Having called St George’s Works my place of work for several years, I’ve literally just realised that I’ve never written a post about it. That ends now. Here’s a quick rundown of why I love working there…
Like many people, as the world started to recover from Covid, I realised that I missed being around other people. The novelty of being at home with the cat every day had worn thin and I really wanted to be in an office. So, on the recommendation of a close friend, I ventured into NR3 to see if it could provide the atmosphere I was looking for.
You can tell I liked it, because I’ve worked there in some capacity ever since, either in an office or in the coworking space a couple of days a week. As someone who’s self-employed, that balance of flexibility and company really matters.
Ways of working at St George’s Works
One of the things St George’s Works does well is choice. There are lots of different spaces spread across the building, from open communal workspace areas to quieter corners where you can focus properly. There are even meeting rooms if you need them to host client gathering or just need a quiet space for a call.
The coworking spaces at St George’s are sociable without being distracting. There’s conversation throughout the day, but people are respectful if you need to concentrate. Mondays and Tuesdays tend to be the busiest, with things easing off as the week goes on.
The Wi-Fi is consistently reliable, which should go without saying but doesn’t always. Natural light runs throughout the building and the upper floors offer views across the city, which makes a real difference on longer workdays.
A real mix of people
This isn’t a space just for freelancers. Over the years, I’ve worked alongside remote employees, creatives, engineers, professional services teams and small business owners.
There’s a strong mix of long-term tenants and new faces, which helps the place feel settled but welcoming. The management team supports that sense of community, running quarterly socials with food and drink so people can get to know each other properly.
They’re also genuinely responsive day to day, which makes working here feel straightforward and supportive.
The practical bits that matter
There’s free tea and coffee in the kitchens, which is always a bonus. There’s also a shower, which is super-handy if you cycle in or fit in a workout during the day.
St George’s Works also offers a virtual address service, which is useful if you’d rather use a business address instead of your home. For anyone self-employed or running a small business, that’s a small detail that can make a big difference.
Coworking is currently £8+VAT per day, which feels fair for a coworking space in Norwich that offers both communal workspace and quieter areas. It’s dog friendly too, which says a lot about the atmosphere.
OP Coffee has also taken on the coffee bar in reception, serving quality coffee, bagels, cakes and snacks, which is perfect if you have a busy day planned or just fancy treating yourself.
Parking is easy at Duke Street Car Park, and there’s cycle parking if you prefer to ride in.
A good Norwich location
Colegate feels slightly tucked away, but you’re still only a five-minute walk from the market. That makes popping out for lunch or a quick break easy, without being right on the busiest part of the city.
Even after several years, St George’s Works still feels like that perfect fit for me and my business, which is exactly why I recommend it as the best coworking space in Norwich.
