Wood Fired Saunas in Wild Places
West Sussex Waterside + Parkland
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Start Your Ritual
Recharge, reconnect, and rejuvenate in our cosy, wood-fired horse box sauna, a unique sanctuary on wheels serving the Chichester, Itchenor, and Emsworth communities.
Imagine stepping into a warm, welcoming space with sweeping panoramic views, where time slows down and stress melts away. Whether you’re unwinding solo, enjoying the sauna with friends, or connecting with others in a shared session, every visit becomes an experience to savour.
Outside, refresh with a cold shower or an exhilarating cold plunge. Inside, breathe deeply, clear your mind, and simply be.
This isn’t just a sauna; it’s your space to pause, breathe, and find balance.
Join us to experience a ritual of pure relaxation and renewal.
Choose your Ritual Sauna experience
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Emsworth - Thornham Marina
Experience your Ritual at the waters edge of Thornham Marina. Enjoy stunning views over the Nutbourne Channel towards Chichester Harbour.
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Itchenor - Northshore
Situated on the shore of Itchenor with expansive views over the Chichester Harbour.
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Full Moons - Thornham Marina
We have a very special place in the monthly calendar to celebrate the Full Moon.
Start your Moon Sauna Ritual at the waters edge of Thornham Marina.
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Blessed Pop Up
Pop up Sauna at Blessed Cowshed. We are regular pop up visitors to the amazing Blessed studio where you can book in for a pre or post Yoga 30 minute sauna.
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Crossfit Bosham Pop-up
Prioritise rest and recovery at CrossFit Bosham on our monthly pop-up. We will running 30 minute sauna sessions with cold plunge from 9.00 - 13.00.
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Membership
Monthly membership to make the ritual sauna part of your week. Choose your location and start your ritual and enjoy a 20% discount.
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Gift Voucher
Give the gift of a sauna experience to your nearest and dearest. Individual seats or group sauna available.
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Experiences + Events
Book us for your company away day, festival, a wedding or at your retreat? We also love collaborations.
Why Sauna?
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Happy + healthy heart
Studies have proven using a sauna 4-7 times a week reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 58%. The heat also helps widen blood vessels and improves circulation which in turn reduces blood pressure.
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Sauna Community
Saunas are a catalyst for good conversation and provide a safe space to talk to friends and strangers alike. We think you will love the community element of sauna, our lovely customers certainly always leave us with a smile.
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Immune system
Exposure to heat stimulates and boosts the body’s natural immune system and can help detoxify and excrete toxins. It has also shown to increase metabolism, helping with weight loss and reduction in body fat.
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Athletic performance
Heat conditioning sends more blood to the heart. As more blood flows and more oxygen is delivered throughout the body, this fuels athletic performance and can increase muscle function and recovery.
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Increased brain function
Regular sauna use activates the growth of new brain cells and can improve its function in learning and memory. Studies have also shown using a sauna 4-7 times a week reduces the likelihood of developing dementia by 66%.
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Better mental health
Time spent simply sitting, talking, and connecting with friends + family, sharing an experience with no distractions increases your endorphins, and benefits your overall mood and emotional health.
Why we Love a Sauna Ritual
Ritual is the art of turning moments into meaning, grounding us in purpose and presence. It’s a pause in time, honouring what matters, connecting past, present, and future, and bringing us back to ourselves.
Founders: Jez & Rhi
Having been committed regulars at saunas all round the UK, Jez & Rhi were inspired to combine their love of cold water plunges (Rhi’s) and heat + fire (Jez’s) to create the Ritual Sauna experience.
Jez was previously primarily known for his artistic skills with his Picture Framing business but after over a decade of working inside and alone it was time to get out into wild places as well!
Rhi’s background includes teaching Yoga and hands on healing with Alchemy of Touch Bodywork.
Both feel passionate about providing spaces for people to come together, share experiences and just be. They hope to see you in the warmth soon.
Our Vision
We believe everyone deserves a place to unwind, recharge, and reconnect with nature, regardless of age or background. The Ritual Sauna Co’s vision is a sanctuary for wellness and renewal, rooted in the heart of West Sussex.
Our Sauna
The luxury of an authentic Finnish sauna on the inside and the rustic feel of an upcycled horse box on the outside. Our sauna is built using the highest quality timber from Scandinavia.
Our fire-wood is locally sourced from the West Dean Estate.
We run a HUUM HIVE stove which is one of the most environmentally sustainable models on the market with over 75% heat efficiency and ultra low particulate emissions.
Hot & Cold ~ Contrast Therapy
Over the last year, there's been a massive shift in how we approach wellness. Rather than indulging in occasional spa retreats, people are seeking regular and accessible ways to reset their mind and body.
Moving between the intense heat of the sauna and the bracing bite of our cold plunge bath creates a sensation that can only describe as a feeling of being completely alive.
Wherever the Sauna goes, so does the cold water bath, as we are great advocates of the contrast therapy and believe it’s an essential part of the sauna experience.
FAQs
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The sauna can be enjoyed by people aged 12+.
Communal sessions are for up to 8 people, and private sessions are for up to 8 people.
For younger sauna goers we can run family sessions as group bookings.
If you are pregnant or have any underlying health problems, please seek advice from your doctor before booking.
Listen to your body, take lots of breaks, and keep hydrated.
You will need to read and sign our waiver form before booking a session.
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You will need to bring swimwear, a full water bottle to stay hydrated + two towels – one to sit on in the sauna + one for drying after (we have Ritual Sauna towels to buy if you need them).
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Due to limited space, we advise bringing minimal personal belongings with you. On arrival at the sauna there is a waterproof storage area where bags can be left, however The Ritual Sauna Co. takes no responsibility for damage or loss to clients property.
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We are a wild sauna and so there are no changing facilities available at the sauna sites.
We recommend clients arrive with their swimwear on and are prepared to change afterwards with a towel around them.
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To gain the full benefits of hot-cold exposure, we recommend you spend 10-15 minutes in the sauna, before enjoying a chilly shower or plunge – and repeat as many times as you wish during your session.
For an authentic sauna experience, clients can manage the heat and intensity by pouring water on the stoves rocks until the heat reaches the required level. Please check with your fellow sauna goers before adding water to the stove. Nobody under the age of 16 should add water to the stove.
Please make sure you pour the water gently and do not dump it on the rocks.
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We recommend booking in advance, but you are very welcome to pop by and see if we have any availability, or message us on Instagram and we can let you know if there are any slots free.
When you book online you can pay in advance via the website.
If you are dropping in you can pay via card (which is preferable) or we can take cash.
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If you need to cancel or reschedule your sauna session, this must be done with 48 hours notice so the sauna session can be re-advertised.
You will be given a full refund or full credit.
You can reschedule on the website but to cancel please email us.
If you choose to reschedule or cancel with less than 48 hours notice we will unfortunately not be able to refund you.
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Gift Vouchers are valid for 180 days from the date of purchase.
A gift voucher is valid for the amount chosen at the time of purchase, any difference in price will be paid by the customer upon booking an experience.
Gift Vouchers may be used to pay for the whole or any part of an experience online.
Gift Vouchers are non-refundable.
Gift Vouchers need to be used in one go, and cannot be used on multiple bookings at a lesser value. If you wish to be able to do this then please purchase multiple vouchers.
Gift Vouchers are not redeemable for cash or against the purchase of another gift voucher.
Gift Vouchers cannot be combined with other vouchers and is not valid with other promos and offers.
If a gift voucher is used without permission, a replacement will not be provided in these circumstances.
Use of a gift voucher constitutes acceptance of our booking Terms & Conditions which we recommend you read carefully before purchasing.
The Ritual Sauna Co. reserves the right to update and change the terms and conditions of the gift vouchers.
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Monthly membership gives you 4x Communal Sauna sessions with a 20% discount, to use within 30 days of purchase.
Can be used for a communal sauna session at any of our sauna locations.
Only 1 membership per person is permitted.
Membership can only be used by the person who purchased it.
It can only be used to book 1 space in a session.
Membership cannot be used alongside any other offers or promotions.
Once a ‘Monthly Communal Membership’ has been purchased you will be sent a randomly generated code. You use that code to book sessions. When you redeem your code, sessions will be automatically deducted from the balance of the membership.
Membership must be used within 30 days of purchase (code expires after this time).
