Nude Beaches near Canterbury
There are 14 clothing-optional places within 61 mi (98 km) of Canterbury, Kent: 11 nude beaches, 2 naturist campgrounds, 1 clothing-optional hotel. 1 of them are officially designated or naturist-only. The sea is warmest in August.
Straight-line from the centre of Canterbury. Use Directions on each place page for the driving route.
All 14 places, nearest first
Sort by warmest water or by distance from where you are now.
- 1Shellness Beach nude beach · Kent8.9 mi (14 km) north-west of CanterburyClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 2Abbot's Cliff Beach nude beach · Kent14 mi (23 km) south-east of CanterburyCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 3Fairlight Glen nude beach · East Sussex34 mi (55 km) south-west of CanterburyCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 4St Osyth Naturist Beach nude beach · Essex34 mi (55 km) north of CanterburyClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 5Silverleigh Naturist Spa, Hotel and Leisure Centre clothing-optional hotel · Kent36 mi (58 km) west of CanterburyClothing optional
- 6Cap Blanc Nez nude beach · Pas-de-Calais37 mi (59 km) south-east of CanterburyClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Wissant nude beach · Pas-de-Calais37 mi (59 km) south-east of CanterburyClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Dunes du Chatelet nude beach · Pas-de-Calais37 mi (59 km) south-east of CanterburyClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 9Calais plage nude beach · Pas-de-Calais38 mi (61 km) south-east of CanterburyClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 10The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · Bromley41 mi (67 km) west of CanterburyClothing optional
- 11Hardelot Plage nude beach · Pas-de-Calais49 mi (79 km) south-east of CanterburyClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 12La Colme Nature naturist campground · Nord57 mi (92 km) south-east of CanterburyClothing optional
- 13Stella Plage nude beach · Pas-de-Calais58 mi (93 km) south of CanterburyClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 14Duke's Mound Naturist Beach nude beach · Brighton and Hove61 mi (98 km) south-west of CanterburyOfficialSea 17°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 Canterbury?
Yes. 11 clothing-optional beaches lie within 61 mi (98 km) of Canterbury. The closest is Shellness Beach, about 8.9 mi (14 km) north-west of the city.
What is the closest naturist place to Canterbury?
Shellness Beach, a nude beach about 8.9 mi (14 km) north-west of Canterbury in a straight line. Its status: clothing optional.
Are there official clothing-optional areas near Canterbury?
Yes: Duke's Mound Naturist Beach are officially designated or naturist-only.
When is the sea warmest near Canterbury?
In August, when the sea at these beaches averages about 18°C (64°F), based on NOAA OISST 1991–2020 means.