Mersea Sauna Liverpool

Yes, any session can be booked privately for up to 8 guests by reserving all 6 seats. For groups larger than 8, or outside normal opening hours, please contact us via Instagram or email info@merseasauna.com to book.

We offer block bookings at discounted rates.

Normally we charge £15 for one 50 minute session.

With our bulk buys you have the option of purchasing:

10 sessions for £120 (20% off)

20 sessions for £225 (25% off)

30 sessions for £315 (30% off)

Yes, we offer a range of Gift Card options via our normal booking link. These are delivered as an E-Giftcard to either yourself or directly to the recipient and can be redeemed within 12 months from purchase.

We always recommend removing shoes and showering before entering the plunge pools. This helps keep everywhere clean for guests. We recommend ensuring you arrive well hydrated and ensuring you drink lots of water to rehydrate after your session. We also advise against eating heavy meals or drinking alcohol beforehand.

When it comes to using our sauna in Liverpool, it’s important to bring the right equipment. This is what we recommend:

• A small towel to sit on when in the sauna

• A large towel to dry off after your cold plunge or a shower

• Swimwear

While not essential, you could also bring with you:

• Flip flops, sliders or pool shoes

• Water bottle, though please do not bring a glass bottle as it may smash with the heat

• A robe for when using the toilet or the marina facilities

Temperatures in our sauna can reach 100 degrees and sometimes higher. As a result, we recommend periods of between 5 and 15 minutes. There is a sand timer in our sauna to allow you to keep track.

Yes, you can park for free at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre (but ensure you obtain a parking permit from reception) and you can also park for free on the roads around Crosby marina. We’re just a short walk from there.

Using a sauna is not only a relaxing experience but also provides a wide range of physical and mental health benefits. Here are some of the most notable:

🌡️ Improved Circulation – The heat from the sauna causes blood vessels to dilate, increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery throughout the body.

🧽 Detoxification – Sweating helps your body flush out toxins, heavy metals, and impurities through your skin.

💪 Muscle Recovery – Saunas can reduce muscle soreness and stiffness after exercise, helping with faster recovery.

🧘 Stress Relief – The warmth encourages relaxation and reduces cortisol levels, promoting a sense of calm and wellbeing.

🛌 Better Sleep – Many users report improved sleep quality after sauna sessions due to reduced stress and muscle tension.

🫁 Respiratory Benefits – Saunas can help open airways, loosen phlegm, and improve breathing for people with mild respiratory issues.

🧖 Skin Cleansing – The heat and sweat unclog pores and remove dead skin cells, leaving skin smoother and more radiant.

❤️ Heart Health – Regular sauna use may help lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular function over time.

It is generally not recommended to wear contact lenses in the sauna.

The high heat and dry air can cause contact lenses to dry out or warp, which may result in discomfort or even damage to your eyes.

If you must wear them, consider using daily disposables and bring eye drops to rehydrate. However, the safest option is to remove them before entering and use prescription glasses if needed.

Yes, there is a small changing room within the sauna, where you can store belongings. You can also use the changing rooms and lockers within the Lakeside Adventure Centre free of charge.

You’re also welcome to use their showers, and we also have access to heated outdoor showers too, located close to the sauna.

A Scandinavian sauna—often referred to as a traditional Finnish sauna—is typically:

• Heated with wood-burning or electric stoves, using rocks to retain and radiate heat

• Used with steam, created by ladling water onto the hot stones to generate bursts of heat (known as löyly)

• Hot and dry, operating at temperatures between 70°C and 100°C with low humidity

By contrast, other types of saunas include:

• Infrared saunas – These use infrared panels to directly heat the body rather than the air. They operate at lower temperatures (usually 45°C to 60°C) and do not use steam

• Steam rooms – These have high humidity levels and lower temperatures, typically around 40°C to 45°C, providing a damp heat experience

• Banya (Russian saunas) – Similar to Finnish saunas but often incorporate rituals such as beating the skin with birch branches (venik) for stimulation and exfoliation

Scandinavian saunas are especially valued for their intense dry heat, combined with the option of steam, creating a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience rooted in centuries of tradition.

For communal bookings, the maximum capacity is 6. Larger groups are permitted for private bookings.

Our sauna is in Waterloo and is just a short walk from the train station. Simply head toward Crosby Beach and head left toward the Lakeside Adventure Centre where you’ll find us next to the boating lake.

Our sauna in Liverpool can reach temperatures of 100 degrees celcius and higher, though average temperatures are between 80 degrees and 90 degrees.

Our sauna is heated by a wood stove with hot coals, so you get true authentic heat instead of false electric warmth

Yes, saunas can contribute to a modest number of calories burned, but they should not be considered a substitute for physical exercise.

When you sit in a sauna, your body works to cool itself, which increases your heart rate and metabolic activity. As a result, you may burn some calories during a session.

A typical 30-minute session may burn between 100 and 150 calories, depending on your body weight, age, and individual metabolism.

However, it's important to note that most of the weight lost immediately after a sauna session is water weight, which will return once you rehydrate.

We recommend wearing comfortable swimwear. For men, this could be swimming shorts. For women, this could be a bathing suit. We advise against wearing underwear