Bristol Saunas: Cold Plunge, Open Late & Wood-Fired

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Orchard Sauna barrel at Windmill Hill City Farm, BristolOrchard SaunaGuests relaxing together in the HOTBOX lounge with a large colourful mural and whitewashed brick wallsHotBox SocialBristol Lido heated outdoor swimming pool and Victorian spa buildingBristol Lido

Historic port city in southwest England

There are 3 saunas in and around Bristol. Among the 2 that list a per-visit price, a session costs £15 to £25, with a median of £20. 2 have a cold plunge, 1 is wood-fired and 1 has a steam room. One of them shows open session times live, so you can check before you go.

3

saunas

£15–£25

per session

2

with cold plunge

1

with live availability

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Quick picks

Lowest prices

The cheapest per-visit sessions in Bristol, by listed price.

Best for a cold plunge

Saunas with a cold plunge on site.

Wood-fired

Saunas heated by a wood stove.

Open late

Listings whose hours run to 10pm or later on at least some days. Check the hours shown.

Check open times live

Open session times come straight from these saunas' booking systems.

Compare saunas in Bristol

SaunaPricePlungeLive times
Bristol Lido£25 for 120 min––
HotBox Social–Yes–
Orchard Sauna£15 for 60 minYesYes

All 3 saunas in Bristol

Bristol Lido

Bristol

  • Steam room
  • Soaking tub
Bristol Lido heated outdoor swimming pool and Victorian spa buildingBristol Lido spa and sauna facilitiesBristol Lido poolside bar and restaurant area

Bristol Lido is an outdoor sauna in Bristol. Sessions are £25 for 120 min. It has a steam room, a soaking tub, showers and food. Capacity is listed as 6 people.

Victorian-era lido in Clifton with heated outdoor pool (24m, 20-25°C year-round), Scandinavian dry sauna (~85°C, 3 tiers), steam room, and hot tub (38-40°C). Guest Swim £25 Mon-Thu, £30 Fri-Sun for 2-hour sessions. Max 6 guests per slot. Restaurant and poolside bar on site. 18+ for spa facilities. Cold drench buckets available.

Price
£25 for 120 min
Hours
Daily 7am-10pm, Guest Swim sessions 10am-3pm
Sessions
Co-ed
Clothing
Swimsuit required
Address
Oakfield Place, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2BJ
View Bristol LidoWebsite

HotBox Social

Bristol

  • Cold plunge
Guests relaxing together in the HOTBOX lounge with a large colourful mural and whitewashed brick walls

HotBox Social is a sauna in Bristol. It has a cold plunge.

Bristol's biggest traditional Finnish-style sauna with ice plunges, in a converted industrial warehouse in Bedminster. Every booking is contrast therapy: heat, cold and recovery in one session. Base is 50 minutes for 14.99 GBP pay as you go (or 1 credit); House is 100 minutes for 2 credits. Members-only guided Flow sessions, plus Friday-night music-led HotBox Social sessions with DJs and performers. Speciality coffee and a studio are coming soon. Closed Tuesdays.

Hours
Monday 07:00-21:00, Tuesday closed, Wednesday-Thursday 07:00-21:00, Friday-Saturday 07:00-22:00, Sunday 09:00-17:00
Address
The Old Jail, Willway Street, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4BG, United Kingdom
View HotBox SocialWebsite

Orchard Sauna

Bristol

  • Wood-fired
  • Cold plunge
Orchard Sauna barrel at Windmill Hill City Farm, Bristol

Orchard Sauna is an outdoor, wood-fired sauna in Bristol. Sessions are £15 for 60 min. It has a cold plunge. Its open session times show live on its listing.

Orchard Sauna is an outdoor sauna and cold-water venue at Windmill Hill City Farm in Bedminster, Bristol, run by the Bristol Sauna Project and described as Bristol's first dedicated outdoor sauna and cold water venue. The site has a traditional barrel sauna, a custom-designed square sauna and three ice-cold plunge pools, plus chill-out areas. It is open seven days a week (Monday-Thursday 3pm-9pm, Friday-Sunday all day) with hot showers and on-site food options nearby.

Price
£15 for 60 min
Address
Windmill Hill City Farm, Philip St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4EA, United Kingdom
See live availabilityWebsite

Frequently asked questions

How many saunas are there in Bristol?

There are 3 public saunas and bathhouses in and around Bristol.

How much does a sauna session cost in Bristol?

Listed per-visit prices run from £15 to £25, with a median of £20. The lowest are Orchard Sauna (£15 for 60 min) and Bristol Lido (£25 for 120 min).

Where can I cold plunge after the sauna in Bristol?

2 saunas have a cold plunge: HotBox Social and Orchard Sauna.

Are there wood-fired saunas in Bristol?

Yes: Orchard Sauna uses a wood stove.

Can I check sauna availability in Bristol online?

Orchard Sauna shows open session times live. Open a listing to see today's times.

Which Bristol saunas are open late?

By their listed hours, Bristol Lido and HotBox Social stay open until 10pm or later on at least some days.

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