soma is a sauna and cold plunge space in Herne Hill — a place to slow down, reset, and step out of the pace of London for a moment.

Move between heat and cold. Sit, breathe, switch off. Repeat as you need.

No. There’s no performance here. Just time, temperature, and space to unwind.

Not really. We’ll guide you. Most people pick it up within minutes.

No booking needed. Just turn up whenever you like.

We’re tucked inside a railway arch in Herne Hill, next door to LevelOut.

290 Milkwood Road, SE24 0HE.

Swimwear and a water bottle. We’ve got a water fountain and tea station here.

Hell yes. Smaller ones to sit on, bigger ones to dry yourself with.

Swimwear.

As long as you like. Some people drop in for 20 minutes, others stay longer. It’s your time.

Most people follow a simple rhythm:

10–15 minutes in the sauna, a quick shower, 1–3 minutes in the cold plunge, a breather — then back into the heat. Repeat a few times, whatever feels good.

Find your own pace. No pushing, no pressure — just moving between heat and cold and letting your body settle.

That’s completely fine. Start gently, take your time, and ease into it.

No phones, no headphones, no timers. This is a space to switch off.

No photos in the space. This is your time to relax.

They help regulate heat around your head so you can stay in the sauna more comfortably. You’ll see people wearing them — you can pick one up at the desk.

Sit on your towel.

If you’re adding water, check with others first.

No oils on the rocks — they can damage the heater and cause reactions.

No alcohol, no smoking.

Keep it respectful, calm, and shared.

Weekdays | 7am to 9pm
Weekends | 8am to 7pm

Yes. On weekdays we close briefly for cleaning at 11:00 to 11:30 and 16:00 to 16:30. On weekends, there’s one cleaning break from 13:00 to 13:30. Everything reopens straight after.

Soma is designed to be a calm, welcoming place where you can slow down, reset, and take a moment for yourself. Inside, everything is built around heat, cold, and slowing down.

A large communal sauna, three cold plunge tubs, showers, changing rooms, and secure lockers. Towels are provided, with calm background music throughout.

Soma is built in partnership with Bibbi Bespoke. The sauna is crafted from thermo-treated ash and centred around a powerful 36kW IKI heater, designed to deliver deep, even heat.

Three handcrafted wooden plunges with stainless steel liners. Each is individually chilled and can reach temperatures as low as 2°C — crisp, clean cold.

Everything is designed to make it easy to drop in, switch off, and move at your own pace. One simple rule: phones stay in the lockers. This is your moment.

A bit of both. Come on your own or with friends. Some people chat, some don’t.

Yes, it’s a shared space for everyone. Swimwear is required, and the sauna and plunges are designed to feel calm and comfortable whoever you’re sat next to.

Most of our users are members. Drop-ins are also available (see below).

Founding Memberships are how soma rewards the people who back us early. Each release is limited, and once it’s gone, the price moves up for the next group.

Our first two releases have sold out. We’re now on our third release.
Unlimited access, £125/month.

Off-peak (weekdays 9am to 4pm), £75/month.

No long-term contracts. Memberships roll month to month.

Yes. Simple and flexible.

Make it part of your routine. The benefits come from coming regularly, taking that moment for yourself.

Yes. Members can bring a guest with a Guest Pass, £15 per visit.

Yes. Drop-ins are available for anyone who wants to try soma or come occasionally.

Single Reset, £25.
14 Day Unlimited Reset, £29.

Unlimited access for 14 days, for £29. Most people come three or four times in that window, which is when the real shift happens. The best way to feel soma before committing to a membership.