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Rent Serviced Office Space in Colchester, Essex
Find your perfect office space at our thriving innovation centre in Colchester, Essex. We offer purpose built serviced office space available to rent with as little as one month’s notice.
We offer flexible license agreements with short notice periods
Choose from private office space for up to 6+ people, a dedicated personal desk, coworking space, or a virtual office – all with access to free strategic business support from our in-house innovation director.
We’d happily recommend the Innovation Centre to anyone looking for a supportive and inspiring workplace.
We enjoy having 24/7 use of the building, including the games area which is equipped with pool tables and table tennis. The scenic surroundings make it a homely, relaxing environment to work in, and there are plenty of opportunities to collaborate and network with other businesses on-site.”
Jasmine Ovall, RevWise Ltd
Join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs
The perfect base for your business
Serviced office space options available for 1-6+ people
24-hour access
On-site café, business lounge, sports centre, gym and more
Flexible rental and notice periods, with no long-term commitment
Free ultra-fast broadband and kitchen with drink making facilities
Scale up and grow with free, strategic business support from our in-house Innovation Director
Explore Our Flexible Office Spaces in Colchester
Private Office Space
Our private offices provide everything you’d expect from a fully-serviced workspace, with sizes to suit your business as it flexes and grows. It’s a space where you’ll feel proud to work and welcome your clients.
Here’s what’s included:
- Dedicated customer experience/reception service
- Free on-site business support
- Mail and call-handling services
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Kitchen facilities with complimentary tea and coffee
- Access to coworking spaces for added flexibility
- Access to events held at the centre
- Meeting room perks: as a customer, enjoy 4 hours of free meeting room use per month, with discounted rates thereafter
- On-site car parking* for added convenience
Additional highlights:
- Showers on-site, ideal for those who bike to work or enjoy an active lifestyle
- Community games area for informal breaks and networking
- Located within 250 acres of scenic parkland, offering a peaceful and inspiring environment
- Close ties to the University of Essex, fostering collaboration and innovation
*Subject to license and availability.
Dedicated Desks
If it’s just you, but you want a permanent working space outside your home in the company of similar-thinking individuals, we have dedicated desk space in our purpose-built co-working space.
From £250 per month you will get:
- As a customer, enjoy 4 hours of free meeting room use per month, with discounted rates thereafter
- Your own personal desk in a shared space
- Secure pedestal for securing your business valuables
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Access to a copier, printer and scanner
- Inclusive on-site business support
- Access to kitchen with free tea and coffee making facilities
- Free access to all events held in the centre
Coworking Space
If you don’t need a permanent desk but want the option of using our facilities.
From £125 per month you will get:
- As a customer, enjoy 4 hours of free meeting room use per month, with discounted rates thereafter
- Choice of tables and chairs in our shared coworking space
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Access to a copier, printer and scanner
- Access to social events held in the centre
- A place to meet clients and network with local business experts
Virtual Offices
Our Virtual Office package gives you a credible business presence with a professional mail address, personalised telephone answering, access to business support, and the opportunity to join centre events and networking to help your business thrive. Prices start from £100 a month.
Additional services available on request
Use Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway as your Companies House Registered Address for an extra £10 per month, ensuring official mail is securely handled while maintaining a credible business presence.
Complimentary Business Support & Expertise
It’s a challenge running any business, especially during times of uncertainty or when you’re just starting out. That’s why we offer free business support packages to all our Colchester office space customers, designed to help you succeed at any stage of your business journey.
- One-to-one business support
- Connect with external experts and potential clients
- Access to support programmes
- Virtual and in-person business masterclasses
- Network with other like-minded businesses in the centre
Duncan Bird, Innovation Director
Purpose-Built Facilities & Membership Benefits
Our members enjoy extra benefits by being part of the Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway community.
- Reception, mail and call handling services
- On-site parking and bike storage
- On-site café and business lounge
- Kitchen and drink making facilities
- Discounted membership at the gym located on campus
- 10% Crèche discount
- Loyalty rewards card
- Campus Post Office, restaurants and bars
- Located within 250 acres of scenic parkland, offering a peaceful and inspiring environment
What our customers say
Interested in joining our innovative community?
Where to find us:
Based in the heart of the University of Essex, we are within easy distance of Colchester town centre. Enjoy access to modern offices, the on-site café and business lounge, and take advantage of the campus sports centre and gym – all whilst surrounded by views of the local countryside.
Innovation Centre Knowledge Gateway
Boundary Road
Colchester
CO4 3ZQ
10 minutes from Colchester High Street
26 miles from Chelmsford on the A12
20 minutes from train station with direct trains to London
30 miles to London Stansted Airport
