Best Coworking Spaces in Chester: Flexible Offices for Every Need

Graham McCormack
July 27th, 2025

Chester’s historic streets hide a thriving modern coworking scene. Whether you’re a freelancer looking for a productive desk away from the distractions of home or a growing company that needs a flexible office without long‑term commitments, there are plenty of options around the city. From creative hubs in converted Victorian buildings to drop‑in desks on retail parks, these workspaces offer super‑fast internet, meeting rooms and vibrant communities to help your business grow.

Coworking spaces in Chester

Coworking space	Address	Key features	Pricing (approx)	Website
Industry Coworking Chester	1 Overleigh Road, Handbridge, Chester CH4 7HL	Listed Victorian building; bright rooms & natural light; garden; meeting rooms	Day passes & memberships available	industrychester.co.uk
Grosvenor Hart Hub	3 St John’s Court, Chester CH1 1QE	Desk hire by day/month; meeting & event space; media screens & phone booths; pay‑as‑you‑go plans	Flexible membership	grosvenor.com
ShiftWorks Chester	Royal House, 12 Upper Northgate Street, Chester CH1 4EE	Hot desks, resident desks & private offices; superfast internet; kitchen; printing/scanning; lockers; 24/7 access; dog friendly	Day pass c.£20; flex desk £140/month; resident desk £200/month; serviced offices from £450/month	shift-works.co.uk
Regus – Red Hill House (Saltney)	Red Hill House, Chester CH4 8BU	Offices & studio spaces; meeting rooms; break‑out areas; on‑site support team	Private offices from ~£95 per person/month; day offices from ~£25/day	regus.com
Regus – Chester Business Park	Chester Business Park, Chester	Modern offices with large windows & natural light; gardens & lakes; terrace café; high‑speed Wi‑Fi	Private offices from ~£129 per person/month; day offices from ~£49/day	regus.com
Regus Express – Broughton Shopping Park	1st Floor, Management Suite, Broughton Shopping Park, CH4 0DE	Drop‑in workspace; business‑grade Wi‑Fi; meeting rooms & private pods; kitchen; on‑site café; car park	Offices from ~£129/month; day passes available	regus.com
coWorkz Sealand	Minerva Avenue, Chester Employment Park, Chester CH1 4QL	Serviced offices; free on‑site parking; meeting room; 100 MB data; tea points & WCs; 24/7 access; CCTV	Flexible terms; call for pricing	sealand.coworkz.co.uk
Obsidian Offices	Chantry Court, Chester CH1 4QN	Move‑in‑ready offices; high‑speed internet; reception; daily desk rentals; virtual office packages; meeting rooms with video conferencing	Contact for pricing	obsidianoffices.net

Why choose a coworking space in Chester?

Shared workspaces offer far more than a chair and a desk. Most centres include super‑fast broadband, meeting rooms and break‑out areas, so you can switch from focused work to team collaboration whenever you need. They’re also hubs of creativity – by working alongside other entrepreneurs and professionals you can network, share ideas and even find new clients.

Chester’s coworking scene is diverse, with spaces at different price points and in various locations. If you want a scenic setting within a Victorian building and a garden, Industry Coworking in Handbridge may be perfect. For a central spot with media screens and phone booths, Grosvenor Hart Hub offers flexible desk hire. ShiftWorks provides modern facilities and a vibrant community with membership options from day passes to serviced offices, while the Regus centres deliver professional serviced offices and drop‑in desks across several locations, including Red Hill House, Chester Business Park and Broughton Shopping Park. On the edge of the city, coWorkz Sealand has ample parking and newly refurbished offices, and Obsidian Offices offers ethical, move‑in‑ready space with virtual office packages.

My take on coworking in Chester

In my role as a local SEO specialist near Chester and someone who works with local businesses every day, I often get asked where to base a start‑up or remote team in Chester. The answer really depends on your priorities. If you’re looking for a creative environment with a close‑knit community, I’d recommend trying a day at Industry or ShiftWorks. If you need the professional polish of a serviced office with reception services and multiple locations, the Regus centres are a solid choice. And if parking and accessibility are crucial, coWorkz Sealand is hard to beat.

Whichever space you choose, remember that your working environment can have a huge effect on productivity and well‑being. It’s worth visiting a few centres, booking a day pass and seeing which one feels right. If you’d like advice on choosing a workspace or on how a flexible office can support your digital marketing strategy, feel free to get in touch.

Also see my post on networking events near Chester.