Friday 28th August is a little different at The Forest Sauna The moon will be full, the forest will be dark, and for one night only, we’re opening extra late sauna sessions so you can experience the sauna and plunge long after the sun has gone down. And honestly? We think this might be one of the best ways to experience the forest. The forest after dark is a different place During the day, you notice the trees. At night, you notice everything else. The sounds become clearer.

Stress has become strangely normal. Messages arrive before breakfast. Calendars fill themselves. Half the week disappears into tabs left open “for later”. So it’s no surprise that one of the things people say most often after a sauna session is: “I didn’t realise how much I needed that.” Sauna isn’t a cure for modern life (unfortunately), but it can create a small pocket of time where things feel a bit quieter. Here are a few reasons people find themselves coming back. 1. You

This is usually the first question people ask. Closely followed by: “Will I hate it?” The answer to both is reassuringly simple: probably less time than you think. Cold plunging has become popular for good reason. Whether it’s a sea dip on the Dorset coast or stepping into a cold water plunge after a sauna session, many people enjoy the feeling of leaving the water refreshed, awake, and slightly impressed with themselves. But when it comes to how long you should stay in? Long

People often arrive looking for rest. They come carrying busy minds, half-finished thoughts, unanswered emails, conversations still humming in their pockets. They tell themselves they’re here to unwind. And then something else happens. Somewhere between the warmth and the water, ideas begin appearing. Not with fanfare - creativity rarely arrives like that. It arrives quietly. A sentence that finally untangles itself. A solution that had been hiding in plain sight. A painting,

Mention the word sauna and most people immediately think of Finland. Fair enough - they've certainly earned the reputation. But the love of getting wonderfully warm on purpose isn't exclusive to the Finns. Around the world, countries have developed their own traditions, rituals and, in some cases, slightly quirky ways of enjoying a good sweat. Finland: Where It All Began It's no surprise Finland tops the list. With around three million saunas for just over five million people

Saunas have been around for a very long time - long enough to collect rituals, traditions, odd inventions, and more than a few unexpected facts along the way. Most people arrive expecting heat, steam, and a chance to switch off for an hour. What they don’t expect is that sauna culture turns out to be surprisingly interesting. Here are a few of our favourites. Finland Has Almost as Many Saunas as People (And More Than Cars) If there’s one place that takes sauna seriously, it’s

A visit to The Forest Sauna isn’t really about doing anything perfectly. There’s no prize for staying in the longest or plunging into the cold first. The best sessions tend to happen when you slow down, stay curious, and let your body set the pace. Whether it’s your first visit or you already have a favourite bench, here’s how to settle into the rhythm. Arrive Slowly When you arrive, you’ll head to the outdoor changing rooms and get ready for your session. Then - before stepp