We are always planning ahead. Please let us know if you would like a visit to anywhere, if you can arrange a visit or even invite members to your home to use your garden or have a barbecue. Let’s work together to meet as many other members as possible. Because of my continuing mobility problems I really could do with some help organising visits to clubs, beaches and, if you are going on holiday, why not suggest others join you at that location?
Spielplatz – apart from offering a generous discount Spielplatz is inviting our subscribers to participate in events throughout the season. If you wish to camp, please book early. To obtain the discount you MUST have your VALID Shabden membership card with you and show it on each visit. All visits (whether Shabden or not) must be prebooked. Website Spielplatz.club for more information.
1st Sunday each month Quaker Rooms, 43 Charles Street, Cardiff, CF10 2GB. 14.30-16.30. £4 for admission, tea and cuppa plus minimum donation of £1 towards crafts. Email linda.ashmore@bn.org.ukif you wish to attend.
18 April 19.00-22.00. Macclesfield Monthly Naturist Bar evening, 23, Back Wall Gate, Macclesfield. Postcode: SK11 6LQ. Must book as limited to 20 people – https://www.eventbrite.com/o/gt-109118664001 £5 deposit deducted from your first drink.
25 April 18.00-22.00. Murder mystery at Mill Arms, Barley Hill, Dunbridge, , Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0LF. https://bn.org.uk/events/event/10227-another-exciting-murder-mystery-evening-at-the-mill-arms-dunbridge/
30 April-14 May Shabden holiday to Euronat – contact Suzanne for details.
16 May 19.00-22.00. Macclesfield Monthly Naturist Bar evening See details above
17 May The BH5KM run, Naturist Foundation, Brockenhurst, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4ET. https://www.naturistfoundation.org/5k-run/
23 May 12.00-17.00. Burrows Gardens, Burrows Ln, Brailsford, Ashbourne DE6 3BU . https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nakedticketstore/2028953
22-25 May Bare Bootleg, Naturist Foundation, Brockenhurst, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4ET. https://www.naturistfoundation.org/bare-bootleg/
22 -31 May Nudestock, Candy Farm, Finningley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN9 3DZ. Caravans, campervans and tents are welcome at the event. Candy Farm will welcome naked visitors for a week event of camping fun along with coffee mornings, daily activities and live evening entertainment.
Email for info. kellywood2788@gmail.com or website https://candyfarmnudestock.co.uk/
5-8 June Highland walking weekend. Corrour Estate and staying at the hostel beside Loch Ossian, or camping. Waiting for details of booking. The Station House B&B rooms can be booked direct https://www.corrour.co.uk/station-house/signal-box-accommodation/
10 June Houghton Gardens – details tbc.
11 June 18.00-22.00. Skittles at Mill Arms, Barley Hill, Dunbridge, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0LF. https://bn.org.uk/events/event/10217-naked-dinner-and-skittles-at-the-mill-arms-dunbridge/
14 June 13.00-17.00. Haldon Grange, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7YE. Garden visit. £15 including drink and cake. Organised by Torbay Naturist Club. Payment:( i) On-line/telephone banking, a/c Torbay Sun Club, sort code 30-94-58, 02430117, or
(ii) cash, or (iii) cheque (+50p please) payable to “Torbay Sun Club” to 9 Langerwell Close, Fairmead Mews, Saltash PL12 4RF. Non TSC members please confirm with email to info.torbaysunclub@gmail.com so we can send acknowledgment.
17 June 18.00-20.30. Dorothy Clive Gardens, Willoughbridge, Market Drayton , Shropshire, TF9 4EU. Details; https://bn.org.uk/events/event/10218-a-naturist-visit-to-the-dorothy-clive-gardens/
19-28 June Rosslyn Camping and Glamping, Craymere Rd, Briston, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2LS. Contact direct to book; https://www.rosslynglamping.com/
20-21 June Classic Car Show at The Naturist Foundation. Possibility to camp overnight.
3-5 July International Petanque tournament at Naturist Foundation, Brockenhurst, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4ET.
3-12 July Rosslyn Camping and Glamping See details above.
11th July 1730-2030. High Beeches Garden, High Beeches Lane, Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6HQ. Admission £12.00 (card payment preferred). No booking. Refreshments available.
18-19 July Tando naturist car rally – classic cars and motorbikes. For details contact https://www.tandoclub.org.uk/
18 July Seahouses and Farne Islands boat trip. 16.00-17.30. £25 pp.https://bn.org.uk/events/event/9978-seahouses-and-farne-islands-naturist-boat-trip/ Tie in with a stay at Tando.
19 July Alnwick garden visit. 18.00-21.00. £13.50. https://bn.org.uk/events/event/9979-alnwick-garden-visit/ Tie in with a stay at Tando.
21 July 18.00-21.00. Zoo visit. Johnsons of Old Hurst, Church Street, Huntingdon, PE28 3AF. £30 includes BBQ with drink and ice cream. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nakedticketstore/2037157 More info Nigel.Newman@bn.org.uk
25 July Burrows Gardens – see details above.
24-27 July Party in the Stark, Naturist Foundation, Brockenhurst, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4ET.
15 August Forth boat trip. 15.30-18.00. £25 pp. https://bn.org.uk/events/event/9981-forth-boat-trip-edinburgh/
16 August Jupiter Artland. 17.30, gates close 18.00. £14.00 https://bn.org.uk/events/event/9982-jupiter-artland-garden-visit/ Good to tie in with the Forth Boat trip.
19 August 14.00-17.30. High Beeches Garden, High Beeches Lane, Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6HQ. Admission £12.00 (card payment preferred). No booking. Refreshments available.
29 August-12 September Shabden holiday to Euronat – contact Suzanne for details.
12 September The BH5KM run, Naturist Foundation, Brockenhurst, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4ET. https://www.naturistfoundation.org/event/bh5k-may-2024-2-2-2/
7-14 September Far West Events. Barecamp, Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping, Langport Somerset TA10 0DW. A full week of events. Bar/meals available. More details/to book tickets for visit https://www.barewestevents.com/barecamp2026
9 September 13.30-17.00. High Beeches Garden, High Beeches Lane, Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6HQ. Admission £12.00 (card payment preferred). No booking. Refreshments available.
19 September Octoberfest, Naturist Foundation, Brockenhurst, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4ET. 15.00-22.00. https://www.naturistfoundation.org/event/oktoberfest-2-2/
Naked Ramblers, Stark Trekkers, 0theer walk groups, WNBR and Naked Heart Walks are separate listings below main listing.
Naked Ramblers Club walks 2025
Date Walk Miles
30 April Pilgrim’s Way, Canterbury 12
6 May Mayfield 11 (S)
12 May Dean’s Bottom, Goring on Thames 12 (S)
19 May Wotton Wander, Dorking 12
28 May Pevensey Levels (no dogs) 8
2 June Box Hill Maze, Dorking 11 (S)
9 June New Forest, Ringwood 12
11 June Dunbridge, Romsey 11 (S)
17 June Empty Essex
23 June Harting Down, Petersfield 12
25 June Charlbury, Oxford 10 (S)
1 July Arun Gap, Arundel (no dogs) 12 (S)
9 July Winklebury, Salisbury 11 (S)
16 July Bury Down, Didcot 12
21 July King’s Castle, Lewis 12 (S)
23 July Grovelly Woods, Salisbury 10 (S)
30 July Friston Forest , Eastbourne 11 (S)
5 August Wepham Down, Arundel 11 (S)
12 August Sugar Hill, Swindon 11
15 August Hoo Peninsula 11 (S)
18 August Great Bottom, Amberley 12
27 August Five Lords Burgh, Alfriston 10 (S)
3 September Ashdown Forest, East Grinstead 11
16 September Kendyke, Vale of Pewsey 11
24 September Egg and Denger, Chilham/Canterbury 11
1 October Leith Hill, Dorking 11(S)
Each walk is between 9 and 13 miles. S indicates there is a short option. Proper footwear is needed because of the terrain. Please bring something that you can cover up with quickly if required. Normally the meet-up point is a pub about lunchtime so that those travelling by train can use lower rates.
Bring packed lunch and water, afterwards many stay on for a meal in the pub. You are expected to follow any instructions from the group leader and to be fit enough for a walk of this length.
For more information email the walks organiser, Peter Whiston, at peter@addicks.fsnet.co.uk or go to the website http://www.justwearasmile.co.uk/natram
Ensure you let Peter Whiston or the individual walk leader (on website) know you are intending to join them so they can contact you in the event of last minute changes.
Stark Trekkers Walks
Walks in the Sussex countryside – about 6-8 miles. Many are within close reach of Rye and feature some beautifuil countryside.
31 March Heathfield 6.5
22 April Devil’s Dyke, Brighton 6
16 May Brede Valley, west of Rye (no dogs) 8
16 June Long Man Botanical, Polegate
19 June Long Man Downs, Polegate 5-6
7 July Brightling, Battle 7
17 July Hoo peninsula cycle ride 15
6 August North Downs Way, Ashford 6
24 August Robertsbridge 6
7 September Pevensey Levels (no dogs) 8
22 September Barcombe Ouse, Lewes 6-7
17 October Kings Wood
19 October Fungal foray
12 November Mayfield Woods 6
Please wear proper footwear because of the terrain. It is a good idea to bring something that you can cover up with quickly if required. Remember to bring water (important not to become dehydrated) and snack or perhaps packed lunch depending on the walk. All walks start 11.30.For details telephone 07798 861467 or email keithpalmer17@yahoo.com Please contact Keith before you go on your walk in case there are changes.Stark Trekkers are very much supported by East Sussex Naturist members who organise a number of activities including a swim, beach visits, socials.
Eastern walks 2025
Date Walk Miles
4 April Tring 9
23 May Horningsea, Stow-Cum_Quy 6
3 June Saxmunden 6
12 June Steeple Claydon 6
19 June Christmas Common 7-8
18 July North Marston 7
25 July Great Offley 7
15 August Gt Missenden 8
Proper footwear is needed because of the terrain. Please bring something that you can cover up with quickly if required. Normally the meet-up point is a about 12.30. Bring packed lunch and water. You are expected to follow any instructions from the group leader and to be fit enough for a walk of this length.
For more information email the walks organiser, Andrew and Amanda Roch via email: easternwalks@bn.org.uk giving your name, mobile phone number and membership status. Details of the meeting point and other information will be provided when your booking is confirmed and the walk recce completed. To register please send an email giving your name and mobile number.
Ensure you let Andrew or the individual walk leader know you are intending to join them so they can contact you in the event of last minute changes.
Yorkshire and East Midlands walks 2026
Date Walk Miles
Awaiting details
Proper footwear is needed because of the terrain. Please bring something that you can cover up with quickly if required.
Normally meet up is about 11am. Bring packed lunch and water. You are expected to follow any instructions from the group leader and to be fit enough for a walk of this length.
For further information or to book onto the event, contact Sarah White via email: sarah.white@bn.org.uk Details of the meeting point and other information will be provided when your booking is confirmed. Ensure you let the individual walk leader know you are intending to join them so they can contact you in the event of last minute changes.
World Naked Bike Rides UK 2026
13 June Brighton – 20th anniversary. Meet Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6SD. From 12 noon for lunch, body painting. Assemble 13.30, ride 14.00. Finish about 16.00 on beach.
14 June London – awaiting furtheer details fo start locations.
20 June Chelmsford. Meet 14.00, ride 15.00. Market Square, High Chelmer, Chelmsford CM1 1XF.
4 July Colchester. Meet 13.00, ride 14.00. Under Jumbo The Water Tower CO3 3AA
11 July Clacton. Meet 13.00, ride 14.00. Toby Carvery Marine Parade West CO15 Car Park
18 July Cambridge. Meet 14.00, ride 15.00. Park Entrance Victoria Ave, Cambridge CB5 8DH, UK Next to the Toilets on Midsummer Common.
27 July Ipswich. Meet 13.00, ride 14.00. On the green Grimwade Street Ipswich IP4 1JN.
It is our understanding there will be no Folkestone WNBR in 2026.
We are still waiting for details of other rides in 2026.
Naked Heart Walks 2026
16 May Powderham Castle, near ExeterExeter EX6 8JQ. 12.00-17.00. Cafe but there may be an option to purchase an afternoon tea. Includes: finger sandwiches; cake selection, scones, cream & jam, tea or coffee. (Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free alternatives can be arranged upon request.)
22 May Court Farm Lakes, Main Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 6PJ. 15.00-19.00. On site cafe.
6 June Breamore House, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 2DF.
20 June 17.30-21.00 College Lake Nature ReserveTring, Buckinghamshire, HP23 5QG
27 June The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park Ripon HG4 3DA. 16.00-19.00. Snacks and soft drinks available to purchase.
28 June Leonardslee Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding RH13 6PP. 18.00-20.30. On site cafe
4 July Cwm Weeg Gardens, Kerry, SY16 4AT. 14.00-17.00. A drink and cake included in price.
8 August The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park Ripon HG4 3DA. 16.00-19.00. Snacks and soft drinks available to purchase.
12 August The Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge, TF9 4EU. 18.00-20.30. Refreshments may be purchased (cash only).
11 September Court Farm Lakes, Main Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 6PJ. 15.00-19.00. On site cafe.
In 2025 there were walks at open water swimming at “Waters Edge”, Broad Lane, Bishampton, WR10 2LZ. On site cafe. No date as yet for 2026.
Still awaiting information on tickets.
