FAQs

  • The main essentials are your swimwear and some drinking water!

    Please arrive in suitable swimwear; your trunks, cossie, bikini etc. No nudity in this sauna! You’ll also need two towels - one for you to sit on in the sauna and one for drying yourself afterwards, some flip flops or sliders, a robe if you have one, and ideally some warm clothes to put on afterwards.

  • Please arrive 5 minutes before your booking to allow time for a quick briefing and if possible please arrive in your swimwear as we have limited changing space


  • The sauna holds 8 for a communal session and up to 10 for a private booking

  • Bookings can be made online via the Booking Page Here. We do not accept bookings via social media

    If you would like to book us for a private hire or event please drop us an email at hello@thesaunaworks.com

  • We will refund or reschedule any booking up to 48 hours before your visit. Any refunds will be minus a £5 admin fee but there is no fee for rescheduling.

    If you wish to reschedule your booking you can do this yourself via your booking confirmation or alternatively email hello@thesaunaworks.com with the booking details (Name, Date, Time, Location)

    For a refund please also email hello@thesaunaworks.com with the booking details (Name, Date, Time, Location)

    If you do not show up or cancel on the day of your booking you will not be refunded or rescheduled

  • We are located at Jolly Moon in South Wonston, just outside of Winchester.

  • Yes! Though it is limited and so we ask that you leave the site fairly promptly at the end of your session so we can free up space for the next group.

  • Basically - Rinse - Hot - Cold - Rest

    1. Have a shower before sauna

    2. Sit on a towel in the sauna

    3. Get warm (usually 5-15 mins)

    4. Get cold - have a plunge, shower or just spend some time outside of the sauna (rinse first if using an ice bath)

    5. Rest - allow your body to reach equilibrium

    6. Repeat

    Top tip:

    Listen to your body. As you move through the cycle, become aware of your heartrate. It will speed up in the sauna and slow down in the cold plunge and come back to normal during the rest. When it is back to normal use that to help you know when it is time to return to the sauna again.

  • Our sauna etiquette is as follows:

    1. ​Sauna sessions of no longer than 20 min at a time (we recommend 5-15 min sessions)

    2. Following operators’ instructions on how to pour water onto hot rocks

    3. Only pouring the provided ‘sauna water’ on hot rocks and nothing else

    4. Enter and exit the sauna in a safe manner

    5. Keeping access points clear to allow other users to exit safely and swiftly if needed

    6. Remove shoes prior to entering the sauna and ensure feet are clean

    7. Not touching any part of the stove

    8. Sitting on a towel within the sauna

    9. Behaving in a respectful way to all other bathers

    10. Keep your swimwear on

    11. Rinsing using shower prior to using any cold plunge baths, if provided

  • We are open all year round and in all weathers. Sauna in a bit of rain is a great experience!

    The only weather that stops play is high winds or thunder/lightning. If there is a weather warning in place or winds are above 45mph we will contact you to reschedule your booking with as much notice as possible

    Facilities and shelter are fairly limited at all our locations so please come dressed appropriately.

  • Facilities at our location is fairly limited so we recommend coming appropriately dressed for your sauna session.

    We have a toilet onsite and limited changing facilities and boxes for storage, but please leave any valuables at home or in your car.

    The saunas have hooks to hang your robes and towels.

  • We try to make the sauna as inclusive as possible. However, due to the nature of the sauna there are some reasons why you might not be able to use our saunas. Please see our waiver for further details and be aware that all persons using the sauna do so at their own risk. If you have any reservations regarding sauna use, such as medical conditions, underlying health problems, the use of prescription drugs or pregnancy, it is essential that you consult your GP before making a booking.

    Children between the ages 7 to 16 are permitted to use the saunas during private sessions only (full sauna to be booked) as long as an adult family member/guardian is present at ALL TIMES during the hire/use of the sauna.

    Anyone under the age of 7 is NOT permitted to use the sauna.