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Saunas and bathhouses in the UK

7 listings · 7 cities

Saunas and bathhouses are the fastest-growing part of UK wellness. Alongside the traditional Turkish baths and Victorian bathhouses that survive in a handful of cities, the past few years have brought a wave of social saunas — wood-fired cabins on harbours, riversides and city rooftops, paired with cold plunge pools or a swim in open water — and urban bathhouses built around a hot–cold circuit.

7 listings currently offer sauna and thermal bathing in the UK, all verified by our team. Listed prices run from £14 to £55, with an hour typically around £18. Visits are priced for 45 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 2 hours or 3 hours. All of them welcome guests on their own premises. They are spread across Harbourside, Hove, Jewellery Quarter and Leith.

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Empty wood-lined sauna with tiered benches and warm wall lights

About saunas and bathhouses

A visit is booked by the session, usually 60 to 120 minutes, and the format is simple: heat, cold, rest and repeat. Some venues run guided sessions such as Aufguss (towel-waving infusions), breathwork or sauna yoga, and many have quieter times set aside for women-only or silent sessions. Listings show session lengths and prices, the facilities on site and whether swimwear is required.

Because heat and cold put real demand on the body, we ask venues listed here to publish their safety guidance and to state their age policy. The verified badge means we have confirmed the business, the premises and its insurance.

Services offered

What the saunas and bathhouses listed here currently offer. Each links to the service guide and to every listing offering it.

MassageSaunaYoga ClassesSteam RoomCold Water TherapyInfrared SaunaFloatation TherapyMeditation ClassesSound BathsHammam

Frequently asked questions

What is a social sauna?

A shared sauna session, usually booked by the hour, where people heat up, cool off in a plunge pool or the sea and sit together between rounds. They are typically cheaper than a spa and more informal, and many are run as community businesses.

What should I bring to a sauna session?

Swimwear, a towel (some venues hire them out), a water bottle and sandals or flip-flops. Most venues ask you to shower before you go in and to sit on a towel inside the sauna.

Is a sauna safe for everyone?

Not for everyone. Pregnancy, heart conditions, low or high blood pressure and alcohol all change how the body copes with heat and cold. Take advice from your GP if any apply, start with short rounds and drink plenty of water.

What are the prices for sauna and thermal bathing in the UK?

Listed prices run from £14 to £55, depending on the length of the visit and what is included. An hour typically costs around £18.

Can I book sauna and thermal bathing away from the centre in the UK?

Not at the moment. All 7 listings offering sauna and thermal bathing in the UK welcome guests on their own premises only.

Which areas of the UK have sauna and thermal bathing?

At the moment: Harbourside, Hove, Jewellery Quarter, Leith, Salford Quays and Shoreditch.

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