Bristol Wild Sauna
A handcrafted sauna on disused land in a Fishponds industrial estate, opened by Wild Sauna in summer 2025, with two filtered cold plunge pools at 8 °C. Sessions last 75 minutes and take up to nine people.
WhatBathhouse, BristolUnited Kingdom
WhenOpen all yearTwo filtered cold plunge pools at 8 °C; cold rain showers.
Getting there Car
CostCommunity Sauna in Fishponds, 75 minutes£12about €14As of Oct 2026
AccessPhones are not allowed in the sauna. Up to nine people per session. Walk-ins welcome when there is space. Cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours ahead.Timed tickets
Getting in
- Parking
- Park on Filwood Road; parking inside the complex may get your car blocked in.
- Address
- Filwood House, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 3RY
Entry, hours and rules
- Entry
- Community Sauna in Fishponds, 75 minutes (Per seat)£12about €14
- Hours
- Mon06:30-12:00, 16:00-21:15
- Tue08:00-12:00, 16:00-21:15
- Wed08:00-12:00, 16:00-21:15
- Thu08:00-12:00, 16:00-21:15
- Fri06:30-12:00, 16:00-21:15
- Sat08:00-21:15
- Sun08:00-21:15
- Swimwear and rules
- Swimwear for all (operator: 'We have a no nudity policy, please wear swimwear!'). Mixed sessions.
- Children
- The operator's safety guide says under 16s should use the sauna only under direct adult supervision.
- Tickets
- Timed entry slots, book ahead
- Official site
- wildsauna.uk
- Facilities
- SaunaShowersChanging roomsLockersToilets
About Bristol Wild Sauna
The sauna and plunge pools stand in front of Filwood House, a warehouse occupied by independent artists and business owners, and the entrance is about ten feet from the building, under the trees. Wild Sauna struggled to persuade landowners to host a community sauna before this plot was offered, and Bristol became its first site, with Derby following. The site is a short walk from JD Gym and the cycle path, and has a bike lock-up. Between rounds there are rain showers and an outdoor relaxation area.