The Happy Place Journal

Wellness guides & inspiration

Everything you need to find, plan and enjoy the best wellness experiences across the UK.

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Guides

The Best Saunas in Sussex (2025 Guide)

From wood-fired beach saunas in Brighton to Nordic barrel saunas in the High Weald — the definitive guide to sauna bathing in East and West Sussex.

1 June 2025·6 min read
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Guides

Wild Swimming in Sussex: The Complete 2025 Guide

Sussex has some of the finest wild swimming in southern England — chalk rivers, hidden rock pools, and open sea. Here's where to swim and how to do it safely.

20 May 2025·8 min
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Serene yoga retreat in Sussex countryside
Guides

Best Wellness Retreats in Sussex 2025

A curated guide to the finest wellness retreats in East and West Sussex — from countryside yoga weekends to coastal meditation days.

10 May 2025·7 min
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City Guides

Brighton's Wellness Scene: The Complete Local Guide

Brighton is one of the best cities in the UK for wellness — from beach saunas and sea swimming clubs to yoga studios and float tanks. Here's how to make the most of it.

15 April 2025·6 min
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Guides

Sussex Spa Hotels: The Best Places to Stay and Unwind

From Tudor coaching inns to Victorian manor houses, these Sussex spa hotels combine exceptional accommodation with serious wellness facilities.

5 March 2026·6 min
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Ice bath tub with cold water and ice cubes
Guides

Cold Water Therapy in Sussex: Where to Try It

From woodland cold plunge pools to the English Channel, Sussex has excellent options for cold water therapy — both structured and wild.

12 April 2026·5 min
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Yoga class in a bright studio with natural light
City Guides

Pilates and Yoga in Brighton: The Studio Guide

Brighton has one of the strongest studio wellness scenes in the UK. Here's a guide to the best pilates and yoga studios across Brighton and Hove.

20 May 2026·5 min
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Wild swimmer entering a natural lake at Pool Bridge Farm Yorkshire
Guides

The Best Cold Plunge & Ice Bath Experiences in the UK (2025)

Cold water therapy has gone mainstream — here's where to find the best cold plunge pools, ice baths, and wild swimming spots across the UK, from purpose-built wellness centres to wild river pools.

15 June 2025·7 min
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Yoga class in a light-filled countryside studio
Guides

The Best Yoga Retreats in the UK for 2025

From clifftop studios in Cornwall to converted farmhouses in the Yorkshire Dales — the best yoga retreats across the UK for a proper reset, whether you're a beginner or a dedicated practitioner.

22 June 2025·6 min
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Travel

The Best Wellness Weekends in the UK (2025 Guide)

Whether you want a wood-fired sauna in the Lake District, a yoga retreat in the South Downs, or a wild swim off the Cornish coast — here's how to plan the perfect UK wellness weekend.

1 June 2026·7 min
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Wood-fired barrel sauna on a lakeside with steam rising
Guides

The Best Outdoor Saunas in the UK (2025)

Wood-fired barrel saunas on beaches, lakesides, and in ancient woodland — the UK's outdoor sauna scene has transformed in the last three years. Here's where to find the best.

8 June 2026·6 min
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Relaxing spa pool with steam rising and natural light
Guides

The Best Spa Days in Sussex (2025 Guide)

From beach sauna and sea swim packages in Brighton to luxury spa days at South Downs manor houses — the complete guide to spa days across East and West Sussex.

15 June 2026·6 min
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Wellbeing

Breathwork in the UK: What It Is and Where to Try It

Breathwork has moved from the edges of wellness culture to mainstream studios and retreat programmes across the UK. Here's what it actually involves — and where to find a class near you.

22 June 2026·6 min
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