Please bring:

• Swimwear

• A full water bottle to stay hydrated

• Two towels – one to sit on in the sauna + one for drying off

• Swim shoes if you’d like them (handy on pebbles or at the water’s edge)

• Something warm + cosy to hang out in afterwards

A sauna is an all-round experience that includes relaxation, health benefits, ritual and connection to others, as well as nature.

Most people enjoy 5-15 minutes at a time, with plenty of breaks outside or cooling off with cold water if you want to.

Arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow time to change and make the most of your session. If you arrive late we sadly won’t be able to extend your slot.

Every location has somewhere to change out of the rain, with a covered space for your things. It’s best to arrive ready to sauna in your swimsuit.

Toilet facilities vary by location. Please check the details before you visit + use the toilet before you arrive if you’re unsure.

Community sessions: Generally for ages 16+. In exceptional cases, younger children may be permitted with prior approval from management. Please get in touch via text before booking to request an exception.

Private sessions: Children aged 7+ may attend, provided they’re accompanied by a responsible adult.

Swanborough Lake: No children under 16 may use the sauna or the lake at this location.

Cold water: Children under 16 are not permitted to use the cold water facilities at community or private sessions.

Waiver: You’ll be asked to read + sign a waiver when you book.

Wheelchair access: Not all of our saunas have wheelchair access + wheelchairs can’t stay inside the sauna. If you’re a wheelchair user, please email us so we can have a chat beforehand.

Not sure? Please email us.

Please remove all jewellery, as metal gets very hot in the sauna.

Avoid eating a big meal beforehand, + we don’t recommend alcohol before or during your session.

Please drink plenty of water beforehand, and bring a full bottle with you.

Traditionally, saunas are enjoyed naked. In community sessions, please wear your swimsuit, as you’ll be sharing the sauna.

In private sessions, if you + your fellow guests would like to go without, that’s up to you. Just sit on a towel, check with us first + please don’t go outside the sauna naked.

We recommend booking in advance, but you’re very welcome to pop by + see if we have availability, or message us + we’ll let you know if there are any slots free.

When you book online, you can pay in advance through the website. If you’re dropping in, you can pay by card (preferred) or cash.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your sauna session, this must be done with 48 hours notice so the sauna session can be re-advertised. You will be given a full refund or full credit. Please text message us to do this.

If you choose to reschedule or cancel with less than 48 hours notice we will unfortunately not be able to refund you.

Yes, you can book a private sauna for 30mins or 60mins via our booking page. If you can’t find the slot you want please message us.

If you are interested in hiring The Nomadic Sauna for a private event, festival or retreat please email us for more information.

Every location has a cold water option, but It’s entirely optional. We don’t have an ice bath as standard, but we may be able to arrange one with some prior notice, so please get in touch if you’d like to ask.

Please note that the ice bath and cold plunge is not a guided experience and is used at your own risk.

If you would like to be sure of an ice bath or cold plunge please get in touch beforehand.

We aim to run all our saunas at around 90 to 95°C, though it depends on the weather, and wind is the biggest factor.

If you’re on the top bench, it can be around 100°C. Sit lower for a gentler heat.

Listen to your body and leave the sauna when it tells you to. Trying to keep to a set time isn’t advised.