Kontrast

Kontrast sits under a railway arch in Manchester’s Green Quarter, close to Victoria station. Three ice baths (cooled to 3-6°C and a larger 15°C tub), three saunas (a silent single-cabin, a 15-person dry sauna, and a six-person infrared unit), a café, and a chill-out space. It is the most complete contrast therapy setup in Manchester by facility count.

The three-sauna format is unusual. Most facilities run one sauna type. Having a silent solo cabin, a large group dry sauna, and an infrared unit means athletes can choose the thermal profile that fits the session: the silent cabin for a focused individual session, the large dry sauna for post-team-training recovery, the infrared for a longer, lower-intensity session.

Pricing is among the most accessible in the UK: £10 for 60-minute off-peak sessions, £17 for 90-minute peak sessions. For athletes building contrast therapy into a regular weekly schedule, the cost does not become the obstacle.

What’s available

Three saunas: silent private cabin, 15-person dry sauna, six-person infrared. Three cold baths (3-6°C and 15°C). Guided sessions with breathwork. Café. Chill-out space.

Who it’s for

Athletes who want to build contrast therapy into their regular training week at an accessible price point. The three-sauna format also makes it well-suited for teams or training groups. The café and chill-out space make it practical for a longer post-training session rather than a quick stop.

Practical

Under the railway arch, Green Quarter, near Victoria station, Manchester. 45 or 90-minute sessions. Book via kontrast.co.uk.