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The best places for students to study in Manchester

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• Last updated 1 year ago
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When the library stacks are getting less than inspiring and you need a change of scenery, there’s nothing quite like the corner of a good coffee shop to get those creative juices flowing. Each place boasts top notch coffee, a selection of snacks and the icing on the cake – free wi-fi.

North Tea Power

North Tea Power has quickly become a favourite with bloggers and students alike. Its two person tables are ideal for solo caffeine-filled cram sessions and they also boast plenty of communal benches for those days when two brains are better than one.

36 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LA

The Art of Tea

The Art of Tea is a couple of stops on the bus from Fallowfield. It’s quiet and offers few distractions but the space is much more inviting than library cubicles. The homey cafe serves up top notch coffee and a plush selection of loose leaf teas. If you need more than a beverage to fuel your learning, this spot has you covered with a hearty selection of homemade eats and treats – everything from toast and jam to rustic ratatouille. They also boast a bookshop in the back room, so there’s really no excuse not to write that essay.

47 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 6TW

Fig and Sparrow

The window seat at Fig and Sparrow is bright and cosy and makes for the perfect essay-writing spot. The coffee here is expertly crafted and masterfully brewed and the homemade tray bakes are gooey and delicious. If you spend much time at Fig and Sparrow, we can’t guarantee you won’t pack on the fresher fifteen.

20 Oldham St, Manchester M1 1JA

It’s hard to imagine how Ziferblat’s business model works until you’ve been in and seen for yourself. All the eats and treats are free as long as you pay for your time at 8 pence per minute. The day rate is capped at 4 hours and there are plenty of places to plug in. The quirky interior and book-shelved walls give off some serious Hogwarts vibes but you’ll probably be studying for your Economics resits rather than Defence Against The Dark Arts.

23 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW

Central Library

One of Manchester’s most iconic buildings, the Central Library is an obvious choice for remote working or studying. It is a library by name and by nature, and as such is a much quieter alternative to a coffee shop or café bar. Offering plenty of space to set up camp and with easily accessible, lightning fast wi-fi, the library attracts book-readers, researchers and freelancers alike. The on site café is one of the better public library cafes that I’ve come across. With a good range of coffees, teas and soft drinks and sandwiches, cakes and snacks galore, there’s something here that is guaranteed to get you through the day.

St Peters Square, Manchester M2 5PD

Chapter One Books

This is no ordinary bookshop. Defying the odds, and opening in a time when no bookshops were opening anywhere in the UK, Chapter One Books and café has quickly become my favourite place to visit. It’s quiet, like a book shop should be, but isn’t so quiet that it’s an eerie place to work. Its lovely set up offers outstanding coffee at amicable prices and has food and light bites served throughout the day.

19 Lever Street, Manchester M1 1BY

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Student-Friendly Places to Study in Manchester 

Manchester is one of the best cities in the UK for students to pursue their studies and degree courses. With well-ranked universities, including the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford, you will find a vibrant and exciting student life with several opportunities to socialise in Manchester.

Known for its multiculturalism, students worldwide will find a place for themselves, a home away from home, in Manchester.  

That being said, many students want to study and work from different places in the city, which is natural, given that you can’t sit in your student accommodation all day long. If you are studying in Manchester, you are in for a treat, as you will find a plethora of options to study from different locations. Here is a list of some of the student-friendly places to study in Manchester –  

1. The University Library –  

The University of Manchester Library is one of Manchester’s most sought-after places to study. With over four million printed books and manuscripts and access to many online resources. You will find several silent spots, study rooms, group study rooms and computer rooms which you can use.  

2. Manchester Central Library –  

The Manchester Central Library, located near St. Peter’s Square, is a public library where you can find a peaceful and spacious environment to study. It has dedicated study areas with free wifi and power sockets and a conducive environment for studying. During your break, you can also explore the music room and try your hand at the piano or drums!  

3. Oppidan Social –  

Oppidan Social is a pay-per-minute space which offers students to book study spaces, meeting rooms, and spaces to co-work, making it an unconventional study space. Rather than paying for food and drinks, you pay for the space! There are three Oppidan Social spaces in Manchester, so you can find the one closest to your student accommodation and get studying!

4. The John Rylands Library –  

The John Rylands Library, located on Deansgate in the heart of Manchester, is a gorgeous neo-gothic building which provides a rather unique environment for studying. The reading room and study spaces have a museum-like feel, which may not make you realise that you’re in a library!

5. Cafes –  

Manchester is full of coffee shops and restaurants that are student-friendly, some of the most popular ones being Takk, Chapter One Books, Foundation Coffee Shop, Milk and Honey (for some delicious vegan-friendly food) and North Tea Power. These coffee shops provide wifi, ample seating, power sockets and of course, great coffee!

6. Manchester Art Gallery –  

The Manchester Art Gallery, located on Mosley Street in the city centre, is free and open to the public, and students can use the quiet study area it provides. A wide variety of books and resources are available at the student’s disposal at the Manchester Art Gallery.  

7. The Whitworth Art Gallery –  

The Whitworth Art Gallery, located in Whitworth Park as a part of the University of Manchester, has a dedicated study space for students, with wifi and power sockets. The art gallery also has a cafe that provides refreshments for students. If you like studying the outdoors, this is the perfect place for you!

Being a student in Manchester is a really unique experience, with so much to explore and an affordable cost of living which is a huge selling point amongst students who want to get the full-fledged experience without breaking the bank! If you are a student in Manchester, you should definitely venture out and explore these wonderful and offbeat study places!

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With only one week left to go before exams finish, many of you will be flooding the library to at least attempt to revise. For those who have never set foot on campus to study, here is a comprehensive list of the best (and worst) places to spend your eight hours eating a Morrison's meal deal and doing absolutely nothing else.

Main Library – Blue 2

If there’s anything more basic than studying on Blue 2, I’ll eat my shoe. This floor caters for all your essential needs with a mix of computers and severely outdated desks. There’s a plethora of boredom-induced scrawlings to read on most work surfaces just in case you’re in need of a hit of procrastination.

Formerly known as the Alan Gilbert Learning Commons, the only thing you’ll learn here is that you’ll never get a seat in exam time so stop trying. If you are lucky enough to get a seat, make you appreciate the roaming mice and the Zzz Zone, which is furnished with a whopping one sleep pod, catering for all your lazy/procrastination needs.

For sleepybois only

Main Library – Purple 4

If you ever fantasised about being a Hogwarts student then this ones for you. Accio knowledge! Although, you can expelliarmus any thoughts of getting a seat here after midday.

A Muggle hard at work

Muriel Stott Centre

I bet you’ve never heard of this. Hidden in plain sight on the Main Library Ground Floor, is a computer cluster. It recently gained notoriety when a student graffitied the roof with "fuck uni, drop out" . You’re pretty much guaranteed a computer every time in this remake of the Jurassic Park Discovery Centre.

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Stopford Library

If you're not a medic, you'll be very out of place here. With words such as "Chromosome" and "morphine" printed all over the shop, you will be constantly reminded that the person sitting next to you is studying medicine (he'll probably tell you anyway). With easy access to the bus stop, you can quickly escape campus and forget about the 7 hours of revision we know didn't happen.

Like a hospital from the future

The Hive @ The Students Union

Located on the first floor on the left at the top of the stairs, The Hive offers a mellow alternative to studying in the Main Library. Where else on campus could you read some flash cards on a bean bag and watch a lecture on a deckchair? The kitchen area includes microwaves, tea/coffee making facilities and vending machines. Morrison's meal deals are a thing of the past.

Chilled vibes only

One of campus' best kept secrets. It has a variety of computers and desks with a cute garden for breaks too. The cafe also serves a variety of smoothies, frozen yogurt and ice creams. You can thank me later.

Why go anywhere else

Arthur Lewis Computer Cluster

Modern, spacious and air conditioned. What more could you ask for? The only drawback is that it’s closed on the weekends. Bummer.

Joules Library

Clearly invented by someone who doesn’t know how numbers work. This library is located on Floor E(??) of the Sackville Street Building, and is decked out with desks and a computer cluster. On a sunny day you can spend your lunchbreaks relaxing just outside in Vimto Park. This patch of grass comes fully equipped with it’s own Vimto Sculpture, which is just dying to be on your IG story #PhotoOpsForDays

Life could be so much easier

George Begg Computer Cluster

Out there in the wilderness of North Campus is the George Begg, rumoured to be one of the only computer clusters on campus where chatting with your mates is perfectly acceptable. Apparently 90 per cent of conversations are engineers arguing over their group projects. One student overheard an altercation due to an unsettled debt of 25p in printer credits. Wild.

You'd never see empty spaces like this in the Ali G

John Rylands Library

Doubling up as a library AND a museum, the John Rylands is probably the most sophisticated place you could choose to study in. You’re sure to get lost in the maze of stairs of corridors long before you’re lost in your books. Didn’t bring a pen? No worries. There’s a gift shop on site for when you eventually get bored of revision.

Withington Library

This is potentially the only good reason to live in Withington. The Library was described by Manchester City Council as having a “friendly and informal” vibe and has been recently refurbished. With a closing time of 8pm during the week, this library may not be for you if you consistently roll out bed after 5pm.

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The most convenient place to study in Fallowfield. The window seats offer majestic views of Tree Court and the OP Car Park, whereas the microwave room in the back allows you to simulate being in a sauna. Saves you a Bannatynes membership.

If you think you're going to get a seat during peak exam time, don't hold your breath because I can guarantee you they'll all be occupied by solid 8 or 9s. You probably won't even be able to focus here anyway. Especially around midnight when all those rowdy Freshers are on their pilgrimage to Factory.

OPportunites await

Source Café

If you can’t get a seat at OP Cluster, Source Café has got your back. The only catch is you’ve got to buy something. Not really a problem though when their daily meals are only £2.50. Depending on the day, you could be offered a Chicken Curry, or Fish, Chips and Mushy Peas. Not to mention the £1.50 Smoothies and Frappes. The prices are definitely worth the nostalgia trip back to the days when you lived off Canteen Food at Owens park.

OP Tower Dining Room

Throwback for anyone who was Tower born and raised. A hidden gem in the Fallowfield collection of study spaces. It's more spacious and chilled than the OP Cluster and you'll never have to queue for the toilet again. There's also slightly shorter walks for fag breaks. Drawback? You'll probably look out of a place without a MacBook Pro.

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All Saints Library

The Man Met equivalent of our main library. A little known fact is that UoM students are allowed to use their library if they apply for access online. If you submit a SCONUL application you're able to use this building (and many other university libraries up and down the country) to study in. Always an option for when you've been pacing Blue 1-4 back and forth with no luck.

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Finding a good study space in Manchester these days is becoming more and more popular. With growing university sizes the university libraries are just not adequate. When the library snacks are getting less than inspiring and you need a change of scenery, there’s nothing quite like the corner of a cafe to get those creative juices flowing.

Each place boasts top-notch coffee, a selection of snacks and the icing of the cake – free Wi-Fi.

Study place 1: Second Cup Coffee

Second Cup Coffee is a hip large chain from America’s neighbour to the North, Canada. In fact, Second Cup Coffee is Canada’s largest specialty coffee retailer and their flagship store in the UK is in no other city than Manchester at the Manchester Arndale.

This place is sure to get you in the zone with a whole-bean Arabica coffee and help with those early mornings, late nights revision sessions!

15 A Corporation Street, 98 Lower Mall, Manchester Arndale

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Study place 2: Pita Pit

As well as fresh pitas & salad boxes, Pita Pit has a fantastic study place for all Manchester students looking to find a space to get much-needed revision time in.

The Deansgate venue has a first-floor area perfect for working remotely away from your usual library spot. The coffee at Pita Pit is also excellent and what’s more everything in their store sold is allllll recyclable.

3 Piccadilly Place, Ground Floor, Manchester M1 3BN 45 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2AY

Study place 3: Leaf

Leaf has become a favourite for students seeking that alternative study place in Manchester. A great hotspot for all brew lovers! This independent tea shop in Manchester boasts enviable decor and intellectually arty ambience… great for when you need an ambience to get in the study mood!

Known for its stellar collection of teas and plenty of home-baked goods to keep you fuelled throughout the day, all that’s left for you to do is dig out those old notes and say a prayer. It might quickly turn into your new favourite study place in Manchester.

113–115 Portland St, Manchester M1 6DW

Study place 4: The Art of Tea

The Art of Tea is a couple of stops away from Fallowfield (and to Manchester locals something they’ll pick up on). The Art of Tea is a quiet spot, which is more inviting than the libraries cubicles.

This homey study place cafe in Manchester serves up top-notch coffee and a plush selection of loose leaf teas. If you are one of those people who needs more than just a beverage to fuel your learning, this study place has you covered with a hearty selection of homemade eats and treats.

Amazingly, The Art of Tea boasts a bookshop in their back room, so there’s really no excuse not to write that essay now!

47 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 6TW

Study place 5: North Tea Power

It’s safe to say that North Tea Power has quickly become a favourite study place in Manchester with many bloggers and students alike. In fact has received many accolades online for its great service, coffee blends and selections of foods.

It’s set up in such a way for two-person tables, therefore ideal for solo caffeine-filled cram sessions. In addition to that, they also boast plenty of communal benches for those days when two brains are better than one!

36 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LA

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10 quirky study spaces in Manchester and Salford

Posted by: Hollie

Tags: Manchester ; Salford ; studying

October 7, 2016

If the library spaces and other communal areas around university are getting a bit too crowded or you’re just sick of the sight of your bedroom walls, grab your laptop and study notes and head to somewhere new.

From cafes to libraries, you can enjoy cake, tea and peace and quiet. Also, there isn’t a Starbucks or Costa in sight. Here’s a few quirky spaces in the area to consider visiting for your next study session:

23 Edge Street, Manchester, M4 1HW

Packed with comfy mismatched furniture, books, boardgames and a selection of cakes and drinks, Ziferblat is an interesting concept. You can spend as long as you like studying, eating and drinking and all you pay for is the time spent there. At 6p per minute, it won’t break the bank either.

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Nexus Art Cafe

2 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1JW

Fairylights and colourful furniture makes this cafe quirky and bright. You can get a pot of tea for one, a cold drink or a big slice of cake and spend the afternoon working happily and undisturbed.

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Creation Cafe

1 Saint Phillips Place, Salford, M3 6FA

This cosy cafe oozes a sense of community and friendliness. With regularly organised events and activities, you won’t look out of place sat in the corner with your books. The food is cheap and homemade too.

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Chapter One Books

Chatsworth House, Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1BY

Chapter One is about friends, books and coffee. Set up by a family in a time of economic crisis for booksellers, the quirky trio have combined the magic of books with speciality coffees. It’s the ideal venue in which to work on an essay.

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Love Conquers All

Broadway, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, M50 2EQ

This independent coffee house is friendly, cosy and has sofas which are “as comfy as a hug” – what’s not to like? Grab a coffee or a cocktail and work away at this quirky setting right in the centre of MediaCityUK.

231-233 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN

Described as a great spot for entrepreneurs and creative workers – students won’t be out of place either! The modern decor gives the place a professional feel, which will hopefully reflect in your work. Sandwiches and drinks are good brain food too.

Pokusevski’s

Bridge House, MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, M50 2BH

This small deli and bar is described as an informal setting with experienced staff. Treat yourself to some lovingly prepared cake or freshly made food while you crack on with work.

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John Rylands Library

150 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3EH

Whether you book out a specific study room or set yourself up at a desk situated near the impressive range of books, you’ll undoubtedly be able to focus in this stunning neo-Gothic building. There’s no better place to spend hours studying than a beautiful setting like this.

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Central Library

Saint Peter’s Square, Manchester, M2 5PD

The stunning main reading room features a variety of tables and desks, making it ideal for independent or small group study. Situated in the middle of the city and boasting a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, you’ll get your work completed here.

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“The Great Outdoors”

Maybe wait until the summer for this one. When the weather is nice, one of Manchester or Salford’s many parks can double as a study space. Grab a blanket and some snacks and make the most of the fresh air – you don’t even have to spend a penny when studying here!

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Whether you’re looking for a peaceful place to study or you’re a freelancer who prefers to work in an environment with other like-minded people, Manchester has several quiet spaces for you to take your laptop and notebooks. We’ve pulled together a list of the best cafes , libraries and co-working spaces that have a welcoming attitude towards mobile workers.

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There is a charge for booking a room at Manchester libraries.

This is fully waived for local community and voluntary groups, and for partners where clear community benefit can be demonstrated.

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Please note,  most of our individual study spaces are freely available without a booking . More information is available on our range of  libraries and study spaces . 

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About bookable study spaces

Who can use the service.

Please note that only UCL students and staff can use the central booking system as outlined below. NHS members should visit our separate NHS booking page . If you require assistance when making a booking, please contact [email protected] . New students starting 2022-23  will able to book study spaces from your programme start date .

You must check-in within 30 minutes of the start time of your booking . If you do not check-in your booking will be released for other students or staff to use.

• Go to the booking system homepage and select ‘Reserve’ to make a new booking. NHS members should instead go to our separate NHS booking page .
• Choose the library that you would like to study in from the location drop-down menu.
• You can choose to study on a specific floor of the library from the 'Zone'  drop-down menu. If you have no preference, you can choose to ‘Show All’.
• Use the 'Category' drop-down to indicate that you require an individual desk with a PC, an individual study space or pod without a PC, or a group study space.
• If you require an accessible desk, please indicate this by checking the relevant box. Accessible desks are height adjustable, and can be raised or lowered electronically.
• Select ‘Show Availability’ and choose a timeslot from the availability grid. You can move the grid to another date, or select ‘Next Available’ to take you to the next free timeslot. There is an option to go back and change your choices if you wish.
• Your chosen booking will appear underneath the grid. If you're happy with your choice, click the 'Submit Times' button, or click the trash icon if you'd like to change your selection.
• Once you submit your booking request, if you aren't already signed in, you'll be asked to enter your UCL credentials.
• Next you'll see a 'Booking Details' screen with a summary of your booking. Click the 'Continue' button if you want to make the booking, or the 'Remove' button to cancel and go back to the availability grid.
• If you click 'Continue', you'll then need to enter your name and click the 'Submit my Booking' button to complete the booking. Again, you can also click the 'Remove' button to cancel and go back to the availability grid.
• After you've submitted your booking, you'll see a confirmation screen, and from here you can make another booking, or log out of the system if you're finished. You'll also receive a confirmation e-mail which will include check-in instructions and a link for cancelling the booking should you find you need to, so please retain it until you have used the slot .
• Please ensure that you bring confirmation of your booking with you when visiting the library. You can show the confirmation on a device, you don’t need to print it out unless you would prefer to do so. You should also bring your UCL ID/library membership card .

You must check-in within 30 minutes of the start time of your booking. If you do not check-in your booking will be released for other students or staff to use. If you have two bookings for the same day please remember to check-in to both bookings at the relevant start time, even if they are for the same study space.

• When a booking has been confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email.
• The confirmation email will contain a link for checking-in on arrival and a three/four character check-in code.
• Clicking on the link will take you to the check-in page.
• Enter your three/four character code to check-in to your study space.

When to check-in

Check-in is available 15 minutes before your booking start time. It is not possible to check-in before this.

When you make a booking, you are sent an e-mail confirmation which includes a cancellation link. You can use this link to open the booking in your web browser and cancel it by clicking 'Cancel booking'.

Please note:  you cannot cancel a booking after the start time.

• Please retain your booking confirmation email, as you may be required to present it to a member of staff.
• Please do not arrive early for your booking, and ensure that you leave your space by the end of your booking.
• Please report any problems with bookable study spaces to [email protected] .
• You cannot book an individual study space for another person using your details.
• Please clean shared equipment and desk before and after use.
• Please keep noise at a level that will not disturb other users of the library.
• Lidded drinks only. Eating is not permitted in library study spaces however it is permitted in designated areas within the Student Centre.
• For individual study spaces, you can book 7 hours per day, up to 3 days in advance. Please note that these limits will be reviewed in line with demand.
• Group study spaces can be booked for 3 hours per day (2 hours at the SSEES Library), up to 3 days in advance.
• If you cannot attend at your booked time, please cancel the booking in order to release the space for another user.
• You must check-in within 30 minutes of the start time of your booking so that we know that the space is in use. You can check-in on the booking system homepage . If you do not check-in your booking will be released for other students or staff to use.  If you have multiple bookings for the same day please remember to check-in to all bookings at the relevant start time, even if they are for the same study space.
• When leaving your study space, please remember to check-out on the booking system homepage .

Please note

• The spaces are not soundproofed and you cannot lock them.
• Please do not leave any personal or valuable items in the spaces; unattended property will be removed by Security.
• Please leave all spaces clear and tidy at the end of your session, and remember to take all your belongings with you.

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• If you feel unwell, we strongly encourage you to stay home in line with UCL guidance .
• Please follow all the signs and observe the rules during your visit for your safety and the safety of all staff in the building.

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Room Hire & Event Space

Space studios manchester has a variety of spaces for hire.

Space Studios Manchester features a range of rooms available to hire for both productions based onsite and third party bookings.

The Boardroom (pictured above) can seat up to 12 people and comes complete with 40″ HDMI-connected flat screen, WIFI

Adjacent to The Boardroom is The Screening Room  (pictured to the right) which can comfortably accommodate up to 25 people on the seating and sofas.

Both spaces feature an adjacent kitchen, coat rail next to door and can be supplied with a full range of catering options.

Please note that when making a booking enquiry via the form below, the reservation is not confirmed until you receive an email stating so from Space Studios Manchester. All spaces are subject to availability. 

Please also note that bookings out of normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) will incur additional staffing and venue costs dependent on client requirements. Please get in touch for further details. 

If you are interested in booking production space please contact Space Studios Manchester direct on 0161 205 5508 opt 02 or email [email protected]  

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Screening Room

The Screening Room at Space features comfortable seating for up to 25 people with an HDMI-connected projector, air conditioning and an adjacent kitchen area.

The room can also be used for script readings, castings or production meetings.

Catering & refreshments can be provided for all bookings. Please contact us for menu and prices.

Room hire includes:

• Onsite car parking for up to 25 people.
• Projector with HDMI connections for use with laptop (can be provided on request)
• WIFI Connectivity

The Boardroom

The Boardroom is located on the first floor of Space Studios Manchester, suitable for more formal meetings.

It features a boardroom table with seating for 12 plus a wall mounted plasma screen with HDMI connections.

• Onsite car parking for up to 12 people.
• 40″ screen with HDMI connections for use with laptop (can be provided on request)

Space Studios Manchester Vaughan Street West Gorton Manchester M12 5FQ

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Chambers Space Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WD

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Albert's Schloss Manchester

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A raised semi-private area in the main area of Albert’s Schloss.

Seating between 20-45 guests and situated right next to the stage, you won’t be missing out on the entertainment.

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a corporate event, we work with you to provide a selection of food and drink fit for sch-royalty.

Our smorgasbords offer a fine selection of Cook Haus favourites, sure to tantalise even the pickiest of tastebuds. Our drinks packages are elegantly served with a grand selection to suit all occasions. From Bavarian biers and spirits by the bottle, to elegant Champagnes. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy our very own Artisan Schnapps, lovingly made in-Haus. Prost!

Space specifications

• Capacity between 20-45 guests
• Situated right next to the stage

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Full time offices in Manchester

Whether you’re a startup, enterprise, or somewhere in between, getting your workspace setup right is a crucial part of your day-to-day success. For office-based and hybrid businesses, flexible offices are an adaptable and convenient workspace solution. Unlike traditional leased offices with expensive fit-outs and long-term leases, flexible office spaces offer a variety of workspace options and lease terms to suit different business sizes and styles.

Flexible office solutions are adaptable to your business’s changing needs, cost-effective, and take away much of the hassle of managing an office space. For an even more cost-effective solution, you can rent an office 1-3 days per week with a part-time office , saving up to 75% versus the cost of a full-time office.

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FAQs about offices in Manchester

How much does it cost to rent an office in manchester .

The cost of renting an office in the UK varies based on factors like location, size, and amenities. In London, prices range from £50 to £150 per square foot per year. Outside of London, it can range from £20 to £50 per square foot per year in major cities.

How much office space do you need per person in Manchester ?

The most commonly accepted rule in London is that 100 sq.ft. per employee is the ideal amount of space per person. This allows for roughly 50 sq.ft. for desk space and another 50 sq.ft. fo accommodate room in communal areas, like breakout spaces, meeting rooms and kitchens.