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Bruntwood Blackfriars House

Blackfriars House is a historic Manchester landmark reborn as premium serviced, leased and flexible workspace, overlooking the River Irwell in the Parsonage Gardens Conservation Zone. Newly refurbished suites are flooded with natural light and enjoy panoramic river views, with premium amenities throughout: a 60 person auditorium and rooftop terrace events space, a podcast studio, a 1920s themed library, a state of the art gym with showers, changing facilities and a cycle hub, and expert coffee from resident baristas at Bean. Well connected and just a 10 minute walk from Manchester Victoria station, it suits businesses of every size.

What makes Blackfriars House special

A landmark on the River Irwell

A historic building in the Parsonage Gardens Conservation Zone, with light-filled suites and panoramic river views.

Ten minutes from Victoria station

About a 10-minute walk from Manchester Victoria, with Salford Central and the Salford business district close by.

Auditorium, podcast studio and gym

A 60-person auditorium, rooftop terrace, podcast studio, 1920s themed library, gym with cycle hub and Bean coffee bar.

Facilities and Amenities

Superfast Wi-Fi
60 person auditorium
On-site gym
Serviced and leased offices

Great for work

  • Serviced, leased and furnished offices
  • Superfast Wi-Fi
  • Communal lounge and breakout space
  • River views and natural light

Meetings and events

  • 60 person auditorium
  • Rooftop terrace events space
  • Podcast studio
  • 1920s themed library

Wellness and active travel

  • State of the art gym
  • Showers and changing facilities
  • Cycle hub

Food and community

  • Bean resident coffee bar
  • Rooftop garden with city views
  • Diverse professional community

How to get there?

Blackfriars House sits on the River Irwell in the Parsonage Gardens Conservation Zone, about a 10 minute walk from Manchester Victoria station and well connected across the city centre and the Salford business district, with shops, bars and restaurants close by.

Deansgate-Castlefield (1219m)
Deansgate-Castlefield (1219m)
Deansgate-Castlefield (1245m)
Liverpool Road/Science Museum (1329m)
Salford, New Bailey Street / Salford Station (Stop WY) (639m)
Church Street (1010m)
Oxford Court (1279m)
Piccadilly Gardens Car Park (1223m)
Parking (1345m)
Parking (933m)
Salford Central (795m)
Manchester Victoria (738m)

A historic landmark on the River Irwell

Blackfriars House is a historic Manchester landmark reborn as premium serviced, leased and flexible workspace, overlooking the River Irwell in the Parsonage Gardens Conservation Zone. Newly refurbished suites are flooded with natural light and enjoy panoramic river views, with a 60 person auditorium, rooftop terrace, podcast studio, on-site gym and a resident coffee bar all on hand.

Blackfriars House workspace, Manchester

Frequently asked questions about Blackfriars House

The address is Blackfriars House, St Mary's Parsonage, Manchester, M3 2JA, overlooking the River Irwell.

Reception is staffed Monday to Friday. Please contact the team to confirm exact hours for your visit.

Available offices range from around 164 to 8,203 sq ft (roughly 1 to 100 people), across serviced, leased and furnished options.

A 60 person auditorium and rooftop terrace events space, a podcast studio, a 1920s themed library, a state of the art gym with showers, changing facilities and a cycle hub, a communal lounge and breakout space, and a resident Bean coffee bar.

It is about a 10 minute walk from Manchester Victoria station, in the Parsonage Gardens Conservation Zone overlooking the River Irwell.

Need help? Contact us

If you have any questions about Blackfriars House or want to arrange a viewing, our team is here to help.

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