sauna and ice bath · Norwich, United Kingdom
The Lions' Den River
Sauna club not a bathhouse: here the bath is part of another programme
Riverside sauna garden on the River Wensum in Norwich, by the Red Lion Bishopsgate pub: two wood-fired barrel saunas, five cold plunges (ambient, 10 °C and 5 °C), a cold shower, changing rooms and a café; 1-hour sessions for up to 16 people.
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Venue information
- Address
- 79 Bishopgate, Norwich NR1 4AA
- City
- Norwich, United Kingdom
- Status
- Open
- Access
- Booked session, Membership
Features
- Type
- Sauna club
- Heat
- Wood-fired sauna
- Cold
- Ice bathCold shower
- Ritual
- No ritual
- Setting
- Urban
- Access
- Booked sessionMembership
- Social model
- MixedSwimwear required
- Amenities
- Restaurant / bar
How it works
The operator publishes two wood-fired barrel saunas on the River Wensum with views of the water; sessions include the Sauna Garden with changing rooms, lockers, five cold plunges (ambient, 10 °C and 5 °C) and a cold shower. A host welcomes guests and shows them to a sauna, and guests typically stay in the same sauna for the whole session. Swimwear is required and a towel must be brought (rental available). There is a riverside café cabin open to passers-by too, plus paddleboard hire and lessons in season. The pub car park is not available for sauna guests. Bookings are through The Lions' Den app (bsport). For private hire, the River saunas accommodate up to 16 people per hour.
Shared 1-hour session booked through the app, with access to the two wood-fired saunas and the Sauna Garden cold plunges.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Lions' Den River?
The Lions' Den River is at 79 Bishopgate, Norwich NR1 4AA, in Norwich, United Kingdom.
What does The Lions' Den River have?
The published features include wood-fired sauna, ice bath, cold shower and restaurant / bar.
How does access to The Lions' Den River work?
The published access models include booked session and membership. Check the current schedule and conditions on the official site before visiting.
Is The Lions' Den River open?
The status recorded by Bathhouse is: Open. The research was updated on 2026-10-21; confirm recent changes with the operator directly.
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About this research
Desk research updated on 2026-10-21; anything the operator has not published stays open. Bathhouse separates what the operator publishes from what was measured on a visit, and leaves unverified fields empty.
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