There are numerous gay saunas in London (as distinguished from the straight ones), some of which have been operating for years, and some of which are quite new. They all seem friendly, with regular clienteles, and newcomers are welcome. They have all found ways of interpreting the English morals law covering public sexual touching, from very strict interpretation, to not so strict. And before you ask I haven't visited every one personally :-) Anyway here is a list of gay saunas both in London and regionally. I trust you'll find the informaton useful. Have fun and play safe!
 
London Gay Saunas

AQUARIUS 14, Gleneagle Road, London, SW16 Tel: 0181 769 6998
Open 1pm - late. Sunday's 11am - Admission £1- (£5 concession). Nearest train Streatham.

 

CHARIOTS Chariots House, Fairchild Street, EC2A 3NS. Tel: 0171 247 5333
The newest and best of the gay sauna / healthclubs. At 20,000 Sq ft, certainly on a scale to rival those in Amsterdam. 2 x 20 man sauna cabins, 2 x 30 steam rooms, swimming pool, jacuzzis, sunbeds, tv lounge. Opening times: Thursday 12 noon - midnight, Friday / Saturday 12 noon - 9am (all night), Sunday 12noon - midnight. £12 entry. 

CHARIOTS II 192 Streatham High Road, London, SW16. Tel: 0181 696 0929/7275
The second of the Chariots Sauna Clubs to open in London, this one in South London. 2 sauna cabins, turkish steam room, 2 hot bubbly jacuzzis, high powered sunbeds and lots more. Opening times: Monday - Thursday 12 noon - midnight, Friday / Saturday 12 noon - 9am, Sunday 12 noon -midnight. 

COVENT GARDEN HEALTH SPA 29 Endell St; WC2H 9BA Tel: 0171 836 2236
This is a superb facility, with a huge whirlpool (the more the merrier but no touching!), massage, and beautician/hairstyling services. It's active, and the clientele attractive. Be sure to ask about their frequent special events parties.

 
ESSEX STEAM & SAUNA 239, High Rd, Chadwell Heath. Tel: 0181 597 9610
Next to the Tolgate Pub! Friendly gay sauna. Open Sun-Thur 11am-11pm. Fri-Sat 11am-Very Late. Admission ? (?6 before 2pm). Fri-Sat 2 for ?12 after 7pm.. 

HACKNEY SAUNA CLUB 267, Wick Road, Hackney, E8 Tel: 0181 525 1057
Open 2pm-midnight, Admission ?0 (?.50 before 7pm weekdays or 3pm at weekends) Train: Homerton 

THE HEALTH CLUB 800, Lea Bridge Road, London, E8 Tel: 0181 556 8082
Open 1pm-Midnight, Admission ?0 Bus from Walthamstow 

HPS 156 158, Shepherd's Bush Road, London, W12 Tel: 0181 743 3284
Open 10.30am- 11pm. Admission £12.50 Tube: Shepherd's Bush 

THE LOCKER ROOM 8, Cleaver Street, Kennington, South London. Tel: 0171 582 6288
Steam Room, sauna, lounge sunbeds etc. Open 10am - late. till 3am Friday night/ Sat am. £ 10. £ 6 before noon. 

PACIFIC 33 33, Hornsey Road, North London. Tel: 0171 609 8011
North London sauna close to University. Small steam room and sauna, Free refreshments. Open 11am - 11pm. £ 10. 

PARIS GYMNASIUM Arch 73, Goding Street; Vauxhall, SE11. Tel: 0171 735 8989
Exclusively gay and male only gym. Freeweights Cyles, Treadmills, Sunbeds. £ 7 / day. £46 per month by standing order for 1 year. Open Mon/Wed/Fri 2pm - 10pm, Tues/Thur 10am - 10pm, Sat/Sun 15pm-8pm 

PLEASUREDROME CENTRAL 125, Alaska Street, London, SE1 : Tel: 0171 633 9194
With a fully equipped gymnasium, two saunas and a steam room, as well as a large rest area with free refreshments and videos we are central London's biggest and best sauna / steam complex. Just five minutes from the main gay village of Soho and the West End, we attract the sexiest guys from the clubs and bars of London, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Two mins from Waterloo Station, Gym, 2 Saunas & Steam Room. Sauna open 24 hour, 7 days a week. TV lounge, Free Refreshments. ?0.00 full price ?.00 with flyer (or if you mention this listing) Gym only: £4.00/£ 3.00. Email 

PLEASUREDROME NORTH 278, Caledonian Road, London N1. Tel: 0171 607 0063
This, second complex has been completely refurbished and now boasts the best sauna and steam facilities in North London. Just a short walk from the main rail and tube stations of Euston and King's Cross. Facilities include a unique three-room sauna, a large steam room, plunge pool and large relaxation area with videos and free refreshments. Open 11am - 11pm. Friday Saturday 11am - 1am following morning. Entry £ 8 with free re-entry same day. 

SAILORS SAUNA 572-574 Commercial Road, London, E14: Tel: 0171 791 2808
3 floors in two buildings. Cinema Lounge, Wet 'n' Wild, Cabins & Cruise. Opening times: Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm, Friday 2pm - 6am Sat, Sat 2pm - 6am Sun, Sun 2pm - 11pm. £ 9 entry. 

STAR STEAM 38 Lavender Hill, Battersea, SW11, Tel: 0171 924 2269?/FONT>
Open seven days a week, 11am until late. Ten to twelve minute walk from Clapham Junction or Clapham Common. Sauna, steam, relaxation areas. Rest rooms, solarium. Established twelve years, recently expanded and renovated. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. 

STEAMING AT 309 309 New Cross Road. Tel: 0181 924 2269
Open 11am-midnight (2am Weekends) Admission £10 Train: Claphan Junction

 

 
 
 
 
London Gay Gyms
 
 

PARIS GYMNASIUM Arch 73, Goding Street, SE11 5AW Tel: 0171 735 8989
SOHO ATHELETIC 10-14 Macklin Street, London WC2. Tel: 0171 242 1290

 
 
 
Manchester / North
 
 
 

CALIFORNIAN STEAM off Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester. Tel: 0161 
EURO SAUNA 202, Hill Lane, Blackley. Tel 0161 740 5152
H20 ZONE 36-38 Sackville Street, Manchester. Tel: 0161 236 3876
NERO'S ROMAN SPA Manchester. Tel: 0161 764 2576
STALLIONS Charlton Hotel, 153, Upper Chorlton Rd; Whalley Range. Tel: 0161 860 7296
GALAXY 25-27 Springfield Road, Blackpool. Tel: 01253 294610

 
 
Birmingham / West Midlands
 
 
 

GREENHOUSE HEALTHCLUB 47a Picturedrome Way Car Park, Darlaston. Tel: 0121 568 6126
Open Mon-Fri 12noon-11pm. Sat 12 noon-8am Sunday (ALL Night). 

HEROES 4, Lower High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands. Tel: 01384 442030
SPARTAN 127, George Road Erdington, Birmingham, W Midlands. Tel: 0121 382 3345 

 
 
Rest of UK
 
 

BARNSLEY - GREENHOUSE HEALTH CLUB
Sheffield Road. Tel 01226 731305.
Open Mon-Thur 11am-11pm. Fri-Sat 11am-2am. Sun 1pm-11pm.

BLACKPOOL - GALAXY HEALTH CLUB
25 Springfield Road. Tel 01253 294610.
Open 7 Days from Noon-Late.

BRISTOL - THE COTTAGE HEALTH CLUB
19 West Street, Old Market. Tel 0117 941 2220.
Open Mon/Wed/Thur 4pm-2am. Fri-Sat 1pm-8am. Sun 1pm-1am.
Entry £ 10 (£ 7.50 cons) MEMBERSHIP REQ or ID ON DOOR

HULL - BLUE CORNER SAUNA
High Street, HULL. Tel 01482 620775.
Open Sun-Thur 1pm-11pm. Fri 1pm-2am. Sat 1pm-4am

JACKS'S HYDRO
Pennant Hall, Beach Rd. Penmaenmawr, Conwy, North Wales
Tel: 01492 622878 . Part of Pennant Hall Hotel Facilities.

LUTON - GREENHOUSE HEALTH CLUB
Crawley Road, Luton. Tel 01582 487701.
Open Mon-Thur 11am-2am. Fri 11am-6am(Sat). Sat 12noon-8am(Sun). Sun 1pm-midnight
Bears picnic every last Sunday in month

 
 
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