Naturist Places near Colchester
There are 9 clothing-optional places within 56 mi (91 km) of Colchester, Essex: 3 nude beaches, 2 nudist resorts & clubs, 2 naturist campgrounds, 1 clothing-optional hotel, 1 naturist park or area. 2 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. The sea is warmest in August.
Straight-line from the centre of Colchester. Use Directions on each place page for the driving route.
All 9 places, nearest first
Sort by warmest water or by distance from where you are now.
- 1St Osyth Naturist Beach nude beach · Essex11 mi (17 km) south-east of ColchesterClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 2Shellness Beach nude beach · Kent35 mi (57 km) south of ColchesterClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 3Silverleigh Naturist Spa, Hotel and Leisure Centre clothing-optional hotel · Kent46 mi (75 km) south-west of ColchesterClothing optional
- 4The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · Bromley47 mi (76 km) south-west of ColchesterClothing optional
- 5Broadland Sun Association Naturist Campsite naturist campground · Norfolk50 mi (81 km) north of ColchesterClothing optional
- 6Abbott's Farm naturist park or area · Norfolk55 mi (88 km) north of ColchesterClothing optional
- 7Spielplatz nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to September55 mi (89 km) west of ColchesterNaturist only
- 8B.N. Sunfolk nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to September55 mi (89 km) west of ColchesterOfficial
- 9Abbot's Cliff Beach nude beach · Kent56 mi (91 km) south of ColchesterCustomarySea 18°C in August
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 Colchester?
Yes. 3 clothing-optional beaches lie within 56 mi (91 km) of Colchester. The closest is St Osyth Naturist Beach, about 11 mi (17 km) south-east of the city.
What is the closest naturist place to Colchester?
St Osyth Naturist Beach, a nude beach about 11 mi (17 km) south-east of Colchester in a straight line. Its status: clothing optional.
Are there official clothing-optional areas near Colchester?
Yes: Spielplatz, B.N. Sunfolk are officially designated or naturist-only.
When is the sea warmest near Colchester?
In August, when the sea at these beaches averages about 18°C (65°F), based on NOAA OISST 1991–2020 means.
This list also covers Braintree, Clacton-on-Sea, Haverhill, Witham, Sudbury, Maldon, Harwich, Walton-on-the-Naze.