The owners of our current premises have decided not to renew our lease. The decision was outside our control and was communicated to us recently. We shared the news with our community as soon as we were able.
Closure and relocation notice
Steam Complex: Closure and Relocation — Everything You Need to Know
Last updated: 14 July 2026. This page is kept up to date as news is confirmed.
The short version
- Our current Leeds home closes for the final time on Sunday 9 August 2026.
- Steam Complex is not ending. We are committed to finding a new home in Leeds.
- Every current membership receives full membership treatment at Acqua Sauna, Nero's Sauna and Empire Cinema Club until 9 August 2027.
- Sign up below to hear confirmed news first.
01Why is Steam Complex closing?
02Is Steam Complex closing for good?
No. The current building is closing — the Steam Complex brand and community continue. We’re working to secure new premises in Leeds. Members and subscribers will be the first to know when details are confirmed.
03When is the last day?
Our final trading day is Sunday 9 August 2026, trading normal Sunday hours (11:00am – 7:00pm). We remain open on our usual weekly schedule right up to then — current hours and prices are on the homepage.
04What happens to my membership?
Every current Steam Complex membership is valid until 9 August 2027 at all three venues below — full membership treatment, no joining fee, member rates. Just give your details at reception, the same way you do at Steam.
How that works at each venue (rules checked against each venue's own website on 13 July 2026 — always check the venue's site before travelling):
Acqua Sauna — Blackpool
You pay Acqua's member entry rates and member pass prices from your first visit — no joining fee. Current prices and opening times: acquasaunas.com/acqua-sauna-hours-and-prices/
Nero's Sauna — Bury, Greater Manchester
Nero's requires an annual membership to enter — your Steam membership covers that requirement. You pay Nero's published entry prices on each visit. Current prices and opening times: nerossauna.com/hours-and-prices/
Empire Cinema Club — Huddersfield
Empire requires an annual membership to enter — your Steam membership covers that requirement. You pay Empire's published member entry prices on each visit. Current prices and opening times: empirecinemaclub.com/hours-and-prices/
Membership applies at these three venues. Each venue's current opening times, entry prices, house rules and session/event exclusions apply.
05Can I still buy a membership?
Membership sales have ended. Everyone remains welcome as a walk-in guest at standard entry until our final day.
06What about passes and offers?
Free Sunday and multi-day passes remain available as normal until we close. Passes are valid for use up to and including Sunday 9 August 2026.
07What about events?
Biphoria continues — it already runs at Nero's Sauna and Partners Swingers Club on the same day, and that's where the focus moves. Our other regular events end at this venue with the premises. Sauna Bears, Silver Daddies and Naked Sauna Days continue at our other venues — see each event's website for dates and locations.
08What happens to this website?
It stays. Our guides, articles and sauna resources remain online throughout, and this is where reopening news will be published.
09How do I hear about the new venue first?
Email updates:
WhatsApp:
Join the Steam Complex WhatsApp group10Thank you
After 19+ amazing years serving Leeds since 2007, we owe this community everything. Your loyalty, friendships and memories made Steam Complex what it is — and they're exactly why this isn't goodbye.
We are committed to finding Steam Complex a new home in Leeds. Stay with us.
11Update log
14 July 2026: Announcement published. Final trading day confirmed as Sunday 9 August 2026. Membership treatment confirmed at Acqua Sauna, Nero's Sauna and Empire Cinema Club until 9 August 2027.
New entries added above as facts are confirmed.