What's Bubbling… this October

From a new geothermal retreat in Iceland to a fine bathing and dining club heading to the King’s Road in Chelsea, here's what's bubbling in spa and wellness this October

Iceland's Reykjaböð Hot Springs Opens With a New Thermal Journey

Reykjaböð Hot Springs, a new geothermal retreat in Iceland's Reykjadalur Valley near Hveragerði, has opened with a thermal journey built around contrast therapy. Outdoor natural hot spring lagoons sit alongside an event sauna, cold plunge, Kneipp pool and fire pit, while the indoor bathhouse adds a herbal pool, sauna, steam bath, float pool and a snow room. Treatments include Soley Organics' Glacial Drift and Lava Flow massages, designed to ease guests gently from warm to cool.

A Fine Bathing and Dining Club Opens on Chelsea's King's Road

SONARA, a new fine bathing and dining club, will open on King's Road, Chelsea, in late 2026, reviving the bathhouse as a place to gather, eat and unwind. At its heart is Banya: a heat, steam and cold-immersion ritual guided by trained Steam Masters, including traditional whisk steaming, alongside a range of wellness and longevity treatments. Dining is woven throughout, from pre-steam drinks to shared dinners. Spread across 1,500 square metres and two floors, SONARA welcomes both members and day guests.

BSpa at Brooklands Offers a Half-Term Treat for Teens

BSpa at Brooklands in Surrey is marking half term with a Mii Hand & Spa Experience, open to guests aged 13 and over with adult supervision. The two-hour package combines spa access with a guided 25-minute nail care session, teaching finishing techniques before guests take home a Mii Hand Care Kit worth £30, plus 20% off any Mii products bought on the day. It runs on Tuesday 27 October, priced from £59.

Fairmont Cheshire Unveils a Twilight Spa Package for After-Work Unwinding

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere has launched a Twilight Spa Package for £175pp, pairing a 60-minute Kama Ayurveda facial or massage with full access to the pools, thermal suite and relaxation spaces. Set across 157 acres of Cheshire countryside, the newly-opened Fairmont Spa features a 20-metre pool, Finnish sauna, ice baths, Hammam steam rooms and salt inhalation chambers, alongside treatments from Kama Ayurveda, Wildsmith Skin and 111SKIN. The package runs from Monday to Friday.

A Japanese Head Spa Lands at Hilton Southampton's eforea Spa

eforea spa at Hilton Southampton Utilita Bowl has introduced a Japanese Head Spa for £85, combining deep scalp cleansing, massage, aromatherapy and relaxation rituals. Beyond removing product build-up and improving scalp condition, the treatment is designed to boost circulation, ease tension headaches and calm the nervous system, leaving hair stronger, shinier and more voluminous. Sign us up.

A French SPF Brand Makes Its UK Spa Debut in North Yorkshire

Middleton Lodge Estate's Forest Spa has become the first UK spa to stock MIDI12, a French sun protection brand built around next-generation UVA and UVB protection, as well as antioxidant botanicals including raspberry seed, aloe vera and coconut. Certified non-toxic and ocean-friendly, its lightweight lotions and oils feel closer to skincare than sun cream. Spa manager Amy Coulson chose the brand as a way to offer serious sun protection without adding a whole new skincare range to the menu.

Whittlebury Park Launches a Three-Night Group Spa Retreat

Whittlebury Park's new Ultimate Group Spa Retreat is built for celebrations, with up to ten guests sharing a luxury apartment for three nights. The package includes full access to the Heat and Ice Experience, a 50-minute ESPA Inner Calm Massage and Inner Beauty Facial, a three-course evening meal, cream tea, buffet lunch and daily breakfast, plus 25% off food and drink elsewhere on the estate. Arrivals are on Fridays, priced at £599pp based on ten sharing.

Gaia Spa Adds a Lymphatic Sculpt Ritual to Its Devon Menu

Gaia Spa at Boringdon Hall has introduced the GAIA Lymphatic Sculpt, a new ritual combining specialist massage techniques with bespoke wooden tools to support circulation and encourage a more sculpted, contoured feel. It taps into growing demand for lymphatic drainage and body-sculpting treatments, offered alongside the Devon hotel's heated pool, hydrotherapy pool and heat experiences overlooking Dartmoor.

Aqua Sana Bottles the Forest Spa Feeling for Home

Aqua Sana Forest Spa has launched a new product collection designed to bring the calm of its treatments home. Four scents - Citrus Canopy, Rosemary Revival, Mandarin Reverie and Lavender Dream, span shampoo, conditioner, hand and body wash, body oils, balms and an exfoliating polish, priced from £16 to £34. The range is available in Aqua Sana boutiques and features in treatments, too including the Ultimate Back Revival and Mind Body and Sole.

Superboost Makes Its UK Hotel Debut at The Grove

Superboost has made its UK debut at Sequoia, the spa at The Grove Hotel, marking the brand's first UK hotel placement after a decade of success across Benelux spas and clinics. The 80-minute Superboost Hero Facial combines a bespoke skin infusion with neuromuscular activation, promising a lifted, toned finish after a single session. It's bookable from September at £260, a limited-time launch price, with a course of four treatments recommended for the best results.