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Colony The Astley

The Astley is an intimate, design-led workspace on Great Ancoats Street, on the border of Ancoats and Manchester's eclectic Northern Quarter. Split across two levels with floor to ceiling windows and plenty of natural light, it offers a calm and vibrant atmosphere built for focus and connection. Private offices, floating and dedicated desks, meeting rooms and phone booths sit alongside a social bar and collaboration zones. It is a five minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly and ten minutes from Victoria.

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The Astley overlooks Great Ancoats Street on the border of Ancoats and Manchester's eclectic Northern Quarter. Bucking the trend of larger corporate developments, this intimate and tranquil space is spread across two levels with floor to ceiling windows and an abundance of natural light, creating an ideal atmosphere for strong and long lasting connections.

Colony The Astley workspace in Manchester

Facilities and Amenities

Ultra-fast Wi-Fi
24/7 access
Meeting rooms
Social bar

Great for work

  • Ultra-fast Wi-Fi throughout
  • Private offices
  • Floating and dedicated desks
  • Collaboration zones

Meetings and events

  • The Helix meeting room for 6
  • Access to meeting rooms across Colony
  • Screenshare technology
  • Refreshment facilities

Food and drink

  • Social bar
  • Free tea, coffee and fruit

Focus and privacy

  • Dedicated quiet areas
  • Phone and screenshare booths
  • Natural light over two levels

Community and services

  • Staffed reception
  • 24/7 access
  • Personal storage lockers
  • Secure bike storage
  • Weekly yoga and meditation
  • Seminars and networking events

Need help? Contact us

If you have any questions about Colony The Astley or would like to arrange a visit, our team is happy to help.

Frequently asked questions about Colony The Astley

The address is 70 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5BG.

Reception is staffed Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm. Members have 24/7 access.

Private offices range from small studios for 4 people up to offices for around 10 people, alongside floating and dedicated desk memberships.

Facilities include ultra-fast Wi-Fi, the Helix meeting room, a social bar, collaboration zones, phone booths, personal storage and secure bike storage.

The Astley is on Great Ancoats Street on the edge of the Northern Quarter, a five minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly and ten minutes from Victoria, with easy access by tram, bus, car and bike.

How to get there?

The Astley sits on Great Ancoats Street beside the Northern Quarter, home to some of Manchester's finest food and drink such as Viet Shack, Ancoats General Store, Street Urchin and Off the Press. Cultural spots including the Halle at St Peter's, the Horsfall Gallery, the Frog and Bucket comedy club and Band on the Wall are close by, and there are plenty of gyms and studios nearby such as PureGym and Proper Gym. Manchester Piccadilly station is a five minute walk away.

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