Kontrast
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Budget-friendly
Session-booked
Access
Finnish · Infrared
Sauna type
2024
Established
Cold PlungeUrban
About
The UK's first sauna and ice bath cafe, in a Manchester railway arch next to Angel Meadows. 3 saunas and 3 ice baths, run in 45-minute sessions. The cafe side is deliberate: this is a place built for lingering after the contrast, not rushing out.
Good to know
- Cold plunge available on site: use it between rounds for the classic contrast cycle.
- Urban venue: it sits inside the city rather than at a coast or lake. A session fits into a day in town.
Hours
- Monday
- 6am–10pm
- Wednesday
- 6am–10pm
- Thursday
- 6am–10pm
- Friday
- 6am–10pm
- Saturday
- 7:15pm–10pm
- Sunday
- 7am–9:30pm
Common questions
Do I need to book Kontrast?
Yes. Sessions are booked in advance, usually as a timed slot. The whole sauna can also be hired privately.
How much does Kontrast cost?
Sessions are typically under £25 a person.
Does Kontrast have a cold plunge?
Yes. There is a cold plunge on site for contrast rounds.
When is Kontrast open?
Typical hours are Mon, Wed–Fri 6am–10pm, Sat 7:15pm–10pm, Sun 7am–9:30pm.
When did Kontrast open?
It opened in 2024.
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