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Orchard Sauna

BristolLast checked 11 Nov 2026Unverified

Outdoor community sauna in Bristol

2 electric saunas · 4 cold plunges · sessions of 60 or 90 minutes

Run by Greg

Independent operatorNot yet claimed

About 15 minutes' walk from Temple Meads and the city centre. Closest bus stops are on Bedminster Parade (52, 75, 76, 90, 121, 510, 511, 672). Approach from the farm's main entrance on Philip Street. Secure bike parking on site.

Outdoor electric saunas and chilled plunge pools at Windmill Hill City Farm in city-centre Bristol, set up in late 2023 by Greg of the Bristol Sauna Project. Two saunas, Paddock (barrel, 6 people) and Pasture (square, 8 people), plus four chilled plunges. Bookings are for a seat in one sauna, with use of all the cold water.

Communal, mixed, private hire, silent and social sessions.

Booking is required.

The saunas

Paddock

Barrel · 6 people

Electric

Private or communal

Pasture

Square · 8 people

Electric

Private or communal

Cold water

Four chilled, filtered plunges: a small barrel plunge around 10°C, a big plunge pool around 4°C, a walk-in pool around 7°C, and a waterfall plunge with step-free entry around 8°C.

Barrel Plunge

Around 10°C

Big Plunge

Around 4°C

Walk In

Around 7°C

Waterfall

Around 8°C

What this place offers

  • Hot showers
  • Changing rooms
  • Lockers
  • Toilets
  • Cafe
  • Outdoor seating
  • Bike parking

Things to know

House rules

  • Swimwear is required.
  • 16. Under-16s are not permitted without explicit permission of the owner. Child add-ons at £7.50 appear on the official booking calendar.
  • Alcohol is not allowed.
  • Towels are not provided.
  • Booking is required.

Cancellation

Communal sessions: change or cancel until 8 hours before. Group bookings: 48 hours. Sessions are released two weeks ahead.

Memberships

Monthly memberships: £24 for 2 hours, £44 for 4 hours, £84 for 8 hours; cancel anytime, sessions do not roll over, 10–20% off group sessions and events on the higher tiers. 12 x 60-minute communal sessions for £132. Gift vouchers from £15, including a 4-hour 'Sauna Lover' voucher at £50. Group/private hire: Paddock £75 or Pasture £112.50 for 60 minutes (the rest of the site may still have other guests).

Where you’ll be

Windmill Hill City Farm, Philip Street, Bristol, BS3 4EA

On-street in surrounding streets (meters Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00, £1/hr, max 3 hrs; evenings and weekends free). No on-site car park.

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