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    Historic Harrogate naturist club holds first open day since covid

    by Connor Creaghan

    | 30 Jun, 2021
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    Valley Sun Club near Harrogate hopes that people who have missed the secluded naturist beaches in Europe will try it out as part of the staycation boom.

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    An historic naturist club in Harrogate is to hold its first open day since covid.

    Valley Sun Club, which dates back to 1937, has a caravan site in a secluded spot on the outskirts of Harrogate.

    The club, which is situated on five acres of land, is looking to reach new people in the area during its open day, which takes from 10am on Sunday, July 18.

    It hopes that those who have missed the secluded naturist beaches in Europe will try out their Harrogate club as part of the staycation boom.



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    To protect privacy, the precise location of the club has not been divulged, other than it is on the outskirts of Harrogate.

    Those involved also requested to only use their first names.

    Anne, who is in charge of membership at Valley Sun Club, told the Stray Ferret:

    "Naturism is growing in popularity around the UK but it is probably not as popular as we would like it to be around Harrogate.
    "We are just trying to reach out to anyone who might be interested, it might not be for everyone but I think there are lots of benefits to getting involved."


    To book your place, or for more information, contact richardatvalley@gmail.com or call 07340 177142.

    As well as sunbathing, the club has boules, miniten, a nine-hole pitch and putt golf course and a bar at weekends with a pool table, darts and karaoke.

    Many members have a caravan on site during the summer season, which allows them to stay as often as they wish but caravans are also available for rental.