LONDON WEEKEND BREAKS - Spas and relaxation

Taking a Spa weekend break is becoming increasingly popular, especially in the hectic pressure filled world in which we all live, and London is very much the Spa capital of Britain.

Spa London weekend breaks can take a variety of forms, but all focus around pampering and looking after the physical and emotional side of the body’s welfare. Spa breaks can cover a wide range of treatments, but all are aimed at helping the body through renewal, regeneration and relaxation. The main aim of a Spa break is to relax, chill out and forget about the outside world.


How to add a Spa experience to your London weekend break

There are a number of different ways in which London weekend breaks can incorporate Spa treatments. You can have a single Spa treatment, a Spa morning (or afternoon), or a complete Spa day or weekend break.

One option is to stay at a Spa hotel where the whole of your weekend is dedicated to treatments and therapies. Doing this will give you on-site access to a range of therapies from massage and skin treatments, to organic therapies and hand and foot rituals.

Spa hotels and Spas offering overnight accommodation can create a personal schedule of treatments designed specifically around your needs. When this is the case, every aspect of the day, from meal times to the therapies themselves, will be organised by the Spa’s staff leaving you with nothing to do other than relax an enjoy the experience.

It is always worth checking out the main London Spas for special offers on "Spa days". Many Spas do give discounts at certain times of the year or if you commit to a certain number of treatments.

This kind of Spa break is never cheap, but when you look at the treatments available, the accommodation, the dinning and the level of personal service that is provided, they do make a great once-in-a-while treat. They are also ideal for couples with independent partners where one partner wants to stay in and enjoy the therapies whilst the other explores London itself.

Visiting a Spa

The alternative option to Staying at a Spa hotel is to visit a Spa for one or more specific treatments. Doing this keeps much of the weekend free to explore other London based activities, but still manages to include some relaxation and pampering time.

Nearly every Spa will allow you to book single or multiple session treatments and doing this can make a perfect and relaxing end to a busy day spent exploring London’s heritage, or indulging in retail therapy.


Spa treatments and therapies

With the ever increasing interest in Spas, alternative therapies, and relaxation treatments of every kind, you can now choose from a massive list of therapies which include the following.



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