St Andrews Seaside Sauna
St Andrews Seaside Sauna sits right on East Sands, next to the Leisure Centre, on the Fife Coastal Path - a short walk from the city centre and one of the best-known wild swimming and surf beaches on this coast.
It seats up to 12, and came with a personal connection for founder Judith: she grew up swimming in St Andrews' Step Rock Pool — gone now, but where she was first photographed as a baby, in the water. Bringing a sauna to this stretch of coast felt like closing a loop.
The Sauna Experience
St Andrews Seaside Sauna seats up to 12, a development of the original design at Elie, purpose-built to face directly out over St Andrews Bay. Lined in blonde Alder that catches the light beautifully, and heated the traditional way: off-grid, by wood, to 70–100°C.
The sauna was opened by wild swimming presenters Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill, friends of Judith's, who loved its position right on the coastal path between the beach and the leisure centre - welcoming to everyone from beach-goers to lane swimmers to St Andrews residents of every age.
Whatever brings you here - a morning swim before work, a family session, or a proper reset after a long week - you'll leave feeling a little more like yourself.
Pricing
£16/hour - individual seat
£192/hour - Private hire (on request)
Capacity
12 People
Booking type
Individual seat or Private hire of whole sauna
Purpose-built wood-fired sauna, blonde Alder interior, off-grid, 70–100°C
Seats up to 12 — individual seats or full private hire
Direct access to East Sands for a sea dip
Each session includes 10 minutes built in for changeover and cleaning
What makes us special
EAST SANDS ACCESS
Step straight onto the beach for a dip, right next to the sauna
SUNRISE VIEWS
Floor-to-ceiling glass facing north-east over St Andrews Bay, built for sunrise
Local Discounts
for Local Gym & Sports Club Members, USTA staff & students and more
Pricing & Booking
Community Session
Book an individual seat in the sauna
£16/seat
1 hr sessions
Up to 12 people
Private Session
Request the sauna for exclusive use
from £192/hour
1 or 2 hr sessions
Up to 12 people
Memberships
Valid across all our Saunas
from £27/hour
from 2 sessions per month
Valid across all 3 locations
How to find us
St Andrews Seaside Sauna is at East Sands Leisure Centre, on the Fife Coastal Path.
St Andrews' roads are narrow and street parking is limited, but there's ample parking at the Leisure Centre itself while the sauna is open.
Stagecoach's X60 and 95 buses stop nearby.
Address
East Sands Leisure Centre, St Andrews
Phone
+44 7855 941842
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FAQs
How do I book a session?
Pick your location, session and time on the booking page - BOOK HERE
What's the difference between a public and private session?
Public sessions are shared with other bookings - a nice way to meet fellow wild swimmers and sauna-goers. Private hire means the sauna (and often the deck) is just for you and your group.
Can I book for a group or special occasion?
Yes - private hire is popular for birthdays, hen dos and small corporate get-togethers. If you're planning something bigger than the online booking allows, just get in touch by emailing [email protected]
What age can children attend?
Children between 12 and 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult as part of a private hire. You cannot book individual seat hire for anyone under 16.
We have dedicated Family sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays at 11am in Harbourmaster throughout the summer holidays.
Children under the age of 12, are not encouraged to use the sauna. In the extremely rare circumstances, where they will be allowed, children under 12, must be accompanied by an adult on a ratio of 1:1.
Children under 5 are not permitted due to burning risks on the stoves.
What should I bring?
Swimwear, two towels (one for the bench, one for drying), a water bottle and beach shoes. A robe's optional but handy for the walk between sauna and sea.
What happens if the weather's bad?
Saunas run in all weather - that's half the appeal. On the rare occasion we need to cancel for safety reasons, we'll be in touch to rearrange or refund.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes - you can cancel or change your bookings online, yourself by logging into your customer area below (The log in is in the top right corner):
See our cancellation policy for full details.
Can I book the whole sauna privately?
Yes - book all seats, or get in touch to arrange it.