Nude Beaches and Naturist Places near Brighton
There are 11 clothing-optional places within 62 mi (100 km) of Brighton, Brighton and Hove: 6 nude beaches, 2 nudist resorts & clubs, 2 naturist campgrounds, 1 clothing-optional hotel. 3 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. The sea is warmest in August.
Straight-line from the centre of Brighton. Use Directions on each place page for the driving route.
All 11 places, nearest first
Sort by warmest water or by distance from where you are now.
- 1Duke's Mound Naturist Beach nude beach · Brighton and Hove1.4 mi (2.3 km) south-east of BrightonOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 2Portslade nude beach · West Sussex3.6 mi (5.8 km) west of BrightonToleratedSea 17°C in August
- 3Fairlight Glen nude beach · East Sussex34 mi (55 km) east of BrightonCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 4Eastney Beach nude beach · Portsmouth39 mi (63 km) west of BrightonCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 5Silverleigh Naturist Spa, Hotel and Leisure Centre clothing-optional hotel · Kent40 mi (64 km) north-east of BrightonClothing optional
- 6The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · Bromley41 mi (66 km) north of BrightonClothing optional
- 7Heritage Club naturist campground · Bracknell Forest48 mi (77 km) north-west of BrightonClothing optional
- 8Rocken End Beach nude beach · Isle of Wight54 mi (87 km) west of BrightonClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 9Shellness Beach nude beach · Kent61 mi (97 km) north-east of BrightonClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 10B.N. Sunfolk nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to September62 mi (100 km) north of BrightonOfficial
- 11Spielplatz nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to September62 mi (100 km) north of BrightonNaturist only
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
Is there a nude beach near Brighton?
Yes. 6 clothing-optional beaches lie within 62 mi (100 km) of Brighton. The closest is Duke's Mound Naturist Beach, about 1.4 mi (2.3 km) south-east of the city.
What is the closest naturist place to Brighton?
Duke's Mound Naturist Beach, a nude beach about 1.4 mi (2.3 km) south-east of Brighton in a straight line. Its status: official clothing-optional area.
Are there official clothing-optional areas near Brighton?
Yes: Duke's Mound Naturist Beach, B.N. Sunfolk, Spielplatz are officially designated or naturist-only.
When is the sea warmest near Brighton?
In August, when the sea at these beaches averages about 18°C (64°F), based on NOAA OISST 1991–2020 means.
This list also covers Sutton, Crawley, Worthing, Hove, Purley, Guildford, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Littlehampton.