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Your Guide to Office Space in Manchester
Creative, diverse and home to a thriving startup scene, Manchester is an eclectic playground of tradition and innovation.
Known as the gateway to the North, the city of Manchester has established itself as a beacon of grandeur in the eyes of businesses. In fact, it’s one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK and represents the largest economy outside of the capital – worth £6.28 billion.
With over 100,000 students, Manchester is rich in regional talent, branding it a brilliant base for competitive businesses keen to hire the best of the best; it’s therefore no surprise that office space in Manchester is in high demand.
Business aside, Manchester was listed as the Most Liveable City in the UK by The Economist in 2019. The city is abuzz with a host of activities and a diverse range of restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and theatres – and of course, a world-class music scene. Manchester famously kickstarted the humble beginnings of some of the world's most iconic bands, including Oasis, The Smiths and The Stone Roses.
Another famed staple of the city's identity is its football clubs. It's home to Manchester City, which occupies the Etihad Stadium, and Manchester United, which occupies the largest club football stadium in the UK, Old Trafford.
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With over 100,000 students, Manchester is rich in regional talent, branding it a brilliant base for competitive businesses keen to hire the best of the best; it’s therefore no surprise that office space in Manchester is in high demand.
Highlights and hidden gems
Who’s there?
Online fashion retailers Boohoo and Pretty Little Thing both have their head offices in Manchester, and Siemens recently moved its UK headquarters to the city, too.
With Manchester’s rich industrial heritage, it’s no surprise that the city and its surroundings are home to several factories, such as Unilever’s PG Tips plant, and Kellogg’s cereal factory in Trafford Park.
And of course, just next door in Salford is MediaCityUK, which is home to powerhouse names such as the BBC, ITV Granada and NEP Connect.
In the area...
Considering the number of eateries on your doorstep, you’ll rarely be faced with a mundane sandwich break or an uninspired evening of wining-and-dining. Full to the brim with cuisines from all over the world, foodies regularly rejoice in Manchester’s exquisite selection of restaurants.
On offer are well-known chains such as Côte Brasserie, Hawksmoor and Dishoom, as well as spots unique to the city itself, such as WOOD and Zouk Tea Bar & Grill, and of course, the city’s quirky favourites, such as Six by Nico, which changes its theme every six weeks, and Crazy Pedro's Pizza Parlour.
Mana is a must-try, too. The restaurant was recently awarded Manchester’s first Michelin star in 40 years and offers an intriguing, original and modern menu.
Come Friday evening, after-work-drinks can be enjoyed at Albert's Schloss, Manchester’s first Bohemian ‘bier palace, cook haus and bakery’, alongside entertainment, live music and Bavarian-inspired dishes. Alternatively, Three Little Words strikes the right balance between opulence and warmth, and neighbours its very own distillery where you can make your own gin.
And if you’re on the hunt for a host of independent restaurants and bars, Manchester’s Northern Quarter is your one-stop shop for new and quirky experiences.
Outside the world of food and drink, Manchester’s many attractions can fill a weekend in a heartbeat. Places of note include the John Ryland’s Library, which holds one of the world’s best collections of manuscripts and rare books, and Manchester Cathedral, which is both an architectural masterpiece and an awe-inspiring concert venue.
Above: Fountains in Picadilly Gardens, Manchester. The city is abuzz with a host of activities and a diverse range of restaurants, bars, shops, galleries and theatres.
MediaCity UK, Salford Quays, which is home to powerhouse names such as the BBC, ITV Granada and NEP Connect.
Outside the world of food and drink, Manchester’s many attractions can fill a weekend in a heartbeat.
Above: Castlefield in Manchester. Business aside, Manchester was listed as the Most Liveable City in the UK by The Economist in 2019.
Manchester office space prices
AVERAGE
£376
Private office
£296
Fixed desks
£150
Hot desks
Guide prices are per desk per month.
Did you know?
- Throughout Manchester, rainbow tiles commemorate the city’s LGBTQ+ past. Originally commissioned for EuroPride in 2003, artist Mark Kennedy designed the mosaic art pieces, and they now feature around the city to mark historical places of interest in the gay rights movement.
- In 1830, the Duke of Wellington opened the first passenger railway, which connected Manchester and Liverpool. This huge leap of innovation marked the beginning of the railway revolution.
- In 1917, The University of Manchester embarked on a world first in splitting the atom – a breakthrough which led to the development of cancer-fighting radiotherapy and nuclear power.
Other areas
Want to see what the wider neighbourhood has to offer? Why not read our guides for the nearby areas.
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