YOUR GUIDE TO NATURISM IN 2019

02 ALL THAT S DIFFERENT IS THE DRESS CODE What is Naturism Naturism is the practice of going without clothes It s good for you our bodies were not designed to be wrapped up in clothes all the time and subjected to artificial heat light and air conditioning Millions of normal people have discovered how good it feels to have the sun and breeze on their skin and feel better more relaxed less self conscious and de stressed as a result Poor body image is improved when you realise that almost no one has a perfect body It s very sociable Naturists are happy friendly people who treat everyone with respect and as equals It takes no time to forget you are naked and that others are too It s not sexually stimulating Naturists do what you see anywhere else only without clothes No one is forced to undress and can easily experience Naturism even if they are not sure if it is for them and then get involved or not at their own pace When the weather cools we get dressed Naturist places usually have indoor and outdoor facilities and many are open all year round Naturism is for everyone Background age shape race creed and colour are irrelevant From babes in arms children and teenagers right up to the elderly There are thousands of Naturist families some into many generations who find that they get on better with each other as they can all enjoy something together Children brought up in Naturism say how they grew up without the usual hang ups about their bodies

03 About BN British Naturism BN is the internationally recognised UK national Naturist organisation We exist to unite and support Naturists to protect and provide more Naturist venues to make social nudity acceptable in the UK and to provide comprehensive information on Naturism and Naturists around the world We run events in brilliant locations help new groups and Naturist venues to get off the ground liaise with and challenge government and other authorities overcome misunderstanding prejudice and discrimination via the Media support individuals in trouble and places under threat provide a point of contact for information and advice and in our campaigning work hard against the ever changing environment that throws up new threats even for Naturism in private places We are the UK member of the International Naturist Federation INF which has similar purposes to ours but operates across the world Visit www inf fni org WE EXIST TO UNITE AND SUPPORT NATURISTS ALL OVER THE UK

04 Things to do COME TO AN EVENT FESTIVALS HOTELS GARDEN DAYS NAKED DINING NAKED YOGA FITNESS CLASSES MORE VOLUNTEER YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE JOIN THE BRITISH NATURISM MEMBERS ONLINE COMMUNITY JUST ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWSLETTERS REGULAR NATIONAL AND REGIONAL NEWS

05 JOIN A CLUB OR SWIM OVER 100 LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE THE GREAT BRITISH SKINNY DIP RUN OR TAKE PART IN OUR SUMMER CAMPAIGN GO ON A BN MEMBERS GROUP HOLIDAY RUN TO THE SUN

06 The Great Outdoors NKD FAMILY YOUTH FESTIVAL 24TH 27TH MAY POOLE A vibrant festival with the future of Naturism at its heart Join over 200 families young festival goers for a weekend of guaranteed fun

07 THE WOODLAND WEEKEND 14TH 16TH JUNE WINDERMERE Back to basics and back to nature This stunning setting provides views of Windermere and a real sense of community NUDEFEST 8TH 15TH JULY SOMERSET Probably the biggest Naturist Festival in the World The highlight of the summer festival season Nudefest brings together Naturists from all over the UK for a week of fun entertainment and activities

08 What s on Hotel events BOURNEMOUTH 26TH 28TH JANUARY FULLY BOOKED BLACKPOOL 1ST 4TH MARCH THE GATHERING DUNOON 3RD 9TH MAY FULLY BOOKED ALTON TOWERS SPLASH LANDINGS HOTEL WATERPARK 15TH 17TH NOVEMBER STAFFORDSHIRE Waterparks THE SANDCASTLE 2ND MARCH BLACKPOOL THERE S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE WHEN YOU BOOK WITH BN SPLASHDOWN 25TH MAY POOLE WATERWORLD 13TH APRIL 28TH SEPTEMBER STOKE ON TRENT

09 Sports NATIONAL PETANQUE 3RD 5TH MAY NORWICH NATIONAL SWIMMING GALA 27TH APRIL LEICESTER NUDEFEST 5K 10K 13TH JULY SOMERSET Regional events NUDESTOCK 24TH MAY 1ST JUNE DONCASTER MID SUMMER FEST 21ST 23RD JUNE LIVERPOOL SW RALLY 21ST 23RD JUNE BUDE CORNWALL HIGHLAND WILDERNESS WALKING 26TH 27TH JULY LOCH OSSIAN SCOTLAND BORDERS WEEKEND MARTHROWN OF MABIE 30TH AUGUST 2ND SEPTEMBER DUMFRIES GALLOWAY FOR MORE INFO AND TO BOOK GO TO WWW BNEVENTS CO UK

10 BN Member Holidays 9TH 16TH MARCH HOTEL WITH SPA AUSTRIA 20TH 30TH APRIL NATURIST ANGEL HOTEL RHODES 11TH 18TH MAY One of the benefits of a British Naturism Membership is that it opens up our group holiday programme Our BN Members Holidays can take you all over the world with like minded people to some stunning locations We work alongside trusted specialist and main BN sponsor Chalfont Holidays to bring you these memorable holidays and to provide you the comforts and reassurances of a large tour operator EL PORT S SPAIN 15TH 22ND JUNE CROATIAN CRUISE 11TH 18TH JULY TROPICA SPAIN 17TH 24TH AUGUST ORIGAN VILLAGE FRANCE 21ST 28TH SEPTEMBER EL PORT S SPAIN How to book The team at Chalfont Holidays are on hand to answer questions and help you book your BN Member Holiday Please contact the team on 01753 740176 or email reservations chalfontholidays co uk 30TH SEPTEMBER 6TH OCTOBER VERA PLAYA SPAIN 9TH 16TH NOVEMBER CHARCO DE PALO LANZAROTE

11 Chalfont Holidays Specialising in Naturist Holidays since 1998

12 NATURISM IS ONE OF THE BEST WAYS TO BECOME MORE CONFIDENT

13 Nobody wants to see me naked Actually no one is looking at your body in fact newbies tend to avoid looking as if their lives depend on it This is about YOU as a person which is not defined by what you look like because that s the point Naturism is one of the best ways to become more confident Equally you should never be ashamed to let people know how confident you are about yourself What we do is safe legal and healthy there is no need to confess to enjoying naturism Naturism instils the true values of body acceptance and shows us that nakedness is nothing to be ashamed of and is in the truest sense natural Wont I get arrested No not at all Naturism is perfectly legal and the law is on your side We have worked extensively with the college of policing to make sure that the police are very aware of the law around Naturism Body conscious Being nude with others is not embarrassing First timers often remark how quickly they feel comfortable wearing nothing and seeing others unclothed in fact it s easy to forget that everyone is naked and just because they are doesn t make for a sexually charged atmosphere either I ve never tried Naturism before That s not a problem We understand that your visit to an event could be your first Naturist experience There is no pressure to undress so it s a great way to try Many people have been apprehensive undressing on their first time but once they ve done it wonder what the big problem was in the first place Naturist FAQs Photography In general you are not permitted to take photos in public spaces and you must always obtain the permission of anyone who appears in a photo We have official BN photographers at some of our larger events You will only be in images if you give us permission As you can see from the images in this brochure photography is an essential part of showing what a great time we have What about when I have my period You are not alone and there are several ways to make your Naturist experience more comfortable Ultimately it is down to personal preference some ladies preferring to wear bottoms others just using products Either way it s about your personal comfort You won t be judged Standing out as a male The most frequently asked question posed by men Honestly it very rarely happens a naturist environment is not one that is sexually charged If nature does take its course then take a break sit down and relax ultimately be discreet SEX Yeah you read that right If you think you are coming to some weird seedy place then think again wholesome family fun and a zero tolerance rule for any funny business

14 Community A NATIONAL COMMUNITY FOR LIKE MINDED PEOPLE GET INVOLVED One of the greatest things about British Naturism is the community it builds For some that means relaxing in the sun with friends going to events chatting online with other Naturists For others it means getting hands on as a volunteer British Naturism can be what you want to be BN is a volunteer led organisation and thrives off the support given by our team of volunteers There are some great opportunities to make a difference at both a regional and national level Last year our volunteers organised events campaigned to save Naturist beaches challenged the way the police see and deal with Naturism a major WIN for Naturism in general spoke to the media organised a Skinny Dip for charity and loads more

15 Become a member NOT A MEMBER WHY NOT JOIN BRITISH NATURISM Easy access to information and advice that will help you to practice Naturism Four issues of our full colour information packed magazine with news and views from the UK and overseas delivered to your door and available to download and read online Access to the BN Members Online Community The opportunity to save 25 off all events attend exclusive member only events including overseas holidays The BN Holiday advice service A photo ID membership card proven to be useful in establishing your credentials with Authority figures if ever your Naturist activities are challenged It is also an International Naturist Federation INF card essential for access to some overseas Naturist places and discounts in others Discounts from certain Naturist holiday companies and other providers The benefits of feeling part of a vibrant community with opportunities to connect with like minded people Knowing that you are helping to support the practice of Naturism so that it continues to thrive JOIN AT WWW BN ORG UK SS H E L NT S MO T S A CO 4 IT N A TH