Tour 2 | Clockwise, Colony, Orega

Starting point: Clockwise at Linley House, Dickinson Street, Manchester M1 4LF

Three stops covering the heart of Manchester’s coworking scene, from a converted electrical station to a Grade II listed building overlooking Parsonage Gardens. Tour finishes at Orega Arkwright House.

 

Stop 1: Clockwise at Linley House (10:00 to 10:30)

Located in the heart of Manchester, Clockwise at Linley House is a beautifully designed, fully serviced office, suitable for businesses of all sizes. Built in 1963, Linley House is a former electrical station that once powered the whole of Manchester city. The eight-storey building still has plenty of original features to look out for, including an iconic ‘City of Manchester Electric Light Station’ sign and original Manchester red brick façade. It also backs on to a spur of the Rochdale Canal that runs all the way to Portland Street.

 

Walk to next stop: 10 mins

Stop 2: Colony at 76 King Street (10:45 to 11:15)

COLONY creates inspiring flexible workspaces designed around Manchester’s creative energy. At COLONY King Street, beautifully refurbished coworking spaces feature state-of-the-art facilities including meeting rooms, event spaces, and flexible desks, all to create a vibrant hub for freelancers, startups, and growing businesses.

Walk to next stop: 5 mins

 

Stop 3: Orega at Arkwright House (11:30 to 12:00)

Overlooking green space in one of the city’s conservation areas, Arkwright House is a stunning Grade 2 listed BREEAM-rated building, perfect for design-led serviced offices in Manchester. At Orega we offer modern serviced office spaces designed for productivity and flexibility. Enjoy fully furnished offices, high-speed internet, meeting rooms and professional support in a prime location.