The Great British Skinny Dip is hosting events 30 miles away from Newark in Edwinstowe and Sleaford as it raises funds for The British Heart Foundation

Celebrating its 10th year, the Great British Skinny Dip offers new venues for this year’s event while raising funds for charity.

The event is raising funds for the British Heart Foundation and proving to the public that swimming without a costume isn’t just for Naturists.

Within 30 miles of Newark, people will have the chance to go for a naked swim at the South Forest Naturist in Edwinstowe and at the Better Gym in Sleaford.

In Edwinstowe, the next event will take place on Saturday (May 17) from 6pm till 8pm and it welcomes people regardless of age or ability, to swim naturally in your local indoor complex with pool and flume, children’s pool, sauna, jacuzzi.

People wanting to prebook their place can ring 01623 823866, and the event costs £6.50.

Andrew Welch, national spokesman for British Naturism, said: “Taboos around nudity are eroding and the health and well-being benefits of going naked are more widely understood, with more and more people wanting to get the exhilarating feelings for themselves.

“We encourage anyone to come and give it a go and raise much-needed funds for our charity partner, British Heart Foundation.”

The Sleaford naked swim will take place on May 10 and 28, and June 10 and 24 at the Better Gym, East Road from 4pm till 6pm.

The venue includes a small pool, gym, squash court, sauna and steam room.

The aim behind the Great British Skinny Dip is to encourage acceptance and participation in Naturism across the country, promote a greater understanding of Naturism and social nudity.

It also wants to promote the benefits of naturism, including body confidence and wellbeing while raising funds for a good cause.

Ben Bishop, British Heart Foundation fundraising manager, said: “There are lots of ways to support the BHF and, thanks to British Naturism, these now include going for a skinny dip.

“We hope that thousands of people will take the plunge at one of the many events being held around the country.

“In doing so, they’ll be helping us fund scientists to discover the new treatments and cures that can save and improve lives.”

With plenty of naked swims taking place around the country, early in the season, over 500 skinny dips have already taken place.

People can find more events in the calendar on the British Naturism website.