Sauna and Wild Swim Experience at Barnard Castle

Enjoy authentic Finnish wood-fired sauna. Maximum of only 8 people per session so everyone has their own space to enjoy the sauna. Our Sauna & Swim is a 50-minute wood-fired Finnish lakeside sauna session with optional cold lake dips at TCR The Hub.

Engage in refreshing wild swimming in our spring-fed lake. All year round. We supervise lake access throughout; dips are optional if you prefer to stay in the heat.

Onsite we have use of toilets. There are changing areas and a cold shower. We are on the beautiful grounds of the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle, DL12 8TD, Durham, United Kingdom.

Meet at the lake jetty where our sauna is situated, with parking at the hub. Parking is at TCR The Hub; follow signs from the main car park to the lake jetty meeting point.

Bring swimwear, two towels (one to sit on in the sauna), warm layers, and footwear for the jetty. Arrive a few minutes early to change; onsite toilets and a cold shower are available before and after your session.

Arrive a little early so you can change before we start; onsite toilets and a cold shower are available. Arrive a few minutes early to change; onsite toilets and a cold shower are available before and after your session.

Enjoy authentic Finnish wood-fired sauna. Maximum of only 8 people per session so everyone has their own space to enjoy the sauna.

We keep groups small so everyone has space in the sauna and at the lake. We cap sessions at eight people and supervise lake access from the jetty throughout your visit at TCR The Hub.

Engage in refreshing wild swimming in our spring-fed lake. All year round. Cold dips are optional; many guests alternate sauna heat with time in the lake.

Our team stays poolside while you choose how much time you want in the water. We cap sessions at eight people and supervise lake access from the jetty throughout your visit at TCR The Hub.

Sessions are for 16+ guests; under-18s must be with a responsible adult. We cap sessions at eight people and supervise lake access from the jetty throughout your visit at TCR The Hub.

Contact your GP first if you are unsure whether sauna heat or open-water dipping is suitable for you. We cap sessions at eight people and supervise lake access from the jetty throughout your visit at TCR The Hub.

Onsite we have use of toilets. There are changing areas and a cold shower. We are on the TCR Hub site in Barnard Castle, DL12 8TD, with parking at the main hub before you walk down to the lake.

Head to the lake jetty where our sauna sits; follow signs from the hub car park to the water edge meeting point. Parking is at TCR The Hub; follow signs from the main car park to the lake jetty meeting point.

Elements Sauna sits on the TCR Hub grounds in Barnard Castle, with a traditional Finnish wood-fired public sauna beside a spring-fed lake. We focus on heat, cold water, and small-group sessions that help you switch off from daily stresses.

Become part of a vibrant community that values well-being and shared experiences. Engage with us through our sauna and swimming activities. We run wood-fired Finnish sauna and supervised wild swimming on one lakeside site in Barnard Castle.

Yes, when places are available on a public session you can join several people together on the same timetable slot. We cap sessions at eight people and supervise lake access from the jetty throughout your visit at TCR The Hub.

We cap public sessions at eight people; private hire gives your group exclusive use of the sauna and jetty for up to ten guests for 60 minutes. We cap sessions at eight people and supervise lake access from the jetty throughout your visit at TCR The Hub.

We offer a full refund when you cancel at least 72 hours before your session start time. If you need to move a visit inside 72 hours, tell us through chat and we will try to find another session on the timetable.

Inside 72 hours we cannot guarantee refunds, but we will try our best to reschedule your visit when the timetable allows. Tell us your preferred dates and we will do what we can.