Colony Flint Glass Works
Flint Glass Works is a characterful workspace on Jersey Street in the heart of Ancoats, Manchester. Once a busy glassworks some 200 years ago, the building keeps its exposed brick walls and timber beam ceilings while offering high specification private offices, light contemporary open spaces and a garden terrace. Designed in house with members in mind, it features a mural by Manchester street artist Voyder. It is a calm and creative base for teams who want history and character alongside modern facilities.
What makes Colony Flint Glass Works special
A 200 year old glassworks
Exposed brick walls and timber beam ceilings, with a mural by Manchester street artist Voyder.
Garden terrace with firepit
A garden terrace with firepit, weekly in-house yoga, and free tea, coffee and fresh fruit.
In Ancoats Urban Village
On Jersey Street in Ancoats, a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly and New Islington Marina.
Facilities and Amenities
Great for work
- Ultra-fast Wi-Fi throughout
- High-specification private offices
- Floating desks
- Breakout and collaboration zones
Meetings and events
- Four meeting rooms for 6 to 12 people
- Conference room
- Screenshare and privacy booths
- Refreshment facilities
Food and drink
- Sociable kitchen
- Free tea, coffee and fresh fruit
Wellness and outdoors
- Garden terrace with firepit
- Weekly in-house yoga
- Natural light throughout
Community and services
- Staffed reception
- 24/7 access
- Personal storage lockers
- Secure bike storage
- Seminars and networking events
How to get there?
Flint Glass Works sits on Jersey Street in Ancoats, home to Rad's, one of Manchester's best Caribbean takeouts, and the creative Flat Baker for sweet treats. New Islington Marina is a short walk away, with waterside bars and coffee spots that make a relaxing lunch break or post-work stroll. There are plenty of gyms and studios nearby such as PureGym and F45, and Manchester Piccadilly station is a short walk away.
Workspace in Ancoats
Flint Glass Works sits in the heart of Ancoats on Jersey Street, in a building that started life as a busy glassworks 200 years ago. Exposed brick walls and timber beam ceilings meet high specification private offices, light open spaces and a garden terrace, with an in-house mural by Manchester street artist Voyder.
Frequently asked questions about Colony Flint Glass Works
The address is 64 Jersey Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6JW.
Reception is staffed Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. Members have 24/7 access.
Private offices range from small studios for 2 people up to larger suites for around 32 people, alongside floating desk memberships.
Facilities include ultra-fast Wi-Fi, four meeting rooms, a garden terrace with firepit, a sociable kitchen, privacy booths, personal storage and secure bike storage.
Flint Glass Works is on Jersey Street in the heart of Ancoats Urban Village, a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly and New Islington, with easy access by tram, bus, car and bike.
Need help? Contact us
If you have any questions about Colony Flint Glass Works or would like to arrange a visit, our team is happy to help.
