Gloucestershire &amp; Worcestershire


<p>We&#8217;re calling it, wild saunas are the new pubs. A social place outside of home and work to meet, chill, chat and form new friendships, they&#8217;re booming right now, with hotspots springing up all over the UK. </p>



<p>It&#8217;s chilly as a penguin&#8217;s paw out there so lean into the chilliest months of the year, and take the plunge at an amazing wild sauna, cold water swimming or ice bath experience near you. </p>



<p>From small-group swim and sauna sessions and saunas with cafés to moonlit dips, and even a &#8216;clothes optional&#8217; club (easy now) your winter wellbeing is sorted.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-scenic-sauna-northleach"><a href="https://www.scenicsauna.co.uk">The Scenic Sauna</a>, Northleach</h2>



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<p>That&#8217;s precisely why we&#8217;ve chosen such a picturesque woodland setting for Scenic Sauna&#8217;s outdoor Finnish barrel sauna, temperature-controlled ice baths, blissful relaxation, and workshop spaces within the grounds of Far Peak Centre, in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds.&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rewild-swim-club-swim-amp-sauna-wellness-sessions-elmore-court"><a href="https://www.rewildswimclub.com">ReWild Swim Club</a>, Swim &amp; Sauna Wellness Sessions, Elmore Court</h2>



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<p>Hidden at the heart of the rewilded landscape of stately Elmore Court, and encircled by old oak trees, The ReWild Swim Club is a simply gorgeous wild sauna and swimming experience. The wood-fired sauna is Danish and hand-crafted, and it has mirrored glass for privacy. De-robe in a warm yurt by the wood-fired stove, bliss out in the traditional sauna then dive into to the heavenly spring-fed lake.</p>



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<p>Owner, and Elmore chatelaine Sarah, a qualified Open Water swim guide, is on hand to help, and Savannah Miller, Millie Dornan, Edith Bowman and Ellie Harrison all regularly swim here. Take part in the regular drop in session on a weekly basis, costing £19 for 1.5 hours, or reserve it exclusively. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-court-farm-lakes-lydney"><a href="https://www.courtfarmlakes.co.uk/">Court Farm Lakes</a>, Lydney</h2>



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<p>&#8216;Swim, sauna and socialise&#8217; is the mantra at Court Farm Lakes. This great retreat offers wild cold water swimming, sauna and swim sessions, aswell as open water swim coaching , yoga and fitness on its beautiful four acre site, situated just off the A48 in Woolaston, Gloucestershire. Book an hour&#8217;s session for just £8 (with a £20 membership plan), and refuel at the onsite café which has delicious food, hot drinks and snacks.</p>



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<p>Don&#8217;t miss the monthly events, including full moon swims and even &#8216;Clothing Optional&#8217; swim &amp; sauna sessions! Plus watch this space- Court Farm has just applied to build Glos&#8217;s first geothermally heated outdoor swimming pool &#8211; <a href="https://glosworcs.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/latest-news/newsflash-january-2025-gloucestershire/">read all about it here.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-watersedge-worcester"><a href="https://www.watersedge.club/">Watersedge</a>, Worcester</h2>



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<p>Watersedge is breath-taking, family run wellness venue located in 11 acres of lush Worcestershire countryside, between Tewkesbury and Worcester. There&#8217;s a warm club feel here so you&#8217;ll feel really welcome. Book in for open water swimming, cold water immersion or ice baths. The luxurious wood fired lakeside sauna is available to book for 30 minute slots alongside a swim session times for just £8.50. It can also be booked for 45 minute sessions for exclusive use for up to 6 people. </p>



<p>There are weekly lakeside yoga, and fitness sessions, and monthly sound bath, breathwork, and tai chi sessions. Monthly retreats and special events such as full moon yoga and cold dip evening sessions reheating by the lakeside fire pit.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-wild-sauna-whichford-mill-cotswolds"><a href="https://www.whichfordmill.co.uk/">The Wild Sauna</a>, Whichford Mill, Cotswolds</h2>



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<p>Located on the far north edges of the Cotswolds in the nature haven of Whichford Mill is The Wild Sauna, a wood-fired, Finnish style retreat crafted from beautiful aspen and alder wood. Seating up to 6 people, book a place in a Community session for £15, or spoil yourself with a private hour, The sauna is set on the banks of the river with stepped access for dipping or hop in the spring-fed filled cast iron bath for cold immersion and a rinse off.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-go-on-a-sauna-day-trip-here-are-a-few-wild-saunas-that-we-love-if-you-fancy-making-a-break-of-it">Go on a sauna day trip! Here are a few wild saunas that we love, if you fancy making a break of it&#8230;</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-by-the-sea-sauna-saunton-sands-croyde"><a href="https://www.seasauna.co.uk/">By the Sea Sauna</a>, Saunton Sands/Croyde</h2>



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<p>Sea Sauna is a big Nordic wood-fired sauna on wheels, seating up to 12 people with a tinted glass window so you can see it, but people can’t nosey in. There’s a small changing room at the rear to protect your modesty, and they include complimentary essential oils to suit your sauna mood. Other options include private hire, breath work and yoga sessions, and all-day rental at your own location if you’re feeling shy. <em>From £10 for 45 mins as part of a group session</em>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-south-west-saunas-dartington"><a href="https://www.southwestsaunas.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">South West Saunas</a>, Dartington</h2>



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<p>Opening at Dartington’s Meadowfields Campsite (home to Dynamic Adventures) on Jan 18 2025, South West Saunas is a wood-fired sauna, handmade in Latvia with a metal Urban Ice Tribes cold plunge – and ha! – some Kent &amp; Stowe watering cans for pouring on your friends. The temp is roughly 80 degrees C and hats are available to improve your sesh. There’s also a brand-new shower and toilet block and free parking for sauna guests. <em>Open Fri 4-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm. Communal session, £15, private session for up to 8, £99</em>, <em>memberships available</em>.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-seaside-saunahaus-seaton"><a href="https://www.seasidesaunahaus.co.uk/">Seaside Saunahaus</a>, Seaton</h2>



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<p>Sitting pretty on Seatown Beach (opposite The Anchor at Seatown), Seaside Saunahaus is a wood-fired cedar sauna, offering saunas for groups of up to six, private hire and sauna clubs. Going one further, you can can also find your Zen with a silent sauna, or how about a Full Moon Sauna? Werewolves not allowed. Lots of options for a defrazzle.&nbsp;<em>One-hour £60</em>.</p>


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