The Happy Place Journal
Wellness guides & inspiration
Everything you need to find, plan and enjoy the best wellness experiences across the UK.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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