Cold plunge tubs in the UK: types, prices and what to buy
There are five kinds of cold plunge sold in the UK, from a £150 inflatable to a £20,000 stainless steel system. This page explains what each one is, who it suits, and what you should expect to pay.
| Type | What it is | Typical UK price |
|---|---|---|
| Inflatable or portable tub | A PVC or drop-stitch tub filled from the tap. No chilling; you add ice or rely on cold weather. Quick to set up and easy to store. | £150 to £600 |
| Stock tank or barrel | Galvanised steel, plastic or cedar tub. Durable and cheap, often paired with a separate chiller later. | £300 to £1,500 |
| Tub plus separate chiller | Any tub connected to a standalone chiller that cools, filters and circulates the water. The most flexible route and the usual upgrade path. | £1,000 to £2,500 |
| All-in-one cold plunge | Insulated tub with built-in chiller, filtration and often heating, on a standard 230V plug. Set the temperature and leave it. | £3,500 to £6,500 |
| Premium stainless steel system | Commercial-grade construction, powerful chilling, app control, long warranties. Aimed at clubs, clinics and high-end home gyms. | £12,000 upwards |
Typical UK retail price bands by type, September 2026.
Which type should you buy?
You want to try cold plunging before spending real money
An inflatable or portable tub at £150 to £400 with tap water and, in summer, a few bags of ice. Most people either stop within a month or want a chiller within three. Buy the cheapest decent one and treat it as a trial.
You are committed and want cold water on demand
A tub plus a separate chiller is the best value route for most UK households: £1,000 to £2,500 for a setup that holds 3 to 10C all year, filters the water, and can be upgraded one component at a time. See chillers for sizing.
You want it to look good and just work
An all-in-one at £3,500 to £6,500 gives you insulation, chilling, filtration and usually heating in one unit on a 13A plug. Simpler, tidier, better insulated, harder to upgrade.
You are buying for a gym, clinic or a serious home setup
Premium stainless steel systems from Brass Monkey and similar start at £12,000. Faster chilling, commercial durability, long warranties.
The full catalogue
The launch catalogue will list every tub sold in the UK with volume, dimensions, insulation, whether a chiller is included, minimum temperature, heating, voltage, filtration, warranty, UK delivery time, current UK price and price history. Each product gets its own page. Manufacturers who want to check a listing can email hello@plungepedia.com.
What Plungepedia covers
- Every cold plunge tub sold in the UK
- A separate chiller catalogue
- UK prices, tracked over time
- Running costs in pounds
- Brand pages: warranty, delivery, verdict
- Head-to-head comparisons
- Hands-on reviews with photos and video
Buying guides in preparation
- Best cold plunge UK 2026
- Best cold plunge chiller UK
- Tub plus chiller vs all-in-one
- Best cold plunge under £1,000
- Best cold plunge under £2,000
- Best inflatable cold plunge
- Amazon cold plunge tubs: which are worth it
- Cold plunging in a UK garden through winter
Manufacturers and retailers
If you sell cold plunge equipment in the UK and want your products listed, or have a question about how a product is described, email hello@plungepedia.com. Listing is free and does not depend on any commercial arrangement.