so.sauna

so.sauna is a community sauna set within The Secret Garden at Hangleton Manor in Hove, on the western side of Brighton and Hove. The setting combines a dedicated sauna space with a quiet, enclosed garden beside the manor’s pub garden, giving sessions a leafy feel away from the main road.

The experience centres on heat, cold water and time to reset. Sauna sessions are paired with a cold dunk, creating a simple hot-and-cold ritual that can suit people seeking relaxation, recovery or a break from busy routines. The venue presents sauna as a wellbeing practice associated with stress relief, improved mood, better sleep, circulation and muscle recovery, while keeping the atmosphere informal and community-minded.

so.sauna offers shared sessions for people who enjoy meeting others, alongside silent sessions for a quieter experience. Private bookings are available for groups, making the venue suitable for sauna crews, friends or regular small gatherings. The space is also used for events that combine sauna with other calming activities, including sound-based sessions and drinks.

The character is relaxed and uncomplicated. Mature trees, garden surroundings and the nearby country-style pub create a setting that feels separate from the busier parts of Hove. Small touches such as mint tea, fresh fruit and aromatic oils have featured as part of the welcome, adding to the sense of a considered wellness experience without turning it into a formal spa.

Access is through the Hangleton Manor pub car park and the main pub garden. Signs lead through to the Secret Garden and the entrance beside the dove cote. The location works for local residents and visitors arriving by bus, car or on foot from Portslade. Adjacent streets offer free parking, subject to keeping residential driveways clear.

so.sauna suits people looking for a social or silent sauna, private group time, or a regular hot-and-cold wellbeing routine in a garden setting. It is a sauna venue rather than a restaurant or treatment centre, with the focus kept on heat, cooling, conversation when wanted and time to switch off.