your neighbourhood sauna, plunge, studio
arvo noun · australian slang for afternoon.
that slower stretch of the day when things begin to unwind.
now open at 93 Shernhall Street, E17 9HS.
what’s inside?
inspired by the coastal bathhouses you’ll find across australia, arvo is a place to find a little time for yourself.
two saunas, three plunges, one infrared studio.
drop in for a casual session or become a member.
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Two large traditional Finnish saunas. Both sit between 80 and 90 degrees. No steam, just dry heat the way it's meant to be.
One is social: chat with friends, meet strangers, let the conversation go wherever it goes.
One is silent: no talking, just the heat and whatever's on your mind. Some sessions you just need the quiet.
Pick your mood. Or try both. Each sauna seats up to 12 people.
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Three ice baths, three temperatures.
The 10°c is the one most people start with. It’s cold enough to feel it but manageable enough to actually get in.
The 7°c is for when you're ready to challenge yourself a little more.
The 5°c is for when you're ready to go deeper.
They’re all cold enough to feel the benefits.
The transition from hot to cold is where the magic happens but there is no pressure to step into a plunge at all.
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the studio is small and restorative on purpose. We have a max of 8 people in each class.
it's not another thing you squeeze in before work and rush to get to.
it's built to work with the heat and the cold. come for a slow yoga flow before you sauna, or a strong pilates class before you plunge.
find out more about our classes and our instructors.
our story
London doesn’t pause for you,
so we built a space that does.
arvo sauna is simple. We want to create a warm, inviting space that leaves you feeling lighter than when you arrived.
no notifications. No pressure. No crowds.
just warmth, water, and social connection.
it started with our own experiences. Hot and cold therapy helped us recover, unwind, and feel more at ease in the middle of the chaos of city living. Now we’re sharing our space with you.
come and soak it up, chat, connect, relax.
we can’t wait to meet you!
Jody & Will x
come behind the scenes
Questions?
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55 minutes of sauna and plunge access to move between hot and cold as many times as you choose, with a 5-min buffer between groups.
Rinse showers are located in the wellness area. Proper showers are located in the change rooms.Complimentary tea and water is offered in the welcome area.
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Not at all. No experience needed and first timers are very welcome, we'll walk you through it.
There's no wrong way to use a sauna and we can guide you on how to get the most out of your first session. -
Absolutely. Solo sessions are one of the most popular ways to use arvo. Come for a bit of quiet.
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The minimum age for solo sessions is 18 years old.
We allow 16-18 year olds entry if they are accompanied by an adult, as stated in our terms and conditions on our booking form.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this causes.
For parents of little ones, we have a parent & plunge session every Thursday at 11am. See more info via our bookings page.
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Shernall St has free parking between 7am-10am & 4pm-11pm. We also have 2 onsite spaces but this can’t be guranteed.
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Sessions start from £15 for off-peak midweek sessions.
Peak midweek sessions are £18.
Weekend sessions are £22.
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Find us at 93 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, E17 9HS.
We’re a short walk from both Wood Street and Walthamstow Central train stations.
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Please bring your swimsuit, 2 towels (1 to sit on in the sauna and 1 to dry off), a water bottle and yourself. We’ll take care of the rest.
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Yes! We have lockers for your belongings so no need to worry about travelling light.
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Yes - towels can be rented for £2 each.