Court Farm Lakes offer swimming sessions and events, open water swim coaching, SUP, yoga and fitness on their beautifully maintained 4 acre site, situated just off the A48 in Woolaston, Gloucestershire. Their onsite Cafe is a warm and cosy place to relax and chat. During the summer months they offer social evenings with live music and food. But why am I telling you this? It is because they hold daily Clothes Optional swims! Please have a look at their website and book yo

We are pleased Abbey House Gardens will continue to offer Clothing Optional days during 2020.  BN volunteers from the South West will be there to promote naturism, encouraging members of the public to enjoy the gardens as nature intended.    Entry from 11am to 5.30pm   Sunday 26th April 2020 Sunday 31st May 2020 Sunday 28th June 2020 Sunday 26th July 2020 Sunday 23rd August 2020 Sunday 20th September 2020 Abbey House Gardens

The second Naked Heart Walk of the summer at Court Farm Lakes, in Lydney in Gloucestershire, is on Friday 15th August 2025 from 4pm to 7pm. The weather forecast (28oC) for Friday afternoon is fabulous, so why not join us and help us raise funds for the British Heart Foundation!!! Tickets can be booked here! The Café will be open for tea and cake. We hope to see you there!!

We have identifed a new potential venue for a swim & sauna in Herefordshire. Before we begin detailed discussions with the venue, we would like an idea of the likely interest in the area. If you are interested could you complete this simple poll here or email southwestrep@bn.org.uk. 

The next Naked event organised by the Southwest Regional Team is a visit the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery in Dorchester on 17th September 2024.  Discover the life and work of Dorset’s famous novelist and poet Thomas Hardy and dive into key themes of his personal and professional life. Enjoy a beautiful gallery full of the Museum and Art Gallery’s superb collections of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, textiles, and fine and decorative art. Marvel at the historic Victorian Hall as

Our next event is a Boat Trip from Poole Quay on Saturday 28th June. The weather forecast look good at the moment, so why not get it booked. Why not make a day of it and visit Studland Beach during the day!! The details are: Come and join us on the evening on Saturday 28th June 2025 for a Naked Cruise around Poole Harbour and beyond right in the heart of Dorset?  This is a fantastic opportunity to climb aboard MV Solent Scene at Poole Quay then sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Dor

Some of the SW regional members took part in a film and photoshoot for NUDD in central London, few photos from the day... lots more to follow. Permissions Given.    

Sometimes the newsletter generates a massive response and the last edition (August) did just that. I had loads of comments back on the question of regional events and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to all those who took time to respond to my recent regional newsletter question about visits and events. I received more replies than I expected, and it’s been fantastic to read all the thoughtful ideas and suggestions. The message from most of the respondents was clear — you’d like to see more s

With the uncertainty of the Coronavirus over the next weeks, the SW team have decided to postpone the forthcoming meeting on Saturday 4th April, until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope to reconvene a meeting in the Autumn. Graham Holland SW Secretary

Minutes of the regions meeting held on Saturday 9th April on Zoom Meeting Minutes 2022.pdf

Jacki and her team are holding another rally in the spring based on the great success they had last year. Being held at Lower Poulza Farm near Bude in Cornwall starting in the afternoon of Wednesday 8th May and finishing on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Lower Poulza is a beautiful unspoilt site with plenty of space to walk around and with lots of fantastic local walks and the scenic Atlantic coast to explore and of course nearby there is Tintagel, Boscastle, Widmouth Bay, Crackington Haven, Bude, Bid

UPDATE: Tickets are selling very well, there are currently only 13 tickets left. Book now to ensure you get a space on the boat! Join us for a 3 hour naked cruise on the all weather boat, as we set sail from Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay at 1900hrs.  We will meet at 1845hrs. We will make our way round Cardiff Bay taking in the evening views before gently cruising along either The River Taff or The River Ely before returning back at 2200hrs The price includes an excellent buffet, music an

Shaftesbury Town Council run the local Lido, which is Dorset's only Lido. Included in the Lido programme are Naked Swims on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings, between season opening on May 25th and season close which is usually in the first week of September, but may be later according to weather and other factors. The confirmed dates of the swims are Tuesday: 28th May.   11th and 25th June 9th and 23rd July 13th and 27th August The details of the Naked Sw

Bob sent me a photo recently to accompany the feedback on his Brecon Canal Cruse - so here it is

Happy St. David's Day to all our members in Wales!! As you can see from this photo, taken this morning from Clevedon in North Somerset, the sun is shining on Wales today!!! Don't forget that there are many events in South Wales - Western Swimming Club every Friday in Chepstow, the monthly Nudie Dudies Swim in Llantwit Major, followed by a meet-up for Sunday dinner, and a monthly meet n greet in Cardiff. We also have two Naked Heart Walks in aid of the British Heart Foundation later in

Good news from Shaftesbury Lido for the 2025 summer season.  The plan is to have weekly swims every Tuesday evening once the season begins.  In 2023 the Lido had a Naked Swim once a month; in 2024 it increased to two sessions a month and in 2025, following many requests from our naturist swimmers, it will be a weekly session. The season opening, however, depends on vital improvements to the pool being completed in the coming months.  Whilst Shaftesbury Council have agreed to the new filtrat

Join us for a 3-hour naked evening cruise around Plymouth Sound in Devon and along The River Lynher towards St Germans.  Board the vessel at The Barbican Landing Stage and prepare to admire the beautiful scenery looking back on Plymouth as we cruise around The Sound and wallow in the beauty of the river bank as we pass along the picturesque river Lynher.  See some of the Royal Navy’s ships moored in the river Tamar as you pass by.  There will be music and a fully licensed bar on board from which

The peaceful landscapes of South West England and South/Mid Wales offer not only scenic countryside and historic charm but also a growing number of opportunities for Naturists to embrace the outdoors freely. Cities such as Cardiff, Bristol and Plymouth also offer a variety of venues and Naturist activities to choose from.  So, whether you're strolling along the wide-open beaches of Dorset, relaxing at a beautiful Naturist venue in South West Wales, or attending a naked swim in Bristol, the area

Sat 13 Sep 2025, 18:00 20:00 Have you heard of The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery?  It’s a little gem hidden in the narrow streets of Exeter, the county town of Devon.  Come and join us there for a Naked visit and immerse yourself in the history of Devon and surrounding areas over millions of years of evolution.  Learn about traditions and practices of other ancient and modern cultures around the world over the ages as you stroll through the world cultures gallery. This is an amaz

SPECIAL OFFER!!! See below for a special offer to all those attending the Powderham Castle Naked Heart Walk! The final Naked Heart Walk of 2025 takes place on Saturday 27th September at Powderham Castle, near Exeter, Devon. As you know all our Naked Heart Walks take place to raise vital funds for The British Heart Foundation and as this event is the final one for this year, why not sign-up now and come along on Saturday to have fun, enjoy walking naked in the sunshine and raise ‘Loads a Money’

Flamingo Community Pool in Axminister is holding its first Naturist swim on Friday 31st October from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. More details can be found in the calendar here! NEW SWIM - Flamingo Community Pool in Axminister, East Devon - South West - British Naturism Please support his swim or there won't be another!!

Our next Naked Quiz, social, with food and drinks is on next Saturday at Flirt in Bournemouth. More details can be found here: Naked Quiz & Social Evening - South West - British Naturism

Even though all may seem to have been quiet on the Nudefest front, those who have visited the Nudefest section of the BN Events website will have noticed that booking is due to go live at the beginning of December. The Nudefest Team's crystal balls have actually been working overtime to try to predict how many visitors we are likely to have in 2020, how much tent space they will need, how many toilets and, of course, the all-important weather (there are some much more experienced crystal ba

For naturists it's never too late to be thinking and planning for the next UK summer! Here in the South West we have another Women's Body Positive Day planned for 2 May 2020. The location will be in the Devon countryside near Honiton (close to the Waterloo - Exeter railway line) where the clothing-optional programme invites us to recognise the wonderful way in which our unique bodies work with us. The day will include yoga, life drawing, craft, home-cooked food and sauna in a welcoming ladi

What’s happening in the South West Region in 2020   Here’s a taste of what’s to come next year, just brief details so far but certainly a lot is being organised, you may want to “save the dates” on your 2020 calendar. But before we get carried away into the New Year, take a look at the Regional calendar to see how the Nudie Dudies are celebrating Christmas and welcome you to join them.   South West Region Meeting The Annual South West Region meeting will be held at