Winter Spa Day in Birmingham: Sauna, Fire and Hot Tub at Clover

A winter spa day in Birmingham is one of the best ways to beat the dark evenings. At Clover Wellness Birmingham, a winter visit means a hot sauna, a cool plunge in the crisp air, a soak in the hot tub under the evening sky and time by the wood fire in the garden retreat. This guide explains what a winter spa day at Clover looks like, what it costs and how to make the most of the cold months.

A winter spa day at a glance

• Where: 759 Chester Road, Erdington, Birmingham B24 0BY
• Full day spa use: £35 per person or £50 for two
• Evening spa use (6pm to 10pm): £25 per person or £35 for two
• Spa day with a 1-hour treatment: £99 for one or £180 for two
• Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm; Saturday and Sunday 12 noon to 10pm

Why winter is the best time for a spa day

• The contrast. Hot sauna, cold air, then the hot tub. The difference in temperature is what makes it feel so good, and winter makes it stronger.
• The fire. The garden retreat has a central wood fire, the cosiest spot at Clover on a cold night.
• Dark evenings feel shorter. With Clover open until 10pm, an evening in the heat breaks up the long nights.
• It’s a reset. Winter can feel heavy. A few hours of heat, rest and quiet does wonders.

A winter spa day, step by step

• Arrive and warm up: start in the steam room to warm through gently.
• Sauna: a round in the sauna, for as long as feels comfortable.
• Cool down: a quick dip in the cool plunge or a minute in the winter air.
• Soak: the hot tub, with steam rising into the cold air.
• Rest: heated stone loungers inside, or a seat by the fire in the garden retreat.
• Eat: something warming from the café bar.
• Repeat: a couple more rounds before heading home relaxed.

Winter evenings at Clover

Every weeknight has its own relaxed spa evening, which makes winter easier to get through:

• Monday: the Monday Night Sauna Club, 6pm to 10pm, £15
• Tuesday: a women-only spa session, 10am to 2pm, £35
• Wednesday: a men-only spa night, 6pm to 10pm, £25
• Thursday: the fireside social in the garden retreat, 6pm to 9pm, at no additional fee on top of a spa visit

Add a warming treatment

A hot stone massage, from £60, is perfect in winter, when warmth is exactly what your body wants. Other options include the 60-minute Clover Top to Toe massage (£69), an Indian head massage (£49) and facials from £45.

Make it a winter break

If one day isn’t enough, stay the night. Clover has seven en-suite bedrooms, and a stay from £130 a night for two includes breakfast and full use of the spa on the day you arrive and the day you leave. See our spa break in Birmingham guide.

A winter spa day as a gift

A winter spa day makes a thoughtful Christmas present. Gift vouchers are available from £15. See our Christmas spa gifts guide for ideas.

What to bring in winter

Towels and a locker are included. Bring a robe and flip-flops if you have them, or hire a robe for £2 and buy flip-flops for £3. A robe is especially welcome in winter for walking down the garden to the fire. Drink plenty of water between rounds of heat.

A European-style spa

Clover is a European-style spa, so the sauna and steam room are used without swimwear, sitting on a towel, as they are across much of Europe. Outside the heat rooms, you’re welcome to keep a robe or towel on. It’s friendly, respectful and non-sexual. Read European-style spas explained or book a free tour first.

Winter spa day: your questions

Is the hot tub outside?

The hot tub is on the patio, so in winter you get warm water and cool air together.

Is it too cold to go outside?

Not after the sauna. A minute or two in the cold air feels refreshing, and you can always head back into the heat or sit by the fire in the garden retreat.

Can I come in the evening?

Yes. Clover is open until 10pm every day, and evening spa use from 6pm costs £25 per person or £35 for two.

How do I get there?

Take the Cross-City line from Birmingham New Street to Chester Road station, then walk about 500 to 600 metres.

Book your winter spa day

Beat the winter blues with heat, fresh air and a fire. Book your spa visit online, call 07973 379166, or book a free tour to see Clover first.

See our full massage menu and prices, or book a couples massage.