Nude Beaches near Folkestone
There are 16 clothing-optional places within 59 mi (95 km) of Folkestone, Kent: 13 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 Folkestone. Use Directions on each place page for the driving route.
All 16 places, nearest first
Sort by warmest water or by distance from where you are now.
- 1Abbot's Cliff Beach nude beach · Kent3.8 mi (6.1 km) east of FolkestoneCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 2Shellness Beach nude beach · Kent23 mi (36 km) north-west of FolkestoneClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 3Dunes du Chatelet nude beach · Pas-de-Calais25 mi (40 km) south-east of FolkestoneClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 4Wissant nude beach · Pas-de-Calais25 mi (41 km) south-east of FolkestoneClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 5Cap Blanc Nez nude beach · Pas-de-Calais26 mi (42 km) south-east of FolkestoneClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 6Fairlight Glen nude beach · East Sussex27 mi (44 km) south-west of FolkestoneCustomarySea 17°C in August
- 7Calais plage nude beach · Pas-de-Calais29 mi (46 km) east of FolkestoneClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 8Hardelot Plage nude beach · Pas-de-Calais36 mi (57 km) south-east of FolkestoneClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 9Silverleigh Naturist Spa, Hotel and Leisure Centre clothing-optional hotel · Kent44 mi (70 km) north-west of FolkestoneClothing optional
- 10Stella Plage nude beach · Pas-de-Calais44 mi (71 km) south-east of FolkestoneClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 11St Osyth Naturist Beach nude beach · Essex48 mi (77 km) north of FolkestoneClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 12La Colme Nature naturist campground · Nord48 mi (78 km) east of FolkestoneClothing optional
- 13The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · Bromley49 mi (80 km) north-west of FolkestoneClothing optional
- 14Plage de Quend Marquenterre les bouchots nude beach · Somme55 mi (89 km) south of FolkestoneToleratedSea 18°C in August
- 15Plage du Domaine de Marquenterre nude beach · Somme58 mi (94 km) south of FolkestoneClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 16Duke's Mound Naturist Beach nude beach · Brighton and Hove59 mi (95 km) west of FolkestoneOfficialSea 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 Folkestone?
Yes. 13 clothing-optional beaches lie within 59 mi (95 km) of Folkestone. The closest is Abbot's Cliff Beach, about 3.8 mi (6.1 km) east of the city.
What is the closest naturist place to Folkestone?
Abbot's Cliff Beach, a nude beach about 3.8 mi (6.1 km) east of Folkestone in a straight line. Its status: customarily clothing optional.
Are there official clothing-optional areas near Folkestone?
Yes: Duke's Mound Naturist Beach are officially designated or naturist-only.
When is the sea warmest near Folkestone?
In August, when the sea at these beaches averages about 18°C (64°F), based on NOAA OISST 1991–2020 means.