Complimentary coffee & tea
Ethernet
High-speed wifi
Breakout spaces
A/V equipment
Station Approach
Engine Shed, Redcliffe, ENGLAND BS1 6QH
Engine Shed
Available Workspaces
Day Pass
Meeting Room
Private Office
Dedicated Desk
Event Space
Business hours
Monday
24/7
Tuesday
24/7
Wednesday
24/7
Thursday
24/7
Friday
24/7
Saturday
24/7
Sunday
24/7
Engine Shed, Redcliffe, ENGLAND BS1 6QH
Reviews
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Louisa Pennell
Sep 28 2025
I used the spaces at Engine Shed on the morning of Friday 12th September, and the reception I received was really positive. I was welcomed very kindly by a venue host (I can't remember her name, but she was very welcoming). I had my dog with me and I was told about the dog friendly area in the space, as well as about the meeting rooms which I could use for my interview later on that morning. I was only there for a couple of hours, but the experience was great and very accommodating!
Łukasz Zdzieborski
Jun 27 2025
The Engine Shed in Bristol is a unique example of 19th century industrial architecture that has stood the test of time by adapting to modern needs. The building was built in 1841 as part of the Temple Meads station complex – designed by the famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It was originally used as a locomotive shed for the Great Western Railway, servicing steam locomotives on the London line. The original Engine Shed was built in Brunel’s signature engineering and utility style, combining functionality with a solid brick structure and steel roof beams. The main part of the shed is a three-bay structure with a high vaulted ceiling supported by cast iron columns with industrial detailing typical of the early railway era. The building has large, semi-circular windows that provided natural light for the repair bays – today giving the space a unique, post-industrial feel. The west façade, with its monumental arched entrance, retains the typical elements of Victorian engineering buildings – solid brick, simple ornamentation and austerity of form. The materials used in the construction – mainly brick, stone and metal – were in line with the then-current ideas of durability and fire resistance. After the end of railway operations in the 20th century, the Engine Shed was briefly used as a warehouse, and from the 1980s it served as the location for the Bristol Industrial Museum, later renamed the Museum of Empire and Commonwealth. After its closure in 2008, the building stood empty for several years. In 2013, it underwent a major renovation and was transformed into a centre for innovation and enterprise in partnership with the University of Bristol. The modernisation project, carried out by Childs & Sulzmann, received awards for its skilful combination of heritage and modern co-working functionality. The interiors were revitalised while retaining the original structures, and new features – such as glass mezzanines and steel inserts – were introduced with great respect for the historical materials. The Engine Shed is now one of the best examples of industrial regeneration in the UK, combining the legacy of the railway revolution with a 21st century vision of technological development. As a Grade I listed building adjacent to Temple Meads, it is a reminder of the time when Bristol was one of the key birthplaces of British railways.
Catherine O'Ryan Nicholson
Jun 11 2025
We’ve just had a team day at the Engine Shed and everyone has said it was a great venue and a fab location. As a team we’re spread from York, Norwich London and Bristol, so being so close to Temple Meads made it very easy for everyone. This event was Bristol focused so we had Gavin Strange a Creative Director from Aardman as a guest speaker, then an Aardman model maker teach us how to make Gromit and Feathers all good fun. The AV equipment was easy to use, we were able to get setup quickly, plus it was easy to switch over when Gavin arrived. The catering provided was excellent; the breakfast pastries were warm, the sandwich lunch included, fruit, cakes, crisps, everyone loved the freshness and variety of the sandwiches! I’m hoping we can do it again, the team made it very easy for me to organise.
Aiste Kriksciunaite
Mar 06 2025
First time for me visiting this venue for international womens day panel discussions and it was brilliant! The venue was clean. Food was delicious and Staff were lovely
Frequently Asked Questions
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At Station Approach, Day Passs and Meeting Rooms can be booked by the hour. For those looking for a workspace for an entire day, Day Passs and Meeting Rooms are also available. In addition, Private Offices and Dedicated Desks can also be booked on a monthly basis.
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Yes, you can certainly take a tour of the space before signing up for a membership. In fact, it’s encouraged, to help you get a feel for what your workday will look like. Schedule a tour here by filling out the form along with the date and time when you would like to visit the space and we’ll see you there.
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Storage in coworking spaces can be limited, with most of it reserved for members with dedicated desks and private offices. However, you can reach out to the coworking operator using the form on the right side of the page to see what options are currently available.
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Absolutely. Flexibility is one of the best parts of coworking. Most coworking memberships are month-to-month, so you can quickly adjust your space preferences according to your unique requirements and the size of your team. Whether that means upgrading the space or downsizing it or even completely changing the type of coworking subscription that you use, you always have the option to adjust as you go.
It may be possible to adjust your membership before current membership ends, but you will have to discuss and negotiate directly with Engine Shed, who is more than happy to help out.
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Most, if not all, amenities are available to you as a member, regardless of the type of membership. Some shared spaces, like the meeting rooms, need to be booked in advance and private offices are only available for those with a subscription. However, all the other areas, like the lounge, kitchen and breakout spaces, are usable by every member. All complimentary services are available and anything ancillary can be purchased or negotiated with Engine Shed.
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