Update: we are now open
being opened in St Albans in July 2026. What follows was written before we opened, so the dates have passed. The space and the treatments are as described.
You can book a floatation session, an infrared sauna or an expert massage now on our booking page. We are at Francis Bacon House, Bricket Rd, St Albans, AL1 3TN. Open 09:00 to 19:00 Monday to Wednesday, 09:00 to 21:00 Thursday, 09:00 to 19:00 Friday and Saturday, and 10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday.
Introducing being: A New Kind of Urban Spa Arrives in St Albans – June 2026
Life doesn’t slow down — but you can.
This June, we’re proud to introduce being, a new urban spa concept opening in St Albans. Designed for modern life, being is more than a place to relax — it’s a space to pause, reset, and reconnect with yourself.
What Does It Mean to Just Be?
In a world that constantly demands more, being is about less. Less noise. Less pressure. Less distraction.
Our space is built around a simple idea: giving you the freedom to switch off and exist fully in the moment — even if it’s just for an hour.
Three Experiences. One Purpose: You.
At being, we’ve carefully combined three powerful wellness experiences to help you unwind, recover, and feel your best.
Open Pool Floatation Therapy
Step into calm. Our open pool floatation experience offers a sense of weightlessness that helps reduce stress, ease physical tension, and quiet a busy mind. Unlike enclosed tanks, our open design creates a more natural, welcoming environment — ideal whether it’s your first float or your fiftieth.
Infrared Sauna
Relax deeper with our infrared sauna, designed to gently heat your body from within. It’s the perfect complement to both physical recovery and mental clarity — helping you feel re-energised, restored, and ready to take on whatever comes next.
Massage Treatments
From targeted work on tight areas to slow, restorative sessions, our massage treatments are tailored to you. Delivered by expert therapists in a calm, contemporary setting, each treatment is designed to leave you feeling completely reset.
Designed for Real Life
being isn’t just for spa regulars — it’s for everyone.
Whether you’re coming straight from the office, the gym, or home, our space is designed to feel approachable, inclusive, and comfortable for both women and men. No expectations, no intimidation — just an environment where you can truly relax.
Come solo, with a partner, or make it part of your regular routine. However you choose to experience being, it fits around your life.
Your New Urban Ritual
We’ve created being to work with your schedule, not against it.
- Drop in for a quick reset between meetings
- Recover after a workout
- Unwind after a long day
- Or take a full escape when you need it most
It’s wellness that feels effortless — and essential.
Opening June 2026 – St Albans
Our first being location is just the beginning. St Albans is where it all starts — a vibrant city ready for a fresh, modern approach to wellbeing.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
This June, take a moment. Step inside. And just be.
Stay tuned for early access bookings and exclusive launch offers.
FAQs
When is being opening?
June 2026 in St Albans. Sign up to the mailing list and you’ll get first access to bookings and the launch offers before doors open.
Where is being based?
Francis Bacon House, Bricket Rd, St Albans, AL1 3TN. We’re a 10-minute walk from St Albans City station, and a 30 to 35 minute drive from most of Hertfordshire and north London. Parking and directions go up on the contact page closer to opening.
What’s the difference between an open float pool and a traditional float tank?
A traditional tank is enclosed: small, lidded, dark. Our pool sits in a private room with full headroom and lighting you control yourself. Same skin-temperature, high-salt water that makes you float without effort, but without the shut-in feeling that puts a lot of people off ever trying flotation.
Do I need any experience to float?
No, and most of our guests won’t have floated before. We talk you through it on arrival. Because the pool is open rather than a tank, you can sit up, stretch, or get out whenever you want. There’s nothing to unlatch.
Is being for women or men?
Both. We’ve designed the space so it works whether you’re coming from the office, the gym, or a school run, with no spa dress code to worry about.
Can I book a single visit, or is it members only?
Either. You can book a one-off session, or join as a member for regular access at a lower per-visit cost. Founder memberships open before we do, and mailing list subscribers see them first.