Orbit Spaces to Unveil Expanded King Street Workspace at June Launch Event

Demand for flexible workspace in Manchester continues to grow, and one of the city's growing names is preparing to mark a significant milestone. This June, Orbit Spaces will officially unveil its expanded site at 55 King Street, transforming what began as a meeting room offering into a fully integrated business hub for central Manchester.

The launch event will introduce the local business community to the expanded space, the team behind it, and a fresh vision for what a flexible workspace in Manchester should look like.

A Growing Presence on King Street Since opening its first meeting room at 55 King Street, flexible workspace provider Orbit Spaces has seen demand from Manchester businesses rise steadily. As hybrid working has settled into the everyday rhythm of city life, more freelancers, founders and established teams have been looking for high-quality, centrally located flexible workspace in Manchester that works around them rather than tying them down.

That demand has not gone unnoticed. According to the Orbit Spaces team, the existing King Street site has at times been fully booked, with customers unable to secure space when they need it most. The forthcoming expansion is a direct response, creating capacity for the businesses already using the space while opening the doors to new members joining the Orbit community.

What the Expansion Brings to Manchester

The expanded 55 King Street site will offer a far broader range of facilities than the original meeting room setup. Once complete, the location will include a large multipurpose event venue, high-quality meeting rooms, dedicated coworking desks and a collaborative lounge area, all under one roof.

Together, these elements are designed to give Manchester's professionals somewhere they can meet, work, host events and connect, without the overheads of a traditional office. The addition of a purpose-built podcast studio also reflects the growing importance of content creation for modern businesses, particularly SMEs looking to build authority and reach new audiences through founder-led marketing.

It is a model that reflects how the team sees the future of workspace. As the Orbit Spaces team put it, 55 King Street represents "a high-quality hybrid environment where flexibility is central", giving businesses and individuals the freedom to choose how, when and where they work.

A Design-Led Approach at an Accessible Price Point

What sets Orbit Spaces apart, the team say, is the combination of quality, design and accessibility. The provider has always aimed to raise the standard of flexible meeting rooms in Manchester and flexible workspace environments, delivering a design-led product at a more accessible price point than many premium operators.

By bringing this same approach to coworking, the King Street expansion bridges the gap between traditional serviced offices and high-end workspace brands. For Manchester's freelancers, startups and growing teams, it offers a flexible alternative that does not compromise on build quality, thoughtful amenities or professional environment.

Responding to How Manchester Works Today

The expansion also reflects a wider shift in how businesses are approaching workspace. Many organisations are increasingly drawn to flexible office space and hybrid workspace models where everything is taken care of.

This shift is particularly pronounced in cities like Manchester, where entrepreneurial energy meets a strong appetite for collaboration and community. Flexible workspaces are no longer just somewhere to sit with a laptop. They are places where ideas are shared, partnerships are formed and businesses grow.

By expanding into coworking and shared space, Orbit Spaces is building on lessons learned at its other sites, where coworking has already been introduced successfully. The Manchester site is the most comprehensive hybrid model the brand has launched to date, and if it performs as expected, similar developments could follow across the North West.

A Word from Co-Founder Kieran Jones

Speaking on the expansion, Orbit Spaces co-founder Kieran Jones said:

"It's really important to us to create spaces that local businesses and our existing clients can both make use of. This expansion into Manchester city centre, in the prestigious 55 King Street building, gives us exactly that — an opportunity to bring everything that makes Orbit Spaces great to local clients and businesses across the city."

Join the King Street Launch Event This June

The official launch event will take place at 55 King Street this June, giving guests the first opportunity to experience the expanded space in person.

Attendees can expect guided tours of the new coworking areas, meeting rooms and event venue, alongside opportunities to network with other Manchester businesses and the Orbit Spaces team. Refreshments will be provided throughout the event, and exclusive introductory offers will be available to attendees on the day.

For businesses, freelancers and teams looking to be part of one of Manchester's most exciting new workspace launches, the June event is the place to start.

To register interest in attending the launch event or to learn more about Orbit Spaces’ flexible workspace offering at 55 King Street, contact the Orbit Spaces team at enquiries@orbitspaces.co.uk, and a member of the team will be in touch.