Holkham National Nature Reserve
Nude beach in Norfolk, United Kingdom
Holkham National Nature Reserve is an officially designated clothing-optional beach in Norfolk, United Kingdom. The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C (62°F) and coolest in February (6°C (42°F)). Average air temperatures peak in August at 17°C (62°F). There is one other naturist place within 50 km (31 mi), the closest being Abbott's Farm (37 km (23 mi)).
Weather and water temperature at Holkham National Nature Reserve
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 6°C | 62 mm |
| February | 5°C | 6°C | 54 mm |
| March | 6°C | 6°C | 53 mm |
| April | 8°C | 8°C | 41 mm |
| May | 11°C | 10°C | 56 mm |
| June | 14°C | 13°C | 73 mm |
| July | 17°C | 15°C | 69 mm |
| August | 17°C | 16°C | 73 mm |
| September | 15°C | 15°C | 52 mm |
| October | 12°C | 13°C | 75 mm |
| November | 8°C | 10°C | 71 mm |
| December | 6°C | 8°C | 68 mm |
Not sure what the numbers mean? Here is how warm is warm enough to swim.
Visiting
- Coordinates: 52.97804, 0.78788 · OpenStreetMap
- Local law: is public nudity legal in United Kingdom?
- Before you go, read our nude beach etiquette guide.
- First time? Read our guide to your first time at a nude beach.
Naturist places near Holkham National Nature Reserve
- 1Abbott's Farm naturist park or area · NorfolkClothing optional
- 2Broadland Sun Association Naturist Campsite naturist campground · NorfolkClothing optional
- 3Rosebay Camping naturist campground · LincolnshireClothing optional
- 4Budby Heath naturist park or area · NottinghamshireClothing optional
- 5Notts Sun Club naturist campground · NottinghamshireClothing optional
- 6St Osyth Naturist Beach nude beach · EssexClothing optionalSea 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 Holkham National Nature Reserve clothing optional?
Holkham National Nature Reserve is listed as "official clothing-optional area" according to British Naturism: Holkham Beach. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. You can check what applies in United Kingdom before you go.
How warm is the water at Holkham National Nature Reserve?
Long-term sea surface temperatures (NOAA OISST, 1991–2020) range from 6°C (42°F) to 16°C (62°F) in August. Water at the shore can be a few degrees different.
What other naturist places are near Holkham National Nature Reserve?
The closest are Abbott's Farm (37 km (23 mi)), Broadland Sun Association Naturist Campsite (58 km (36 mi)) and Rosebay Camping (65 km (41 mi)).
Sources
Status checked on 2026-10-31 against British Naturism: Holkham Beach (naturist federation listing); see how we verify. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q15224502 · All data sources and licenses. © OpenStreetMap contributors.