Nude Beaches and Naturist Places near London
There are 11 clothing-optional places within 55 mi (89 km) of London, United Kingdom: 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 London. 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.
- 1The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · Bromley14 mi (22 km) south-east of LondonClothing optional
- 2B.N. Sunfolk nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to September17 mi (28 km) north-west of LondonOfficial
- 3Spielplatz nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to September18 mi (28 km) north-west of LondonNaturist only
- 4Silverleigh Naturist Spa, Hotel and Leisure Centre clothing-optional hotel · Kent20 mi (32 km) south-east of LondonClothing optional
- 5Heritage Club naturist campground · Bracknell Forest32 mi (51 km) west of LondonClothing optional
- 6Shellness Beach nude beach · Kent47 mi (76 km) east of LondonClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 7Portslade nude beach · West Sussex47 mi (76 km) south of LondonToleratedSea 17°C in August
- 8Duke's Mound Naturist Beach nude beach · Brighton and Hove48 mi (77 km) south of LondonOfficialSea 17°C in August
- 9Parson's Pleasure nude beach · Oxfordshire51 mi (82 km) west of LondonListed
- 10St Osyth Naturist Beach nude beach · Essex54 mi (87 km) east of LondonClothing optionalSea 18°C in August
- 11Fairlight Glen nude beach · East Sussex55 mi (89 km) south-east of LondonCustomarySea 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 London?
Yes. 6 clothing-optional beaches lie within 55 mi (89 km) of London. The closest is Shellness Beach, about 47 mi (76 km) east of the city.
What is the closest naturist place to London?
The Naturist Foundation, a naturist campground about 14 mi (22 km) south-east of London in a straight line. Its status: clothing optional.
Are there official clothing-optional areas near London?
Yes: B.N. Sunfolk, Spielplatz, Duke's Mound Naturist Beach are officially designated or naturist-only.
When is the sea warmest near London?
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 Islington, Southend-on-Sea, City of Westminster, Bexley, Barking, Archway, Croydon, Ilford.