Wild Sauna: The Best Outdoor Saunas in Britain
Smartly written and beautifully illustrated guide to more than 180 wild saunas around the UK.
My articles about Wild Sauna
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I've visited dozens of the UK's new saunas - here are 12 of my favourites
A wild sauna is not tucked away in a forgotten corner of a gym. It’s not an add-on to a costly spa, and it’s not a space where bathers with gadgets “optimise” their sweating and track their heart rates.
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'How my first naked sauna experience majorly boosted my body confidence'
When you think of naked saunas, Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Norway spring to mind, but Surrey? Not a place I'd ever have imagined stripping off and baring all with a bunch of strangers, even after a really good night out.
Other articles about Wild Sauna
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Wild sauna, anyone? The ultimate guide to exploring deep heat in the UK outdoors
Written by Ellie Stathaki.
Wild Sauna, a newly published book, explores the power of deep heat as it takes on a whole new dimension when experienced in the great outdoors. It’s the perfect guide for those keen to sample the wellness trend. Written by sauna expert, genre enthusiast and Wallpaper* contributor Emma O'Kelly.
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The UK's best outdoor saunas - including a naked steam room where even the photographer had to strip off
Written by Haley Minn
Saunas have become a huge trend in the UK in recent years – with more and more opening all the time. In 2023, there were 45 public saunas around the country - in the Finnish style, with wooden walls, hot stones and cold plunge pools. With the arrival of Wild Sauna, in February 2025, there were 189 dotted around the country.