The country's first ever floating sauna could be built in Liverpool this year.
Peel Waters is working in partnership with WYLD Sauna to bring the attraction to the Liverpool Waters development this summer. The proposed sauna, said to provide a traditional Nordic experience, would be moored on the banks of Princes Dock.
A planning application has been submitted to Liverpool City Council and the team behind the project hope to be in operation by early summer 2024. The facility would consist of a new floating pontoon containing a 30-person sauna complete with ice baths, waterfall showers, outdoor seating, changing rooms and direct access to the water.
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Jon Miller, Co-Founder of WYLD Sauna, said: “We are thrilled to be launching this UK-first in such a perfect location. There really is nothing better than being able to dip into cold, fresh water after a sauna. Princes Dock is the ideal site for us, where we can contribute to the thriving community of local swimmers, runners and scuba divers.
“We’re big believers in the health and social benefits that come with saunas, and want to make sure it’s available to as many people as possible. That’s why we’re making sure access to this high-quality wellbeing experience will be possible at an affordable price.”
Liza Marco, senior asset manager for Liverpool Waters, added: “We are all very excited to see this remarkable addition to the waterside in what will be a UK first. The WYLD Sauna will fit right in at Liverpool Waters, with the docks already alive with open water swimming, canoeing and scuba diving, alongside the occasional
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