United Kingdom·March - September
Whitby's Wild Trailer Sauna Friday PM
The night before solstice sunrise holds a quiet magic—long dusky skies, a lingering glow on the horizon...
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Overview
✨ Solstice Eve Sauna – A Night of Fire, Steam & Stillness ✨ As the longest day nears, step into the warmth of the wild horse box sauna, a sanctuary of heat and stillness on the edge of the changing light. The fire crackles, the steam rises, and the night holds a quiet anticipation—an in-between moment before the sun turns. Wrapped in warmth, we gather—serenaded by birdsong, the hush of the river, and the rhythmic crash of distant waves. As the heat builds, sweat cleanses, preparing you for a moment of contrast—a cooling breath of night air or an exhilarating sea plunge under the deepening sky. Leave feeling renewed, connected, and ready to meet the dawn. This is solstice eve, a time to pause, reflect, and embrace the magic of fire and water, heat and cold, night and day. 🌊 Sea dips are optional, a personal choice taken at your own discretion and risk. 🔥 Join us in the glow of the solstice night—where warmth, nature, and the turning of the seasons meet.
Highlights
Physical Health
💧 Decreases the risk of stroke and hypertension 💖 Enhances heart health 💪 Eases chronic pain and fatigue 🏋️ Boosts exercise performance 🩹 Speeds up muscle recovery. 🧠 Reduces dementia and alzheimer's disease.
Mental Health
🌼 Sauna lowers depression and improves mood- studies show this can last for 14 days after the sauna! 😌 Lowers stress levels and improves relaxation 💤 Induces a deeper and better sleep.
Community
Feel the unity as you share the space with like-minded individuals, all seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, and a moment of tranquility. The sauna becomes a hub where stories are shared, laughter is exchanged, and bonds are formed. 🌍🤝 Many friendships have been made in the sauna.
Hosts
One of these experienced sauna hosts will be hosting the sauna and be on hand to offer assistance and knowledge while you’re here.
Sam
Meet Sam, your guide to ultimate relaxation at our Beach Sauna Sanctuary. With a calming presence, Sam ensures every guest feels safe and comfortable. His easy-going nature and adventurous spirit make the entire journey enjoyable. Beyond sauna expertise, sometimes Sam plays his handpans which bring an extra elemnet to the process. Join Sam for a journey of relaxation, guided by a wellness expert and spirited adventurer.
Danny
Danny started Whitby Wellbeing as a sanctuary for those seeking some peace in the embrace of nature. With Danny as your guide, prepare to embark on a sauna journey of blissed out endorphins!... where tranquility and inner peace await.
Nicky
Nicky brings a calming presence and an intuitive understanding of safety and comfort to every sauna session. Her expertise in managing the fire, balancing steam temperatures, and holding the sauna space ensures that each experience is perfectly tailored. With Nicky at the helm, you’re in the best hands to enjoy the warmth, relaxation, and rejuvenation that our sauna offers
Schedule
Have a look at our schedule below!
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Wild Sauna on the Horse Box Trailer!
🕒 We start with a gentle 10-15 minutes in the sauna, gradually increasing the heat. As your core temperature rises and you begin to sweat, we take a refreshing break to cool off. 🌬️💦
After cooling for a few minutes, we dive back into the sauna. 🔄 We repeat this for an hour.🌡️💪
Your safety and comfort are our priority, as our experienced team carefully monitors the heat. ❄️😌
In just one hour, you'll experience three invigorating sauna rounds, interspersed with two or three revitalizing breaks. ♨️✨
Cold plunger
To cool down, you have two options: Either relax outside the sauna or take a invigorating cold water plunge. 💦🏊♂️
If you choose the plunge, we recommend a gradual approach to help your body adjust. Start by wading into the water gently, allowing your body to acclimate. Once up to your waist, take a deep breath through your nose, exhale slowly through your mouth, and gently submerge your body, sitting on the floor. Remember, there's no need to go beyond your depth for the full plunge experience. 🌊🌬️
However, please note that entering the water is at your own risk. ⚠️💧
Tickets
7PM
You are gonna feel so good!
8PM
While the world whirls in chaos, here's to finding peace.
9PM
The best feeling ever!
10PM
solstice sun lingers on the horizon, its golden light kisses the cliffs over Sandsend, stretching the day into the night.
11PM
The last light of the pre solstice clings to the edge of the cliffs as midsummers night begins
Midnight sauna!
Does it actually get properly dark?!
Gallery
Right on the beach!
At the bottom of the boat ramp in Sandsend
The sauna is right on the beach at Sandsend. Sandsend, just a short drive from Whitby, offers a stunning beach perfect for walks, fossil hunting, and relaxing. Visitors can enjoy a variety of cafes, including Tides and Sandside, as well as hearty meals at The Hart Inn or fine dining at Estbek House. It’s an ideal spot to unwind before or after your sauna session, with plenty of coastal charm and great food. There is plenty of parking some of it free. In peak season at peak times parking can be a challenge.
Trip Tips
Bring a bottle of water!
You will sweat a lot and so bring some water... with maybe a crunch of sea salt in for hydration.
Wear swimming cozzie underneath
To save time when you get here just wear your cozzie underneath.
Be gentle and don't go out of your depth
If you do decide to have a dip , please be gentle on yourself, go in slowly and incrementally. Then when you are up to your waist slowly submerge. There is no need to go out of your depth. You go in the sea at your own risk.
Wrap Up Warm!
Bring plenty of baggy clothes to get back into once you are finished. Maybe a changing robe for modesty!
Head torch or torch
If you are attending a session before or after dark it might be helpful for you to bring a head torch or torch. We do have lights, but it is best to have your own personal torch if you have one!
Bring a towel to sit on
This is for your comfort as the benches get hot....and you get sweaty!
FAQs
What Should I Do in a Sauna?
We recommend simply doing the sauna what traditional sauna-ers have long done: nothing. Just sit there. Let your mind go. Do some reflecting while your thinking is still sharp; meditate when your mind starts going blank. Just be.
We will have a guided meditation and breathwork if the feeling is right.
It is also Ok to chat- this is your session and gift to yourself.
What Should I Do After I Sauna?
During your sauna session, you’ll lose a lot of water through your sweat — up to four cups during a twenty-minute session! Be sure to rehydrate with plenty of water afterward. Supplement with electrolytes as needed.
We would also recommend to just go easy on yourself. You will be in a state of high vibration and relaxation. You want to be in that state as long as possible so stay away from stressful or negative situations, people or media.
What Should I Bring?
Bottle of water. Towel to sit on. Bag for putting clothes in while you are in the sauna. Dress in something loose and comfy with bathing costume underneath. We are just in bathing costume in the sauna then in and out of the sea (if you wish). Afterwards it's a case of getting back into your clothes again a bit wet, so consider a dressing gown/towel/ dry robe for modesty.
I do not want to go in the sea
That is absolutely fine there is no pressure at all to go in the sea! You can stay in the sauna as long as is comfortable and just take breaks out in the air.
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