Beach
Sea dip
Images credit: Blackhouse Sauna
At a glance
About this sauna
Blackhouse Sauna, Ardrossan is a wood-fired sauna on Ardrossan South Beach, part of the Hub on the Prom, a community facility with beach huts, a play park and the Beach House Café.
What to expect
- Wood-fired sauna, part of the Hub on the Prom community facility
- Social sauna sessions for up to 8 people
- Sea dip on Ardrossan South Beach, with tide times given to help plan your walk to the water
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available for up to 10
- Corporate wellness sessions and events available
Plan your visit
Getting there
By car: Ardrossan South Beach, via the A78. Postcode for sat nav: KA22 8DJ
Parking: Free at Ardrossan South Beach car park, right by the prom, though it can fill up on busy days
Public transport: Ardrossan South Beach station, right by the beach, with direct trains from Glasgow Central
Finding the sauna: Part of the Hub on the Prom community facility
Facilities
Toilets
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Two towels (one for sitting on, one for drying off)
- Flip flops or sandals
- Warm layers for afterwards
- Water bottle
- Changing robe or loose layers for getting changed outdoors
Location
What’s nearby
The Beach House Café is right on site for food and drink. Ardrossan Castle, a ruined 13th-century fortress on Castle Hill, has panoramic views over the town, harbour and out towards Arran, and Ardrossan Harbour is the departure point for the ferry to the Isle of Arran.
Before you go
If you’re new to wild saunas, these quick answers might help
No — you can enjoy the sauna on its own.
Yes — you can move between the sauna, the water and breaks outside at your own pace.
