FAQs

What shall I wear?

Swimwear with no metal fastenings (as this can get hot in the sauna and cause injury). Please also remove metal jewellery. We recommend arriving with your swimwear on under your clothes to make the most of your time slot as changing time is part of your session duration.

What shall I bring?

Swimwear – we recommend arriving with this on
2 towels – 1 for sitting on in the sauna and 1 for drying off afterwards
Drinking water – in a non-metal bottle if you wish to take it into the sauna
Slip on footwear – e.g. flip flops
Warm clothing for afterwards
A changing robe (optional)

Is there a changing area?

We have a bell tent set up in the woodland where you can change comfortably and you can also use our large toilet areas. Please arrive in your swimwear to make the most of your slot once your time in the sauna is over you can head back to the bell tent or use the toilet areas to change.

Can I be naked in the sauna?

We ask that everyone wears swimwear for the sessions.

Can I pay onsite?

We require all bookings and payments to be made online before attending a sauna session.

Do I stay in the sauna for the whole time slot?

No, not at all. We recommend staying in the sauna for 3 – 15 mins at a time. This will depend on many factors, so it’s best to listen to your body. If you’re a new sauna user, it’s best to start small, maybe 3-5 mins at a time. You can cool off between sessions by stepping outside. We have a cold shower, drench bucket, and cold immersion barrel next to the sauna. Again, please listen to your body and experience level when it comes to using these.

Health & Safety

If you are making this booking on behalf of a group (any more than yourself), it is your responsibility to make all users aware of the information in this waiver, to ensure they agree, and to practice safe sauna use.

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, history of dizziness or fainting, the use of prescription drugs, or pregnancy, it is essential that you consult your GP before making a booking. By agreeing to our waiver you understand the risks and have consulted with a medical professional. You understand and take full responsibility for your own health and wellbeing.

Contraindications include (but are not limited to) the following. Should you have any of the following you must seek consent from your doctor prior to using the sauna:

• Pregnancy
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Blood pressure disorders – high and low
• Nervous system disorders
• Lymphatic system disorders
• Heart Disorders
• Blood disorders
• Epilepsy
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Allergies​

Anyone entering the sauna assumes full responsibility of their medical / health condition, to include but not limited to, any medications the person may be taking which could result in a medical emergency or unsafe condition. All persons must know their own limitations and assumes all risks associated with any activities in which they may engage in while in The Outdoor Sauna or the surrounding premises.

All persons using the cold shower, drench bucket, or cold immersion pods do so at their own risk. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you can handle being exposed to the cold temperatures.