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By Megan Whitby   06 Sep 2024

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A new Nordic-inspired contrast bathing experience is set to open in Liverpool in Q3, offering residents, visitors and commuters a serene escape in the heart of the Northern UK city.

Approved by Liverpool City Council in June, WYLD Sauna will open on the banks of Prince's Dock, consisting of a floating pontoon housing a 30-person Finnish sauna, two ice baths, two cold waterfall showers and four heated outdoor showers equipped with salt rubs.

Guests will also be able to enjoy outdoor seating and changing rooms with hair dryers, lockers, mirrors and swimsuit dryers, along with direct access to the water for a refreshing post-sauna dip.

Now in the final stages of construction, the facility will join the area’s range of waterfront attractions, including bars, cafes, restaurants, leisure activity spaces and hotels.

WYLD Sauna will be open seven days a week, from early morning to late evening, offering pay-as-you-go sessions starting at £5 (US$7, €6) per hour.

Peel Waters, a specialist in waterside regeneration, is partnering with WYLD Sauna to bring the swim-sauna experience to life.

The vision

WYLD Sauna was founded by UK outdoor swimming and sauna enthusiasts who were inspired by the growing trend of floating saunas in Scandinavia. Their goal is to introduce the traditional Nordic sauna experience to docks, lakes, and harbours across the nation while using the Liverpool flagship as its blueprint for further destinations.

Jon Miller, co-founder of WYLD Sauna, said: "This is a landmark moment, and we’re thrilled to launch the UK’s first floating sauna at Liverpool Waters. We’re eager to partner with local businesses, including gyms, hotels, tourist boards, and wellness centres, to enhance the experience."

Miller also revealed plans for a floating café, offering refreshments and snacks for sauna-goers.

“We’re planning exciting launch events, including demonstrations, wellbeing workshops and talks to highlight the benefits of hot and cold contrast therapy, in collaboration with the British Sauna Society.”

About Liverpool WatersLiverpool Waters is on a mission to transform the city’s northern docks, bringing the 60-hectare site to life once again, creating a bustling, lively, attractive place to live and work across five different neighbourhoods.

About Peel Waters

Peel Waters is a UK-wide portfolio of waterfront developments. Each site is developed to regenerate its unique waterside setting, ensuring that the area is once again a thriving, community-led destination.

The Peel Waters portfolio started with the design, creation and delivery of MediaCity at Salford Quays. The portfolio now spans over 900 acres, across six UK-wide sites, delivering large-scale regeneration projects, creating new jobs, economic growth, new homes and a new public realm across the country.

Peel Waters is part of the family-run Peel Group which has been operating across the UK for over 50 years.

The Peel Waters portfolio includes: • Chatham Waters.

• Glasgow Waters.• Liverpool Waters.

• Manchester Waters. • Trafford Waters.

• Wirral Waters.