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Big news - iglu is opening a pop-up sauna in Slaithwaite this January
Big news - iglu is opening a pop-up sauna in Slaithwaite this January
Shekina Rose
Jan 101 min read


What we're reading at iglu book club: February, April and March 2026
Possibly our favourite night of the month, the iglu book club continues into the new year and we're excited to share the upcoming dates and book titles for February, March, and April 2026, just in time to add to your Christmas list! Please note, all upcoming book club sessions from January - April will be taking place at The New Delight Inn, Smithy Ln, Blackshaw Head, Hebden Bridge HX7 7HT. What does iglu book club involve? It's like a 'normal' book club - but in the sauna!
Shekina Rose
Dec 18, 20252 min read


Travel options to iglu sauna at The New Delight
There are various ways to get to us at The New Delight, and it’s been fantastic to see so many guests so far: run, bike, e-bike, walk (even in the wind and rain), and get the 596 bus (aka, the sauna shuttle!). Please see more information below on how to get to us. By bus The 596 bus goes from Hebden Bridge Train Station and Hebden Bridge New Road, and our stop is called Colden Smithy Lane New Delight Inn , just after Smithy Lane. From New Road, the bus takes around 15 minute
Shekina Rose
Dec 13, 20252 min read


Just launched: winter warmer sauna sessions
Get toasty with iglu sauna's Winter Warmer sauna sessions
Shekina Rose
Dec 11, 20251 min read


Enjoy some winter magic at iglu sauna this festive season
The winter holidays are just around the corner. With lots of plans, plans, plans over the festive period, here's one plan that will bring less stress and more 'sit-back-and-relax' blissful self-care... Join us at our new hillside venue to escape the Christmas rush (and all those plans!), connect with nature, do something a bit different with your friends or family, or simply have a sauna and cold plunge. Whatever brings you to iglu over the Christmas holidays, we’re excited t
Shekina Rose
Dec 11, 20251 min read


We are open at the New Delight
Our new spot on the hills is open and the sauna fires are roaring, just in time for winter. Scroll down to see a few pictures of the new location. It is so peaceful up here. We’re loving the beautiful, open views of the hills and skies, and watching the sheep roam around the fields while we heat up in the sauna or dip in the ice baths - bliss! A huge thank you to our incredible team who worked through some very challenging weather conditions to get everything ready in just fi
Sam Popper
Dec 4, 20251 min read


iglu at The New Delight - everything you need to know
Everything you need to know about iglu sauna at The New Delight
Shekina Rose
Nov 26, 20253 min read


New home, same iglu 🧡
Two years ago, we started iglu as a pop-up sauna with the goal to create a warm, welcoming space for everyone to enjoy. Along the way, and in three unique locations, we’ve learned so much - partly that we do, ultimately, want a permanent home, but also that the atmosphere of connection and care isn’t tied to one location. It's built by our incredible team and guests. A new chapter We love our current location off the Cuckoo Steps, but due to restrictions on the land that are
Shekina Rose
Nov 13, 20253 min read


iglu book club
We're excited to share our upcoming dates and titles for our monthly sauna book club. Please note, from December, the book club sessions will be taking place at The New Delight Inn, Smithy Ln, Blackshaw Head, Hebden Bridge HX7 7HT. Join us for a book club experience with a difference. Chat about the book of the month with fellow book-enthusiasts, while moving through the relaxing hot/cold sauna cycle. Afterwards, sit back and relax in our chill-out area, where you can continu
Shekina Rose
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Sauna poetry
Who would have thought that the sauna could be the perfect place to write poetry? That steam and stanzas belong together? That cold...
Shekina Rose
Sep 17, 20251 min read


New booking system
We have switched to a new booking platform, Bookeo. This means all new bookings for Monday 14th July onwards will be made on Bookeo. ...
Sam Popper
Jul 14, 20252 min read


New concessionary sauna pricing
At iglu, we're committed to making sauna and cold plunge open to everyone and as affordable as possible. Our concession sauna pricing is...
Shekina Rose
Jun 11, 20251 min read


Pricing update
We wanted to let you know about a small update to our pricing, including a new concessionary offer and a slight increase to our weekend...
Shekina Rose
Jun 11, 20251 min read


iglu sauna is moving to a new home in central Hebden Bridge
We’re excited to announce that from early April, iglu sauna is moving to a fantastic new location. The big question - where? We’re moving...
Shekina Rose
Mar 22, 20254 min read


iglu sauna featured on BBC Breakfast
On 25 February we were delighted to be invited to speak on BBC Breakfast to discuss the rise in the popularity of saunas post-COVID. ...
Shekina Rose
Mar 11, 20252 min read


New year… new sauna names!
We’re excited to introduce Onni and Taika, our newly named saunas... Onni (left) and Taika (right) Introducing… Onni: our 10-12 person...
Shekina Rose
Jan 17, 20252 min read
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