sauna and cold plunge · Islington, London, United Kingdom
Spa Experience Old Street (Ironmonger Row Baths)
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GLL (Better) thermal spa at Ironmonger Row Baths, Islington, set in one of London's oldest Turkish baths: sauna, Turkish hot rooms, aroma steam, hammam, plunge pool and ice fountain, in booked 120-minute sessions.
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Venue information
- Address
- 1 Norman Street, Islington, London EC1V 3AA
- Neighbourhood
- Islington
- City
- London, United Kingdom
- Status
- Open
- Access
- Booked session, Membership
Features
- Type
- Day spaPublic bath
- Heat
- Finnish saunaSteam roomHammam
- Cold
- Cold plungeCold shower
- Ritual
- No ritual
- Setting
- Urban
- Access
- Booked sessionMembership
- Social model
- MixedSeparated by sessionSwimwear required
- Amenities
- PoolGymTreatments and massage
How it works
Spa Experience, a GLL (Better) brand, publishes that its Old Street spa is at Ironmonger Row Baths (1 Norman Street, EC1V 3AA), near Old Street station, set in one of London's oldest Turkish baths with restored historic features. The listed thermal facilities are saunas, aroma steam rooms, Turkish baths (Tepidarium, Caldarium and Laconium), an ice fountain, monsoon showers, a bucket shower, a plunge pool, a hammam and a relaxation lounge; the dry sauna reaches 90 °C. The Thermal Spa Experience costs £47 for 120 minutes, and everyone, members included, must pre-book because sites reach full capacity at peak times. In the week of 19 October 2026 it opened Tuesday to Friday 10am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7.30pm, with Monday given to a private event and a female-only session on Tuesday 10am to 12pm. The rules require swimwear in all areas, robes and footwear in public areas, low voices and a minimum age of 16, and forbid phones and cameras. The leisure centre also has a pool and gym, and the spa sells massages, hammam rituals and sound healing. Capacity is not published.
Booked mixed thermal sessions of 120 minutes, with one female-only slot a week.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Spa Experience Old Street (Ironmonger Row Baths)?
Spa Experience Old Street (Ironmonger Row Baths) is at 1 Norman Street, Islington, London EC1V 3AA, in London, United Kingdom.
What does Spa Experience Old Street (Ironmonger Row Baths) have?
The published features include finnish sauna, steam room, hammam, cold plunge, cold shower, pool and gym.
How does access to Spa Experience Old Street (Ironmonger Row Baths) work?
The published access models include booked session and membership. Check the current schedule and conditions on the official site before visiting.
Is Spa Experience Old Street (Ironmonger Row Baths) open?
The status recorded by Bathhouse is: Open. The research was updated on 2026-10-21; confirm recent changes with the operator directly.
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About this research
Desk research updated on 2026-10-21; anything the operator has not published stays open. Bathhouse separates what the operator publishes from what was measured on a visit, and leaves unverified fields empty.
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