The ultimate wellbeing playground: Therme Manchester

Manchester just got a whole lot hotter. Set to be the UK’s largest spa resort, Therme Manchester combines tropical vibes with cutting-edge wellness. We’re talking 25 pools, 30 saunas, waterslides galore, and a botanical garden – all sprawled across a lush 28-acre site. You can float in a warm water lagoon or sip cocktails at the swim-up bar, and if you’re feeling zen, there’s a rooftop hydroponic farm (hello, eco-chic!). Opening opposite the Trafford Centre, this £250m spa will redefine staycations and is expected to attract over 1.5m visitors a year.

Stylish urban wellness: Six Senses London

Fancy a chic city escape with a wellness twist? Six Senses London opens in 2025 in the newly revamped Whiteley London and is the perfect blend of London glam and tranquil retreat. The 65-foot indoor pool, fitness studio, and Alchemy Bar are a spa taking itself seriously, while its sleek, 1930s art deco design channels high end sophistication. Need a little more? Their wellness club offers everything from co-working spaces to mind-and-body treatments, making it a wellness warrior’s paradise​.

Lakeside luxury reborn: Sharrow Bay Hotel, Cumbria

The iconic Sharrow Bay Hotel is making a comeback, and it’s bringing a swanky new spa with it. Nestled on the shores of Ullswater, this Lake District legend will feature a two-storey wellness centre with a sauna, outdoor plunge pool, and treatment rooms. The views? Utterly swoon-worthy. Think rolling fells and peaceful waters, the perfect backdrop to unwind in luxury. Add in a Michelin-starred restaurant, and Sharrow Bay is set to be the hottest countryside getaway​

Multi-sensory wellness wonderland: Damu Spa at The Mandrake

If you’re craving a spa experience like no other, The Mandrake’s new Damu Spa is your 2025 must-visit. Set in the heart of Fitzrovia, this boutique hotel is all about sensory overload (in the best way). The star? The Wavess Wellness Pool, where you’ll float in a zero-gravity, sound-vibrating, chromotherapy-infused dream. With a candlelit Mud Rasul and serene relaxation zones, this isn’t your typical London spa – it’s a full-on mind-body transformation. Get ready to float away.

Coastal calm in Ayrshire: Si at the Waterside Hotel, West Kilbride

Need a sea breeze with your spa? The Waterside Hotel’s new £3 million sea-view spa, Si, opens spring 2025 – and it promises to be a coastal oasis. Expect panoramic views of the Firth of Clyde, indulgent treatments, and a design that brings the outdoors in. Perfect for those who want to escape to the coast and soak up some Scottish serenity, this luxurious new spot promises both relaxation and rejuvenation​

London glam with a wellness twist: Auberge Resorts

London’s Mayfair is about to get a major dose of Californian cool with the arrival of Auberge Resorts’ first UK property. Cambridge House, a Grade 1-listed Georgian mansion, will host an ultra-chic spa across two levels, inspired by Roman bathhouses and British wellness traditions. Expect hydrotherapy pools, treatment rooms, and a circular relaxation lounge – complete with a fire pit. With design masterminds Jean-Louis Deniot and Laura Gonzalez at the helm, this historic old house is set to be an urban sanctuary. Opening late 2025.

Norfolk’s hot tub heaven: Ffolkespa

Ready for a spa experience with a twist? Ffolkes, a 300-year-old retreat in Hillington (3 miles from the royal retreat) is set to unveil its new £2.5m Ffolkespa in summer 2025. This quirky bolthole will boast an outdoor hot tub garden with five bubbling hydro features, a heated pool, snooze pods, and double swing loungers. Inside, relax in three saunas, two steam rooms, or cool down at the ice fountain. Fancy a dip? 12 rooms will have direct access to the spa, making it the perfect Norfolk escape open end of Summer 2025