Manticore Spa occupies the top floor of 2 Union Street (PL1), Plymouth’s main gay sauna. It is a multi-facility venue with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, private cabins, and a darkroom, located in the city centre within easy reach of Plymouth railway station.

Union Street has historically been Plymouth’s entertainment corridor. The venue is straightforward to reach by foot from the city centre and from the waterfront. Check the listing for current opening times before travelling, as hours can vary.

Saunabar on Commercial Road (BH2) is the South West’s best-connected coastal venue, situated in Bournemouth town centre within walking distance of the beach and the main shopping area. It has a rooftop terrace in addition to steam room, sauna, and private cabins.

Bournemouth is on the South Western Main Line with fast connections from London Waterloo. The venue is walkable from Bournemouth station in around ten minutes. It draws visitors from across Dorset as well as from the New Forest and Southampton areas to the east.

Steamer Quay Sauna in Torquay (TQ2) is Devon’s established gay sauna, located on the waterfront. It offers steam room, sauna, private cabins, and cruising areas — and sits within the English Riviera, making it a destination in its own right for those spending time in south Devon.

Touch Sauna on Henry Street in Swindon (SN1) serves Wiltshire and the surrounding area. Swindon is well connected by rail, sitting on the Great Western Main Line between London Paddington and Bristol, making it accessible from both directions.