Our float pods
Float Pods & Floatation Tanks in Wilmslow
Modern floatation tanks — also called float pods, isolation tanks or sensory deprivation tanks — in a calm, boutique Wilmslow studio, around 20 minutes from Manchester.
Inside our floatation tanks
A float pod is a modern floatation tank: a spacious, private pod filled with warm, skin-temperature water and around 500kg of dissolved Epsom salt. The salt makes the water so buoyant that you float effortlessly on the surface — no swimming, no effort, nothing to hold.
With the lighting soft — or completely dark, if you choose — and the outside world switched off, the pod becomes one of the calmest places you will ever lie down. Music can play gently or fade to silence; light, sound and gravity all step back for a full 60 minutes.
What makes our float pods easy to love
Spacious, never locked
The pod is roomy, the door never locks, and you can get out whenever you like. You are in complete control from start to finish.
Around 500kg of Epsom salt
The water is so rich in dissolved Epsom salt that your whole body floats effortlessly on the surface.
Light on your terms
Keep the pod softly lit, or switch the light off for complete darkness — whatever feels most relaxing.
A private room of your own
Every float pod sits in its own private room with a shower, towels available and vegan-friendly toiletries.
A full 60 minutes
A complete hour in the tank — enough time to properly switch off, not a rushed 45.
Lid open or closed
Prefer not to close the lid? Leave it open. Many first-time floaters start that way and close it once they settle.
Float pod, floatation tank or isolation tank?
They are all the same thing. Float pod, floatation tank (sometimes spelled flotation tank), isolation tank and sensory deprivation tank all describe the same experience — floating in warm, salt-saturated water in a calm, private space. Whatever you call it, the effect is identical: deep, effortless rest.
Curious what a session actually feels like — and what it can help with? Start with our float therapy page, or see current rates on our pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Are float pods claustrophobic?
Most guests find them surprisingly spacious. The door never locks, you can keep the lid open, and you control the light — many people who worry beforehand end up completely at ease.
Can I keep the pod lid open?
Yes. The pod is designed to be comfortable either way. Plenty of guests float with the lid open at first and close it once they have settled in.
Is a float pod the same as an isolation tank?
Yes — float pod, floatation tank, isolation tank and sensory deprivation tank are different names for the same experience: floating in warm, Epsom-salt-rich water in a private, low-stimulation space.
How much does a float pod session cost?
A 60-minute float in our Wilmslow pods is £33.60 in our summer sale (usually £48), with intro offers, packages and memberships that bring the per-float price down. See our pricing page for current rates.