I go to a pub in Lancashire completely starkers with my man after stripping off in the car – we get abuse & shrug it off

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11-07-2025

Scroll down as Colin reveals what people say to the couple when they are seen naked in public
ALE NATURALE I go to a pub in Lancashire completely starkers with my man after stripping off in the car – we get abuse & shrug it off
A COUPLE have revealed how they attend their local pub naked - and describe the experience as "liberating".
Since 2022, Sadie Tann, 35, and her partner Colin Unsworth, 55, have been going completely nude to their closest watering hole to listen to some of their favourite musicians.
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A couple have opened up on going to the pub totally naked
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Sadie Tann, 35, and her partner Colin Unsworth, 55, have been going completely nude to their closest watering hole since 2022
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They aren't bothered by what people think
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The couple trip off at the car before going into their local pub
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Colin, a wild foraging teacher has been a naturist for over a decade, first getting involved aged 42 with the sponsored World Naked Bike Ride in Manchester in 2012.
Colin said that he strips down to spread the message of body positivity and also raise awareness for mental health.
Though he claimed that the couple receive some backlash from strangers, he has revealed "most of the time" they are met with "positivity" and "admiration" for being "comfortable" in their own skin.
He explained: "We strip down in the car and go inside without clothes on.
"There are four pubs we go to and we had to build up relationships with the owners and staff to let us do it.
"At the shows people always ask questions saying I must be 'super confident' but mainly I accept and am comfortable in my own skin.
"Body shame has done a lot of damage to people - modern society holds a moral shame over a naked body but that should never be the case."
"I don't do it for attention, I do it to spread the word of body positivity."
Naturism is the act of going outside without clothes on in a non-sexual manner, which is legal in the UK even if it causes offense.
Though it can be seen as illegal if the person is acting in a way which causes harassment, alarm, or distress to others.
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Colin, from Adlington, in Lancashire, highlighted that throughout his childhood he was "hypersensitive" to touch and didn't like the feeling of clothes on his body.
He said this continued into his adult life but it wasn't until he parted from his wife of 20 years he decided to step into the world of naturism which started with him going wild shrubbing in just an apron.
Now, Colin and Sadie go to the pub naked once a month, mainly to catch some live music.
They arrive at the venue nude, saying it saves the "awkwardness" of being clothed and then getting undressed.
What is Naturism?
Naturism, also known as nudism, is a cultural and lifestyle movement that advocates for and practices social nudity in both private and public spaces.
The philosophy behind naturism emphasises harmony with nature, self-respect, respect for others, and a sense of community.
Naturism is a diverse and inclusive lifestyle choice that encourages individuals to embrace their natural state, foster a deeper connection with nature, and build a community based on mutual respect and equality.
Naturists believe that naturism promotes a healthy and accepting attitude toward the human body, regardless of shape, size, or imperfections.
Many naturists are also advocates for environmental conservation and sustainable living, believing in a close connection with nature.
Naturism also fosters a sense of equality, as clothing often signifies social status, and its absence can help break down these barriers.
The couple spent time getting to know the owners and staff before they were allowed inside nude.
Colin added: "It took time before we were able to.
"I became a regular at the places and got to know the staff and the owner really well.
"We only did it when the owner agreed to it."
He shared that after entering for the first couple of minutes he feels "exposed" but following buying a drink and having a few conversations it becomes "normal".
It seems to add a positive vibe to the pub - you find people often talk about it long after the occasion
Colin Unsworth
Colin expressed: "All conversations happen with eye contact and after a few minutes you forget you are naked.
"When the music starts playing we feel vibrant and free and also feel accepted.
"People at the gig also tell us that it is better for their experience, they feel part of something that is liberating even if they themselves aren't naked.
"In a normal sense we are just there to enjoy the evening and music just like everybody else, making sure we are having a good time.
"It seems to add a positive vibe to the pub - you find people often talk about it long after the occasion."
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Colin has been a naturist for over a decade
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The couple describe the experience as 'liberating"
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The naturist also acknowledged that he rarely runs into issues with people once inside, as he continued: "People come up to us all the time and ask us questions.
"We find ourselves talking about body acceptance and positivity and most of the time they find themselves coming to terms with their own bodies after our conversations.
"People often say that they feel that we've made them feel that they can also be accepted as themselves."
Though he explained when they do get abused, they simply "shrug it off" and continue, as they "aren't doing anything wrong".
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Colin shared that after entering for the first couple of minutes he feels "exposed" but following buying a drink and having a few conversations it becomes "normal"
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