Flexible working can be the key to unlocking a more creative and productive you, and with so many public spaces available with great surroundings, you’re really spoilt for choice on where to spend your working day.
There has never been a better time to work remotely with accessibility to wi-fi in public areas, but the benefits of flexible working extend further than just the environment. Positives include the opportunity to network inside working hours, and with many public working spaces housing creative break-out areas serving food and coffee – having everything all under one roof saves time out of your busy working day. Here are some facts about remote working in the UK:
- 70% of people work remotely from coffee shops at least twice a week
- Remote workers are 20% more productive with creative tasks
- 77% of people believe working remotely helps them with their work-life balance
- 38% of workers feel they are more creative when they work flexibly
We’ve put together a list of the top 10 spots in London to work remotely, from libraries and art centres to shared spaces – these top 10 working hot spots provide you with the best facilities to help encourage your productivity and creativity.
Seven Dials
Name: Timberyard
Type: Working Space/Arts Centre/Event Space
Material and Wi-Fi: Café, free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning, meeting spaces
Atmosphere/Design: Open, light
Price: Free
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 8am-7pm, Sat, Sun 10am-6pm
Further Details: Close to public transport, meeting space hire
Website: https://tyuk.com/locations/ty-seven-dials/
Mayfair
Name: Raw Press
Type: Juice Bar
Material and Wi-Fi: Café, free Wi-Fi, power sockets
Atmosphere/Design: Modern
Price: Free
Opening Times: Mon to Thurs 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-5pm
Further Details: Café and juice bar
Website: http://www.rawpress.co/
South Bank
Name: Royal Festival Hall
Type: Arts Centre
Material and Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi, power sockets
Atmosphere/Design: Creative, sophisticated
Price: £50-65 for single membership
Opening Times: Mon to Sun 10am-11pm
Further Details: Comfortable, creative, members only
Website: http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/support-us/membership
Euston Rd
Name: The British Library
Type: Library
Material and Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi, power sockets
Atmosphere/Design: Sophisticated, quiet
Price: Free
Opening Times: Mon to Thurs 9.30am-8pm, Fri 9.30am-6pm, Sat 9.30am-5pm , Sun 11am-5pm
Further Details: Close to public transport
Website: http://www.bl.uk
Holborn
Name: Hoxton Holborn
Type: Hotel
Material and Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi, power sockets, 3 spare Macs
Atmosphere/Design: Modern, open
Price: Free
Opening Times: Mon to Tues 9am – 8pm, Wed to Sat 9am – 9pm, Sun 11am – 5pm
Further Details: Workspace hire, meeting space hire, bar
Website: https://thehoxton.com/london/holborn
4-5 Bonhill St
Name: Google Campus
Type: Working Space
Material and Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi, power sockets
Atmosphere/Design: Creative, light
Price: Free
Opening Times: Mon to Sun 9am-5.30pm
Further Details: Café, food, regular events
Website: https://www.campus.co/london/en/about
Silk Street
Name: The Barbican Centre
Type: Arts Centre
Material and Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi, power sockets
Atmosphere/Design: Creative, sophisticated
Price: Free
Opening Times: Mon to Sat 9am – 11 pm, Sun 11am-11pm
Further Details: Inspirational atmosphere, fast wifi
Website: http://www.barbican.org.uk/
South Kensington
Name: V&A National Art Library
Type: Library
Material and Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere/Design: Sophisticated, quiet
Price: Free
Opening Times: Tues to Thurs 10am – 5.30pm, Fri 10am – 18.30pm, Sat 10am – 5.30pm
Further Details: Inspirational atmosphere
Website: http://www.vam.ac.uk/page/n/national-art-library/
21 Club Row
Name: Sonos Studio
Type: Working Space
Material and Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi, café
Atmosphere/Design: Modern, light
Price: Free
Opening Times: Tues to Thurs 10am-6.30pm
Further Details: Music playing, café, food
Website: http://studio.sonos.com/studios/london
49 Old Street
Name: Look Mum No Hands
Type: Café / Event Space
Material and Wi-Fi: Free Wi-Fi, power sockets, café
Atmosphere/Design: Modern, light
Price: Free
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 7.30am – 10pm, Sat 8.30am – 10pm, Sun 9:00am – 10pm
Further Details: Café, food
Website: http://www.lookmumnohands.com/
