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Live events ... coming soon

Despite the weather, our live events have been extremely popular and so the good news is there are more to come! This weekend enjoy a visit to Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh and our Eastern region beach day at Corton, Suffolk.

Our Windermere Woodland weekend (pictured) - sorely missed last year - goes ahead 13 -15 August and you'll find a weekend full of World Naked Bike Rides next weekend with Manchester, London and Brighton, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively.

That's a busy weekend for skinny dips too - some of them hosted for a good cause with the Great British Skinny Dip in Wigton, Cumbria, a first-ever costume-free event at Lenches Lake, Worcestershire and a swim at Letchworth Outdoor Pool, Hertfordshire. We've also announced a second dip at Marbury Pool, Cheshire.

Don't forget to keep looking ahead and making sure you book early! There's been a change of date to our Bournemouth Pier boat cruise in late August and we've managed to increase the capacity for the Secret Nuclear Bunker visit in early September.

There are plenty of other places to go and enjoy the exhilaration of clothes-free recreation amongst like-minded people. Check out our club and swim listings and our dedicated website for British Naturism Sunfolk, where we have some availability over the next couple of weeks...


Q. How do I find out more about these and other superb events I can attend this summer?
A. Easy! Check out these links:

Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events 20 each week! - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk

The Forum Live debate - Active or relaxing?

Naturism is all about getting an all over tan. Isn't it?
Naturism is about health and well-being, being active and enjoying the great outdoors. Isn't it?
We think we do pretty well with our events providing something for everyone, whether they wish to take a breather from life, stretch out in the sun and enjoy relaxing times with friends, old and new, or whether they want to be on the go joining fitness sessions, participating in craft classes, singing and dancing and eagerly scanning the event programme to see what's on next.
Next Monday (9th August), being the second Monday of the month, we'll be hosting our monthly debate session and we want your opinion about what you prefer. It may be a mix of the two and you may have suggestions on how we can better achieve it.
Come join in a fun and sociable discussion, with breakout rooms.
Register your place now...

Catch the Great British Skinny Dip Wave!

Here we are at the beginning of August, with several successful Great British Skinny Dips under our belts. Despite the uncertainties of the past year, the swims have taken off!
With interest in the event growing, several venues have held or are hosting their first GBSD this year. Marbury, which had never hosted a dip before, has already had one and has scheduled a second for later this month. Lenches Lakes is a new venue. Wigton’s first swim this month, will be followed with a second one in September.
If you haven’t already done so, now’s the time to sign up for a skinny dip (or two!). Whether you’re a seasoned skinny dipper or a nudie-newbie, we invite you to experience the freedom of swimming without trunks and bikinis.
From mental health and body positivity to just feeling the rush of being alive, there are many health benefits to being naked. But if you need another reason to skinny dip, why not do it for a great cause? The Great British Skinny Dip supports the nation's largest heart charity, the British Heart Foundation, and we encourage participants to raise vital funds to power the nation’s heartbeats.
 
Check out these forthcoming swims:
August 7:
Spectrum Naturist Swim, West Midlands
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM BST
£5
Morris Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham England B15 2TH
August 14:
Wigton
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM BST
Wigton Pool Stony Banks Wigton England CA7
August 15:
Lenches Lakes Great British Skinny Dip
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM BST
£9
Lenches Lake Evesham Rd Evesham England WR11 4UB
 
For more information on the GBSD, British Heart Foundation and all dip visit: greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk
 
Dugie Eyton-Hughes

Forthcoming events

This weekend we say 'good luck' to the 50 people going to the first major national gathering in Northern Ireland. Guests will be arriving from both Northern Ireland and the Republic. Wine lovers will enjoy a treat at the Hanwell Estate Wine Tour this Sunday and also this weekend we are trialling a Naked Fitness weekend at British Naturism Sunfolk with a mix of yoga, fitness and meditation.
There's a profusion of garden days coming up in early August, with another clothes-optional day at Abbey House Gardens, Wiltshire on Sunday 1st, High Beeches, West Sussex on Wednesday 4th, Adlington Gardens, Cheshire on Thursday 5th, and Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh (pictured) on Saturday 7th. You'll also find our Eastern region beach day at Corton, Suffolk also on Saturday 7th.
...and get naked for a good cause at two Great British Skinny Dips in Suffolk and Birmingham this weekend and next...
 
Q. How do I find out more about these and other superb events I can attend this summer?
A. Easy! Check out these links:
 
Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk

The Forum Live - interviewing Laurent Luft

We're excited to welcome back a guest who we thoroughly enjoyed meeting first time round - Laurent Luft. He was an excellent and informative guest when he first appeared on the Forum Live last year and talked about his role as president of the Association des Naturistes de Paris (ANP) and in charge of international relations for the FFN (Fédération Française de Naturisme), but now there are two additional reasons to want to hear what he has to say. 
Firstly, we'll learn more about the FFN's #stopbodyshaming campaign AND hear about his recent appointment, tasks and plans as the INF's European Assessor.
You won't want to miss it ... Reserve your place now!
 

#stopbodyshaming.! Love us as we are!

Our friends at the French equivalent of British Naturism, Federation Français de Naturism (FFN) have launched a new campaign - #stopbodyshaming.
We asked the FFN’s Eric Stafanu to tells us all about it...
 
BN: Can you give us an overview of the campaign?
FFN: The main activity is a social media campaign with posters and photos talking about the diversity of bodies, acceptance of them and to advocate for nudity. We want to show that people should not be ashamed of their bodies and their nudity. A photo exhibition will be hosted throughout 2021 and 2022 by naturist clubs and associations in France, but also in venues outside Naturism for the enjoyment and education of the general public. Finally, a press day will be organised in Paris as soon as the health situation allows.
 
BN: What prompted you to launch the campaign?
FFN: In the media, there is a rising wave of women's groups protesting against "body shaming" or reading the smear campaigns against actresses who have put on weight or are thinner on social networks. When the world raves about the fact that a large luxury brand shows a model size 40 (Size 7 in the UK) when the average size of French people is much higher, we can say that some institutions are disconnected from the realities and impose unattainable standards for normal people. This leads to frustration and negative psychological outcomes such as anorexia or bulimia.
So who better than naturists to talk about ‘body-positivity’! we've been practicing it for decades! There is no judgment others in our community. In fact, there is acceptance, benevolence, acknowledgement that we are all different. We felt it was time to show these values o the general public. What better way to do it than to show naked women and men without artifice, to illustrate on the diversity of the human body?
 
BN: What results are you hoping for?
Our aim is to generate a national, social debate on the acceptance of the human body, non-judgment of a person’s physique, the freedom of the body in the face of social, religious or fashion requirements  and also to show that simple nudity is beneficial for society. Let the journalists pick up on these themes, let the newspapers disseminate the photos and testimonies. I hope people will realise that being a naturist isn't just about sunbathing naked by the sea, but that there are important values that go with it.
 



 

Forthcoming events

This weekend, British Naturism is pleased to host the opening of The Gibberd Garden in Harlow. Wine lovers will enjoy the Hanwell Estate Wine Tour on Sunday 1st August. There's also another clothes-optional day at Abbey House Gardensthat day too and we're trialling a Naked Fitness weekend at British Naturism Sunfolk with a mix of yoga, fitness and meditation - spaces are limited. Let's hope the weather holds!
The Great British Skinny Dip summer is well under way with events at Marbury Country Park on 27th July and Bury St Edmonds Leisure Centre on 31st July.  
Our GBSD events attract wonderful publicity for Naturism, you may have read the fabulous coverage after the Morfa Dyffryn dip last weekend in the Daily Mirror.
British Naturism members can find more media links on the Members' Forum (log in required)
And an update - The Gathering has a changed venue to Waverley Castle, south of Edinburgh. The dates and price remain the same.  The hotel in set in lovely grounds on the edge of the town and is approx half mile from Tweedbank station with trains from Edinburgh .All those who have already booked will hear from us with an update soon.

Q. How do I find out more about these and other superb events I can attend this summer?
A. Easy! Check out these links

Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk

Marbury Park Swimming Pool hosts first skinny-dip

Located at Marbury Country Park, Comberbach, Cheshire, Marbury open air pool announces a Great British Skinny Dip and BBQ on 27th July 2021.
Naturism is increasing in popularity in the UK with more and more people gaining the health and well-being benefits that come with a clothes-free lifestyle. And one of the most exhilarating ways to experience the life-affirming feeling of being naked is swimming.
This summer hundreds of people across the UK have been skinny dipping to raise money for British Heart Foundation. They will improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing, body confidence and reduce their stress. They’ll also have great fun!
Marbury open air pool is hosting a skinny dip as part of the Great British Skinny Dip on Tuesday 27th July from 7.15pm-9.15pm BST. The pool is set in the grounds of Marbury Country Park. A gas BBQ is available if you bring your own food. There is also a tuck-shop serving ice creams, cold drinks, slushies and bean-to-cup coffee.
The open-air pool was built in the 1930s for the members of Marbury Hall Country Club, was then used for many years by ICI employees, and is now run by Marbury Park Swimming Club.
Marbury Country Park lies in the heart of Northwich Community Woodlands, an integral part of the Mersey Forest. Former industrial land is gradually being transformed to create a rich and green environment stretching from Marbury to Northwich.
 
Gavin Ball from Marbury Park Swimming Club said:
'We’re delighted to host an event under the banner of the Great British Skinny Dip and show that there are no barriers to who can make use of our wonderful venue. The health and well-being benefits of swimming outdoors are well-known and we’re pleased to be able to encourage dippers to raise money for British Heart Foundation.'
 
Ron O’Hare from British Naturism said:
'More and more venues are seeing the commercial value in hosting events for the growing number of people who want to swim without a costume. We’re really looking forward to our skinny dip at Marbury Park - and hope that it’s the first of many!
 
To reserve your place, find out more about the event, the fundraising and the Great British Skinny Dip generally please visit the Great British Skinny Dip website calendar.
 
Media attendance is possible, with advance notice. Please contact us as below to make arrangements.
 
Contacts:
Marbury Park Swimming Club: marburypool@gmail.com
 
British Naturism: Andrew Welch andrew.welch@bn.org.uk 
 
For more information on Naturism in the UK and the activities of national organisation British Naturism, please visit:
bn.org.uk 
https://www.greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk/
events.bn.org.uk
goodtimes.bn.org.uk
And have a look at our Guide to Naturism in 2021
 

The Forum Live - the World Naked Bike Ride

It’s not every day the streets of London are full of naked cyclists - but it is once a year when the World Naked Bike Ride protest comes to town. This environmental campaign has been riding since 2004 and sees thousands of participants in cities around the world.
The London ride regularly attracts over 1,000 riders, but that’s small compared with Portland in the USA where they sometimes get over 10,000. According to the WNBR global wiki, there are over 200 cities in 35 countries that have had WNBR campaigns. There are 33 locations listed in the UK, although not all are currently riding. Typically, there are around 15 UK rides each year, so, if you don’t fancy the bustle of London, how about a pleasant ride around Brighton with a cruise along the seafront, ending with a dip in the sea at the naturist beach. Or try a tour of other great cities like Cardiff, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester and many more.
We're delighted to welcome organisers from the London and Brighton rides and will find out more about the history of the rides, what it takes to put them on - and what to expect in 2021!
Reserve your place now!
 

Sand, Sea, Skinny Dipping and a Pink Flamingo

The British Naturism/Great British Skinny Dip deities picked a crackin’ day for the North West Great British Skinny Dip on July 17:  Hot, sunny, gentle breeze, and the beautiful white sands of Morfa Dyffryn naturist beach near Barmouth, writes BN member, Dugie Eyton-Hughes.
My partner and I had been to this beach before but this was our first BN skinny dip there. In fact, it was our first BN skinny dip…
We arrived around 11 a.m. There were quite a few people already baking in the sun, so we set up the little tent and joined them. It was encouraging to see so many women on the beach.
The tide was out, and the shallow water was bathtub-warm in places and refreshingly icy in others.
Around 2pm, people started gathering, and at a signal from organizer John, around 30 of us dashed into the water. There’s something so companionable about floating around naked in the water and chatting
But the star of the show was the giant pink inflatable flamingo. It went into the sea with us and became a sort of mascot. Here it is with Alex and Cath from Manchester, and David from  North Wales. Hope it had as much fun at the GBSD as we did!

It’s Dipping Weather! Find out where the Great British Skinny Dip is happening this week...

Summer seems to have finally arrived, with the sun making a more sustained appearance and temperatures heading upward.
Perfect weather for skinny-dipping while you support British Naturism’s Great British Skinny Dip and our chosen charity, the British Heart Foundation!
Happily, there are several opportunities for getting naked in the next few days.
 
Today, Tuesday, July 13:
Shap Lido - 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Gayle Ave, Shap Penrith, England CA 10 3NS)
 
Saturday, July 17:
The Sunfolk Skinny Dip - 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (British Naturism Sunfolk Hazel Rd Park Street St Albans England AL2 2AJ)
Beacon Tarn Naked Walk and Dip 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Beacon Tarn, Lake District Brown Howe Ulverston England LA12 8DW)
Kerensa Cottage, Somerset - 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Kerensa Cottage Chiselborough Stoke-sub-Hamdon England TA14 6TL)
Morfa Dyffryn - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Morfa Dyffryn Beach Dyffryn Ardudwy Wales LL44 2HD)
Normans Bay Naturist Beach - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Normans Bay Naturist Beach Normans Bay Pevensey England BN24 6PR
St Anne’s Beach Lancashire - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (St Anne’s Beach Clifton Dr N Lytham Saint Annes England FY8)
 
Check out these and all the dips on the Great British Skinny Dip website!
 

The Forum Live - interviewing Mick Davie, ANF President

G'day! It's great to announce that next week's guest (19th July) on the Forum Live will be Mick Davie, President of the Australian Naturist Federation (ANF)
Mick joined the ANF only two years ago because he saw a need and rather than just sitting back and complaining he put his hat in the ring to lend a hand.
Mick's background is in road transport, and has had the privilege of driving trucks of all sizes including road trains around the great country of Australia for the past 30 years. Back in 2010 he saw Spencer Tunick photograph hundreds of people, and having his own body image issue, looked further into social nudity and subsequently he and his wife embraced the Naturist lifestyle together.
I'll be talking to Mick about that journey and about ANF, it's history and the current status, as well as perceptions of the nude body down under. We'll also look at holiday options - because we'll be able to travel there, sometime, won't we?
Register your place as soon as you can!
 

 

Sunday at Nudefest - We’re Going Home

Sadly, it’s the last full day today, but we’re not finished with having fun just yet, and the sun is shining as we wake up to help make it memorable. Guests will choose from (or try to do all) of morning jog, group dog walk, meditation, yoga, morning worship, pétanque, volleyball, molkky, workshops in willow crafting and hula-hooping, live music from Top Hat and Heels, and the Craving, with the big screen beaming live from Wembley. Our massage team are as busy today as they have been all week, The Magic Teapot, staffed by happy naked people (pictured), will serve tea and singing, the wood-fired sauna in a van in a field (also staffed by happy naked people) is available and our catering vans will maintain the flow of great food and drink including fresh coffee (which, too, is served by happy naked people - there’s a lot of them about.)
It’s been a blast - terrific to finally get out and be able to do something again, and to meet old friends and make new ones. It’s a cliché to say that it’s the people that make it, but like most clichés, it’s true. The community spirit and camaraderie has been tangible, as has the euphoria of spending time, dressed as nature intended, with like minded-people. As with all successful events, we’re leaving but eagerly anticipating the next one already.

Saturday at Nudefest - Wet and Wild

Europe’s tallest waterslide comes to Nudefest today. In fact, it arrived yesterday and we watched in awe as it was erected, Scary or exhilarating? We’ll find out later…in the same vein, we’ll be thrilled or revolted by the reptile and bug show. Guests looking for something more sedate can enjoy horse and cart rides. More fitness classes and sports and games are planned, including a ’Not a Parkrun’ 5k and a fishing competition. Two more live music acts will round off another busy day…

The Great British Skinny Dip - we’re looking for venues!

From mental health and body positivity to raising your heart rate and just feeling the rush of being alive, there are many, many health benefits to being naked. But for those looking for another reason to skinny dip, why not do it for a great cause?
The Great British Skinny Dip supports the nation's largest heart charity, the British Heart Foundation, and we would like to encourage participants to raise vital funds to power the nation’s heartbeats.
Here’s where you come in.
We're seeking local venues around the country willing to run charity dips.
Do you know of any in your area?
Can you inspire the owners/managers of these pools, lakes, leisure centres, gyms, lidos and other appropriate locations to take the plunge and organise a dip?
If you are reading this and you are from a media outlet, can you run stories that encourage venues in your area to host a skinny dip?
The newly launched Great British Skinny Dip 2021 website is here: https://www.greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk/
For more information, please contact skinnydip@greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk
 

Friday at Nudefest - Getting to the Sharp End

Nudefest is bathed in sunshine today and we also had our fair share of it yesterday, adding to the warmth there is in being part of this wonderful community. It was change-over day yesterday and we bid farewell to those staying only 3 nights and welcomed those who arrived for the rest of the week. We’re looking forward to another busy day, starting with a not-too-energetic jog around the site and its lakes, Molkky, volleyball, pétanque, three sessions of naked yoga, life drawing and, wait for it, axe throwing, apparently a growing recreational activity. Later guests will be further entertained by duelling pianos and the old time sailor show - a sing-a-long voyage into the 19th Century. 
Throughout, the magic teapot serves tea and songs, the bar, catering van and coffee station are open, Wimbledon and other delights are shown on the village green big screen and guests can book a massage from one of four therapists.

Thursday at Nudefest - A Break in the Clouds

We’re waking up to a brighter day today and looking forward to another amazing day. The Magic Teapot music venue has arrived and guests can enjoy a singsong at any time of the night or day. Our fitness, sports and games sessions are available and there will be a willow workshop, cider brandy tasting, a wine tasting and a photography workshop and then, later, live music from the Wassail Blues Band and a night at the Casino Royale.

Wednesday at Nudefest - Naturism's Coming Home

We’re waking up to a warmer day here at Nudefest though the clouds still threaten. What they don’t affect is the camaraderie of the Naturist community. There are plenty of activities to enjoy but what we like best of all is meeting each other (socially distanced...) and catching up. 
Today we have another helping of sports, games, fitness and well-being sessions. Massage is being offered by five different practitioners across the week. There’s a jewellery making workshop, life drawing, wine tasting and a talk about Mars (the planet, not the chocolate bar). We have two sessions of Bigtop Mania circus performers, live music from Mobius Loop and then Karaoke. A screen on the village green will also show some men kicking a ball about in West London.
 
Image: Mark Bass. The Country Chicks from Tuesday night.

Our new Finance Director

We are pleased to announce the co-option of John Daly as the new Finance Director of British Naturism.  Finance Director is arguably the most important role in the organisation, and the most difficult to fill as it requires very specific skills and qualifications.  Therefore, we are very excited that John has agreed to join the team.
John and his wife Liz are members of a number of national federations as they take a very global approach to supporting Naturism.  Their knowledge of different federations provides the opportunity to bring best practice from around the world and encourages a strategic approach to management.
John is very keen that British Naturism sets budgets in a more strategic manner, so that resources are available to advance Naturism.  This will be a vital contribution as we develop Sunfolk.  It is essential that expenditure is part of the overarching plan, so John’s interest in this area will be a real asset to British Naturism.
Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Martin for his help over the past year.  We have been without a Finance Director since Phil Hughes was forced to step back by personal circumstances, so Paul’s willingness to chip in has kept us afloat.
I’m sure you will all join me in wishing John success in the role and thanking Paul for his contribution.
 

Painshill Park - what a night!

Over 100 walkers came to Painshill Park for the first Naked Heart Walk on Saturday night to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. The weather was kind and the venue stunning - and a thrill to be able to walk around it without clothes.
It was great to learn of people enjoying social nudity for the first time and early signs are that we have raised over £15000! (Update - over £25,000 raised in total!)
Thanks to everyone involved - organisers, walkers, caterers, volunteers... Can we do it again?
 
Image - Mark Bass

British Naturism's Nudefest - underway!

Over 400 people arrived at the Nudefest site in Somerset yesterday, most of them in bright, hot sunshine. (What's the weather like right now? No comment...)
Our annual festival, established in 2007, gets full underway today with a packed programme.
Today's highlights include meditation, fitness and yoga sessions, team games and sports, hair braiding and didgeridoo workshops, tutored wine-tasting, fire-side storytelling, and two live music acts. We're also bringing in a video wall for the football...
 
Image - the cirque tent and a camping field ready for arrivals yesterday morning.

The Forum Live: Defending Safety and Principles

Over the last three years, Naturists and British Naturism have been targeted by hate groups looking for the next vulnerable minority to abuse for their amusement.  Both families and seasoned Naturists have felt the impact of antagonism, forcing us to review how we run events to protect the safety of both attendees and venue staff.
Naturism has a positive effect on the lives of many individuals.  It has been proven to improve happiness, confidence, mental health, and self-image.  At the same time, British Naturism is committed to taking a stand on behalf of all individuals and minorities that face abuse, be they Naturist or not.
A working group has been looking at how we run events and how we can protect our safety and our beliefs at the same time. Submitting to hate is the antithesis of Naturism, which is built on respect and welcomes all, regardless of background.  On Monday 12th July, British Naturism President, Mark Bass, will present the findings of the working group and the strategy moving forward.  We hope members will join us to hear the recommendations and support the campaign.  Intolerance only flourishes while we let it, so by standing together we can have a positive effect on many lives.

Reserve your place now…
 

Raising funds for British Heart Foundation at the Naked Heart Walk

The inaugural British Heart Foundation (BHF) Naked Heart Walk takes place in the beautiful 18th Century landscape gardens of Painshill Park, Surrey, this Saturday, 3 July and will see naked walkers raising vital funds for research into heart and circulatory diseases.
Walkers can choose between a 2km flat and wheelchair accessible route or a 5km walk that takes them through winding paths up and around the lake and woodland. Many of the Follies including the ruined Abbey, Gothic Temple and Turkish Tent can be seen from the waymarked routes.
Walkers have made an entry donation of £20, and pledged to raise £100. There are medals for those who complete the walk and the evening closes with a BBQ. Overall we expect to raise a five figure sum for heart research.
The event is the brainchild of the East Sussex Coastal BHF Fundraising Group, run by Naturist and British Naturism member Philip Baker. British Naturism have named BHF as their Charity of the Year and will be working with them through 2021 to raise cash and promote awareness of cardiovascular health. The health and well-being benefits of a nude lifestyle are well-known to Naturists and as the BHF also emphasises healthy living and lifelong well-being, so our relationship is a natural fit. It’s also the BHF’s 60th anniversary this year. We’re delighted to support them as they reach this landmark and to help ensure that they thrive for the next 60 years.
You can make a donation even if you are not attending! Visit our JustGiving page

The Forum Live: Live from Nudefest

The Forum Live truly lives up to its name next Monday night, 5th July, as we bring you the 'show' direct from Nudefest in Somerset.
The agenda for the evening is as yet unconfirmed, but we hope to bring you a tour of the site including the various venues where activities will take place - Zen, The Pavillion and Cirque, meet the organisers and find out about the line-up and how an event like Nudefest comes together, and chat to some Nudefest guests about their expectations for this fantastic British Naturism annual event!
Reserve your place now...
 

Alnwick Garden welcomes British Naturism

British Naturism is delighted to be invited by the Duchess of Northumberland for a 2nd visit to Alnwick Garden at Alnwick, Northumberland, on Saturday 10th July 2021 at 18.30
Founded by The Duchess of Northumberland in 2001, the continually evolving garden has attracted millions of visitors since opening. The garden is a wonderful playground with no ‘Keep off the grass’ signs, over 50 swinging chairs in the Taihaku Cherry Orchard, The Ornamental Lake, The Poison Garden, Bamboo Maze, and Ornamental Garden. There is also the Grand Cascade and other water features which enhance a Naturist visit since there are no worries about getting clothes wet!
 
Regional Co-ordinator, Danny Callaghan, British Naturism said:
‘It’s brilliant to include Alnwick Garden once again in our growing schedule of popular days out. Interest and participation in Naturism in the UK is rising quickly in popularity with more and more people eager to gain the health and well-being benefits of a naked lifestyle. Where better to experience the joy, the fun and the company of like-minded people than amongst the natural setting of a garden, and such a stunning garden at that.”  
 
Ian McAllister from Alnwick Garden, said:
‘We are delighted to welcome British Naturism back to The Garden and proud to showcase the variety of events that our spaces lend themselves to. We are a diverse community and not only is this a great event to showcase our commitment to everyone and anyone who wishes to enjoy our large, colourful open spaces but is also a great way to enjoy nature without any of the restraints of day-to-day life. For us, The Alnwick Garden has always been "Your Garden" and therefore it is here to enjoy however you wish to!  Our only advice to attendees is to be ultra careful when walking through The Rose Garden.
 
Please visit: https://shop.bn.org.uk/collections/2021-regional-events/products/alnwick-garden-visit for more details including booking information.
 
- ENDS-
 
Contacts:
British Naturism
Danny Callaghan - Regional Co-ordinator
danny.callaghan@bn.org.uk 
 
Alnwick
Ian McAllister - Head of Marketing and Communications
07917 789307
ian.mcallister@alnwickgarden.com
www.alnwickgarden.com
 
For more information on British Naturism and our activities, please visit:
bn.org.uk
events.bn.org.uk
goodtimes.bn.org.uk
And have a look at our Guide to Naturism in 2021
 

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