All across the north of England, Base have a number of super-sexy saunas where you can meet a diverse crowd of hot, up-fer-it men. Why not whip your kecks off, wrap yourself in a white towel and explore one of their venues? They’re cheap, clean and full of great facilities. You’re in for a treat.
Base Newcastle
85-89 Blandford Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PZ
0191 232 9772
Open all weekend long, Base Newcastle is one for yer gay Geordies, like Nathan off of Geordie Shore and…well, that’s all the famous gay Geordies we can think of. Price’s are dead cheap, with entry never more than a tenner for anyone and discounted entries for students and under-25’s. It’s got a eucalyptus steam room, a hot dry sauna, and a 13 man jacuzzi. Ideal for when thing’s undoubtedly start heating up.
Base Manchester
38 Sackville Street, Manchester, M1 3WA
0161 236 3876
Formerly known as H20, Base is Basement’s little sister: slightly smaller, but packing just as much of a friendly manc welcome as Basement. It’s located right in the midst of the village, so attracts all those who spill out of the bars and clubs come closing time. Despite its more modest size, it’s still got a jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and plenty of dark corners you can retreat to. Plus, it’s got discounted entry for students and village staff, which always helps bring in a younger crowd.
Base Leeds
Arch No.7, Heaton Court, Leeds, LS1 4LJ
0113 242 7730
Base Leeds is another one of their venues that is situated right in the city centre, close to The Calls, the gay village in Leeds. It’s conveniently open all day, every day. Well, apart from Christmas Day, but in the festive spirit of it all, let’s just have one day off. We can get back at it on Boxing Day, promise. It’s one of those saunas with shiny, modern facilities, like a eucalyptus steam room and a large spa pool, as well as a lounge area to kick back in. Something for everyone.
Basement Manchester 24/7
18 Tariff Street, Manchester, M1 2FN
0161 236 8131
Basement sits on the edge of the village and a barm’s throw from the thriving nightlife and music scene of the Northern Quarter. It takes up the whole lower level of an old Victorian mill and has recently been give a bit of a face-lift, so is even slicker than it was before. It’s got everything you’d hope for, with large sauna and steam rooms, as well as two bubbling spa pools. There’s a comfy social area, with free internet, sofas and a TV, so you can still hang round and relax. Open 24/7, Basement is the sauna that never sleeps. Not even a little disco-nap.
