Parson's Pleasure
Nude beach in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Parson's Pleasure is a well-known naturist beach in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Average air temperatures peak in July at 17°C (63°F).
Weather and water temperature at Parson's Pleasure
Tap a month. Averages: air 2001–2025 (NASA POWER), sea 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST).
| Month | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C | 64 mm |
| February | 4°C | 52 mm |
| March | 6°C | 51 mm |
| April | 9°C | 46 mm |
| May | 12°C | 60 mm |
| June | 15°C | 60 mm |
| July | 17°C | 65 mm |
| August | 17°C | 69 mm |
| September | 14°C | 48 mm |
| October | 11°C | 75 mm |
| November | 7°C | 73 mm |
| December | 4°C | 69 mm |
Visiting
- Coordinates: 51.76020, -1.24653 · 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 Parson's Pleasure
- 1Heritage Club naturist campground · Bracknell ForestClothing optional
- 2Spielplatz nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to SeptemberNaturist only
- 3B.N. Sunfolk nudist resort · Hertfordshire · best December to SeptemberOfficial
- 4Clover Spa & Hotel naturist sauna or spa · Birmingham · best November to SeptemberClothing optional
- 5The Naturist Foundation naturist campground · BromleyClothing optional
- 6Eastney Beach nude beach · PortsmouthCustomarySea 18°C in August
- 7Portslade nude beach · West SussexToleratedSea 17°C in August
- 8Rocken End Beach nude beach · Isle of WightClothing 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 Parson's Pleasure clothing optional?
Parson's Pleasure is listed as "known naturist place" according to Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Rules can change, and clothing-optional zones are often only part of a beach, so look for signs on arrival and follow local rules. NudistMap has not yet verified this status in person. You can check what applies in United Kingdom before you go.
What other naturist places are near Parson's Pleasure?
The closest are Heritage Club (52 km (32 mi)), Spielplatz (61 km (38 mi)) and B.N. Sunfolk (62 km (38 mi)).
Sources
Status from Wikipedia/Wikidata naturism listings. Not yet verified against an official source; local rules may have changed. Data updated 2026-10-31. Wikipedia · Wikidata Q7140012 · All data sources and licenses.