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New Moon Sauna and Moonlit Swim

New Moon Sauna and Moonlit Swim

Step into the quiet magic of the forest and join us for an evening of warmth, water and renewal beneath the night sky.

Price from: £18

Where: Oaktree Car Park, Hamsterley Forest, Durham

Availability: Saturdays from 4pm

What to expect? 

Each month, under the dark embrace of the new moon, gather in Hamsterley Forest for a calming sauna experience that invites reflection, reset and fresh beginnings with The Conscious Self.


The new moon has long symbolised renewal and new cycles. Just as the sky resets, this is a moment to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with both nature and your own inner rhythm.


Rooted in The Conscious Self ethos, this experience blends the elemental power of fire, water, breath and stillness.


Relax in the heat of the wood-fired sauna, surrounded by the quiet presence of the forest. When you feel ready, step out into the cool night air or take an invigorating wild dip beneath the trees.


Moving between heat and cold, known as contrast therapy, can help to:
• Boost circulation
• Reduce stress
• Release tension in the body
• Support nervous system regulation
• Leave you feeling refreshed and energised

All of this takes place within the whispering trees and grounding energy of Hamsterley Forest, where nature itself becomes part of the experience.

Further information:

On entering the forest at Bedburn, take the first turning on the right after the threshold sign directed towards the Forest Drive, turn right at the junction and continue along the forest drive for 1 mile. Oak Tree Car park is located just after our green forest barrier.

Sauna Sessions
• 10 spaces per hour
• Small group sessions for a relaxed atmosphere
• Time to move between sauna, cool air and water at your own pace