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 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.
19 August 14.00-17.00. High Beeches Garden, High Beeches Lane, Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6HQ. Admission £12.00 (card payment preferred). No booking. Refreshments available.
29 August Great British Skinny Dip at Findhorn. 15.00-16.00. Findhorn East beach (postcode IV36 3AB, what3words booklets.boxing.dragonfly). The event will raise funds for the Findhorn Dunes Trust who own the section of beach – suggested donation of £10 per person. Park in the East Beach car park, signposted towards the right on approach to Findhorn. The car park is at the end of “Dunes Road”. Park to the left and leave the “Blue Badge” spaces for those who have a blue badge. The car park is free, donations are welcome. No facilities at east beach. Facilities (toilets, cafes) are in Findhorn itself and on main beach.
29 August-12 September Shabden holiday to Euronat – contact Suzanne for details.
5 September 12.00-17.00. Burrows Gardens, Burrows Ln, Brailsford, Ashbourne DE6 3BU . https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nakedticketstore/2028953 or £15 on gate. Drinks and cake available.
7 September Active Waters see details above.
9 September 13.30-17.00 High Beeches Garden. For details see above.
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
19 September Octoberfest, Naturist Foundation, Brockenhurst, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4ET. 15.00-22.00. https://www.naturistfoundation.org/event/oktoberfest-2-2/
19 September Cardiff Bay Naturist Boat trip. Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5BZ. 16.45-20.00. BN members £37.50, non members £40. Includes buffet. Card only bar for drinks.Magician and music. Cruise round Cardiff Bay and then up one of the rivers. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nakedticketstore/2116432
10 October 12.00-15.00. Studland Beach Clean. Gloves, litter-pickers and bags will be provided: meet at the wooden post where the midway path (FB6) emerges onto middle of the naturist beach (grid ref SZ038 851, w3w scenes.thickens.covers). Bring a picnic. For an idea of numbers and so we can contact you if we have to cancel please get free tickets here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nakedticketstore/2112598 For info contact howard.dymock@bn.org
10 October 19.00-22.00. Naked quiz and social evening at Flirt, 21 The Triangle, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 5RG Cover charge of £15 includes first drink. Tickets from https://www.tickettailor.com/events/nakedticketstore/2108468 For info contact howard.dymock@bn.org
Food and drinks will be available – order on night. Menu is here https://www.flirtwithus.co.uk/menu
Naked Ramblers, Stark Trekkers, Other walk groups, WNBR and Naked Heart Walks are separate listings below main listing.
Naked Ramblers Club walks 2025
Date Walk Miles
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 beautiful countryside.
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
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.
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.
Now postponed until 12th September due to a demonstration and counter demonstration on original date
It is our understanding there will be no Folkestone WNBR in 2026.
Naked Heart Walks 2026
11 September Court Farm Lakes, Main Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 6PJ. 15.00-19.00. On site cafe.
Tickets generally start at £18.04 if you commit to raising money for BHF, £28.88 with £10 donation to BHF, £39.71 with £20 donation to BHF. Tickets available below This year on completion walkers will receive a certificate. Medals are available to purchase on the day for £5
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/naked-heart-walks-340349
