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The best 90 minutes you’ll spend outdoors this week.

Sauna and cold water immersion at open air pools across the Cotswolds and Oxforshire. Contrast therapy the way it was meant to be done.

Find a location
Find a location
Outside, near water, with proper heat.
You already
know
something's
missing from your week.

Most people come to Still & Wild because someone told them to. They’re not sure what to expect and by the end of the first session, they can’t believe they waited this long.

Here’s what actually happens: you spend 15–20 minutes in a properly hot, wood-fired sauna. Your body softens. Your mind quietens. Then you step outside and go cold — river temperature, open air, 60 seconds.

The contrast is the point. Most people do two or three rounds. Most people don’t want to leave.

Find your nearest Still & Wild venue.

Chipping Norton Lido
Chipping Norton Lido
Sauna sessions at the lido with proper heat, cold water, and a strong local community.
Hinksey Pool, Oxford
Hinksey Pool, Oxford
Outdoor pool sauna sessions in Oxford, built for swimmers, runners, and anyone wanting a proper reset.
1. Book online
1. Book online
Choose your nearest venue and pick a time. Sessions run throughout the day, seven days a week. Confirmation with everything you need arrives instantly.
2. Arrive and settle in
2. Arrive and settle in
There’s no rush. The sauna will be hot. Your host walks you through the process — how long to stay in, how to approach the cold water, what to expect.
3. Heat, cold, repeat
3. Heat, cold, repeat
Two or three rounds is the sweet spot. Most sessions last around 90 minutes. You’ll leave feeling like you’ve had a full night’s sleep and a workout in one.

The science behind the cold.

Contrast therapy — the deliberate alternation between heat and cold — has been practised for centuries. Modern research is catching up with what practitioners have always known.
This is not medical advice. If you have a heart condition, hypertension, or are pregnant, please consult your GP before booking.

Embody the stillness.
Flow into the balance.

Let your breath guide you to a space beyond noise. Here, movement becomes meditation.
Experience it
Experience it

Ready to move with intention?

Step into a space where each breath grounds you, and each movement becomes a ritual.

A sanctuary shaped by stillness

Every corner of our space was crafted with intention — sun-kissed light, earthy textures, and the gentle breath of nature. Here, silence is sacred, movement becomes ceremony, and serenity wraps you like a whisper.

Let’s align with your perfect rhythm.

Each class is a sacred pause in time — an invitation to move gently, breathe deeply, and come back to yourself.

Everything you want to know before you book.

What is contrast therapy and does it actually work?

Contrast therapy is the practice of moving between heat and cold in repeated cycles. It’s been used for centuries and is supported by growing research around recovery, mood, circulation, and stress. Yes — it works. The main question is whether you’ll prefer two rounds or three.

How cold is the cold plunge?

Water temperature varies seasonally but typically sits between 10–15°C — similar to UK open water swimming. That’s cold enough to get the full physiological effect.

Can I come alone?

Absolutely. Around half our guests come solo. The sauna is communal, which most people find adds to rather than detracts from the experience.

How much does a session cost?

Sessions start at £15. There are no memberships, subscriptions, or hidden costs.

Do I need any experience with cold water?

None. Most guests have never done cold water immersion before their first Still & Wild session. Our hosts guide you through the whole process and you go at your own pace.

What should I bring?

A swimsuit and a towel. Flip-flops are useful. Changing facilities are available at all venues.

Is it safe?

For most healthy adults, yes. If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, Raynaud’s disease, or are pregnant, please consult your GP first. Our hosts are trained in first aid and cold water safety.

Can I buy a session as a gift?

Yes — gift vouchers are available through the booking system at each venue.

Bring contrast therapy to your venue.

If you run a lido, outdoor pool, or open water venue, Still & Wild can add a new revenue stream with zero capital outlay from you. We bring the sauna, the setup, the bookings infrastructure, and the customers. You provide the outdoor space.

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