• "Naturism-World Handbook", International Naturist Federation. A very comprehensive and accurate guide to all the naturist clubs and resorts affiliated to the INF throughout the world. I have found this book invaluable, and would not travel overseas without it.
• "World Guide to Nude Beaches and Resorts" by Lee Baxandall. This book is jam-packed with information and fine colour photograhs of naturist sites. Half the book is devoted to USA and Canada, but even those countries which have been allowed less space are well documented with useful addresses and information. Completely revised and updated in 1995, it is a definitive guide and also a good read.
• "North American Guide to Nude Recreation", American Sunbathing Association,(Now called the American Association for Nude Recreation). A full colour "coffee table book" on nude recreation in North America. It covers all the nudist and clothes-optional parks in North America. The photography is really beautiful.
• "Venues". A very comprehensive booklet with details and directions to naturist-friendly venues in New Zealand. Published by the Naturist Friends Network. Full of camping, accommodation, clubs and beaches where naturists are welcome or tolerated. Only NZ$10 from John Lowe, P O Box 15075, Hastings, New Zealand. Phone 64 6 878 8875 or email: j.lowe@clear.net.nz .

Welcome to the finest, most relaxed and spacious naturist club and nudist venue in the country. Naturist facilities most only dream of. Naturism or nudism is a way of life and if you haven't tried it before you will quiet simply love it !

Situated grounds of some twenty three acres of woodland in the beautiful Kent countryside Eureka naturist club has large naturist sunbathing fields and grounds, extensive woods with plenty of wild life and extensive discreet car parks that are shaded by trees from the hot sun during the summer. Heated swimming pool and nudist sauna facilities in the grounds make your day all the more enjoyable.

The naturist sun club doesn't just stop at sun down or in the winter though. You have full access to your large heated club house which provides a relaxing venue with clubhouse, 4 tier sauna, steam room, hot tub, rest rooms, shower facilities, games room and extensive seating.

Naturist or Nudist call yourselves what you will. Clothing is optional and we have but one main rule set up by the late founder Mark Wilson and still in force by the present proprietor "Thou shall not annoy ! " It is so simple and indeed the club is so friendly that many people are surprised to hear that we even have this one.

There are no restrictions on singles or couples, all are welcome. The club does not get unbalanced as a result and many clubs could take a few lessons from this approach.

During the year there is nude body painting, an its a knock out naturist style and of course the world famous Eureka Fun day and beauty competitions. Eureka's Naturist parties in the evening are legendary and are open to day and full members. It's "bring a bottle" type of parties as we don't have a bar. There is an off license near the station in Longfield our local village.

If you want to try it first you can book a day membership which is refundable against your annual membership if you should decide to join for the year !

We welcome you to our friendly naturist club.

What is Nudism and Naturism?

Nudist (noo-dist) n. a person who believes that going unclothed is good for the health.

If you're sitting around the house reading this and you're fully dressed, ask yourself why you aren't nude.  You may have already removed your shoes to be more comfortable.  Why stop there?  Why would anybody want to wear a swimsuit while swimming if they had a choice and had experienced the alternative?   Why do people teach their children to be ashamed of their bodies, instead of teaching acceptance of their form, and those of others?  Unless still cold after piling on blankets, why would anyone want to wear pajamas or other clothing to bed?

If you think that way,  you understand nudism.  If not, maybe you should try.  The more conventional definition of nudism is that a nudist is someone who goes out of his or her way to be nude as often as possible.  There are degrees to just about everything.  Some people are just brought up to be more or less "clothing-compulsive" than others.  The difference, in my opinion, is that our culture has corrupted and twisted people's views of our natural form to the point that it takes a big leap to realize that the prevailing attitude is not only unhealthy, but that we should do something about it in the way we live our lives.

Secretive?  If so, only to the extent needed to protect ourselves.  We don't form "colonies".  Clubs, resorts, and campgrounds, maybe.  There's the Windjammers, and we do sell out several large cruise ships a year.  OK, there is that city in France...  But most of us live and work in the real world.  The "God only knows" things we do behind our walls are games of tennis or volleyball, family picnics, strolls through the woods, laying out by the pool, and other "day at the park" stuff.  No public sex.  No on-going strip tease shows.  Nothing to be ashamed of.  People are as well behaved, and the environment is as family friendly, as you'd expect at a church social.

Many nudists feel comfortable in these protected environments and believe that what the rest of the world thinks of it is the world's problem, and that its none of the world's damn business.  These people more commonly use the term "nudist" than "naturist".

OK, then what's a naturist?  Most nudists/naturists don't get hung up on one term or another.  A "naturist" is more likely someone who believes the world ought to wake up and get a healthier attitude.  A naturist is more likely to visit nude beaches and other publicly owned areas.  They fight to have nude use of public lands accepted, and have additional lands designated for nude use.  They resent the fact that just being themselves in their natural form is sometimes illegal.  An activist nudist, if you will.

Personally, I prefer the term "nudist" since most people here in the USA know what the term means (though few understand it).   Most nudists and naturists fit both descriptions to some degree, and don't differentiate between the two labels.
 

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