Some of the Best Spa Experiences Near Upminster
It’s said that Upminster has one foot in London and one foot in the countryside. Which is funny, because so do our best day spas and spa hotels near Upminster! This Greater London region lets you pick the venue that suits your spa style, whether that’s a country pile or a slick, urban oasis right in the heart of the action. Here are our top picks…
- Mind, Body and Spirit at the Holiday Inn Brentwood: Fancy a pampering pick-me-up? The only way is Essex! Our nearest spa to Upminster at just four miles away, two tranquil treatment rooms offer Elemis facials and fabulous finishing touches, like manis and pedis. And because the spa nestles in the hotel’s Spirit health club, there’s an indoor swimming pool and thermal suite for your post-treatment downtime.
- Bannatyne Chafford Hundred: This stunning health club and spa near Upminster is just seven miles south of the windmill (as the pigeon flies). Not only does it have a 20m indoor pool and thermal suite, a little birdie told us that a recent refurbishment has added an outdoor hot tub and sauna. You can relax al fresco after an Elemis treatment in the stunning on-site spa.
- Orsett Hall Hotel and Spa: If you love Upminster’s countryside-style feel, you’ll adore this retreat. Nestled in 12 acres of gardens in Thurrock (about nine miles from Upminster) this elegant spa hotel has a pool, steam room, Jacuzzi and sauna, plus Elemis treatments from six blissful therapy rooms. Oh, and there are 56 individually styled bedrooms just in case you wanted to keep that ultra-relaxed buzz going into the next day!
- Mind, Body and Spirit at the Farm Rooms: Horse lovers will be in their element at this countryside retreat set on a 200-acre, horse-riding cross-country course in nearby Essex (around ten miles from Upminster). After a wander past the stables, you can slip into the outdoor pool and hot tub, before indulging in a hot stone massage. It’s the perfect place to un-bridle your stress, rein in some relaxation and gallop towards glowing skin.
- Reynolds Fitness Spa Bexley: Housed within a beautifully converted 19th-century chapel, this is the answer to all of your pampering prayers! Just 13 miles away, this day spa near Upminster lets you soothe and sauna-hop to your heart’s content, before a Caudalie facial or Reynolds signature treatment designed to nourish and restore you.
Spa Packages in Upminster
Want to energise, beautify or just switch off? Our spas and spa hotels near Upminster offer packages to match your mood. From top-notch treatments to out-of-this-world afternoon teas, these carefully-curated collections of all your favourite things are often exclusive to SpaSeekers. Just be quick! They’re so popular with spa aficionados, they might not hang around long!
Things to Do Around Upminster
Whether you’re gearing up for an Upminster escape or basking in your post-treatment glow, here’s what to do and where to wander if you’ve got time to kill…
- Marvel at the windmill – The fully restored Upminster Windmill is one of London’s last surviving smock mills, built in 1803 and now Grade II* listed. Today you can explore the visitor centre and gardens, and see the machinery that kept it turning for over a century.
- Step back in time – The Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia dates back to around 1450. Refurbished and opened as a museum in 1976, it’s a treasure trove of everyday history, from vintage tools to quirky household items, all under one medieval roof.
- Walk in the woods – With Thames Chase Community Forest on your doorstep, you’ve got nearly 25,000 acres of woodland trails to explore. This vast green space is a patchwork of woods, meadows and wetlands, designed to reconnect people with nature.
- Eat like the locals – Upminster’s high street is dotted with cosy cafés, pubs and restaurants where you can refuel with hearty fare. Whether you’re after a traditional pub lunch or a modern brunch spot, there’s plenty to keep your taste buds happy before or after your spa escape.
- Breathe in the beauty – Leafy Upminster Park covers nearly seven hectares and is a hub for the local community. It’s not just a peaceful green space – the park boasts tennis courts, football pitches, a running track in summer and even an outdoor gym.
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