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Events this weekend - and beyond!

Our brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar make it easier than ever to find events that are coming up! In this weekly update we bring you all the links you need to find events, plus news of new events and reminders you about those you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.

Highlights
There’s plenty to look forward to this midsummer weekend!
Pride weekend at British Naturism Sunfolk

Club open days, socials, music, and art events!

And, as usual, a whole load of Naturist swim sessions - including Great British Skinny Dips - to go to!
Check it all out here
Don’t forget next week’s Naked Heart Walk at the Himalayan Gardens in Yorkshire and the swim at the lovely Peterborough Lido on 5 July!

All the links you need
Follow this link to find about other ‘special’ events that might need a bit of planning ahead.
Want to know what’s happening near you? Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
Don’t forget that there are some events which require no travel - British Naturism’s online events - there are 15 every week! Get fit, chill out and/or chat with other members.
You can use the ‘search’ option at the top of the page and find anything you want  in events - in fact, the whole website - using a keyword. This is particularly useful for finding repeating events too - for example if you spot a swim you’d like to attend but can’t make the next date,  use the keyword search to find the dates for the whole series!
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/
Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/
The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/
Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/
Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/
Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/
Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/
Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/
Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/
Online - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/online/
 
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.
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash

Here Comes Summer - have you skinny-dipped lately?

The sun is shining (for the moment!), fluffy clouds are scudding across the blue sky – and Great British Skinny Dips (GBSD) are packing the BN calendar!, writes Dugie Eyton-Hughes
We’ll dip our toes into what’s been happening recently, but first, a reminder: GBSDs are not only lots of fun, they’re also a terrific way for us Naturists to raise much-needed funds for our charity partner, the British Heart Foundation. The BHF wants us all to be heart-healthy, a worthy goal!
An event that really took off this year (June 7) was the Great British Synchronised Skinny Dip (GBSSD). No, it wasn’t about people floating around in glittery costumes and too much makeup! It was about having a specific day set aside for holding as many GBSDs as possible.
Here’s a taster:
Newly refurbished British Naturism: Sunfolk officially opened on the day, and a big noise was made about the synchronised swim. There were lots of people in the pool, playing a version of volleyball – including some of the people who came to the event from the media!
BN member Mark Simmons got into the full spirit of the GBSSD by visiting three North West clubs to take part. He drove from his home in South Manchester to the Ribble Valley club in Lancashire, then to Lancashire Sun club at Rufford, then to Liverpool Sun & Air in Merseyside.
During his 100-mile epic journey, Mark encountered dismal weather and motorway closures (quelle surprise!). Nevertheless, he persisted, and he raised money for the BHF. Mark awarded Ribble Valley the prize for the warmest pool. The coldest was Lancashire Sun, “but that was made up by those delicious scones with jam and cream!”
Nottingham Sun Club, (pictured) which rejoined BN last year, was keen to re-establish links with the Naturist community and boost membership. What better way to do that than to host a GBSSD?
The actual dip took place at noon with 27 nudies in the pool. The event made the local press – and drew in several first-time skinny dippers. Everyone said they felt relaxed and made welcome, and some enquired about joining the club. Naturally, there was food. And to top it all off, the GBSSD raised over £500 for the BHF!
Let’s not forget the regular GBSDs, which take place all around the country all year round.
“On a warm, sunny evening, with blue skies and few clouds, 25 skinny dippers jumped in in aid of BN’s GBSD at the Helmsley Open Air Heated Swimming Pool,” reported John Oliver. During the June 14 event, participants enjoyed views over rolling countryside, a lovely, warm pool – and refreshments from the onsite café. “All in all, a great event,” with a return visit set for August 17.
And here’s a plug for my “local” GBSD, the Withington Baths swim in Manchester. It’s now a popular monthly event. The toasty-warm pool and hot sauna are welcome at all times of the year. But the best part is simply all the amazing chats one has while floating around in the water. We nudies are a sociable bunch!
Keep an eye on all Great British Skinny Dip events on the British Naturism website calendar

First Time for Everything – My First Naturist Experience

Student and Naturism debutant, Saoirse, shares her story…

Going to a Naturist event for the first time? Yeah… people definitely had opinions.
“You’re going to be naked… around strangers?”
“That sounds really cool, I couldn't do that though. I’m not quite there yet.”
“Yeah, that sounds like you.”
Truthfully? I’ve always been pretty okay with my body. The nudity didn’t worry me as much as meeting loads of new people. Mark was the only person I knew, and I’d never been to a festival before — or camping since I was a teenager doing DofE.
What made this first time different was that I wasn’t just going for me. I was going as part of TheNakedTruth social media campaign — and doing it all on camera, to share with other students like me.
Why? Because I don’t think naked bodies are something we should be ashamed of or have stigmatised.
Young people definitely have a lot of pressure on them regarding body image — particularly from social media and how often we see “perfect bodies” being shown to us online. It affects our confidence, our mental health, and the way we see our own bodies.
I wanted to do something that wasn’t just talk. I wanted to show what real body acceptance could look like.
And honestly? It wasn’t scary like my friends had imagined.
Yes, I was slightly nervous the night before. More so about the new aspect of everything, and being unsure about what I was going to be doing at the festival. But shortly after I arrived, those worries faded. Everyone was really friendly and easy to talk to. It wasn’t about how you looked — it was about being free, feeling comfortable, and connecting with people. I loved the yoga and fitness sessions, but the best bit? The waterpark. Hands down.
That’s when it really hit me. Like yeah, I’d done my research on Naturism and had seen quite a few videos of naked people in fields. But naked in a waterpark? That was when the surreal aspect of it hit. It was really interesting, especially when I spoke to the (clothed) people working there who were unfazed by all the naked people surrounding them. It really makes you realise just how normal it is. It felt really carefree - everyone was being themselves and no one cared what anyone looked like. The slides were also pretty fun!
What I’ve learned, especially from speaking to so many other Naturists, is:
Stepping out of your comfort zone will always feel uncomfortable at first.
But it’s usually the things which are difficult that end up being the most rewarding.
I want other young people to feel what I felt:
Not judged. Not compared. Not ashamed. Just accepted.
This was my first step, and I’m really glad I took it.

Saoirse

Another Naturist cruise!

Come and join us on the evening on Saturday 28 June 2025 for a Naked Cruise around Poole Harbour and beyond right in the heart of Dorset. It's a fantastic opportunity to climb aboard MV Solent Scene at Poole Quay then sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Dorset Riviera as you cruise around Brownsea Island, past Sandbanks and Old Harry Rocks then along the Jurassic coast towards Swanage, returning past Millionaire’s Row before arriving back at Poole Quay. 
Solent Scene has two separate internal saloons, incorporating the bar and quiet lounge on the lower deck and the disco and dancefloor on the upper deck. In addition to this, she also has two large outside decks.  The on-board bar will be open throughout the trip so you can purchase drinks for cash or card payment.  A fish and chips supper will be available as an optional extra which you can book when purchasing your ticket.
Find all the details and book your place here!

The BN Highland Walking weekend

The Corrour estate once again provided an amazing location for a weekend of naked hiking and skinny dipping, writes Alan Ellison
With 20 participants staying at the hostel or camping, many hundreds of naked kilometres were covered around Loch Ossian and the surrounding bens and glens.
The hostel is right next to Loch Ossian so most enjoyed several refreshing dips in the loch over the weekend, followed up by warming up next to the wood-burning stove in the cozy kitchen. A few ticks were picked up along the way - easily spotted and quickly removed because they weren’t able to creep under any clothing. The weather forecast was not ideal but the reality was much better with lots of scope to hike around in the dry breeze and there was even one case of sunburn.
The team at the Station House looked after us when we popped in for food and drinks throughout our stay and I’m sure that our customary naked Sunday evening meal is a memorable event in their calendar, especially when we all run out onto the station platform for our traditional photo! The weekend is also a highlight for Jan at the hostel because she has got to know us well over the years - and she doesn’t have to change beds or do any cleaning for three days.
Now we can all start looking forward to 2026 when the BN Highland walking weekend will take place 5 - 8 June. I look forward to seeing you there!

Events this weekend - and beyond!

Our brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar make it easier than ever to find events that are coming up! In this weekly update we bring you all the links you need to find them, plus news of new events and reminders you about those you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.

Highlights
Wishing everyone attending the BN Windermere woodland weekend and the BN Pétanque tournament a fabulous, clothes-free time! If you are going to either please write in and let us know how you got on!
There’s a couple of World Naked Bike Rides - Manchester today and London tomorrow - not BN events but great fun and always a joy to be naked around the highways and byways of our big cities. I never thought I would cycle buck-naked past Buck House!
The newish BN-hosted swim at Withington has its monthly event this Sunday - it’s proving popular!
And last but not least, our next Naked Heart Walk in partnership with British Heart Foundation takes place in Sussex tomorrow at Leonardslee Gardens.

All the links you need
Follow this link to find about other ‘special’ events that might need a bit of planning ahead.
Want to know what’s happening near you? Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
Don’t forget that there are some events which require no travel - British Naturism’s online events - there are 15 every week! Get fit, chill out and/or chat with other members.
You can use the ‘search’ option at the top of the page and find anything you want  in events - in fact, the whole website - using a keyword. This is particularly useful for finding repeating events too - for example if you spot a swim you’d like to attend but can’t make the next date,  use the keyword search to find the dates for the whole series!
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/
Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/
The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/
Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/
Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/
Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/
Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/
Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/
Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/
Online - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/online/
 
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.
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash

British Naturism Sunfolk - officially open!

It was a very special day for our new state-of-the-art Naturist centre last Saturday as we hosted an official opening with a variety of people in attendance from both inside and outside of Naturism.
Tours of the site, including the opportunity to inspect the luxurious glamping pods, were given and much praise was heard for the work that has gone into transforming the five-acre Naturist site that has been in operation for over 90 years into a modern venue, open to all. Guests made good use of the hot tub, the covered swimming pool and the sauna - as well as the large pavilion, meeting and talking to others, reinforcing existing friendships and making new connections.
An introductory address was given by BN chair (and duty warden for the day) Colin Taylor, followed by a speech from BN President Mark Bass in which he gave an overview of the history of the site and the recent development and thanked everyone who had played their part. INF President, Stéphane Dechênes - all the way from Toronto, via Paris - followed with inspiring words, praising the investment and its significance for Naturism, before cutting the ribbon with Colin Taylor as the crowd applauded - perhaps because that also meant it was time for sandwiches, fizz and lots of cake!
In addition to Stéphane, the INF was also represented by Laurent Luft, Europe representative, from Paris, and Edwin Kilby Vice-President Secretariat and James Shuttleworth EuNat Youth Officer, both from the UK.
Cllr Giles Fry and Cllr Ajanta Hilton both attended from the district council and had nothing but good things to say about British Naturism Sunfolk, in fact, Giles posted positively on Facebook about it, including plenty of links to more Naturist information.
Three media outlets were in attendance. Nick Moses from BBC 3 Counties radio (the station local to Sunfolk) broadcast live three times during his visit, the last from the sauna in his birthday suit. Maureen O’Hare, London-based travel journalist for CNN interviewed many people before shrugging off her own clothes to join a frenetic water polo session and many people - including Saoirse Newhouse, one of our newest and youngest members - enjoyed being filmed by a three-person film crew from a German TV documentary company to be screened on the Arté channel later in the year.
It was also fantastic to see a great turnout of Naturists including Sunfolk volunteers, EC members, members of the BN media team, Sunfolk legacy members and directors, and people who made the project possible through loans. Thank you all.

Find all the information and book your visit to British Naturism Sunfolk

Image: Mark Berry - find more images from the day in the BN website gallery

Cruise in the News...

A couple of weeks ago we brought you details of the South West region boat trip from Plymouth that takes place tomorrow - tickets still available by the way!
We also sent the information to the media and, as usual, they responded! See articles from Cornwall Live and the Mail Online. National TV came calling too, but the timings didn't work out.
If you are hosting an event which could do with some additional publicity, tell us about it and we'll see if we can help. We're all stronger together...

Photo by Josiah Weiss on Unsplash (and not taken in Plymouth!)

Burrows Gardens - this weekend

'The forecast looks reasonable for Saturday when we have our first clothes optional visit to Burrows Gardens in 2025,' says organiser Andrew Davies.
It's not too late your book your place and if you need any inspiration check out this news story which tells you all you need to know about what to expect and our history with this lovely, welcoming venue.

Women in Focus podcast - new episode!

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 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.
"Plus-Size Canadian, Minus-Size Inhibitions"
In this episode, meet Karen Golec — a bold, unapologetic voice from Canada who packed her bags to join a women-only, clothing-optional retreat on the sun-soaked island of Fuerteventura.
In this unmissable episode, Karen shares what drew her across the Atlantic for a holiday unlike any other — one filled with freedom, laughter, and a powerful sense of sisterhood. She talks about body confidence, radical self-acceptance, and the joy of being truly seen without shame or judgment.
Tune in for an open and honest conversation that just might shift the way you see yourself—and others.
Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts - launching tomorrow, Saturday 7 June
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

Events this weekend - and beyond!

Our brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar make it easier than ever to find events that are coming up! In this weekly update we bring you all the links you need to find events, plus news of new events and reminders you about those you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.

Highlights
Plenty happening this weekend! We send good wishes to those intrepid folk on the Highland Walking weekend and look forward to plenty of swims, including those participating in the Great British Synchronised Skinny Dip - check out the calendar for details
It's not too late to book as a player or supporter at the BN National Pétanque tournament at the Naturist Foundation, nor for BN’s back to nature Windermere weekend both taking place next weekend
‘We’re going to need a bigger boat!’ - have you booked for the Plymouth nude cruise?
Looking ahead:
...British Naturism Sunfolk hosts a Pride event on 20 June
...Oakwood club on London/Essex borders are having an open day on 25 June
...and just announced! We return to Petersfield Lido for Great British Skinny Dip on 29 June

All the links you need
Follow this link to find about other ‘special’ events that might need a bit of planning ahead.
Want to know what’s happening near you? Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
Don’t forget that there are some events which require no travel - British Naturism’s online events - there are 15 every week! Get fit, chill out and/or chat with other members.
You can use the ‘search’ option at the top of the page and find anything you want  in events - in fact, the whole website - using a keyword. This is particularly useful for finding repeating events too - for example if you spot a swim you’d like to attend but can’t make the next date,  use the keyword search to find the dates for the whole series!
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/
Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/
The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/
Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/
Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/
Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/
Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/
Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/
Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/
Online - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/online/
 
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.
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash

BN244 - Summer

The Summer issue of our members' magazine is out now!
As always, it's chock-full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to and a round-up of everything that's been happening – including naked writing and retro games
Tank Space - our photoshoot opens doors
British Naturism Sunfolk – open, busy and winning raves!
Naturism and me: Annemarie's life begins at 50 with Naturism
Welcome to Central Sun Club, Scotland's new Naturist club!
Celebrating over 60 years of Naturism at Oakwood Sun Club
The Battle of Corton Beach
Just One Person – the latest in our campaign to get you talking about Naturism
Sports Round-up: All the latest on BN's sports activities, including the Swimming Gala
In travel, we check out Croatia, France, the "best spa ever" – and much more
BN244 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also download a digital version as well as downloading all issues of our celebrated magazine back to 2004! There's also a topic open for you to share your views with other members (log in required).
Not a member and would like a copy? It's easy to join us - now!

Latest INF Newsletter

British Naturism is the UK member of the International Naturist Federation, the global organisation for Naturists that exists to represent, support and coordinate Naturist activity worldwide. If you are a BN member, you are automatically a member of the INF! You can find out more at inf-fni.org. 
Their newsletter - Focus - is published every two months and provides an update as to what’s going on in the INF and beyond. 
The June edition of FOCUS has as its headline, exciting news of a Corporate Partnership programme being launched by the INF-FNI.  In other memberships updates, two special interest groups have recently been able to join the INF-FNI, following changes to its Statutes last October. One is the BEACHES Foundation (Beach Education Advocates for Culture, Health, Environment, and Safety), founded in Florida and working tirelessly to support safe, well-managed, family-friendly clothing-optional recreation. The other is the INOE (International Esperanto Naturist Organisation), which aims to promote respect for oneself and others through the use of a neutral and equitable language.
Another article summarises the results of an important Ipsos survey carried out in France, demonstrating the increasing popularity of naturism and its appeal to younger generations. This has striking similarities to the findings of the BN survey from 2022.  
 
It's available from the BN website downloads section

Three days of naturist events in South Wiltshire and Hampshire

Three days and four fabulous Naturist events within easy distance from each other later this month - look out for two walks, a gardens visit and dinner and skittles!

Tuesday 17 June - naked walk hosted jointly by Nat Ram and British Naturism along the old Roman road of Ackling Dyke

Wednesday 18 June - Naturist evening as we return to the popular Houghton Lodge Gardens (pictured) with a Treasure Hunt and optional BBQ

Thursday 19 June - naked walk hosted jointly by Nat Ram and British Naturism covering parts of the National Trust Mottisfont Estate and the Lockerley Hall Estate in the Dun Valley.

Thursday 19 June - Naked Dinner and Skittles at the Mill Arms Dunbridge Join BN’s London and Southeast Regional team and the Naturist Ramblers at the Mill Arms in Dunbridge, where we have have exclusive use of the function room at the pub.

Follow the links for more details

Naked Heart Walk at Leonardslee Gardens

It will soon be time for the next in the 2025 series of Naked Heart Walks, profile- and fund-raising events, open to all, run by British Naturism in partnership with British Heart Foundation.
Our first of two walks at the wonderful Leonardslee Gardens in West Sussex takes place on Saturday 14 June.
All Naked Heart Walks are clothes-optional to encourage the maximum turnout. Mind you, many people who start dressed aren’t dressed by the end!
Plenty more walks to come - and we’re happy to hear of new venues!

British Naturism marks Volunteers’ Week 2025

Volunteers’ Week returns this year from 2 to 8 June 2025 and British Naturism will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK.
Launched in 1984, the week provides a crucial opportunity to thank volunteers and recognise the value of their time, passion and skills.  The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year.
Volunteers' Week is a chance to celebrate and recognise the fantastic contribution our volunteers make.  Thanks to them, the naturist community has benefited from:
Naturism and social nudity being more widely accepted among individuals, communities and society, and in public places;
improved recognition of the social, mental and physical health benefits of Naturism so that people can confidently communicate these to others;
access to Naturist activities and lifestyle choices in a wide variety of settings without discrimination.
John Gelder, Volunteering Officer said “Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.  Thank you to each and every one of you”.
“Volunteers bring a richness to organisations like British Naturism.  There is no better time to recognise the diversity of our volunteers and celebrate the difference that volunteering makes than during Volunteers’ Week.  Without volunteers the organisation just simply could not function, with so many people giving up their time and going above and beyond.  The week is a chance for all of us to show just how vital they are to the work British Naturism and to naturist communities everywhere.”
It’s inspiring to see more people participating in volunteering each year so if you’d like to be more involved with British Naturism why not register your interest in volunteering HERE (member login required).
It will take you less than two minutes to create and save your own volunteering profile (perhaps a little longer if you want to add content to the text-free boxes).
To find out more about British Naturism’s volunteering programme see the volunteering pages on our website.  Together we can:
enable the organisation to function and deliver its services;
develop, enable and support opportunities for people to practise a naturist lifestyle;
promote understanding and acceptance of the practice and benefits of naturism.

Events this weekend - and beyond!

Our brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar make it easier than ever to find events that are coming up! In this weekly update we bring you all the links you need to find events, plus news of new events and reminders you about those you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.

Highlights
Where to begin! There’s plenty going on now that the summer is upon us - even if the weather doesn’t always give that impression! Don’t forget to check out all the links below to find events in the future that might need a bit of planning, but see the calendar for events over the next seven days that include a meditation event, a Christian Naturist Fellowship gathering, open air Great British Skinny Dips, a beach day, a pétanque tournament, naked pottery and plenty of swims, including the new naked swim in Central London!

All the links you need
Follow this link to find about other ‘special’ events that might need a bit of planning ahead.
Want to know what’s happening near you? Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
Don’t forget that there are some events which require no travel - British Naturism’s online events - there are 15 every week! Get fit, chill out and/or chat with other members.
You can use the ‘search’ option at the top of the page and find anything you want  in events - in fact, the whole website - using a keyword. This is particularly useful for finding repeating events too - for example if you spot a swim you’d like to attend but can’t make the next date,  use the keyword search to find the dates for the whole series!
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/
Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/
The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/
Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/
Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/
Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/
Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/
Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/
Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/
Online - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/online/
 
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.
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash

Solstice Art Show

Come and visit the première Spielplatz art show this summer. Members and residents will be exhibiting a wide variety of artistic genres and we want YOU to come and see them.
Spielplatz will be open to day visitors and campers and you will be able to enjoy our swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, bar and beautiful grounds, just north of London and right next door to the newly-renovated British Naturism Sunfolk.
Find out more here

Not one, but two nude cruises in the South West!

BN’s South West region events coordinator, Keith Bowman, writes: ‘Can you imagine it?  It’s a bright, sunny, warm evening. You have a glass of wine or cuppa in your hand.  Snacks are available if you feel peckish.  You’re sitting back just watching the world go by as you cruise the waters NAKED!  Does that sound good, or what?’
Keith has organised two cruises for June, the first a three-hour trip on Friday 13 around Plymouth Sound and the river Lynher, followed by another around Poole Harbour on Saturday 28 enjoying views of Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and Old Harry Rocks.
Food and drink and music and dancing will be a feature of both events!
Find out more including how to book your place for Plymouth and Poole

Great British Skinny Dip at Helmsley Lido

South Yorkshire Naturists (SYN) have secured for a second year a booking at the wonderful Helmsley Open Air Heated Swimming Pool, North Yorkshire, for a Great British Skinny Dip, on 14 June, writes John Oliver.
The Helmsley Open Air Heated Swimming Pool was opened in 1969 and has served the locality since, typically throughout the summer months. It is in a delightful spot and private, away from town up a lane, surrounded by fencing, not overlooked and ideally suited for a Naturist swim.
SYN have also been invited to suggest further dates this season for naturist swims. That has to be good news.
Places are limited, being dictated by the number of life guards available. However that limit is for swimmers. The is scope for a none swimming partner/guest to join us, making use of the seating on the lawned areas. What better way to celebrate midsummer!
Find all the details including how to book, on the BN calendar

The Great British Synchronised Skinny Dip!

Now in its 10th year, I'm sure everyone is familiar with British Naturism's outreach project The Great British Skinny Dip!
We always make a big splash (pardon the pun) in the media with this fun event that captures the public's imagination and welcome many newcomers to swims up and down the country.
Often journalists ask 'When's it on?', expecting there to be a one-off dedicated date for costume-free swimming but a Great British Skinny Dip can take place at any time across the whole year, whenever a Naturist club, a non-Naturist venue or an individual want to put one on.
However, let me introduce you to 'The Great British Synchronised Skinny Dip' which does take place on one day - Saturday 7 June. It was developed to make it easy for venues to join in as they could avoid the exertion of poring over their calendars to find a suitable date. A good number are participating (including Arundel Lido (pictured)) - which one will you attend?

Events this weekend - and beyond!

Our brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar make it easier than ever to find events that are coming up! In this weekly update we bring you all the links you need to find events, plus news of new events and reminders you about those you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.
 
All the links you need
Follow this link to find about other ‘special’ events that might need a bit of planning ahead.
Want to know what’s happening near you? Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
Don’t forget that there are some events which require no travel - British Naturism’s online events - there are 15 every week! Get fit, chill out and/or chat with other members.
You can use the ‘search’ option at the top of the page and find anything you want  in events - in fact, the whole website - using a keyword. This is particularly useful for finding repeating events too - for example if you spot a swim you’d like to attend but can’t make the next date,  use the keyword search to find the dates for the whole series!
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/
Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/
The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/
Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/
Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/
Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/
Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/
Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/
Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/
Online - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/online/
 
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.
 
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