Naturist events

Nudefest

Thorney Lakes, near Langport, Somerset · Run by British Naturism

The UK's biggest naturist festival: camping, live music, comedy, yoga and workshops on the Somerset Levels. Open to members and newcomers alike.

Next: 6 to 11 July 2027

Naked Heart Walks

Gardens, estates and nature reserves across England and Wales, e.g. Himalayan Gardens near Ripon, Leonardslee (West Sussex), Powderham Castle (Devon) · Run by British Naturism with the British Heart Foundation

Clothing-optional sponsored walks in aid of the British Heart Foundation, held at venues closed to other visitors. Adults only, book in advance, medal at the finish.

Next: Provisional 2027: Himalayan Gardens 26 June and 7 August, Cwm Weeg Gardens 3 July, Hawkstone Park 17 July (more to be added)

Great British Skinny Dip

Naturist clubs, lidos, outdoor pools and public baths across the UK · Run by British Naturism with the British Heart Foundation

A nationwide programme of organised naked swims raising money for the British Heart Foundation. Over 500 dips were listed in its tenth year, 2025.

World Naked Bike Ride London

Multiple start points across London, merging at Westminster Bridge · Run by WNBR London

A free, bare-as-you-dare protest ride against oil dependency and car culture, with over 1,000 riders in 2026. Not a naturist event, but many naturists ride.

Next: Probably Sunday 13 June 2027 (organisers' planning date)

World Naked Bike Ride (other UK cities)

Brighton and Hove, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Chelmsford, Clacton, Colchester, Edinburgh, Ipswich, Manchester, York · Run by Local WNBR groups

Locally organised naked protest rides for cyclists' safety and against car culture, running in the UK since 2004. Clothing is optional: bare as you dare.

Next: 2027 so far: Chelmsford 19 June, Ipswich 26 June, Colchester 3 July, Clacton 10 July, Cambridge 17 July

World Naturist Day

Naturist clubs, beaches and federations worldwide, including UK clubs · Run by International Naturist Federation (INF-FNI)

An international day for naturist federations and clubs to hold events and celebrate naturism. Some federations run events across the surrounding week.

World Naked Gardening Day

Your own garden, wherever you are · Run by Independent (founded by the Body Freedom Collaborative)

An informal international day encouraging people to garden naked, usually in the privacy of their own garden. Not run by any naturist federation.

BN Swimming Gala and Festival of Sport

Woodside Leisure Centre, Watford, Hertfordshire · Run by British Naturism

British Naturism's national naked swimming gala, plus badminton, squash and pickleball for non-swimmers. Swim two lengths to take part and earn a medal.

Next: 10 April 2027

EveryBody Festival

Moonacre, near Wimborne, Dorset · Run by British Naturism

A boutique naked festival for adults in Dorset woodland: live music, comedy, yoga, workshops and a private naked session at a Poole waterpark.

Next: 12 to 16 August 2027

Woodlandia

Fell Foot Wood, near Windermere, Cumbria · Run by British Naturism

A back-to-basics naturist woodland camp in the Lake District with wellness sessions, live music and an optional naked fell walk and tarn swim.

Next: 30 July to 2 August 2027

NKD

Woodland site in rural Dorset, near Poole · Run by British Naturism (Young British Naturists)

British Naturism's boutique festival for younger naturists, open to YBN and BN or INF members under 50, with a waterpark trip.

Next: 29 May to 2 June 2027

British Naturism Bournemouth Weekend

Suncliff Hotel, Bournemouth, Dorset · Run by British Naturism

A winter hotel weekend of naturist entertainment and daytime activities, including a squash competition. One of BN's most popular events.

Next: 29 January to 1 February 2027

The Gathering

King Robert Hotel, Stirling · Run by British Naturism Scotland and North East (SANER)

A three-night naturist hotel break in central Scotland with entertainment and daytime activities, including a Halloween edition.

Naturist Walks Dorset

Countryside around Dorset, e.g. Bere Regis, Blandford, Abbotsbury, Verwood · Run by British Naturism (South West)

Organised naked country walks of up to about 11 miles, with shorter options. Book with BN to get the meeting point.