Outdoor Saunas

Outdoor Garden Saunas — UK

The full range of outdoor saunas for UK gardens: barrel, cube, cabin, and wood-fired. From 2-person entry cabins to 6-person shared sessions. Real Finnish heat (electric or wood-burning), kiln-dried Scandinavian timber, UK warranty, free UK delivery.

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Outdoor sauna FAQs

Barrel, cube or cabin — what's the difference?

Barrel heats fast and has a classic look with a smaller footprint; cube is modern with a glass front and more headroom; cabin is the most room-like, garden-room feel. Our Outdoor Sauna UK guide walks through each.

Do I need planning permission for a garden sauna?

Usually not — most garden saunas fall under permitted development, but there are exceptions for size, placement and listed/conservation areas. See our planning permission guide.

Electric or wood-fired?

Electric is the most convenient (needs a garden supply and an electrician); wood-fired needs no electrics and gives the traditional crackle but means tending a fire. Several models offer a choice, and gas is a third, off-grid option.

Do you build the sauna for me?

Yes. Our outdoor barrel, cube and cabin saunas arrive flat-packed and we offer a construction service from £500 (by-the-mile beyond a certain distance — send your postcode for a quote). We apply insulating paste between every panel as we build, sealing the gaps that are the most common cause of a sauna losing heat — so yours reaches temperature properly and holds it. See our sauna installation FAQs.

What base does an outdoor sauna need?

A flat, level, load-bearing base — paving slabs, a concrete pad or a rated deck — prepared before delivery. Keep it draining well so the timber stays dry underneath.