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The best spas in the UK and Ireland. Picked by our spa experts. Backed by our readers. The 2026 shortlist is live, with winners crowned in November.
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Windermere, North West
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Burnley, North West
Set within 100 acres of Lancashire countryside with its rolling landscape, The Woodland Spa has a sense of intimacy and peace. The Thermal Experience Journey includes a range of heat rooms, plus a hydrotherapy pool, outdoor infinity pool, and a tranquil “serenity pool” in a low-lit relaxation room. Allow time to enjoy the facilities before heading off for treatments. The treatment menu includes face and body therapies from Temple Spa, Medik8 & Neom with manicures and pedicures from OPI. The award-winning Restaurant is located above the spa with stunning views over the outdoor terrace and surrounding countryside. The Woodland Spa is part of Crow Wood Hotel and Spa Resort. Take a guided tour of the spa with the latest Woodland Spa video.
from £85.00
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Chester, North West
Drawing inspiration from the tranquil 1,000 acre Carden Park estate, The Spa at Carden has carefully curated a range of treatments using natural botanicals to improve your well-being in the abundant spa facilities. The Spa at Carden features one of the largest spa gardens in the UK and has won multiple industry awards since opening, firmly positioning itself as one of the top destination spas in Europe.
South WestFrom the spa town of Bath to the sunset pools overlooking the Cornish Coast; the South West has spas in the bag.
South EastFrom country house hideaways in the Surrey Hills to sea-air retreats on the Sussex and Kent coast, the South East is spoilt for spa choice.
North WestA huge section of the UK with an equally huge selection of spas
LondonFrom Mayfair hotel spas to riverside retreats on the Thames, London has a spa for every lunch break and long weekend
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Derby, East Midlands
Perfectly positioned in the heart of the East Midlands - bordering Leicestershire/Derbyshire/Nottinghamshire - The Spa at Breedon Priory offers the perfect setting for total relaxation. This cosy haven of never-rushed calm is set within 24 acres of countryside and has its very own Wellbeing Suite, complete with steam rooms, saunas and experience showers, plus cooling ice fountain. Take a dip in one of the outdoor pools before enjoying quiet time in either the relaxation area, sun terrace, spa garden or slumber room.
