Sherwood Forest 'strongly discourages' naturism in warning to visitors
The managers of the site says people should not undress in its car parks.
The management of Sherwood Forest has said that naturism is 'strongly discouraged' at the site as it warns that anyone who feels harassed or alarmed will be told to contact police. A sign has appeared at the royal forest, near Edwinstowe, which asks nudists to "respect the feelings of other visitors".
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) manages the site, as well as the neighbouring Budby South Forest. Whilst naturism is tolerated in the quieter parts of the latter, the RSPB says it is not allowed in Sherwood Forest itself.
A sign, thought to be new and to have been put up in the Budby Common area of Sherwood Forest, reads: "We recognise that naturism on public rights of way is permitted under UK law. If you visit this reserve to practice naturism, we ask that you please respect the feelings of other visitors and follow our policy on naturism.
"Naturism may be tolerated in quieter parts of Budby South Forest (subject to behaviours), but is strongly discouraged in Sherwood Forest, where there is a greater likelihood of encountering other visitors, especially families with children." The sign also says that for those who do practice naturism, they should carry a cover-up garment to wear when nearing other visitors.
The sign also says that visitors should not undress in car parks, adding: "We will not tolerate sexual, abusive or intimidating behaviour of any kind under any circumstances from any visitor, nor will we accept verbal or physical abuse towards any visitor. Anyone who feels harassed, alarmed or distressed by the behaviours of others will be advised to contact the police."
The forest, famed as the home of Robin Hood and Little John, has hosted Nottinghamshire naturists in its quieter areas for many years, with the RSBP having previously said that nudists had enjoyed Budby Forest South for "decades, long before we began managing the reserve".
Naturists are also known to visit quieter parts of the nearby Thoresby and Welbeck estates. Elsewhere, sightings of a naked man walking his dog around Colwick Woods were made last year,
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