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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.
Meet the shortlist
Knutsford, North West
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Dundee, Scotland
Sitting right on the Quay, sparkling waterside views.come as standard at the Yu Spa Dundee. Facilities include a bright, light-filled 12-metre ozone swimming pool, herbal-infused steam room, hydro massage hot tub and a sauna. ESPA provide the treatments; choose from a soothing facial, rejuvenating massage or a pampering package with friends.
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Narberth, Wales
Find your inner calm at Bluestone National Park Resort’s Well Spa – ESPA’s flagship spa in Wales.
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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Ashby-de-La-Zouch, West Midlands
This Champneys spa is surrounded by water walkways and open parkland. You can enjoy over 80 therapies using Clarins, Elemis and Champneys' own products, as well as more unusual treatments such as Reiki and bamboo massage. Facilities include a 25-metre indoor swimming pool with sauna and steam room, and warm whirlpool. You can book the thalassotherapy pool for up to 12 people, and after all your hard spa-ing, chill out in the quiet zone.
