Sauna Guides
Practical, research-backed guides for anyone building, buying, or running a wood-fired sauna in the UK. No fluff — just the information you actually need.
New to wood-fired sauna?
What to expect, what to wear, and how sauna works.
Wood-Fired vs Electric Sauna: What’s the Difference?
Practical comparison of wood-fired and electric saunas covering heat, running costs, installation, UK regulations, and which suits different settings.
Beginner’s Guide to a Wood-Fired Sauna Visit
First wood-fired sauna visit? What to bring, how long to stay, session structure, cooling down, safety and etiquette — a practical UK guide for beginners.
What to Wear to a Sauna in the UK
Swimwear, towels, footwear, and what to leave at home — a practical guide to sauna dress codes at UK venues.
How Often Should You Use a Sauna?
What the research says about sauna frequency, session length, and building a routine — without the overclaiming.
Cold Water After Sauna: Contrast Bathing Basics
What contrast bathing is, why people do it, what happens to your body, and how to start safely — a practical UK guide.
Planning your own sauna
From planning permission to choosing a builder and breaking ground.
How to Choose the Right Sauna Builder
What to ask, what to look for, and common mistakes to avoid when commissioning a sauna build in the UK.
Outdoor Sauna Planning Checklist
Permissions, foundations, drainage, electrics, flues, and everything else to check before installing an outdoor sauna in the UK.
Planning Permission for a Wood-Fired Sauna in the UK
Permitted development rules, building regulations, flue requirements, and what you actually need to do before installing a wood-fired sauna in your garden.
How to Build a Wood-Fired Sauna in the UK
A practical technical guide to building a wood-fired sauna as a garden outbuilding in the UK — covering foundations, structure, insulation, stoves, ventilation, regulations, and costs.
Starting a sauna business
Business models, regulations, insurance, and operations.
How to Start a Wood-Fired Sauna Business in the UK
A practical guide to starting a commercial wood-fired sauna business in the UK — covering business models, legal setup, planning, regulations, insurance, costs, operations, and common mistakes.
How to Start a Mobile Sauna Business in the UK
A practical guide to starting a mobile sauna business in the UK — covering trailers, towing, pitching, operations, unit economics, insurance, and common mistakes.
More guides coming soon
Sauna Business Insurance Explained
What insurance you actually need, what it costs, and how to avoid the gaps that catch new operators out.
Looking for something specific?
Browse the sauna directory or find a UK builder while we write the next batch of guides.