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Great British Skinny Dip

Whether a seasoned skinny dipper or a nude-newbie, you're invited to join Northern Ireland's sixth annual Great British Skinny Dip at Portstewart Strand!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Calling all seasoned skinny dippers and nude-newbies, this is your chance to experience the freedom of swimming without trunks or bikinis at Portstewart Strand.

Hosted by British Naturism Northern Ireland, this event is in aid of Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) .

Why not make a day of it by bringing a picnic to the beach and enjoying other beach games and activities?

To join Northern Ireland’s fourth annual Great British Skinny Dip, please come along to the far end of the Strand (Posts 11) at 11am on Sunday 13 September 2026.

Section 11 of the beach will be cordoned off exclusively for this event and its participants’ privacy from 11am until 4pm.

Lifeguards will be also on duty on the day

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Post 10 on the beach

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Portstewart Strand

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