A brand-new lakeside sauna is set to open near Liverpool this weekend, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the wellness benefits of a sauna while immersed in the great outdoors. Wild Shore Delamere, nestled in the Cheshire countryside, will officially unveil its sauna on Saturday, July 11, with the stunning Delamere Forest providing a breathtaking backdrop.
Sauna Features and Wellness Benefits
Positioned right at the water's edge, the sauna leads directly to steps into the lake, enabling guests to warm up after a refreshing cold-water plunge. Over recent years, saunas have surged in popularity across the UK, with research showing that pairing heat therapy with cold-water immersion can significantly enhance health and wellbeing. Guests at Wild Shore Delamere can alternate between an icy dip and a warming sauna session, or simply unwind in the soothing heat.
Timed sessions will ensure the sauna remains a safe and comfortable environment without becoming overcrowded. The sauna serves as an ideal way to warm up and recuperate between the site's various activities, or as a standalone wellness retreat.
Activities and Pricing
Wild Shore Delamere boasts an impressive array of water-based pursuits, including wakeboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, and open-water swimming. Its headline attraction is Aqua Chimp, a thrilling obstacle course suspended above the water featuring ropes, bridges, and more. Sauna sessions are open to guests aged 16 and above, with rates starting at £10 per person for 30 minutes, while a 10-session package costs £7.50 per visit. Individuals, groups, and families are welcome, and private group bookings are available. Family-friendly private hire sessions allow children aged six to 15 to use the sauna.
Getting to Wild Shore Delamere
The full address is: Lake Holiday & Sailing Park, Chester Road, Delamere, Northwich CW8 2JL. From Liverpool, the fastest route is by car, taking around 40–45 minutes via the M53 south towards Chester, then the M56 east and the A556 towards Delamere. By train, take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chester, change for Delamere station, then walk or take a taxi 1.5 miles to the site (total journey 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours). By bus, take a bus to Chester Bus Interchange, then the 82 bus towards Northwich, getting off at Abbey Arms (journey around 3 hours).
