From chocolate factory to coworking office – Spaces is coming to Bristol

The design-driven flexible office brand Spaces is coming to Bristol, opening its doors in June 2020 in the iconic Castle Park building that used to be the home of the Fry’s chocolate factory. Occupying the top three floors of this distinctive curved structure, Spaces Castle Park will be at the heart of a grand rejuvenation project in the middle of the city comprising an art gallery, restaurants and shops.

Bristol’s booming tech rep

With Bristol’s growing international reputation as a tech hub, it makes sense for Spaces to open state-of-the-art flexible offices here. According to Richard Morris, the brand’s UK CEO, “As one of the UK’s fastest-growing business hubs, creating a presence in Bristol was a key priority for us. We look forward to welcoming businesses to Spaces Castle Park.” Promising private and virtual offices, meeting rooms and shared coworking space, the 4,598sq ft premises will act as a one-stop destination for Bristol’s creative community.

Whether it’s hot desking or a (semi) permanent presence you’re after, Spaces Castle Park’s flexible, fully equipped designer workspaces come with plenty of options. As well as super-fast Wi-Fi and barista-brewed coffee on tap, the central location puts you within walking distance of Bristol’s beautiful old town, the impressive Cabot Circus shopping centre, and the extensive waterfront that threads throughout the city.

“With more than 53% of professionals globally now working remotely for at least half their working week, the growing market for flexible workspace is something we know that businesses are catching on to,” says Morris – and nowhere is this more in evidence than Bristol, which has proven that you don’t need to live in the UK capital to forge a successful career or launch an international brand. The introduction of Spaces to the local mix brings the energy of a buzzing community of likeminded entrepreneurs under one roof, and provides networking opportunities aplenty.

Transport-wise, Spaces Castle Park’s central location means it’s easy to reach by bus, train and even waterbus – a great way to get to work by anyone’s standards. A green-fingered town, bikes are big on the agenda in Bristol: the on-site cycle hub, ready and waiting for those arriving on two wheels, is testament to that. And, for anyone travelling by car, access to the M4 corridor is within reach via the M32 mini motorway that takes drivers directly into the city.

More than just a place to get stuff done

When the working day is done and the sun starts to sink over the hills, Bristol’s crown as the cultural capital of the southwest comes to the fore. Stretch your legs in Castle Park, choose a hand-stretched pizza and a craft beer at the next-door Lanes Bowling Alley, or see life from a different perspective at the Palestine Museum & Cultural Centre. Further afield (but not that far – Bristol is an eminently walkable kind of place), the Arnolfini arts centre provides the stage for many of the biggest names in contemporary culture, and the Grade II-listed Colston Hall regularly welcomes musical acts from a wide array of genres.

The answer to modern-day working life and the antidote to the traditional office setup, the Spaces concept is all about flexibility. Whether it’s a postal address with mail-handling and telephone-answering or shared office space and a regional base you need, Castle Park has been designed to foster a community spirit with a creative edge – and to empower members to work the way they want. As Morris says, “We look forward to introducing even more businesses in Bristol and beyond to the benefits of a flexible and creative working environment with community and networking at its core.”

For service with a smile, and coworking space for everyone from solo entrepreneurs to established businesses, enjoy the sweet taste of success and make your next stop in the southwest at Bristol Castle Park.