WRKSPACE The Old Docks House
Old Docks House is one of the last art deco buildings left in Preston, lovingly restored and standing on the city's docklands on the site of the old port. Built in 1936, it keeps its original wood panel walls, porcelain bathrooms and parquet flooring, and reviewers tend to say the same thing: unassuming from the outside, gorgeous once you are through the door, with a reception area that creates a real sense of arrival. Private suites run across three floors from 9 to 63 square metres, all fully furnished, serviced, air conditioned, lockable and ready to move into. Alongside the offices there is creative coworking, bookable meeting space and a grand boardroom with high specification video conferencing, plus a video studio, semi private call booths and a multi faith room. Private parking, 24 hour access and free tea and coffee come with the building, along with CCTV security, a fully staffed reception, IT support and postal, printing and secretarial services, and the centre runs its own networking and community events.
Art deco offices on Preston docklands
Old Docks House is one of the last art deco buildings left in Preston. Built in 1936 on the site of the old port, it has been lovingly restored, and reviewers keep making the same observation: unassuming from the outside, gorgeous once you are through the door, with a reception area that creates a real sense of arrival.
The original wood panel walls, porcelain bathrooms and parquet flooring have been kept, and the private suites run across three floors from 9 to 63 square metres. Everything arrives fully furnished, serviced, air conditioned, lockable and ready to move into, with utilities, maintenance and buildings insurance folded into one monthly rental.
Alongside the offices there is creative coworking, bookable meeting space and a grand boardroom with high specification video conferencing. A video studio, semi private call booths and a multi faith room cover the less obvious parts of a working week, and private parking, 24 hour access and free tea and coffee come with the building. The centre runs its own networking and community events.
Facilities and Amenities
Great for work
- Fully furnished private suites across three floors, from 9 to 63 square metres
- Air conditioned, lockable and move in ready offices
- Creative coworking space for hot desking and collaboration
- A dedicated internet connection for every office
- A video studio for recording and production
- Semi private call booths for calls and focused work
- Studio space and breakout areas away from the desk
Meetings and events
- A grand boardroom with high specification video conferencing
- Bookable meeting spaces
- Eight hours of free meeting room use every month
- Regular networking and community events
Food and drink
- Complimentary refreshments, with free tea and coffee thrown in
- Breakout spaces for a change of scene during the day
Community and services
- A fully staffed reception
- IT support on hand
- Postal, printing and copying services
- Secretarial and admin support
- A multi faith room
Getting here and access
- Private parking on site
- 24 hour access for private office tenants
- CCTV security
- On Watery Lane beside Preston Marina, west of Preston city centre
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Tell us the team size and the move in date you have in mind and we will come back with the suites at Old Docks House that fit, along with current pricing from WRKSPACE.
Frequently asked questions about Old Docks House
Old Docks House is at 90 Watery Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1AU, on the docklands beside Preston Marina to the west of the city centre. The centre team can be reached on 01772 965970 or at [email protected].
Private parking is available on site, which is the easiest way to arrive. Preston railway station and the city centre lie to the east, and trains from Preston reach Manchester in about 40 minutes and London in around 3 hours. Reception is on the ground floor, and private office tenants have 24 hour access to their suites.
Private suites across three floors from 9 to 63 square metres, creative coworking for hot desking, bookable meeting spaces, a grand boardroom with video conferencing, a video studio and semi private call booths. Suites currently listed at the centre range from about 15 to 33 square metres.
One monthly rental covers utilities, facilities, maintenance and buildings insurance, along with furniture, air conditioning, a dedicated internet connection for your office and eight hours of free meeting room use each month. Free tea and coffee are included, and postal, printing and secretarial services are available.
The centre team is generally available Monday to Friday during business hours, and private office tenants have 24 hour access to the building. Confirm current staffed hours with the centre before a first visit.
How to get there?
Old Docks House stands on the Riversway docklands beside Preston Marina, where the old port basin is now a mix of leisure and business space. Preston city centre and its shops are a short drive east, and the River Ribble and Preston's parks are close by.
