Outdoor Saunas in South

A wood-fired sauna and cold plunge among the reed beds on Hengistbury Head, facing Christchurch Harbour. Part of a revamped outdoor centre, with plenty more to do on site.

The UK's largest beachfront sauna - a 35-person communal Nordic sauna on the Boscombe shoreline. Guided rituals, sea dips, and open social sessions. The Saltwater Sauna's flagship venue.

Two beachside saunas at Knoll Beach, Studland, with views of Old Harry Rocks. Exclusive hire, up to 10. Dorset sea dips between rounds.

Two electric beachside saunas at Avon Beach, Christchurch. Panoramic Isle of Wight views, sea dips, guided leaf whisking rituals.

Wood-fired sauna at Bowleaze Cove with sweeping views over Weymouth Bay. Up to 8 communal, 10 private. Part of the Revive Wild Sauna family.

Wood-fired sauna at Compton House Cricket Club near Sherborne, set in Dorset countryside. Plunge baths, cold shower, up to eight. A rural escape from the everyday.

Wood-fired sauna in a woodland clearing at Happy River Retreat, Wareham Forest. Picture window into the trees, cold plunge, jungle shower. Private and communal 65-minute sessions.

Cedar wood-fired sauna on Seatown Beach, West Dorset's Jurassic Coast. Sea views, sea dips, communal and private sessions. Open daily except Wednesday.

Rustic and beachside on Eastney Esplanade, Southsea. Sea views, cold tub, up to six. A simple seafront session done well.

Wood-fired Nordic sauna at the water's edge, Lulworth Cove, Jurassic Coast. Sea ladder to the cove between rounds. Guided rituals available.

Off-grid wood-fired sauna with cold plunge at Park Farm Campsite, near Swindon. Voted Best Wellbeing Specialist, featured on the BBC.

The UK's first floating sauna, moored at Portland Marina among the boats. Six-person wood-fired, private swimming area for cold dips. Dorset's most unique sauna setting.

Wood-fired sauna on the East Pier at West Bay, Bridport. Panoramic ocean views, sea dips, up to eight. Open daily 8am–8pm on the Jurassic Coast.

Wood-fired sauna at Lepe Beach Country Park, where the New Forest meets the Solent. Panoramic window, cold plunge, and sea swimming.

Wood-fired barrel sauna on a quiet locals' beach on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. Views across the bay where seals and dolphins are regularly spotted. Strong community vibe.

Wood-fired riverside sauna at Mill End, Chagford on the edge of Dartmoor. Large picture window over the water, River Teign cold plunge. Open Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am–8pm.

Dorset's first community sauna, hand-built at the water's edge of Swanage Bay with ceiling-height windows facing the sunrise. Shared sessions for four or private hire for up to ten.

A wood-fired sauna tucked into the woodland at Upton Country Park, Poole. Open year-round, and made for the parkrun-and-tearoom crowd. Warmth after a walk in the trees.

A Scandinavian-built sauna and two temperature-set ice baths - one at 10°C, one at 4°C - run by trained sauna master Chelsea. A mobile setup that started life as a trailer.

A wood-fired cube sauna beside the water at Litton Lakes, West Dorset, with a picture window over the lake and a plunge pool steps from the heat. Seats seven.

Award-winning handcrafted sauna on Sandbanks Beach, Poole. Blue Flag water, guided rituals, sea dips. One of the South Coast's best.

Handcrafted wood-fired sauna on the sandy beach at Lyme Regis. Jurassic Coast views towards Golden Cap. Communal, private, and guided ritual sessions.

Wood-fired lakeside sauna at Glove Factory Studios, Holt, Wiltshire. Nine miles from Bath, cold plunge, wild herb café next door.

Handcrafted cedar sauna with cold plunge in the Candover Valley, Hampshire. Nordic walking poles to hire. Open seven days.