The space will open this November as part of a wider 24,000 sq ft wellness and commercial hub
Liverpool’s largest sauna park is set to open next month in Anfield, transforming what was once a derelict business park into an urban retreat.
The Urban Sauna is set to open on Saturday 14 November as part of a 24,000 sq ft wellness and commercial hub.
Regeneration and development company Seven Group has spent the last four months transforming the area into a calm and tranquil site which will feature two Scandinavian log-burning saunas (each with space for up to 16 people), two 10-person hot tubs, a six-person ice bath, two single-person ice baths and showers.
The aim is to create a health and wellness destination for local people and visitors, while bringing economic and employment opportunities to the area. A total of 20 new jobs will be created on the site when it opens.
Shane Hanley, director of Seven Group and co-founder of The Urban Sauna, said: “People lead busy, hectic and stressful lives, so I wanted to create an outdoor health and wellness centre where they can come for an hour a day, two, three or four times a week—to relax, unwind and take a break from real life.
“Over the last 14 years, I’ve done a lot of work in the city with charities and local businesses. I felt now was the time to do something special for Liverpool and give something back to the community.
“Saunas and cold plunges may support wellbeing in several ways, including relaxation and sleep. It could be a place for people recovering from injury, those looking for support with their mental wellbeing, or anyone who simply wants to relax.
“This is about bringing people back to nature. Once you’re here, it feels like being in the country. It’s Scandinavian—simple saunas and cold-water treatments inspired by how saunas were used hundreds of years ago, offering a wellness experience that’s a little different.”
Currently, over £2.5 million has been invested into the Cherry Lane site with a further £6 million of planned work and investment expected to bring container storage facilities to the site, alongside leisure and lifestyle additions including a golf simulator, swimming pool and gym.
Following the launch date, the sauna will operate seven days a week, from 7 am to 9 pm, with limited places per session.
Annual membership will cost £999 for unlimited use. The first 100 applicants can take advantage of a special introductory price of £497. Single and block bookings, as well as private access, will also be available.
For more information, visit theurbansauna.co.uk.
The Urban Sauna, Cherry Lane, Anfield, Liverpool, L4 6UG
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