Mobile sauna for public sessions

Local people wanting a wellbeing outing, wild swimmers, friend groups, and event organisers or landowners who want a sauna on site.

Price per person per session, private group bookings, and a fee or share of takings when you are hired in by an event or venue.

• Friendly, calm host
• Safe fire and heat management
• Booking and scheduling
• Towing and basic maintenance

• Public liability insurance that clearly covers sauna use and wood-burning stoves
• Written permission from the landowner, and check with the local council whether you need anything for the site or event
• Fire safety and a written risk assessment, including safe stove use, ventilation and a plan for emergencies
• Health risks from heat: set clear rules, ask about medical conditions and consider first aid training
• Towing weight and trailer safety, check your driving licence category and the vehicle's limits
• Weather, wind and fire restrictions in dry spells can cancel sessions

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £8,000 to £35,000, depending on the trailer or cabin, stove, towing vehicle needs and insurance. Check towing limits and your driving licence category before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,200 to £6,000, depending on how many sessions you run, your locations, pricing and the weather. This is revenue before costs, not profit.

Check public liability insurance covers sauna use and wood-burning stoves, get written landowner permission, and ask your council whether the site or event needs anything. Also check fire safety, a written risk assessment, heat health guidance and towing rules.