Sweheat Sauna

Sweheat Sauna

Canning Town

Sweheat is a family-run, wood-fired outdoor sauna on the waterside at Royal Victoria Dock in Newham, pairing sauna and cold plunge with a cultural programme of Aufguss, full moon rituals and women's bath nights. Swimwear is worn except at its textile-free Aufguss events.

Address

1 Dock Rd., London E16 1AH, UK

Operating Since

2023

Google Rating

★ 4.8 (160+ reviews)

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Opening Hours

  • Monday4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sessions

Simply Sauna - 60 Minutes 60 mins

Simply Sauna

  • Canning Town, London
  • Mixed Gender
  • Monday (16:00 to 21:00)
  • Tuesday (16:00 to 21:00)
  • Wednesday (16:00 to 21:00)
  • Thursday (16:00 to 21:00)
  • Friday (16:00 to 21:00)
  • Saturday (10:00 to 21:00)
  • Sunday (10:00 to 21:00)
  • £15
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Set within a unique waterside setting, Sweheat is a place to unwind, reconnect, and restore. Our outdoor spaces are designed for those seeking balance, recovery, and meaningful connection — both with nature and with others.

Simply Sauna - 90 Minutes 90 mins

Simply Sauna

  • Canning Town, London
  • Mixed Gender
  • Monday (16:00 to 20:00)
  • Tuesday (16:00 to 20:00)
  • Wednesday (16:00 to 20:00)
  • Thursday (16:00 to 20:00)
  • Friday (16:00 to 20:00)
  • Saturday (10:00 to 20:00)
  • Sunday (10:00 to 20:00)
  • £20
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Set within a unique waterside setting, Sweheat is a place to unwind, reconnect, and restore. Our outdoor spaces are designed for those seeking balance, recovery, and meaningful connection — both with nature and with others.

Private Hire

Private Sauna Experience 90 mins

Sweheat Sauna

  • Canning Town, London
  • 10:00 to 21:30
  • Up to 6 people
  • £120
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Indulge in our premium private sauna experience, perfect for solo or shared moments, our private sauna promises peace and rejuvenation for 1 to 6 people.

Events

Thursday 12th November 2026

MODERN LITHUANIAN SAUNA — THE BOTANIST

  • Canning Town, London
  • 19:00 - 21:30
  • £40
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Two groups, three main sauna rounds, and one extra round for those who still want more. Sauna Master Arnas brings a contemporary interpretation of Lithuanian sauna culture to London, with birch whisks, natural aromas, hot steam, temperature contrasts, music and rituals where tradition meets modern sauna culture. Round I is the traditional first steam with Siberian fir and propolis aromas, Round II a salt and minerals ritual as the heat intensifies.

Friday 13th November 2026

PRIVATE LITHUANIAN SAUNA RITUAL

  • Canning Town, London
  • 16:00 - 18:00
  • £40
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A short, individual Lithuanian sauna treatment with Sauna Master Arnas: a 20 minute personal sauna whisking ritual. Only 4 individual time slots are available during the session.

Friday 13th November 2026

THE HEDONIST SAUNA

  • Canning Town, London
  • 19:00 - 21:30
  • £40
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A sauna experience that goes beyond the body. The Hedonist Sauna is a sensory programme by Sauna Master Arnas where heat, scent, sound and touch merge into one experience: slower, deeper, more intense. Begin with rhythmic music, steam, essential oils and an Aufguss-inspired fan technique with Siberian fir and mugwort, then a salt and minerals ritual as the heat intensifies with stronger steam and more active whisking.

Tuesday 17th November 2026

Somatic Centre Sauna

  • Canning Town, London
  • 19:00 - 21:00
  • £35
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Somatic Centre Sauna Get out of your mind. And into your body. What it is. (Four sessions, over two hours.) A guided Somatic Journey through the body and senses to release tension, lift spirits and restore connection with our deepest sense of self. How it goes (We open around the fire. We invite our minds to quieten, and our body to speak. We are here to listen.) During the opening rounds we tune into our physical presence, using the heat and steam to activate the felt-sense over two sessions. Using a gentle yet meticulous bodyscan meditation, we acknowledge specific stresses and hidden blocks, using the subsequent cold plunges as a release mechanism. The third longer session is unique. An inner journey developed by The Somatic Centre, it is designed to realign the body-mind at the very deepest level. Weaving together meditation, myth, soma and steam, carefully guided by your soma master James, you will discover and restore a profound connection with your self. After a final cold plunge, our Sauna concludes with a closing bodyworship, followed by an optional tea sharing (around the fire where it all started.) What you find ‘Incredible. Not what I expected. Deeper. Beautiful’ YW ‘I think it changed me at some level...Actually, I know it did’. SP ‘Wow….Dude….Epic.’ GE Who’s your host? James is an experienced somatic practitioner, healer and bodyworker, with over 25 years ICF accredited coaching, meditation, breathwork and bodywork experience. (He is founder of The Somatic Centre www.thesomaticcentre.com ) Please note: Please be on time. Late arrivals can only enter during the cold plunge breaks. Please wear a costume, a wrap or just your skin. All sessions will be eyes closed, and professionally led by your soma-master. Being textile-free for the third session is recommended to enhance this particular session, but by no means mandatory. Listen to what your body needs to feel most comfortable on the day. If you are currently under psychiatric supervision or have significant recent trauma, this may not be the best type of session for you. Please advise James and discuss beforehand.

Friday 20th November 2026

German Style Sauna

  • Canning Town, London
  • 20:00 - 22:00
  • £35
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German saunas are world renowned for two things: Aufguss masters and full nudity. Celebrate all that's great about the German sauna experience: great steam infused with quality essential oils, traditional towel wafting and a safe, well-managed environment to sweat freely and comfortably. Led by Aufguss enthusiast Chris Bradshaw, the urban sauna legend known as 'saunaiceman'.

Monday 23rd November 2026

Full Moon Sauna and Sound Ceremony

  • Canning Town, London
  • 18:30 - 21:00
  • £35
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Join us for a two and a half hours of Sauna, Sound and Intention setting. What to expect - The evening will consist of four rounds in the Sauna space, Purification - through Smudging the body and a guided visualization to cleanse the mind and infused steam for the body. Intention - You will be asked to release what no longer serves you, we will use vocalisation and singing bowls for this process. As well as burning anything written down on paper to be transformed in the fire. Intention in the steam to activate in the space now made. Grounding - Drum journey and Rain stick to feel the power of Mother Earth whilst immersed in the elemental Sauna. Protection - Meditation with protective crystals and visualisation to strengthen the energy bodies. The Fire Pit will be on (Weather permitting) for us to gather and drink tea together whilst sharing the space under the energy and power of the full moon. Victoria’s previous incarnations to the Sauna world were in the areas of intuitive healing. Having trained as an Energy Medicine Practitioner and Sound Therapist. Victoria regularly held Sound Baths using Gongs and other percussion instruments. She worked intuitively with the frequencies of Crystals and the Subtle energy bodies to effect change in the Human bio-field. This interest and through her profound experiences, led her to the womb-like space of the Sauna environment, naturally aligning with its potential for introspection and transformation.

Tuesday 24th November 2026

Aufguss Session. (Textile-Free)

  • Canning Town, London
  • 20:00 - 22:00
  • £35
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Join us at Sweheat for a two-hour textile-free Aufguss Experience. Aufguss rituals – hallmarks of European sauna culture – feature a sauna master guiding you through 15-minute rounds of heat, aromas, music, and towel-waving techniques that circulate the air and create the perfect sauna atmosphere. Across three distinct rituals, you’ll move from traditional heat infusions to banya-inspired techniques. Between rounds, cool off in the fresh air or take a dip in the cold plunge. Each ritual is designed to relax, invigorate, and entertain – a fun, social, and refreshing way to spend your evening. This is a textile-free session, as is common in European spas. Sauna without swimwear allows for a better sweat and a more hygienic experience. Just bring a towel large enough to sit on completely. Whether you’re winding down after a long week, warming up for a night out, or just looking for something different to do with friends, Aufguss Experience is the perfect pick. First-timers, regulars, groups, and solo sauna-goers are all welcome. Spaces are limited, so book now!

Saturday 28th November 2026

Schwitzabend

  • Canning Town, London
  • 19:00 - 22:00
  • £45
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Sauna. Aufguss. Beer and wurst. The essential ingredients for a perfect autumn evening. Join us at Sweheat Sauna this October for Schwitzabend, a European-style sauna evening in collaboration with Aufguss Sauna Experience. Spend up to four hours with us in the beautiful Royal Docks circulating between guided heat rituals, dips in cold water, and plenty of time to relax and hang out alone or with friends. We'll have Kyle Buttner – 2x UK Aufguss champion – running multiple aufguss sessions throughout the night, Victoria keeping us warm across Sweheat's two wood-fired saunas, and Tom – our sausage meister – keeping us fed with authentic German food and beer, in partnership with Erdinger, at Sweheat's fully licensed bar. We'll also be offering Aromen essential oils for you to purchase on the night, as well as a limited edition Aromen x Aufguss Sauna Experience top. What else could you need on a Saturday night? Come for the whole evening or just for a few hours, alone or with friends, it's up to you. Perfect for sauna first-timers and seasoned sauna-goers. Guests may choose whether or not to sauna with swimwear. Viel Spaß und gut Schwitz!

Thursday 3rd December 2026

Aufguss Session. (Textile-Free)

  • Canning Town, London
  • 20:00 - 22:00
  • £35
Let's Go

Join us at Sweheat for a two-hour textile-free Aufguss Experience. Aufguss rituals – hallmarks of European sauna culture – feature a sauna master guiding you through 15-minute rounds of heat, aromas, music, and towel-waving techniques that circulate the air and create the perfect sauna atmosphere. Across three distinct rituals, you’ll move from traditional heat infusions to banya-inspired techniques. Between rounds, cool off in the fresh air or take a dip in the cold plunge. Each ritual is designed to relax, invigorate, and entertain – a fun, social, and refreshing way to spend your evening. This is a textile-free session, as is common in European spas. Sauna without swimwear allows for a better sweat and a more hygienic experience. Just bring a towel large enough to sit on completely. Whether you’re winding down after a long week, warming up for a night out, or just looking for something different to do with friends, Aufguss Experience is the perfect pick. First-timers, regulars, groups, and solo sauna-goers are all welcome. Spaces are limited, so book now!

Friday 4th December 2026

Shamanic Sauna Journey with Jesse Inferno

  • Canning Town, London
  • 20:00 - 22:00
  • £65
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All are invited on this journey using the sauna medicine of the soul. Calling in Estonian smoke-sauna heritage, we will deep dive together and see where it takes us. The voice, the drum, Birch & Oak sauna whisks, salt, honey, plus deep intuition, will be our tools. This is a journey for those who are ready to connect with their soul in a space of innocence and wonder. It is a textile free session; no swimwear, shorts, jewellery, watches - you will enter in the way in which you came into this world. A cotton sarong or linen wrap may help you accustom yourself but I trust once the journey is underway you will find your peace to be in your most natural state without shame or worry. The energetic state of mind is something to treat with grace. Every part of you is welcome. Please inform Jesse, on the day, if you have anything major going on in your current experience. Feel free to also reach out in advance if there is a question you feel you have. The session will begin by gathering, in circle, around the fire and include a closing fire circle too.

Monday 7th December 2026

Sacred Temazcal Style Evening with Huitzomitl at the New Moon

  • Canning Town, London
  • 18:30 - 21:00
  • £35
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Join us for an evening of ceremony as we honor the sacred traditions of the Mexican Temazcalito, led by the renowned artist and cultural practitioner, Huitzomitl. Originally from Mexico, Huitzomitl is a tattoo and body modification artist based in New York City and London. Deeply connected to his indigenous roots, he has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing traditional medicine and ceremonial practices passed down through his family. With over 20 years of professional tattooing experience, Huitzomitl integrates his extensive research on Mexican traditional tattoo techniques into his art, empowering communities around the world. Through his work, he bridges the gap between modern and traditional body art, reconnecting it to its sacred origins. The Ceremony Includes: • Traditional Smudging: A cleansing ritual for each participant to prepare for the sacred space. • Opening to the Directions: Invoking the energies of the four cardinal directions for guidance and protection. • Intention Setting and Tobacco Offering: A moment to release the old, set intentions, and offer tobacco to the fire. • Drum Journey and Spirit Animal Connection (inside the sauna): A meditative journey guided by rhythmic drumming to connect with your inner spirit animal. • Closing to the Directions: Honoring and releasing the energies called upon during the ceremony. This profound experience is an opportunity to align with the Earth’s elements, gain clarity, and welcome the transformative energy of the season. What to Bring: • Comfortable clothing (light and breathable fabrics) • A towel and water bottle • An open heart and mind Spaces are limited, so reserve your place early to join this sacred journey with Huitzomitl.

Saturday 12th December 2026

Schwitzabend

  • Canning Town, London
  • 19:00 - 22:00
  • £45
Let's Go

Sauna. Aufguss. Beer and wurst. The essential ingredients for a perfect autumn evening. Join us at Sweheat Sauna this October for Schwitzabend, a European-style sauna evening in collaboration with Aufguss Sauna Experience. Spend up to four hours with us in the beautiful Royal Docks circulating between guided heat rituals, dips in cold water, and plenty of time to relax and hang out alone or with friends. We'll have Kyle Buttner – 2x UK Aufguss champion – running multiple aufguss sessions throughout the night, Victoria keeping us warm across Sweheat's two wood-fired saunas, and Tom – our sausage meister – keeping us fed with authentic German food and beer, in partnership with Erdinger, at Sweheat's fully licensed bar. We'll also be offering Aromen essential oils for you to purchase on the night, as well as a limited edition Aromen x Aufguss Sauna Experience top. What else could you need on a Saturday night? Come for the whole evening or just for a few hours, alone or with friends, it's up to you. Perfect for sauna first-timers and seasoned sauna-goers. Guests may choose whether or not to sauna with swimwear. Viel Spaß und gut Schwitz!

Thursday 17th December 2026

Aufguss Session. (Textile-Free)

  • Canning Town, London
  • 20:00 - 22:00
  • £35
Let's Go

Join us at Sweheat for a two-hour textile-free Aufguss Experience. Aufguss rituals – hallmarks of European sauna culture – feature a sauna master guiding you through 15-minute rounds of heat, aromas, music, and towel-waving techniques that circulate the air and create the perfect sauna atmosphere. Across three distinct rituals, you’ll move from traditional heat infusions to banya-inspired techniques. Between rounds, cool off in the fresh air or take a dip in the cold plunge. Each ritual is designed to relax, invigorate, and entertain – a fun, social, and refreshing way to spend your evening. This is a textile-free session, as is common in European spas. Sauna without swimwear allows for a better sweat and a more hygienic experience. Just bring a towel large enough to sit on completely. Whether you’re winding down after a long week, warming up for a night out, or just looking for something different to do with friends, Aufguss Experience is the perfect pick. First-timers, regulars, groups, and solo sauna-goers are all welcome. Spaces are limited, so book now!

Friday 18th December 2026

Shamanic Sauna Journey with Jesse Inferno

  • Canning Town, London
  • 20:00 - 22:00
  • £65
Let's Go

All are invited on this journey using the sauna medicine of the soul. Calling in Estonian smoke-sauna heritage, we will deep dive together and see where it takes us. The voice, the drum, Birch & Oak sauna whisks, salt, honey, plus deep intuition, will be our tools. This is a journey for those who are ready to connect with their soul in a space of innocence and wonder. It is a textile free session; no swimwear, shorts, jewellery, watches - you will enter in the way in which you came into this world. A cotton sarong or linen wrap may help you accustom yourself but I trust once the journey is underway you will find your peace to be in your most natural state without shame or worry. The energetic state of mind is something to treat with grace. Every part of you is welcome. Please inform Jesse, on the day, if you have anything major going on in your current experience. Feel free to also reach out in advance if there is a question you feel you have. The session will begin by gathering, in circle, around the fire and include a closing fire circle too.

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