Beach
Sea dip
Images credit: St Andrews Seaside Sauna
At a glance
About this sauna
St Andrews Seaside Sauna is set beside East Sands Beach, this off-grid seaside sauna faces out across St Andrews Bay with direct access to the beach for cold-water dips.
Built into a converted horse trailer with a simple wooden interior, the sauna combines wood-fired heat with wide coastal views and changing sea conditions outside.
Positioned beside the beach and promenade, the setting feels closely tied to the sea-swimming culture around East Sands, with people often moving between the sauna and water throughout the day.
What to expect
- Welcomed by a host on arrival
- Small-group social sauna sessions (typically up to 6 people)
- Wood-fired sauna inside a converted horse trailer
- Large windows overlooking East Sands Beach and St Andrews Bay
- Sunrise-facing position beside the promenade
- Direct access to the sea for cold-water dips
Additional experiences and sessions
- Private hire available
Plan your visit
- 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
Accredited by the British Sauna Society
Location
What’s nearby
East Sands Leisure Centre and a small container café sit beside the beach for hot drinks and snacks, with cafés, restaurants and shops a short walk away in St Andrews town centre.
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.
