Monthly bear community sauna meets in Leeds and Bury
Monthly (set Saturdays)
£15
Bears, cubs, otters & admirers
Last updated: 9 April 2026
When & Where
| Day | Venue | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Saturday | Steam Complex, Leeds | 11am – 7pm | £17 |
| 2nd Saturday | Nero’s Sauna, Bury | 11am – 7pm | £15 |
Both venues are in the North of England. Check saunabears.com for specific dates and any schedule changes before travelling.
What is Sauna Bears?
Sauna Bears is a monthly event series for the bear community and their admirers, hosted inside partnered gay saunas across the North of England. It blends relaxed socialising with a body-positive sauna experience — more community meet than structured party.
This is not a fixed venue. Sauna Bears is an event organiser concept staged inside existing gay saunas. The host venues provide the facilities, handle entry pricing, and manage their own membership schemes. Sauna Bears supplies the brand, the community, and the calendar.
Open to bears, cubs, otters, muscle bears, chasers, and anyone who enjoys the bear scene. You do not need to fit a specific body type — the atmosphere is built around body confidence and genuine social comfort. First-timers and regulars are equally welcome.
Entry Prices
Sauna Bears entry prices are set by each host venue. You pay at the door — there are no separate Sauna Bears tickets or booking fees. Both venues require membership, purchased on your first visit.
Steam Complex, Leeds
Membership requiredNero’s Sauna, Bury
Membership required
What to Expect
Sauna Bears events run during normal daytime hours at each host venue. All the sauna’s existing facilities stay open — steam rooms, play areas, cabins, cinema rooms. The difference is the crowd and the atmosphere.
Relaxed dress code
Towels, jocks, underwear or nothing — there is no strict code. Wear whatever you are comfortable in.
All-inclusive entry
Towel, locker, tea and coffee included at both venues. Steam Complex includes hot meals. Nero’s serves complimentary food at 3pm.
Social over pressure
The atmosphere leans towards community and connection. Cruising happens naturally but the vibe is laid-back, not intense. Lots of chat in the shared spaces.
First-timers welcome
Turn up, pay at the door, and staff will show you around. No advance booking needed. Bring photo ID — both venues require it on entry.
Before You Visit