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Naturism in United Kingdom: Nude Beaches, Resorts and More

NudistMap lists 45 naturist places in United Kingdom, covering nude beaches, nudist resorts, naturist campgrounds and saunas. 13 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. 14 have been checked against an official, land-manager or federation source. Most are in Devon, Dorset and Kent. In August the sea at these spots is typically around 17°C (62°F).

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All naturist places in United Kingdom

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  1. 1Holkham National Nature Reserve nude beach · NorfolkOfficialSea 16°C in August
  2. 2Cefn Sidan nude beach · CarmarthenshireCustomarySea 17°C in August
  3. 3Vault Beach nude beach · CornwallCustomarySea 17°C in August
  4. 4Morfa Dyffryn naturist park or area · GwyneddOfficial
  5. 5Whiteford Sands nude beach · SwanseaCustomarySea 17°C in August
  6. 6Ringstead Bay naturist park or area · DorsetCustomary
  7. 7Marros Sands nude beach · CarmarthenshireCustomarySea 17°C in August
  8. 8Pedn Vounder nude beach · CornwallCustomarySea 17°C in August
  9. 9Weston Mouth nude beach · DevonCustomarySea 17°C in August
  10. 10Spielplatz nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to SeptemberNaturist only
  11. 11Fairlight Glen nude beach · East SussexCustomarySea 17°C in August
  12. 12Parson's Pleasure nude beach · OxfordshireListed
  13. 13Budleigh Salterton nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
  14. 14Duke's Mound Naturist Beach nude beach · Brighton and HoveOfficialSea 17°C in August
  15. 15Eastney Beach nude beach · PortsmouthCustomarySea 18°C in August
  16. 16Portslade nude beach · West SussexToleratedSea 17°C in August
  17. 17Shellness Beach nude beach · KentClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
  18. 18St Osyth Naturist Beach nude beach · EssexClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
  19. 19Studland Naturist Beach nude beach · DorsetClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
  20. 20Strete Sands nude beach · DevonOfficialSea 17°C in August
  21. 21Ardeer Beach nude beach · North AyrshireOfficialSea 15°C in August
  22. 22Cleats Shore nude beach · Argyll and ButeOfficialSea 15°C in August
  23. 23TANDO naturist campground · NorthumberlandOfficial
  24. 24Studland Summer Camp naturist campground · DorsetOfficial
  25. 25White Rose Club naturist campground · North YorkshireNaturist only
  26. 26Lakeland Outdoor Club naturist campground · CumbriaOfficial
  27. 27B.N. Sunfolk nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to SeptemberOfficial
  28. 28Petit Tor Beach nude beach · TorbayToleratedSea 17°C in August
  29. 29Rocken End Beach nude beach · Isle of WightClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
  30. 30Heritage Club naturist campground · Bracknell ForestClothing optional
  31. 31The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · BromleyClothing optional
  32. 32Notts Sun Club naturist campground · NottinghamshireClothing optional
  33. 33Wrekin View Naturist Club nudist resort · ShropshireClothing optional
  34. 34Clover Spa & Hotel naturist sauna or spa · Birmingham · best November to SeptemberClothing optional
  35. 35Sker Beach nude beach · BridgendCustomarySea 18°C in August
  36. 36Abbot's Cliff Beach nude beach · KentCustomarySea 18°C in August
  37. 37Fish Bench Bay nude beach · BridgendCustomarySea 18°C in August
  38. 38Budby Heath naturist park or area · NottinghamshireClothing optional
  39. 39Abbott's Farm naturist park or area · NorfolkClothing optional
  40. 40Broadland Sun Association Naturist Campsite naturist campground · NorfolkClothing optional
  41. 41Manor Farm Camping naturist campground · DevonClothing optional
  42. 42Sunny Side Naturist Camp naturist campground · MerseysideClothing optional
  43. 43Rosebay Camping naturist campground · LincolnshireClothing optional
  44. 44Silverleigh Naturist Spa, Hotel and Leisure Centre clothing-optional hotel · KentClothing optional
  45. 45Ashdene Naturist Club nudist resort · CalderdaleClothing optional

Status labels: Official · Naturist only · Clothing optional · Tolerated · Customary · Listed · Prohibited · Closed. Statuses come from open data and are not yet verified in person.

Frequently asked questions

How many naturist places are in United Kingdom?

NudistMap currently lists 45 naturist places in United Kingdom. 13 are officially designated or naturist-only; the rest are clothing optional by custom or tolerance.

What are the best-known naturist places in United Kingdom?

The most documented are Holkham National Nature Reserve, Cefn Sidan, Vault Beach, based on how much open data, encyclopedia coverage and visitor information exists for each.

When is the sea warm enough for swimming in United Kingdom?

The sea here rarely averages 21 °C. Most visitors come in July and August, when it is warmest.

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