Saunas in the United Kingdom
The UK's sauna scene has arrived quickly and with force. A wave of barrel, floating and outdoor saunas has landed on coastlines, canals and lido circuits from Cornwall to the Cairngorms. It sits alongside bathhouse traditions that never quite went away, and the bar for löyly keeps climbing year on year.
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Top saunas in the United Kingdom
#1 · Community Sauna Baths — Hackney Wick
Editors’ pickThe flagship of London's community sauna movement: 7 wood-fired saunas in a converted bathhouse at Hackney Wick.
London · Finnish · £ · Cold plunge · Session-booked
#2 · 1Rebel Reset — Euston
1Rebel's Reset is a self-guided contrast-therapy studio inside the Euston club.
London · Finnish · £ · Cold plunge · Session-booked
#3 · Sauna Social Club
Editors’ pickA sauna listening bar in a Peckham railway arch, with ice baths and aufguss sessions through the week.
London · Finnish · £ · Cold plunge · Session-booked
#4 · Kontrast — Manchester
Editors’ pickThe UK's first sauna and ice bath cafe, in a Manchester railway arch next to Angel Meadows.
Manchester · Finnish · Infrared · £ · Cold plunge · Session-booked
#5 · Lowlu — Kentish Town
5 Finnish saunas designed by architect Sami Rintala, in a Kentish Town warehouse, ranging from 75 to 95°C.
London · Finnish · £ · Cold plunge · Session-booked
#6 · 1Rebel Reset — Chelsea
1Rebel's Reset is a self-guided contrast-therapy studio inside the Chelsea club on the King's Road.
London · Finnish · £ · Cold plunge · Session-booked
#7 · 1Rebel Reset — Clapham
1Rebel's Reset is a self-guided contrast-therapy studio inside the Clapham High Street club.
London · Finnish · £ · Cold plunge · Session-booked
#8 · 1Rebel Reset — High Street Kensington
1Rebel's Reset is a self-guided contrast-therapy studio inside the High Street Kensington club.
London · Finnish · £ · Cold plunge · Session-booked
#9 · 1Rebel Reset — Holborn
1Rebel's Reset is a self-guided contrast-therapy studio inside the Holborn club.
London · Finnish · £ · Cold plunge · Session-booked
#10 · 1Rebel Reset — Leadenhall
1Rebel's Reset is a self-guided contrast-therapy studio inside the Leadenhall club, in the City.
London · Finnish · £ · Cold plunge · Session-booked
Frequently asked about saunas in the United Kingdom
How much does a sauna in the United Kingdom cost?
Of the 178 curated saunas in the United Kingdom, 93 are budget-friendly (£), 80 mid-range (££), and 5 premium (£££).
Which saunas in the United Kingdom have a cold plunge?
112 of the 178 curated saunas in the United Kingdom have a dedicated cold plunge on site.
What types of saunas are in the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom has 7 distinct sauna types across the atlas: Finnish (171), Smoke (6), Banya (3), Floating (4), Steam (21), Ice (4), Infrared (9).
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Explore the United Kingdom by style
Regions in the United Kingdom
Cities in the United Kingdom
London
63 venues
Edinburgh
5 venues
Glasgow
4 venues
Sheffield
4 venues
Manchester
3 venues
Bristol
2 venues
Crieff
2 venues
Kingussie
2 venues