Holkham beach. Norfolk UK

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• ME

  Member

  Sep 14, 2010

  I've been to Holkham many times and agree it is a wonderful place.

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• BO

  

  BollockNakedJohnny

  Aug 18, 2012

  I love this beach, its a bit of a long drive for me so I need to stay over but it must be one of the best in the UK, wish I could be there this weekend as its supposed to be great weather :)
  

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• ME

  Member

  Aug 19, 2012

  I too would thoroughly recommend Holkham beach, where I have spent many a happy day. It is quite a challenge to get there, no matter where you live. The access roads are limited, and there is a long walk from the car park to the authorised naturist area, but it is worth the effort. The whole area is beautiful, with a mixture of flat sandy beach, sand dunes, and woodland. The authorised area encompasses only the 1 km stretch of signposted beach and the edge of the dunes, but on a quiet day it is possible to walk most of the way between carpark and beach without clothes, with enough visibility to be able to slip on shorts before you are seen by anyone likely to be offended. The area is frequented by a completely mixed bunch, but among them are many friendly , dedicated and open naturists. Beware of the tidal nature of the beach; most of it rapidly disappears as the tide comes in. If you get the chance, do try it.

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• JO

  

  John

  Mar 23, 2013

  Went to Holkham many times when (whilst :) ) I lived in England.  It did tend to get a bit windy, but was a great place.
  
  John aka cobeachbum

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• SI

  

  singleagain

  Jun 9, 2013

  hi all,  as myself and partner are new to this, we went to holkham yesterday and parked at the holkham hall car park, we were quite excited about our first forrey out, only to be disappointed because we were unsure where to go when we got on the beach area. we would love to know exactly where you go as we want to try again, we are going to try corton beach soon as told that is a nice place to visit...  any help or advice welcome..  we live in Norfolk..  mr gitt...miss hobsey

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• JO

  

  John

  Jun 9, 2013

  No need to park at Holkham Hall.  Follow the road towards the beach (Away from Holkham Hall off A149) and park. From the parking area, head north to the beach.  You're there.  Strip off and enjoy.
  
  John aka cobeachbum

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• JO

  

  John

  Jun 9, 2013

  [quote]we are going to try corton beach soon as told that is a nice place to visit... any help or advice welcome.. we live in Norfolk.. mr gitt...miss hobsey[/quote]
  
  You won't be happy with Corton.  It is a scraggly shoreline, no beach to speak off, and is rarely used by anyone other than a handfull of men looking for trouble.  I'm surprised the council hasn't shut it down yet.
  
  The best place to go in the East Anglia area other than Holkham is St. Osyth - Clacton-on-Sea.  Here is a good link for spots that are legalhttp://www.walkingclub.org.uk/clothes-free/map_of_uk_naturist_beaches.shtml
  
  If you're ever in the area, Studland Beach is by far the best beach in England.
  
  John aka cobeachbum

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• SI

  

  singleagain

  Jun 11, 2013

  hi cobeachbum, thanks for the advice... we did park on the beach pay car park but were not sure which way to go when at the beach, we since found out we head left and walk to the naturist area...do you get many people there...and is it mainly couples or singles, as we are new at this... thanks

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• JO

  

  John

  Jun 11, 2013

  I no longer live there. I'm back on the other side of the pond in the US.
  On a good sunny warm day, there will be hundreds of people there. It is usually
  windy, so if you have a wind break of any type, take it with you. As was said
  earlier, watch the tide closely. The slope is very shallow, and the tide tends
  to come in quickly.
  
  John aka cobeachbum

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• YO

  yorkyguy

  Jun 12, 2013

  Hi,I'm pleased you are visiting Holkham beach. Makes sure you turn left (west) when you reach the beach and keep going til you see the small signs for the nudist area. I often walk through the pine forest which is easier than walking over soft sand. I haven't been this year, but on a sunny weekend there's usually plenty of people around mostly in the dunes out of the wind. Its a great area where you can walk around naked (but not in the woods). Have fun!

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• JO

  

  John

  Jun 18, 2013

  Just announced, Holkham will no longer be nudist friendly:http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/search/?q=holkham
  
  John aka cobeachbum

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  to_be_cloths_free

  Jun 19, 2013

  [quote]Just announced, Holkham will no longer be nudist friendly:http://www.itv.com/news/anglia/search/?q=holkham
  
  John aka cobeachbum[/quote]We just have to hope this disgusting behaviour is stopped before any others are lost as well because of these sex pests.
  

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• ME

  Member

  Jun 23, 2013

  It is indeed sad to hear that Holkham will no longer be an official naturist beach after 1 July 2013 - just 1 week to go. As well as being a beautiful location, it was pretty well run. A privately-owned beach looked after by a charitable trust, it was well signposted, kept tidy and patrolled by wardens who aimed to ensure good behaviour.
  I happily used the beach for years, but haven't been there this year or last, so don't know how bad the behaviour had become. I had thought that its remote location would deter most doggers, but apparently not so. As a broad-minded single male, I was never too upset by the behaviour of others, but I can see how it might have become a matter of concern. I saw sexual activity taking place, but found it easy to avoid. I was propositioned, but didn't mind making my views clear. It was always men who did the propositioning, usually on their own behalf, but sometimes for female partners. They clearly confuse nakedness with an invitation to sexual contact, and need to hear that any bare body part is not necessarily available for touching - you wouldn't do this to a clothed person of either gender. This used to occur on the fringes of the sand dunes, within which nudity was not allowed, but where the terrain can conceal what is going on. They would invariably quit if I told them to do so, but a stranger to the beach would no doubt find the approach unpleasant, not realising that staying out on the open beach was a good technique for avoiding the nuisance.
  I have also noted the growing popularity of public sex is causing problems in other less official places where I like to go naked. It seems that the sexual exhibitionists are drawn to the same remote areas I like to use, as are real dog walkers who complain about what they see. This prompts police action, and often physical blocking of access to these locations. Sadly, after many years of trouble-free naturism, I am now having to be very careful not to be seen as someone primarily looking for open-air sex. If we are not to lose more excellent facilities like Holkham, the doggers and the naturists both need to make it clear where the dividing line is drawn.

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• WH

  

  whocan

  Jun 24, 2013

  Sad news indeed. I'll probably head up to Holkham at some point in the week (weather permitting) for one last time!

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• NA

  

  nakedasthedayiwasborn

  Oct 17, 2013

  [quote]Sad news indeed. I'll probably head up to Holkham at some point in the week (weather permitting) for one last time!
  
  [/quote]
  Hi everyone, here’s great news from British Naturism!
  
  
  
  
  
  NATURISTS BACK ON HOLKHAM BEACH
  
  British
  
  Naturism's high-profile campaign to persuade the Crown Estate to drop
  
  its ban on nude bathing on the land it controls at Holkham Beach has
  
  been successful. After receiving a formal letter from BN and just
  
  minutes before we were due to sign the contract engaging solicitors, the
  
  Crown Estate told us they were dropping the ban which they instituted
  
  in the summer.
  
  
  
  In
  
  what was perhaps the biggest campaigning success in a decade for
  
  British Naturism, nude bathing will now again be permitted in an area
  
  where Naturists have gathered without problems for as long as most of us
  
  can remember. The ban remains in place on the land above mean high tide
  
  which is owned by the Holkham Estate. We are asking Naturists to
  
  respect that the ban still exists on that part of the beach, but talks
  
  will now take place between BN, the Crown Estate and other interested
  
  parties to resolve any existing issues.
  
  
  
  Read BN's press release here: [url=http://www.bn.org.uk/articles.php/_/news/pressreleases/british-naturism-and-its-10000-members-very-mu-r243][/url]. You can also follow the story as it has unfolded on the BN Members’ Community here - [url=http://www.bn.org.uk/community/topic/9899-holkham-beach][/url] (login required).
  
  The
  
  Crown Estate's decision came after sustained pressure from BN, which
  
  once again emphasises how important it is that the many millions of
  
  Britons who enjoy Naturism should join their national organisation. Many
  
  people say it doesn’t affect them as they never use Holkham beach, but
  
  that can easily miss the point. It could be YOUR favourite Naturist spot
  
  that comes under threat next. (…And yes, even privately owned clubs,
  
  read about yet another threat we are challenging - [url=http://www.bn.org.uk/campaigning/antisocialbehaviourbill/index.html][/url])

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• ME

  Member

  Mar 23, 2014

  Hi all
  I will be visiting in 2014. Can't wait to get naked and feel the warm summer sun all over.
  I've not been before. If anyone would like some company when they go please let me know :)

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• JO

  

  John

  Jan 1, 2016

  [quote]The only beaches I have visited are Studland, and Brighton. I intend to visit many beaches in the new year, and Holkham will be one of them. Roll on summer![/quote] Studland is by far the best. Holkham is nice as well.
  
  John aka cobeachbum
  
  

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