Arcadians of Greenglades

The Arcadians of Greenglades are a family naturist club founded in 1950, with its own grounds of about four and a half acres of ancient woodland near Billericay, in Essex. The land belongs to the members, who look after it through volunteer work days: lawns for sunbathing among the trees, a pond, a heated outdoor pool of about 17 metres open from May to September, a sauna, a clubhouse with kitchen and a pavilion for parties. For games there are mini-tennis, badminton and pétanque courts, plus table tennis and billiards. The social calendar is busy all year round, from afternoon teas to barbecues. It is not a place to turn up at unannounced: you visit at a member's invitation or, if you hold a British Naturism card, by prior arrangement. Holders of that card can also pitch a tent in the small camping area; caravans and motorhomes are not allowed. The club welcomes families with children, couples and single adults.