10 outdoor and wild saunas in Hampshire

Much like the löyly (wood-fired steam) that rises within their aromatic walls, sauna culture is on the up in the UK.

Taking a leaf out of Finland’s book, the happiest country in the world, ecotherapy (wellness in nature and the outdoors) is on the rise in England and Hampshire’s natural beauty offers perfect locations for reaping such rewards of rejuvenation.

From coast to countryside, Hampshire has a superb selection of outdoor saunas to soothe, steam, and combine with a cold-water dip.

Headlands Farm, Romsey

The newest addition to the offer at Headlands Farm in Wellow near Romsey is a sauna complete with its own plunge pool located beside one of the picturesque lakes.

In a tranquil setting, the sauna has space for up to 8 people. At Headlands, there’s also a massage and beauty treatment hut, fitness studio, padel tennis court, café, fishery, and six self-catering lakeside lodges.

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Solace Sauna, Lepe Beach

Located directly on the pebbly shoreline of Lepe beach in the New Forest, Solace Sauna is the perfect spot from which to watch the boats sailing by on The Solent. Sauna-goers can cool down by taking a dip in the water or a plunge in the sauna’s own ice bath. As well as private and communal sessions, there are also regular special events including monthly men's saunas, women's circles, and yoga or pilates and sauna rituals.

Southsea Sauna 

A seaside addition to the growing outdoor sauna scene is the Southsea Seaside Sauna at the Southsea Beach Café.

Sit back and enjoy the sea view from inside the cosy sauna, or venture over the beach pebbles for a sea swim. Hire the sauna exclusively or opt for a communal booking and pop into the Southsea Beach Café for a post-sauna brunch, lunch, or dinner.

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Wild Sauna at The Yard, Alresford

Surrounded by the rolling Hampshire countryside of the Candover Valley near Alresford, the views will take your breath away just as much as the cold water from your ice bath at Wild Sauna at The Yard.

Enjoy your sauna and cold plunge privately for up to six people or join one of the communal sessions or events like evening socials, and Nordic walking followed by a sauna. Don’t miss the incredible coffee and food at The Yard café before or after your sauna session.

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The Fallen Willow Sauna, Stockbridge

The Fallen Willow Sauna, with its secluded lake and surrounding willow trees, is an Edenic hidden gem in Hampshire’s pretty Test Valley.

Up to six people can enjoy the comforting warmth of the sauna between dips in the picturesque Mistletoe Lake in Cottonworth, near Stockbridge.

The Sauna can be rented privately, or visitors can join a communal sauna or the regular yoga and swim events.

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Woodland Sauna, Stockbridge

The tree-surrounded sister to The Fallen Willow Sauna, the Woodland Sauna is tucked away in its own private forest with stunning Test Valley views.

Up to 10 people can enjoy the sauna and take the plunge in the three freshwater ice baths. There are also cold-water showers and fire pits to complete the wild wellness experience.

The Sauna Works, Winchester

Located in the cheerfully-named Jolly Moon Forest Garden near Winchester, The Sauna Works is all about sharing the happiness from enjoying saunas.   

The sauna can accommodate up to 8 people privately or at the regular community sessions which include men’s sessions, silent saunas, and Monday madness communal saunas.

The Garden Spa at The Pump House, Winchester

The Garden Spa at The Pump House in Winchester is nestled on the edge of the River Itchen with an outdoor sauna plus cold-water dipping pools and a relaxation tent.

Combine your time in the log-fired sauna with an invigorating dip in the cold water plunge pool and kick back in the relaxation tent with views of St.Catherine’s Hill beside the calming waters of the River Itchen.

The Solent Sauna, Lee-on-the-Solent

The independently run Solent Sauna at Lee-on-the-Solent was created by sea and beach enthusiast Georgina and has become an inherent part of the community welcoming locals and visitors to bask in its warm wooden walls.

The Solent Sauna is available for private hire for up to six people or communal sessions for 30 minutes or an hour.

Swanwick Seals Sauna at Andark Lake

Andark Lake is a purpose-built inland diving and open water swimming lake in Swanick near Southampton, where swimmers and divers can also double their dip with a warmup in the lakeside Swanwick Seals Sauna.

The sauna is open to the public for exclusive morning sessions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and has a platform from where users can take a dip in the lake.  

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The Retreat, New Forest

The New Forest National Park is by its very nature a wonderful place for outdoor wellness, and The Retreat rejuvenates from its forest surroundings through wellness classes, retreats, workshops, events, treatments, and therapies.

Complete your day of wellness at The Retreat in the four-person wood-fired sauna available for exclusive use bookings.

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