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Over the last few years, the choice of co-working office spaces across Greater Manchester has increased exponentially both in the city centre and further afield. This article examines some of the options.
Co-working spaces are a great solution if your business is growing and looking for office space. They often come with flexible packages, which make them a great option as businesses continue to practice hybrid models of working following the shifts brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Co-working office spaces offer a variety of different services, facilities and support for early stage businesses, and can help you to build your network whilst creating a sense of community.
Keep reading to discover some of the co-working office spaces currently available in Manchester city centre, Ancoats, Trafford and Salford.
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City Centre
Beehive Lofts
Overview | A luxurious shared workspace built around community, collaboration and member well-being, Beehive Lofts is home to a wide range of companies, many in the creative and digital sector, with a healthy 50/50 ratio of male and female members. |
Cost | All-inclusive flat monthly rates of £275 pm No hot-desking or day passes. |
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Address | Beehive Mill, Jersey St, Manchester M4 6JG |
Opening times | 24/7 access for members |
Website | http://beehivelofts.co.uk |
Get in touch | info@beehivelofts.co.uk |
Circle Square
Overview | The perfect place to connect, collaborate and co-innovate, Circle Square is home to a unique cluster of some of the region’s most disruptive, fast-growing tech businesses. Combining flexible, affordable, secure office space with outstanding conference and meeting facilities and events, No.1 Circle Square overlooks Symphony Park, in Manchester's most vibrant new neighbourhood surrounded by interesting places to eat, drink and shop. Circle Square offers flexible coworking, serviced space, and leased or managed office space, as well as bespoke programmes of business support, helping companies to form, scale and grow. Facilities include 42 showers, with changing rooms, lockers and drying rooms 24/7 access with full concierge and business support, 150 person auditorium conference centre and secure storage for 386 bikes. No.1 & No.2 Circle Square are also WiredScore Platinum certified making them best in class in terms of digital connectivity. Additional facilities include Symphony Park — a unique green space in the city, Hatch - Manchester's award winning creative urban village, shops, bars, restaurants and a hotel, a multi storey car park, large conference and events facilities and an on site boutique bootcamp fitness studio. |
Cost | Coworking - from £250 - £300 Hot desks - from £250 |
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Opening times | 24/7 access |
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Get in touch | info@circlesquaremanchester.com 0161 237 3331 |
Colony
Overview | Colony co-working spaces offer a fresh approach to your working day. Whether you are a freelancer or company, our carefully configured environments are designed to stimulate ideas, grow your networking opportunities and increase productivity. We have flexible options to accommodate all sizes of businesses from desk spaces to private offices situated within our dynamic environment. Founded in Manchester in September 2017, we have established a strong, diverse community of over 250 members across two sites. Our first location, situated in Jactin House a renovated Victorian worker’s hostel in Ancoats, central Manchester, is spread over two floors with an abundance of natural light and industrial character. Our second location opened in November 2019 is situated at Piccadilly, just a stone’s throw from Manchester Piccadilly train station. A workspace with a vibe and aesthetic unique to the city, the site is blessed with a wealth of facilities and the perfect place to connect with others. We have also opened a third site, The Astley, situated in the Northern Quarter. |
Cost | Memberships from only £200+VAT per month. A range of private offices, studios, and team spaces are available too. |
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Address | Piccadilly
Jactin House
The Astley
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Opening times | 24/7 access |
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Get in touch | http://www.instagram.com/colonycowork/ 0161 974 3210 |
Department
Overview | Department offers work and social destinations designed for collaboration, culture and to inspire community; where experiences meet enterprise. Become a member and discover the way to a work life balance. |
Costs | Pricing starts from £250 for office space Manchester Digital offer: Hot desk membership normally priced at £150 exVAT Sign up for 6 months and the pricing will sit at £100 exVAT |
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Address | Bonded Warehouse, 18 Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, M3 4AP |
Opening times | 24/7 access |
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Get in touch | info@departmentuk.com |
The Federation
Overview | The Federation is an ecosystem of businesses, innovators and change-makers brought together by ethical and co-operative values, driven to create an equitable society. At The Federation we recognise the ethical challenges our society faces. Our community of forward-thinking organisations and social entrepreneurs collaboratively explore alternative approaches to enable a sustainable future for all in our society and the legacy we’re building for future generations. Through event programmes, workshops, partnerships, research and collaborations we are working towards strengthening communities, providing skills & education and ensuring sustainability. The Federation offers private suites on our 2nd & 3rd floors, private pods, flexible desks, permanent desks & early stage start up desks within our co-working floor. |
Costs | £95+VAT for a flexible desk (up to 40 hours per month access) £275+VAT for a permanent desk (dedicated desk with unlimited access) £200+VAT for early stage start up businesses (dedicated desk with unlimited access) Private Pods are £1,650+VAT per month, 4-6 people per pod |
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Address | The Federation, 2 Federation Street, Manchester, M4 4BF |
Opening times | 24 Hour Access |
Website | www.thefederation.coop |
Get in touch | http://twitter.com/FederationMCR federationenquiries@coopdigital.co.uk |
Headspace
Overview | Headspace Group’s 15,000 sq. ft. site is a focal point for Manchester’s amazing creative community. The interior design is fun, clean and modern and comprises a mix of uniquely designed private offices and co-working spaces, all equipped to a high specification. |
Cost | Private offices start from £1,000 per month Co/lab starts from £199 per month Membership starts from £30 per month |
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Address | 2 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5WQ |
Opening times | 24-hour access |
Website | http://www.headspacegroup.co.uk/ |
Get in touch | enquiries@headspacegroup.co.uk 0161 302 6500 |
Spaces - Deansgate
Overview | The newest Manchester location for Spaces. Opened in 2020, Spaces Deansgate has quickly established itself as the premier co-working location. Spaces Deansgate provides beautiful co-working lounges, dedicated co-working desks private offices and meeting rooms. Building on over 30 years of operating in Manchester Spaces is the flexible workspace you can call home. |
Cost | Co-working Membership from £90pcm Dedicated co-working desk from £245pcm Private office from £390pcm |
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Address | 125 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BY |
Opening times | Business hours for members and meeting rooms. 24/7 for reserved co-working and private offices |
Website | www.spacesworks.com/manchester/deansgate |
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Spaces - Peter House
Overview | Spaces Peter House operates from the iconic St Peter House overlooking St Peters Square, Central Library and the Midland Hotel. One of the first buildings in Manchester to offer flexible working, this sensational space has been fitted out to offer the very best in flexible working. Spaces Peter House provides beautiful co-working lounges, dedicated co-working desks private offices and meeting rooms. Building on over 30 years of operating in Manchester Spaces is the flexible workspace you can call home. |
Cost | Co-working membership from £90pcm Co–working dedicated desk from £216pcm Private office from £311pcm |
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Address | Peter House, Oxford St, Manchester M1 5AN |
Opening times | Business hours for members and meeting rooms. 24/7 for reserved co-working and private offices |
Website | http://www.spacesworks.com/manchester/peter-house/ |
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Tech Incubator, Manchester Technology Centre
Overview | Manchester Technology Centre is home to the Manchester Tech Incubator and a unique cluster of some of the region’s most disruptive, fast-growing digital innovation startups and scale ups. Part of Circle Square, Manchester Technology Centre offers flexible office and meeting space, business support and a range of health, social and wellbeing events. Surrounded by interesting places to eat, drink and shop and with views over Symphony Park, Manchester Technology Centre is perfectly placed for global brands and pioneering digital tech businesses. The Tech Incubator is ideal for disruptive data science and innovative technology businesses working in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, eCommerce, Blockchain, FinTech, Cyber Security, Cloud Technologies, VR & AR, Internet of Things, Smart Cities, and Digital Health. A minimum viable product is not essential, though businesses should have a core management team in place. Coworking space and small private serviced offices for 2-12 people are available, and include dedicated business support to access finance and funding, world-class talent, new markets, and the connections your business needs to succeed. |
Costs | Memberships start from £195 for a dedicated desk or £165 for a hot desk. |
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Address | Tech Incubator, Manchester Technology Centre, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7ED |
Opening times | 24-hour access |
Website | http://bruntwood.co.uk/our-locations/manchester/manchester-technology-centre/ |
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The Assembly
Overview | The Assembly provides a great opportunity for collaboration in a stylish and attractive workspace. |
Cost | £180 per month for a desk space Exclusive discount for Manchester Digital members: Sign up for 12 months and get one month free. Contact The Assembly to redeem this offer. |
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Address | 3rd Floor, Virginia House, Manchester, M4 5A |
Opening times | 24/7 access |
Website | http://assemblymcr.com/ |
Get in touch | 0161 237 9430 hello@assemblymcr.com |
Use.Space
Overview | Built on foundations of kinship, creativity and inspiration, our philosophy is simple but sophisticated: To provide both aspiring and established businesses in the North with a place to nurture their niche. Not just somewhere to work but somewhere to innovate, create, fascinate and build your brand. |
Costs | We offer three different types of monthly memberships;
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Address | 31 Ardwick Green, Thirsk Street, Manchester, M12 6PN |
Opening times | Weekdays 7 am - 7 pm |
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Get in touch | 07712 177 701 hello@usespace.co.uk |
WeWork
Overview | WeWork provides over 253,000 members around the world with space, community and services through both physical and virtual offerings. It has more than 280 physical locations in 75 cities and 22 countries around the world. Its Manchester location is in Spinningfields. |
Cost | From £2700 +VAT pm |
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Address | No1 Spinningfields, Quay Street, Manchester, M3 3JE |
Opening times | 24/7 access for members, with the community team on hand 9am-6pm Monday to Friday |
Website | http://www.wework.com/en-GB |
Get in touch | 0161 250 7910 |
Workplace
Overview | Workplace offers private offices for between one and 20 people, reserved desks giving you your own private space within the shared space, hot desks, a business lounge and meeting rooms available to members and non-members. |
Costs | Flexible, all-inclusive memberships start from:
(Prices exclude VAT) Exclusive discount for Manchester Digital members: 10% off. Contact Workplace to redeem this offer. |
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Opening times | 24/7 |
Address | Churchgate House, 56 Oxford St, Manchester, M1 6EU |
Website | http://work-place.co.uk/ |
Get in touch | 0161 974 6000 hello@work-place.co.uk |
North Manchester
Ashton Old Baths
Overview | Ashton Old Baths offers coworking memberships for entrepreneurs looking for flexible drop-in space. |
Cost | Coworking day rates £20 per day Coworking membership from £99 per month Dedicated desks from £175 per month |
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Address | Stamford Street, West Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 7FW SatNavs use OL6 7TP |
Opening times | 8:30am – 5pm |
Website | http://www.ashtonoldbaths.co.uk/ |
Get in touch | info@ashtonoldbaths.co.uk 0161 804 2030 |
Newtons
Overview | A comfortable shared workspace built around the people who work there, focusing on the community we can build and share. |
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Address | 151 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0ND |
Opening times | Monday - Friday 8:30 - 18:00 Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 |
Website | http://www.newtonscowo.com/ |
Get in touch | hello@newtonscowo.com 0161 764 1863 |
The Sharp Project
Overview | The Sharp Project is home to over 60 creative entrepreneurs and businesses specialising in digital content creation. It offers a range of flexible office and studio space at affordable prices alongside a busy events and social calendar. |
Cost | Prices for shipping containers start from £69+VAT per week. Larger office spaces also available. |
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Opening times | 24/7 365 days a year |
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Get in touch | Dunstan Carter dunstan.carter@thesharpproject.co.uk 0161 205 5508 |
Salford
The Greenhouse
Overview | The Greenhouse offers small creative businesses flexible, quirky office space. The three-storey building neighbours the BBC, University of Salford and ITV and is already home to a range of creative, media and digital companies. |
Cost | Work stations from £50 per week |
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Address | MediaCityUK, Salford, M50 2EQ |
Opening times | Reception is staffed 8am-5pm but the building is operational 24/7 |
Website | http://mediacityuk.co.uk/workspace/office/the-greenhouse/ |
Get in touch | Lynn Haime on 0161 886 5331 of lynn.haime@mediacityuk.co.uk |
HOST
Overview | Formerly The Landing, the hub at MediaCityUK has rebranded as HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology, to scale its ambition as a pioneering hub for nurturing talent, accelerating innovation and driving prosperity across the North.
Coming soon. |
Website | http://www.hostsalford.co.uk/ |
Trafford
altspace
Overview | altspace in Altrincham offers flexible membership options and the chance to work with like-minded people in a collaborative and accessible environment. |
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Rates include wifi, refreshments, printing and copying. |
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Address | First Floor, Kennedy House, 31 Stamford Road, Altrincham, WA14 1ES |
Opening Times | Monday–Friday 8am–6pm |
Website | http://www.altspace.club/press/ |
Get in touch | steve@altspace.club 07946728863 |
Lofthouse
Overview | Lofthouse is a place for creatives, digitals and startups to call home, collaborate and flourish. It is funded and supported by the charitable community enterprise Friends of Stretford Public Hall. The hall also offers exhibition and event space for hire. |
Cost | A desk space costs £140 a month (+£140 deposit) on a month-by-month rolling contract. |
Benefits | Awesome handmade desk space • 2 meeting rooms • Free wifi • Kitchen & breakout area • Secure working environment • Free car & bike parking |
Address | Stretford Public Hall, Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0LG |
Opening times | Open 7am - 10pm, 7 days a week |
Website | http://stretfordpublichall.org.uk/workspace/lofthouse/ |
Get in touch | lofthouse@stretfordpublichall.org.uk |
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