Priory Maze and Gardens, Sheringham, Norfolk and British Naturism announce a “naked night” on 31 July from 5.30pm

Naturists from all over the UK will be attending the first ever naked night at Priory Maze and Gardens, Sheringham, Norfolk at the end of July. The maze and gardens will be open at a time when they are normally closed, for this special event, which is open to all. Light refreshments will be available.


The six acres at Priory Maze and Gardens is one of the most enchanting gardens in Norfolk, where you can experience peaceful relaxation in natural gardens of woodland, water and meadow. Guests will be able to sit and watch the different aspects of the garden from numerous benches, and take in the backdrop of Beeston Bump cliffs, or watch dragonflies flitting over the ponds and streams. The quintessential sound of water is provided by the babbling of gentle waterfalls through the meadow stream garden, and they can enjoy the puzzle of Norfolk's only traditional hedge maze.

Mike Tacchi, owner of Priory Maze and Gardens said:
"We're pleased to welcome a new group to the gardens - it makes commercial sense to us, whatever they wear. As it happens, the gardens are rather Eden-esque, not formally landscaped and very natural, and so it is fitting to make it available to Adams and Eves. We're looking forward to it and making it a regular date.

British Naturism’s President Angela Russell, said:
“Naturism is becoming more and more accepted and there is a growing desire among people with no experience of naturism to give it a try. Our event calendar is packed and we’re delighted to be given this opportunity to co-host an event at another wonderful location where we would usually expect to have be dressed to enjoy it. The timing is perfect as we are hosting a day out on the nearby naturist beach at Holkham the following day, Sunday August 1, greeting and welcoming people, serving refreshments and running some sports and games. Both provide opportunities to meet like-minded (and normal) people and discover the fun, freedom and improvements in well-being that come from being naked – and perfect for first-timers.



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Contacts:
BN Commercial Manager
Andrew Welch 01753 481527
07774 955138
commercial.manager@british-naturism.org.uk


Priory Gardens and Maze:
Mike Tacchi
priory.maze@btinternet.com

Notes for Editors


· British Naturism (BN) is the UK’s officially recognised naturist organisation. It exists to support and unite naturists around the UK and celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014, although its predecessors have been in existence since the 1930s.


· Amongst the aims of BN are to campaign for more places to be made available for naturism and to protect naturists against discrimination and Victorian attitudes to the human body. For the full list of our aims see here. In May 2010 we launched a Three Year Plan providing a framework for all of our work and services to naturists everywhere.


· Fact – in law, there is no offence of nudity. Various pieces of legislation and common law are often mentioned in connection with naturism but they are not relevant.


· In the UK, there are over 130 sun clubs, swim clubs and holiday resorts and many “officially designated” naturist beaches, with many others used regularly by naturists. Membership of BN is around 12,000 people with many more being members of clubs affiliated to BN. The calendar of naturist events – not all run by British Naturism – is packed for 2010. There are also thousands of UK naturists who enjoy holidays and beaches in the UK and abroad without being members of recognised naturist organisations.


· YBN (Young British Naturists) has a membership of young men and women between the ages of 16 and 30 who get together at clubs and beaches many weekends. They represented the UK at the International Naturist Federation (INF) Youth Rally held in Germany in 2010, following Italy (2009), Holland (2008) and hosted the Rally themselves in the UK in May 2007 – see our YBN pages for details.


· Naturism is good for you. Naturists report improvements in well-being, stress, chronic illness, self-esteem and body image. It’s also a sensible choice of dress when the weather is warm. Naturists are normal people. The only difference between activities inside and outside of naturism is the dress code. See FAQs about naturism.


· It is a fallacy to believe that naked children are any more at risk of abuse in a naturist environment. In addition, unaccompanied children are not permitted in naturist places and the community spirit that pervades ensures that a watchful eye is present. Despite the perception, there are far fewer problems in naturism than in more “public” places where children and adults mix. Mindful of the need to be aware of child safeguarding issues, however, BN have a robust child safeguarding policy , a code of practice, and have a Child Safeguarding sub-committee that meets regularly and runs workshops on the subject, sometimes to groups from outside the naturist world.


· For more information on British Naturism, please visit our website at
www.british-naturism.org.uk/. For the media, there is a dedicated “Media Centre” at
www.british-naturism.org.uk/mediacentre/, which contains useful information for those wishing to write about naturism or to feature this wonderful world in their publications or programmes, including a downloadable Media Information Pack. There is also a contact page, to ensure that any enquiries are directed to the right person and gain an appropriate and speedy reply.