£2.5m outdoor sauna and wellness retreat opens in anfield

A brand-new £2.5 million outdoor sauna and wellness sanctuary has officially opened its doors in North Liverpool following an extensive regeneration project. Co-founded by Irish businessman Shane Hanley alongside regeneration firm Seven Group, The Urban Sauna is situated on Cherry Lane in Anfield as part of a wider 24,000-square-foot wellness and commercial hub. Built on a previously neglected plot of land surrounded by trees and greenery, the tranquil facility is designed to bring a spacious garden spa experience directly into a city setting. Visitors can enjoy two bespoke Scandinavian-style, wood-fired saunas capable of holding up to 16 people each, alongside two 10-person hot tubs and dedicated cold-water therapy amenities. The cold plunge options include an eight-degree Celsius pool as well as two individual ice baths maintained at five degrees and three degrees Celsius. Guests also have access to outdoor showers, modern changing rooms, warm ambient lighting, and a covered pergola featuring seating arranged around log-burning fire pits for relaxation between sessions. Organisers hope the unique open-air venue will attract health-conscious locals and visitors while breathing new commercial life into the Anfield neighbourhood.