Putting Britain back on the map of great bathing cultures

Watershed Sauna, Findhorn Beach, Scotland

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Sauna Summit

20 May 2025, Canary Wharf, London

Sauna owners, operators, Sauna Masters and suppliers will once again be coming together for the British Sauna Society Sauna Summit. From keynotes and panels, to networking and sauna parties, you’ll get to hear from and speak with trailblazers in the UK sauna scene and beyond.

UK Aufguss Championships

18-19 May 2025, Canary Wharf, London

Now in its third year, the UK Aufguss Championships brings sport and theatre into the sauna space, to produce an experience like no other. Watch UK Champion hopefuls compete, as well as enjoying performances from some of the best Sauna Masters in the world.

Sauna Summit Awards

20 May 2025, Canary Wharf, London

What’s your favourite sauna? We’re taking nominations from the public for the Sauna Summit Awards. The best-loved saunas will be announced via a shortlist, and winners will be announced at the Sauna Summit in May.

The British Sauna Society is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and develops sauna culture to make its physical, mental and social health benefits accessible to more people across the United Kingdom.

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Regular use of saunas is part of healthy lifestyle in Finland, Scandinavia, Baltics, Central and Eastern Europe and beyond – with a positive impact to individuals and societies alike.

We believe the same could be achieved in Britain.

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Become a Member

Make it official! Support our mission and be part of the movement for authentic sauna in the UK. We have individual, joint and concessionary rates available".*

You can also join our Facebook Group which is free and open to everyone!

*Current membership is for individuals only, but we plan to launch memberships for practitioners, operators and suppliers soon.