Wood-fired sauna and cold plunge pools
Birchcliffe, Hebden Bridge
iglu is a wood-fired sauna located beside the Nutclough Woods in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, with stunning views across the Calder Valley and easy access from the centre of town.
Book a regular session for £12 per person, or find out more our other session types on our session guide. If you're a regular sauna user, check out our membership options.
We are open every day of the week apart from Tuesdays.
Looking for somewhere to stay? We are right next to the lovely IOU Hebden Bridge Hostel - book directly here.
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About iglu sauna
We aim to bring an authentic and affordable sauna and cold plunge experience in beautiful outdoor settings in the UK. Our facilities in Birchcliffe, Hebden Bridge include:
Sauna
Our saunas are built out of aspen and alder wood with stunning views out the panoramic windows across the Calder Valley. Wood-fired, high output Harvia stoves heat the room easily.
We heat the saunas to approximately 80-85°C. This provides an enjoyable level of heat while also allowing you to experience the eucalyptus infused löyly/ steam comfortably. We recommend 5-15 minutes of sauna time per cycle.
Cold plunge
We have two ice single person baths chilled to 7°C. The third, large 4-person tub is ambient, so it adjusts in line with air temperature. In winter, the temperature will be anywhere from 5 to 15°C degrees, in summer, around 15-25°C. The plunge pools baths are continually filtered and sanitised.
We recommend 30 seconds to 3 minutes, if you are new be cautious!
Showers
Two outdoor showers are available, one cold, one warm. These are open air, similar to at a beach - and mean you can rinse off while taking in the view!
We ask that you rinse off when you come out of the sauna, before plunging.
We ask that you do not use any products in the showers due to the drainage.
Rest
A small fire is usually lit and is the perfect place to have a breather after you've finished.
You might also like to have a pause after sauna and cold plunging - it can be good to let your body return to a regular temperature, particularly if you are finding the hot or cold too intense. ​​
Water
We provide unlimited free water and recommend you hydrate before, during and after your session.
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Bring a bottle if you have one, for those that don't cups are available.
Changing and lockers
Private changing cubicles are available.
For belongings, combination code lockers are available for small valuables such as phones and keys. These are easy to use and mean that you don't have to carry a key around with you during your session.
For other belongings such as clothes, coats and shoes, cubby holes, hooks and a shoe rack are on hand.
