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United Kingdom
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Season
April to September (2027 season opens 2 April); winter whole-site bookings for BN members
About Sunfolk
Sunfolk is a five-acre woodland naturist site at Park Street, between St Albans and Watford in Hertfordshire, owned and run by British Naturism, the national federation. It began as the Sun-Folk Society, a members' club founded in 1931 that bought the land the same year, and it has been used for naturism for more than 90 years. British Naturism took over the land and buildings in 2020 and redeveloped the site, which relaunched in 2025. It now works as a day-visit and camping venue rather than a private club. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a new sauna and hot tub, outdoor showers, a wooden clubhouse lounge with a fully equipped kitchen, and loungers on the lawns. Snacks and drinks are on sale, and fridges and freezers are available for guests. For overnight stays there are tent pitches, caravan and motorhome pitches with electric hook-up, and furnished glamping pods with proper beds. It is a naturist site, and the operator welcomes both experienced naturists and first-timers. Outside the summer season the site runs 'Bare BnB' whole-site bookings for British Naturism members only.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on private naturist premises in England.
Public nudity in the UK is not inherently illegal, but is regulated under common law (outraging public decency) and Sexual Offences Act 2003 § 66 (indecent exposure). The key legal threshold is "intention to cause harassment, alarm or distress" or conduct that would "shock or offend" a reasonable person. Simply being nude in public is not a crime; the context and intent matter. British Naturism provides guidance on safe practice within law.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
Address: The Spinney, Hazel Road, Park Street, St Albans AL2 2AJ. How Wood station on the Abbey Line (Watford Junction to St Albans Abbey) is a short walk away, and the site is close to the M1 and M25. In season, day visits run daily from 10:00 to 20:00 and must be booked online through British Naturism's booking system, as must camping and pod stays. The 2027 season starts on 2 April, with bookings opening in early November 2026. Current prices are shown at booking.
What visitors say
Early guest feedback published by British Naturism praises the new build, sauna, hot tub and pool, the welcoming wardens and the mix of visitors from the UK and abroad. Shops, pubs and two railway stations are within walking distance. The only complaint mentioned was the weather. This feedback was published by the operator, so it is not independent.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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51.7000, -0.4000
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit for a day?
Yes. In season, day visits run daily from 10:00 to 20:00 and are booked online through British Naturism.
Do I need to be a member?
Day visits and camping are open to non-members; the winter 'Bare BnB' bookings are for British Naturism members only.
Can I get there by train?
Yes. How Wood station on the Abbey Line is a short walk away.
Is there accommodation?
Yes: tent, caravan and motorhome pitches and furnished glamping pods.
Sources
- British Naturism: Sunfolk Official
- British Naturism: Sunfolk - happy guests Official
- British Naturism acquisition of Sunfolk Official
- Happy 90th birthday Sunfolk Official
Researched 24 October 2026 ; confirmed against an official source 24 October 2026.
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