Which Southampton Coworking Space is Right for You?
Coworking spaces across Southampton each offer a unique feel and differing membership options. From Clubworking at the Old Bond Store, to a private office with the Clockwise chain.
So, while you could quite easily find a space through Google if you were already in a major continental city – but what if you weren’t already familiar with the alternative office terms “hybrid work”, “flexible workspace” and “coworking”? At the Design Chapel we welcome everyone through the chapel doors, from people looking for a break from their work from home routine, to working parents that want a separation, and freelancers looking for a coworking community.
There are loads of apps popping up to specifically target this growing commercial industry (find us on coworker), however it still relies on self-promotion and providing valuable information to bring new members to this shift in ways of working. You want to see reviews, photos, and other scraps of evidence of how this shift could improve your working hours… And as we love supporting great causes (aka your best work) we’ve listed 6 coworking spaces and a handy map of Southampton for you to peruse in one place.
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Bedford Place Area
Clockwise Southampton
Part of a larger chain of serviced offices, meetings rooms and coworking spaces, Clockwise sits at the centre of Southampton in Mountbatten House. They’re a great option if you’re looking for dedicated space for a whole team, as well as having a range of meeting rooms ideal for large or smaller business meetings with a cool and collecte aesthetic. Complete with a ground floor cafe, coworking at Clockwise is currently mixed in with separate companies residing in the remaining offices that make up this restored Georgian building in Bedford Place.
HeadSpace Southampton
On the opposite side of Grosvenor Square you’ll find HeadSpace, another UK-based chain spreading the word on coworking in the city centre. Offering both coworking and private office space as well as events bookings, HeadSpace operate from a space with ergonomic furniture at the core of their relaxed office environment. If you’re looking to get your work done in the company of other professionals and thrive from a variety of desks to take up throughout the week, HeadSpace might be your place!
Not familiar with Southampton? Here’s where they actually are…
Coworking near Southampton Central Station
Network Eagle Lab
Part of an initiative to support creative entrepreneurs in the city, Southampton City Council teamed up with Barclays UK to create yet another Network Eagle Lab coworking space. Open since June 2019, this space is right in the centre of Southampton with facilities specifically geared to support those needing things like a photography studio. Network Eagle Lab brings an urban working environment to digital businesses such as Marketing and Social Media agencies as they grow, with an expansive industrial warehouse vibe. Whether you’re aiming high or just looking for an alternative space to change up your daily routine in the city centre, you’ll find everything from day passes to private offices here.
Historic Spaces
The Design Chapel
Offering a multi-purpose space for both coworking and event hire, The Design Chapel comes in with maximum creative impact. Ideal for creatives and freelancers alike, this coworking space sits in a great position for easy access to the city centre and Southampton Central station. Supporting the local community is part of the deal in this Grade II listed building, with a range of events from charity meetings to sustainable clothes swaps taking place either side of the 9-6pm working day - as well as weekends. Memberships range from monthly to flexible day passes, with the perks of feeling out of the bustle of the city in this unique cultural landmark of Southampton Old Cemetery. We’ve even got indoor bike storage.
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Old Bond Store
One of two historic coworking spaces, the Old Bond Store champions exclusivity within a 19th century bonded warehouse once common in Southampton. If you’re looking for a business feel with premium service including a professional member’s headshot and invitation to exclusive networking events behind closed doors, this is where you’ll find your fellow CEO-types in Southampton. Coworking membership is calculated by the hours of use per month with a contract.
Coworking near Southampton Centre Hotels
IncuHive
Describing their offering as “business incubation”, coworking at the Southampton location of this regional chain puts you in an environment with a emphasis on small businesses and startups. With 1 on 1 investment mentoring on offer as well as office space, IncuHive strives to provide a nurturing space whether you’re young and ambitious or looking to change careers. If you’re looking to put yourself in the right space for a mindset shift or you need a hand starting a business, you’ll find support, studio space and member exclusive prices at IncuHive Southampton.
How much does a workspace cost?
Prices for Coworking in Southampton
A final note from the Design Chapel
A large part of the appeal of coworking is the community… and how do we show that? Websites and Social Media.
At the Design Chapel we love to get creative with our feed, after all, we house a marketing agency upstairs so it’s only right. Here anyone considering using a coworking space can find out exactly what our space might feel like aside from the clear cut (and a little bit empty) photos on our website here.
You might not have known we also make space for local creatives, charities and businesses to host events in our unique venue. It’s a perfect backdrop.
