Hebden Bridge
​Set on the hills of Hebden Bridge, in Colden village. You'll find a cosy and welcoming setting, surrounded by open green space and fields.
With wide, countryside views, relax in the warmth and watch the Yorkshire seasons change through the sauna windows.
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Our Hebden Bridge location is open every day of the week except Tuesdays.
Facilities
Sauna
Our wood-fired saunas are built out of aspen and alder wood with stunning views through large windows across the fields.
The saunas are heated to approximately 80-85°C. This provides an enjoyable heat level while maximising the impact of the löyly steam. 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. The plunge pools baths are continually filtered and sanitised.
We recommend 30 seconds to 3 minutes, if you are new to taking a cold plunge, please be cautious.
Showers
Three outdoor showers are available, one cold, two warm. These are open air, similar to at a beach - and mean you can rinse off while taking in the view of the hills and sheep!
Please shower before plunging.
Rest
Chill out by the wood burning firepit, between hot and cold cycles or at the end of your session.
Feel the fresh air and enjoy the view of the trees and sound of the birds. ​​
Water
We provide unlimited free water and recommend you hydrate before, during and after your sauna session.
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Bring a bottle if you have one, if not, cups are available.
Changing and lockers
Private changing cubicles are available.
For valuables such as phones and keys, we have small lockers.
Cubby holes are on hand for other belongings.
How to get to us
​If you haven't visited us before, we recommend aiming to arrive 10 minutes before your session to give plenty of time to find us and get changed.
Getting here by foot
There is a scenic riverside walk from Hebden Bridge, that forms part of the Pennine Way, which takes you through the trees and along the river. It takes about 45 minutes.
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Getting here by bicycle
You can follow the walking route above - a cycle rack is available outside of the New Delight pub.
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Getting here by bus
Running every hour, Monday to Sunday, the 596 takes you from New Road, Hebden Bridge up across the hills, pretty much straight to the doors of iglu sauna at the New Delight.
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The 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. Check the timetable here. (Click 'view all stops' to see the full schedule). Note only every other 596 bus goes all the way to the New Delight, some stop 10 minutes walk from us.
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Getting here by car
We recommend, if you are coming from Hebden Bridge or Todmorden, driving up via Heptonstall Road, rather than Church Lane. Once you are driving up Heptonstall Road, follow Google Maps to us. There is parking on site. There is parking on site.
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Getting here by taxi
Taxi companies in Hebden Bridge include Valley Taxis (01422 844070) and A1 Hebden Cars (01422 845555).​​​ Uber is also available in the area.​​
Saunas
Our saunas are purpose built, Nordic style, and are wood-fired. The benches and made out of aspen and alder wood, and the frame out of heat treated Finnish pine (Thermowood). As the sauna warms, the natural aromas of the wood infuse the air.
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We aim to keep the temperature the same in both saunas of about 85 degrees celsius. This will fluctuate from anywhere to 70 to 95 degrees, so do listen to your body and adjust where you sit depending on how the heat feels to you.
Our saunas have small porches that act as an airlock, keeping the heat in when guests enter and exit.
You will find a bucket of eucalyptus infused water beside the stove - we recommend pouring two to three ladles on the stones every 10-15 minutes. Make sure to check in with other guests about their löyly preferences.
The sauna you are booking for will be indicated when you book.
Onni
The larger of the two saunas, Onni is built to comfortably seat 10 people, with tiered benches so you can choose your heat level.
Onni is a barrel style sauna with a large panoramic window overlooking the fields, giving it a light and open feeling. See what birds and animals you can spy out of the window.
Onni means "happiness" or "luck" in Finnish - and we think you’ll leave feeling a little of both.
Taika
The experience in Taika is cosier and can be more intense as the space heats up faster. It also has a panoramic window overlooking the trees. The arched shape encourages the loyly steam to distribute around the sauna.
In Lithuanian, Taika refers to "peace" and "tranquility", in Finnish, it means "magic".
Taika is a great option for a private booking for small numbers.
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Pub and campsite
We are situated just next to the popular countryside pub, The New Delight. The pub is open Wednesday to Sunday and serves food on Fridays and Sundays. (If you’re planning to have an alcoholic drink, please save it for after your sauna session, not before.)
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If you’d like to stay right next to us, the adjacent Hebden Bridge Camping is only 30 second walk from iglu, and caters for for camper vans and tents.
