enjoy the use of a hot tub, sauna, and pool, experience ultimate relaxation in a supportive and empowering environment - all included in the ticket price!
Find details, including how to book over in the BN shop.
It's particularly exciting as this year Doncaster Pride has been selected to be the UK Pride event.
It's a great opportunity to promote that Naturism is for all. So, come and support us, or even help out on the stall! I'd love to get an idea of numbers and so do let me know if you can come.
Find out more about the event and our involvement in it here!
We had expected a small, uncovered boat, but we were treated to a large double-decked vessel, allowing us 27 intrepid sailors to undress and dress comfortably and to get out of the wind as evening approached. Although billed as a sail around the Farne Islands, we actually got no farther than imposing Bamburgh Castle. What prevented us from moving on was the realisation that we were in the midst of bottlenose dolphins.
It was their feeding time. They swam together in twos or threes, leaping and twisting, and every once in a while a fish would fly up. We were all transfixed, and lots of photographing and videoing ensued. According to the crew, this sort of thing doesn’t happen very often, so the captain circled slowly in front of the castle so everyone could enjoy the sight.
It was amazing, and what made the cruise even more astounding was the funnel cloud that appeared over the land beyond the castle. Very rare, the captain told us. What a treat!
The next day around 57 of us, including several who had been on the cruise, met at Alnwick Garden for a stroll around – and a tour of the Poison Garden. This was the first BN event for one couple who had recently joined our community, and they both told me how pleased they were at how relaxed it all was. The garden features a huge water cascade and smaller water features. Unfortunately, they weren’t working because of a gremlin in the system.
Maybe some were disappointed, but for me, the best part the afternoon was the tour, given by entertaining and knowledgeable fellow American Eric, of the Poison Garden. Everything growing there will either make you very sick or kill you. Needless to say, we naked people were extremely careful to avoid brushing up against anything. One Australian plant is so dangerous – and causes such excruciating pain if touched – that it’s kept in a glass case.
Dolphins and dangerous vegetation. What more could any Naturist wish for?
Enjoy a full weekend of fitness, yoga, and meditation plus plenty of downtime to relax and unwind.
It's a self-catered event, but the price includes all your fitness sessions.
Places are limited - so get booking!
Their newsletter - Focus - is published every two months and provides an update as to what’s going on in the INF and beyond.
The August edition of Focus is packed full of interesting articles relating to events, centenary celebrations, retreats, and cultural visits. It has as its headline, a report on the annual Alpe Adria gathering in Croatia in May, that offered a wide range of sporting and other less energetic activities! Other articles provide accounts of two Naturist centenaries - in Wuppertal in Germany and Alsace in France. There is an interesting feature about young Naturists (18-35 y) in Catalonia - a growing and active community with a strong social media presence and an informative website. They arrange activities for their group throughout the year. They want to normalise the naturist lifestyle, preserve Naturist spaces and to live in harmony with nature.
Focus also provides information on a wellness retreat for Naturists in the Piedmont region of Italy, in the rolling hills of Monferrato. The spa has rooms to rent in addition to a wide range of wellness facilities for day guests. Finally, there is news of the emergence of a new Belgian group of culturally minded Naturists (the so-called ‘naturally nude Eves and Adams’). As its first event, the group visited a glass exhibition in Antwerp.
It's available from the BN website downloads section
Apart from the various health benefits, skinny dipping is really a fun thing to do! The number of listed organised Skinny dips has soared this year to an all-time high of 555 events at the time of writing, and more dips are being added each week in various parts across the country. These involve not only the indoor regular swims, but we also have a growing number of outdoor lidos jumping onboard each Summer.
Check out the Great British Skinny Dip website for more information on this amazing initiative and find the calendar of dips yet to come. It's not too late to contact us to suggest venues either.
To make it even easier for you to find dips near you, here's a list of all the counties where a GBSD event is taking place:
Aberdeenshire
Bristol
Buckinghamshire
Cambridgeshire
Channel Islands
Cheshire
County Londonderry
Cumbria
Devon
Dorset
East Lothian
Essex
Hampshire
Hertfordshire
Lancashire
Lincolnshire
Manchester - Greater
Monmouthshire
Moray
Norfolk
Northamptonshire
Nottinghamshire
Oxfordshire
Somerset
South Glamorgan
Suffolk
Surrey
Sussex
West Midlands
Worcestershire
Yorkshire
Despite the heat outside, the new sauna has been popular and looks out over the decking and the sun lawn, making it a much more social space and easier to find than is often the case.
More people are telling us how much they like it - here's a testimonial from Andy and Helen:
We visited Sunfolk for the first time last weekend. Granted, we got really lucky with the weather - both Thursday and Friday were glorious and it definitely helped us make the most of our time there, but regardless, we were really impressed and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
All the newly-built facilities are brilliant, especially the kitchen which we both remarked was better equipped than most AirBnBs/holiday lets that we've previously stayed at, never mind camp sites! We stayed in a tent from Thursday to Sunday and, as it turned out, had come massively over-equipped because we didn't need any of our camp cooking kit at all.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back in the near future (hopefully with similar weather!)
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance. Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
Bigger events happening later in the year:
July 27 Boat Trip around Farne Island.
July 27 Cardiff’s Naked Dine Cruise
July 28 Alnwick Garden Visit
Aug 7 High Beeches Garden
Aug 9-11 Loch Lomond Sports Weekend
Aug 9-11 International Petanque Tournament
Aug 9-11 Ribble Valley Open Weekend
Aug 10-11 Diversity & Inclusivity Celebration
Aug 14 Dorothy Clive Gardens NHW
Aug 13 Houghton Lodge Gardens
Aug 15-19 Everybody Festival
Aug 16 Naked Cruise Poole Harbour
Aug 17 Splashdown Waterpark Poole
Aug 18 Coombe Meadows Garden Visit
Aug 24 Jupiter Artland Garden Visit
Aug 24 Clothing Optional Llama Trek
Aug 24-25 Haslemere Sun Club Open Weekend
Aug 24-26 TANDO Festival Weekend
Aug 24-26 Sunfolk Taster Weekend
Aug 28 Withington Swim
Aug 30-1 Sep Rusheyhill Weekend Camp
Aug 31-7 Sep Magnolias Natura Group Holiday
Sept 6-15 Rosslyn Glamping & Camping Week
Sept 11 High Beeches Garden Visit
Sept 12-16 60th Jamboree
Sept 17 Dorset Museum Visit
Sept 19-22 Neath Abbey Camping Weekend
Oct 4-7 Sherwood Forest Cabin Share
Oct 25-27 INF Swim Gala, France
Nov 15-18 Luxury Spa Break Amsterdam
Nov 19-26 NatRam Walk, Fuerteventura
Dec 14 Christmas Lunch at the Mill Arms
INF -FNI/EUNAT
Naked Dining
Naked Heart Walks
Sports Events
Swims & Waterparks
Walks & Hikes
Great Offley Walk
July 26
A 7 mile circular walk including a few noticeable hills. Please email if you wish to join this walk.
Hertfordshire
Cockney Sing-a-Long
July 26
A naked pub evening, naked pianist for singing along to plus a food platter & a bar.
Kent
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 26
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Club Naturel Swim
July 26
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
Watford Swim
July 26
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 26
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
Farne Island Boat Trip
July 27
A private naturist boat trip, see the seals & sea birds, must pre-book
Northumberland
Sleaford Swim
July 27
Small pool, gym, squash court, sauna & steam rooms.
Lincolnshire
NW Worsley Swim
July 27
Family friendly swim, with main pool, 2 shallow pools, sauna & steam rooms, refreshments.
Manchester
Spectrum Swim
July 27
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
Heated Outdoor Swim
July 27
Swim in the heated pool at Bovey Tracy.
Devon
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 27
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Cardiff’s Naked Dine Cruise
July 27
SOLD OUT.
Glamorgan
WNBR Folkstone
July 27
Assemble 13:00 at The Green at Shearway Rd, start 14:00
Kent
Watton #2 Walk
July 28
A 5.75 mile circular walk, completely flat.
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 28
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Prested Hall Spa Swim
July 28
Evening swim with pool, sauna, steam room, garden area and licenced Bistro.
Essex
Alnwick Garden Visit
July 28
Walk around this loverly garden with amazing water features or explore the poison garden.
Northumberland
Natram walk Bury Down
July 31
A 12 mile, or shorter, walk on the Berkshire Downs near Didcot.
Berkshire
Manchester Male Swim
August 1
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
Club Naturel Swim
August 2
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
The Big Quiz
August 2
Online quiz organised to test your general knowledge.
Northern Ireland
WSC Chepstow Swim
August 2
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Ladies Only
August 2
Clothes optional swim on the 1st Friday of the month.
Norfolk
Watford Swim
August 2
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
August 2
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
Sports Taster Day
August 3
Come to our Boules taster day, tuition available, bring a picnic lunch.
Yorkshire
Naked Yoga
August 3
Monthly naked yoga in Belfast.
Country Antrim
Sunnybroom Swim
August 3
First Saturday of the month at the Bridge of Don Pool in Aberdeen.
Aberdeenshire
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
August 3
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Spectrum Swim
August 3
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
Moira Lakes Swim
August 3
Paddleboard or Kayak followed by a skinny dip, please pre-book.
County Antrim
Cardiff Coffee Group Meet Up
August 4
Friendly relaxed group who drink tea/coffee, chat & enjoy arts & crafts for a laugh.
Cardiff
Rydale Swim
August 4
Afternoon swim every fortnight
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
August 4
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
August 4
Family friendly, 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and refreshments.
East Lothian
Torbay @ Lamorna
August 4
An evening swim in an indoor heated pool.
Devon
Sunday Swim Glasgow
August 4
Enjoy a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas & relaxation area.
Glasgow
Potteries Swim
August 4
Swim and relax in a pleasant, friendly environment.
Staffordshire
Arundel Lido GBSD
August 4
Early evening skinny dip with a BBQ towards the end & refreshments available.
Sussex
Plymouth Swim
August 5
Monthly evening swim in Plympton Pool. Lane swim or just socialise.
Devon
Natram Walk Sugar Hill
August 6
An 11 mile walk over Sugar Hill, further details on their website.
Wiltshire
Beacon Tarn Skinny Dip & Walk
August 6
Annual walk in conjunction with the Shap Lido GBSD. Please register in advance.
Cumbria
GBSD at Shap Lido
August 6
Evening swim in this heated pool, please register in advance.
Cumbria
Shaftsbury Lido Swim
August 6
Swim in Dorset’s only lido, recently refurbished and upgraded.
Dorset
High Beeches Garden
August 7
With 27 acres of woodland, water garden & a collection of rare & exotic plants.
Sussex
Bristol Naked Swim - South West - British Naturism (bn.org.uk)
August 7
Evening swim at the Jubilee Pool.
Bristol
Markbeech Walk
August 8
Please bring enough water and snacks for the walk.
Kent
Manchester Male Swim
August 8
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
International Petanque Tournament
August 9 to 11
The INF tournament in Braunschweig.
Germany
Ribble Valley Club Open Weekend
August 9 to 11
A free event at this well appointed club but normal overnight fees will apply.
Lancashire
Loch Lomond Sports Weekend
August 9 to 11
Located on an island, enjoy sports & a skinny dip in the Loch. MUST pre-book.
Glasgow
Gt. Missenden Walk
August 9
A circular 8 mile walk with some slight to moderate hills.
Buckinghamshire
The Big Quiz
August 9
Online quiz organised to test your general knowledge.
Northern Ireland
WSC Chepstow Swim
August 9
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Club Naturel Swim
August 9
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
Watford Swim
August 9
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
August 9
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
IDENTITY N@T
August 10 & 11
Diversity & inclusivity Celebration.
Merseyside
Doncaster Pride
August 10
Join in the parade, gather at 10, or help out on the BN stand in the field.
Yorkshire
Wild Water GBSD Event
August 10
Wild water swimming in the River Ribble.
Lancashire
Sleaford Swim
August 10
A small pool, gym, squash court, sauna & steam room.
Lincolnshire
Spectrum Swim
August 10
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
Maize Maze
August 10
A clothing optional event with a difference.
Lincolnshire
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
August 10
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Peterborough Lido
August 10
A wonderful example of a 1930’s Lido with 3 heated pools. Entry by ticket only.
Cambridgeshire
Wigton GBSD
August 10
A monthly skinny dip on every 2nd Saturday of the month, 1 to 2.30/
Cumbria
Bircotes GBSD
August 10
Swim, chat in the shallow end or play table tennis or badminton or use the sauna. MUST BOOK.
Yorkshire
Corton Beach Day
August 11
A sandy beach, café in the car park with toilets for customers.
Suffolk
Noah’s Ark Swim
August 11
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Prested Hall Spa
August 11
Twice monthly swim with sauna, steam room, loungers and garden area.
Essex
Sunday Swim Glasgow
August 11
Enjoy a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas & relaxation area.
Glasgow
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash
It was a privilege once again to be able to hire this supportive venue for the twin events which never fail to attract ‘Newbies’ and Sunday was no exception. Amongst the new to Naturism guests was Charlotte from the Worcester News and she, and other new attendees immediately joined us in disrobing and completing the Naked Heart Walk, the subsequently taking part in the Great British Skinny Dip.
It's such an enjoyable occasion for myself and Elizabeth to help new to Naturism people become at one with Nature, enjoying another clothes free event and taking the show on the road serving parts of our vast North West region that don’t often have many local events. Staff member Emily was again so helpful in arranging this event.
Thanks to everyone who attended and we hope you enjoyed the day very bit as much as we did, despite the long journey home.
We also feature advertisements (although amongst some great content...) across the range of BN platforms but we want to encourage you to check them out. Advertising space is taken by Naturists for Naturists. Let’s support each other and make sure those businesses thrive!
Don’t forget to look at the listings on our holidays page.
Our friends will really appreciate you clicking on their adverts on this site and visiting their websites. We know they are all ready, willing and able to handle your enquiries about the holidays you may take in the future.
Thanks to all of them for the financial support they give us which helps us in the furtherance of Naturism in the UK.
If you are a potential advertiser, here are the details of how to advertise.
Here's a testimonial taken from Chas' blog on our members' forum. Feel free to create your own and if you have feedback to share about your visit to British Naturism: Sunfolk please write in and tell us. Members can post their messages in the Sunfolk section of the Members' Forum.
'It looks stunning - lots of wood construction, I still could smell the timber, a great indoor lounge area with fully equipped kitchen, new outdoor showers, sauna and jacuzzi and the most welcoming of wardens who explained all the new facilities, fridge, freezers, snack and drinks to buy, the nearby facilities, shops and pubs within walking distance and two railway stations within a mile and a half for those using public transport. Tent pitched easily again, I met so many wonderful people from across the world, day visitors and fellow tent users and camper vans. Made good use of the pool in lieu of my swimming club day, hot tub in the evening and a chat with fellow BN members I’d only previously known online. The new accommodation pods looked so good.
I slept so well and enjoyed the whole day Sunday relaxing on my lounger chatting to people on their own, plus couples and families - a great day topping up my tan!
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Then this event is for you!
Join like-minded people and come along to The Dorset Museum in Dorchester, Dorset on 17 September to see 250 million years of natural history come alive as the exhibits reveal the secrets of geology, landscapes, habitats, and wildlife that surround us every day.
Discover the life and work of Dorset’s famous novelist and poet Thomas Hardy by diving into key themes of his personal and professional life.
Enjoy a beautiful gallery full of the Museum’s superb collections of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, textiles, and fine and decorative art.
Marvel at the historic Victorian Hall as well as the modern Acheson’s Atrium adorned by Roman mosaics.
This is an amazing opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the museum NAKED. The museum is situated right in the centre of Dorchester where there are many wonderful eateries to tempt you and keep you sustained after your visit.
Find out more and book your place over in the BN shop
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance. Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
Bigger events:
July 20 Summer Masked Ball
July 21 Water’s Edge NHW
July 21 NW Bowls Event
July 27 Boat Trip around Farne Island.
July 27 Cardiff’s Naked Dine Cruise
July 28 Alnwick Garden Visit
Aug 7 High Beeches Garden
Aug 9-11 Loch Lomond Sports Weekend
Aug 9-11 International Petanque Tournament
Aug 9-11 Ribble Valley Open Weekend
Aug 10-11 Diversity & Inclusivity Celebration
Aug 14 Dorothy Clive Gardens NHW
Aug 13 Houghton Lodge Gardens
Aug 15-19 Everybody Festival
Aug 16 Naked Cruise Poole Harbour
Aug 17 Splashdown Waterpark Poole
Aug 18 Coombe Meadows Garden Visit
Aug 24 Jupiter Artland Garden Visit
Aug 24 Clothing Optional Llama Trek
Aug 24-25 Haslemere Sun Club Open Weekend
Aug 24-26 TANDO Festival Weekend
Aug 28 Withington Swim
Aug 31-7 Sept Magnolias Natura Group Holiday
Sept 6-15 Rosslyn Glamping & Camping Week
Sept 11 High Beeches Garden Visit
Sept 12-16 60th Jamboree
Sept 17 Dorset Museum Visit
Sept 19-22 Neath Abbey Camping Weekend
Oct 4-7 Sherwood Forest Cabin Share
Oct 25-27 INF Swim Gala, France
Nov 15-18 Luxury Spa Break Amsterdam
Nov 19-26 NatRam Walk, Fuerteventura
Dec 14 Christmas Lunch at the Mill Arms
INF -FNI/EUNAT
Naked Dining
Naked Heart Walks
Sports Events
Swims & Waterparks
Walks & Hikes
Club Naturel Swim
July 19
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 19
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Watford Swim
July 19
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 19
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
GBSD Kerensa Cottage
July 20
A private garden & pool with collection for the BHF. Please pre-book.
Somerset
Summer Masked Ball
July 20
Live entertainment & 4 course menu at this clothing optional event.
Merseyside
Sports Taster Day
July 20
Learn how to play Boules, have a few games, also a Croquet competition.
Cambridgeshire
North Marston Walk
July 20
A 7 mile circular walk, low to moderate hills and with fantastic views of the Chilterns.
Buckinghamshire
MNSC Swim
July 20
A regular swim plus sauna & steam room, Bury St Edmunds.
Suffolk
Spectrum Swim
July 20
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
South Forest Swim
July 20
Family friendly swim at Edwinstowe, pools, sauna & jacuzzi.
Nottinghamshire
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 20
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
TANDO Boujie Bingo
July 20
Like bingo but like you’ve never played it before.
Tyne & Wear
Diogenes Club GBSD
July 20
All day event with main dip in the outdoor pool, if weather inclement the heated indoor pool.
Buckinghamshire
WNBR Portsmouth
July 20
Information on the website
Hampshire
WNBR Clacton
July 20
Assemble at 1, Toby Carvery Marine Parade West for 2pm Departure.
Essex
MSAS NW Bowls Event
July 21
Play or spectate, day visits are free. Please pre-book to play.
Cheshire
Rydale Club Swim
July 21
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5, at Malton, with a 25m pool and sauna.
Yorkshire
Nudie Dudie Swim
July 21
Mid afternoon swim.
South Glamorgan
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 21
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Bishampton Walk & Skinny Dip
July 21
A BHF event, accommodation available, dogs welcome, free parking, tickets now on sale.
Worcestershire
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
July 21
Family swim with 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and refreshments.
East Lothian
South Wales Meet & Greet
July 21
Clothed but meet for a chat, a pint or even a meal. Pre book food order.
South Glamorgan
Torbay Sun Club Swim
July 21
An evening swim in an indoor heated pool.
Devon
Potteries Swim
July 21
Swim and relax in a friendly environment; over 18 only.
Staffordshire
Stark Trekkers Hoo Cycle Ride
July 22
A 15 mile leisurely ride over the North Kent marshes near Gravesend.
Kent
Natram walk Ashdown Forest
July 23
An 11 mile walk with a mixture of woodland & open heathland scenery.
Sussex
Shaftesbury Lido Swim
July 23
Enjoy this heated outdoor pool on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month.
Dorset
Bristol Swim
July 24
Weekly swim at the Jubilee Pool
Bristol
Manchester Male Swim
July 25
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
WSC Chepstow Swim
July 26
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Club Naturel Swim
July 26
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
Watford Swim
July 26
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
July 26
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
Farne Island Boat Trip
July 27
A private naturist boat trip, see the seals & sea birds, must pre-book
Northumberland
Sleaford Swim
July 27
Small pool, gym, squash court, sauna & steam rooms.
Lincolnshire
NW Worsley Swim
July 27
Family friendly swim, with main pool, 2 shallow pools, sauna & steam rooms, refreshments.
Manchester
Spectrum Swim
July 27
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
Heated Outdoor Swim
July 27
Swim in the heated pool at Bovey Tracy.
Devon
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
July 27
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Cardiff’s Naked Dine Cruise
July 27
SOLD OUT.
Glamorgan
WNBR Folkstone
July 27
Assemble 13:00 at The Green at Shearway Rd, start 14:00
Kent
Watton #2 Walk
July 28
A 5.75 mile circular walk, completely flat.
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
July 28
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Prested Hall Spa Swim
July 28
Evening swim with pool, sauna, steam room, garden area and licenced Bistro.
Essex
Alnwick Garden Visit
July 28
Walk around this loverly garden with amazing water features or explore the poison garden.
Northumberland
Natram walk Bury Down
July 31
A 12 mile, or shorter, walk on the Berkshire Downs near Didcot.
Berkshire
Manchester Male Swim
August 1
Weekly swim for all men regardless of sexuality or difference, over 18 only if you can swim.
Manchester
Club Naturel Swim
August 2
Join us for our Friday swim by this swimming & social club, with events throughout the year.
Norfolk
WSC Chepstow Swim
August 2
Regular Friday swim with sauna and steam room.
Monmouthshire
Ladies Only
August 2
Clothes optional swim on the 1st Friday of the month.
Norfolk
Watford Swim
August 2
Join us at our Friday night swim, open to all naturists, new or seasoned!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
August 2
Join us at our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists
Irish Naturist Association Online
Sports Taster Day
August 3
Come to our Boules taster day, tuition available, bring a picnic lunch.
Yorkshire
Sunnybroom Swim
August 3
First Saturday of the month at the Bridge of Don Pool in Aberdeen.
Aberdeenshire
Wirral Nats. Chester Swim
August 3
A family friendly swim with ample facilities and free parking.
Cheshire West & Chester
Spectrum Swim
August 3
Weekly evening swim with pool, sauna, refreshments plus other activities.
West Midlands
Cardiff Coffee Group Meet Up
August 4
Friendly relaxed group who drink tea/coffee, chat & enjoy arts & crafts for a laugh.
Cardiff
Rydale Swim
August 4
Afternoon swim every fortnight
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
August 4
Early evening swim and club offers a range of weekly activities.
Surrey
Forth Naturist Swim at Haddington
August 4
Family friendly, 2 pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and refreshments.
East Lothian
Torbay @ Lamorna
August 4
An evening swim in an indoor heated pool.
Devon
Sunday Swim Glasgow
August 4
Enjoy a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas & relaxation area.
Glasgow
Potteries Swim
August 4
Swim and relax in a pleasant, friendly environment.
Staffordshire
Arundel Lido GBSD
August 4
Early evening skinny dip with a BBQ towards the end & refreshments available.
Sussex
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash
We've already got a long list of fabulous guests, panel discussions and more to bring you over the autumn and winter, but feel free to make suggestions for others!
Photo by Claudia Altamimi on Unsplash
It's going to be a great few days with plenty going on, in a new venue for BN and Naturism, Baskerville Hall.
Find out all about it and how to book your place!
Book yours - and find out more about British Naturism: Sunfolk - at sunfolk.bn.org.uk
We've 'met' them a few times now on The Forum Live, but are excited to meet them in the actual flesh! They'll be hosting a talk about their adventures. Find out more about them and their work around the world at nakedwanderings.com.
It's not too late to book for the festival either, find out how to do that and what to expect over at thisiseverybody.co.uk/everybody-festival.
MV Solent Scene has a bar and quiet lounge on the lower deck of the vessel and a dancefloor on the upper deck. In addition, it has two large outside decks allowing you to soak-up the glorious summer evening sunshine.
The event takes place on Friday 16 August - you may already be visiting the area that weekend for the Everybody Festival near Wimborne, about 8 miles from Poole Quay, so why not put this on your list of activities as well?
All the details, including how to book, can be found here
Which places do you recommend? Where should we avoid? Where's your go-to hot spot when the weather is good in the UK?
Come and share your thoughts and hear those of others - join the session from the BN shop
