Day pass
A desk for the day, with everything switched on.
£25per day, including VAT
- Office access for one day
- Any free desk
- Superfast internet
- Kitchen access
- Invitations to member events
Chester city centre
ShiftWorks Royal HouseCoworking and private offices in Chester city centre
A Grade A building in the heart of the historic city.
About the space
Royal House, our first Chester address, sits in the middle of the historic city centre, a few minutes from the walls, the Rows and the bus interchange. For years Chester asked for a modern, professional workspace to help start-ups and growing businesses take the next step. Royal House answers it.
Inside is a calm, considered coworking floor, private offices behind glass, a boardroom and meeting rooms, and a lounge with proper coffee next door. Registered business addresses and mail handling give your company a city centre address from day one.
City centre locationGrade A office buildingContemporary interiorsShops, restaurants and transport on the doorstep
Who it is for
Royal House suits consultants, agencies, professional firms and remote employees who want a Chester city centre address without a city centre lease: a day pass or a flex desk for the days you are in, a resident desk when you want a seat of your own, or a glass fronted private office for a small team. It is a Cheshire address a short walk from the station, the walls and the Rows.
How booking works
Book a tour online or call 01244 390500. Memberships start on any date and roll monthly, private offices are on simple rolling agreements, and the meeting rooms are booked by the hour through our online calendar, by members and non-members alike.
Also in Chester
Gallery
Inside Royal House, Chester
Memberships and offices
Ways to work at Royal House.
Every membership includes superfast internet, kitchen access and member events; from a flex desk upwards, meeting rooms and printing are included too.
Flex desk
Unlimited weekday access to any free desk.
£140per month
- Unlimited weekday access
- Any free desk
- Superfast internet
- Kitchen access
- Meeting and board room access
- Free printing, scanning and copying
- Invitations to member events
Resident desk
Your own desk, your own key, around the clock.
£200per month
- 24/7 access, 365 days a year
- Dedicated desk
- Superfast internet
- Kitchen access
- Meeting and board room access
- Free printing, scanning and copying
- Storage locker
- Registered business address
- Invitations to member events
Private office
A furnished, serviced office with one fixed monthly cost.
From £450per month
- Fully furnished modern office
- All utilities included
- 24/7 access, 365 days a year
- Superfast internet
- Kitchen access
- Boardroom and meeting room access
- Free printing, scanning and copying
- Storage locker
- Registered business address
- Invitations to member events
Prices exclude VAT, except the Chester day pass, which includes it. Meeting and board room use, and printing, are subject to fair use and availability.
Reviews
What members say about Chester.
“A very modern and comfortable environment which fosters a great community. I can’t speak highly enough of the onsite staff, who are not only extremely friendly but really care about everyone at ShiftWorks.”
Francis R. · Flex desk member, Chester
“Wonderful place to work. Comfy seats, spacious work area, and a team of really friendly and helpful staff.”
Ben · Chester
“Needed a place to work with an appointment in Chester. ShiftWorks was perfect: 15 minutes from the station, super friendly staff, and 20% off their neighbouring coffee shop.”
Emma B. · Day pass, Chester
4.9on Google, 10 reviews
ShiftWorks Royal House, Chester
ShiftWorks Royal House, Chester
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ShiftWorks Royal House
Royal House, 14 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE
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Getting here
Well connected.
Five minutes on foot from the bus interchange and a quarter of an hour from the railway station, with city centre parking close by.
- Chester city centre5 minute walk
- Bus interchange5 minute walk
- Chester railway station14 minute walk
- Post office7 minute walk
Good to know
Royal House, answered.
Where exactly is Royal House?
Royal House is at 14 Upper Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 4EE, on the northern edge of the city centre. The bus interchange is five minutes on foot, the railway station a quarter of an hour, and the city walls and the Rows a few minutes more.
Is there parking at Royal House?
There is no parking on site. Several city centre car parks are within a few minutes on foot, the bus interchange is five minutes away, and plenty of members arrive by train or bike.
Can I try a desk before joining?
Yes. We offer a free one-day coworking trial, so you can work from the coworking floor for a day before you commit to anything. Ask for one through the enquiry form or when you book a tour. After that, a day pass gives you any free desk, superfast internet and kitchen access for the day for £25 including VAT.
Is there somewhere good for coffee?
Biite, the coffee shop next door, is practically part of the building, and ShiftWorks members get a discount there. There is also a fully equipped kitchen with free tea and coffee.
Further reading
From the journal.
Locations11 September 2026
Getting to Royal House, Chester: train, bus and parking
Royal House sits just outside the Northgate, a five minute walk from the bus interchange and a quarter of an hour from…
Guides13 October 2026
How much does a private office cost in Chester?
Serviced offices at Royal House start from £450 a month with every bill included. Here is what that figure covers…
Guides8 October 2026
Day pass, flex desk or resident desk: which suits you?
Three ways to use a coworking space, one standard. Here is how to choose between a day pass, a flex desk and a…
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