ABOUT US

Community Sauna Baths started in 2021 in the old public baths of Hackney Wick.

At the time, most wellness spaces felt expensive, exclusive, and closed off. We wanted to build the opposite, something open, calming, and shared. A place to slow down and feel better, together.

Since then, we’ve grown across London with outdoor saunas now in Hackney, Stratford, Camberwell, Peckham and Bermondsey. With our Walthamstow site coming soon!

As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), we're dedicated to making authentic sauna and cold plunge experiences accessible to everyone. Drawing inspiration from European sauna culture, we've created inclusive, sober spaces where people can connect while enjoying the proven health benefits of steam bathing.

We reinvest all income into running and growing our sites, including offering free and concession access to NHS workers, low-income residents and community groups. We also run creative events and partner with healthcare providers to support wellbeing through social prescribing.

Our mission is growing, and we’re excited to keep building spaces where people can come together to feel better — and more connected.

Our story, our purpose

Making sauna more accessible

At Community Sauna Baths, we believe that everyone should have access to the benefits of sauna and cold plunge regardless of income, background, or ability.

1. Concession Pricing

We offer reduced prices for:

  • People on lower incomes

  • Students

  • People with disabilities

  • Over-65s

  • NHS staff & Blue Light Card holders

These rates are available across all sites. Find out more about how to apply.

2. Discounted Community Sessions

We host dedicated sessions for underrepresented groups, including Trans Sauna nights, Mamma Swim sessions with childcare, and For Brothers That Talk wellbeing sessions for black men.

3. Social Prescribing Programme

We partner with the NHS, Primary Care Networks, Care4Calais, and Latin American Women’s Aid to provide full funded 10-session sauna packages. These include swimwear and companion tickets for those who need extra support.

Our Sauna for Community sessions offer a group-based experience, with transport and accessible facilities provided to help everyone take part.

Our impact in numbers

1,400+ Free NHS sessions

400+ Concession members

600+ members using our regular sessions

250+ Supported through social prescribing

Social Prescribing & Outreach

At Community Sauna Baths, we believe that everyone should have access to warmth, rest and connection especially those facing health challenges or barriers to wellbeing.

Through our social prescribing and outreach programme, we partner with NHS teams, GPs, and local organisations to offer fully funded sauna and cold plunge sessions to those who need them most.

Each referral includes:

  • A 10-session sauna package

  • Access to special events and group sessions

  • A welcome cup of tea

  • Optional support with swimwear, booking help, and companion tickets for those with mobility or access needs

We've already welcomed over 250+ individuals through the programme and continue to work with an amazing network of local partners to expand access.

We also run Sauna for Community, offering tailored group sessions in collaboration with charities and community groups many of which are gender-specific, culturally sensitive, and shaped around participants’ needs.

Join the Regulars Club

Get 50% off sauna sessions, members-only slots, and all London Community Sauna Baths locations for £23/month.