Our Latest Research Reveals Nudist Capital of the UK

Sunbathing topless or visiting a nudist beach on holiday may not be for you; but some can think of no better way to pass the time during their break. We wanted to find out how people's opinions of nudity on holiday varied around the UK, so we spoke to 3,205 Britons aged 18 and over and asked them to share their thoughts.

So, if you want to find out just how many blokes like to strut their stuff in speedos by the pool and how many women sunbathe topless, then read on...

38% of Women Sunbathe Topless on Holiday

Initially we asked all respondents 'Do you think it's acceptable for women to sunbathe topless?' to which two fifths of respondents (41%) stated that 'yes' it's fine, whilst further respondents stated that either they were 'indifferent and don't have an opinion' (35%) or that 'no' it wasn't acceptable (24%). Of the female respondents that we polled, 38% stated that they had at one point or another sunbathed topless.

All respondents were then asked 'Do you think that sunbathing naked (in designated areas) whilst on holiday is acceptable?' to which three quarters of respondents, 75%, felt that it wasn't. Just 25% felt that it was acceptable, with the mind-set that those choosing to go nude are on holiday and can do as they please. Here here! All respondents were then asked if they had ever sunbathed naked whilst abroad, to which just 15% confessed to us that they had.

Those From the North East Most Likely To Bare All on Holiday

All respondents who told us that they sunbathed in the nude were asked to state what regions of the UK they were from in order to determine any patterns. Our results revealed which regions these naturists resided in:

1. North East - 18%

2. London - 15%

3. Northern Ireland - 11%

4. Yorkshire & Humberside - 10%

5. Scotland - 9%

6. East Midlands - 7%

7. North West - 7%

8. Wales - 7%

9. South West - 5%

10. West Midlands - 4%

11. South East - 4%

12. East of England - 3%

When we asked what their top choices were for sunbathing attire, female respondents cited 'bikinis/tankinis' (42%) and 'a one-piece bathing suit' (35%), whereas male respondents cited 'swimming shorts/board shorts' (56%) and 'speedos' (31%).

Finally, we asked all participants if they had ever 'ogled' or stared a little too long at someone who was sunbathing either naked or topless, to which two thirds (66%) confessed that 'yes' they had.

So, it would appear that those residing in the North East, which is known to be quite a cold region being so far up north, can't wait to feel the heat on their skin - so much so that they decide to bare it all. There is nothing wrong with sunbathing naked, but it's worth bearing in mind that many destinations will have designated areas for doing so - you may feel comfortable baring all, but check the rules first!