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Co-Working Spaces & Creative Work Hubs in Bristol
Spotlight on Bristol

Co-Working Spaces & Creative Work Hubs in Bristol

Join your host, Terence Williams, as he explores six of Bristol’s most inspiring places to work outside the traditional office. From creative hubs and collaborative studios to flexible co-working spaces designed for freelancers, startups, and remote workers, this episode highlights the venues helping Bristol’s independent business community thrive. Every location listed is actively operating and offers bookable desks, memberships, or workspace options. 💻 Places featured DeskLodge Bristol Website: desklodge.com Address: Beacon Tower, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 4XE Highlights: One of Bristol’s most distinctive co-working environments with themed meeting rooms, flexible desk memberships, and a thriving startup community. Origin Workspace Website: originworkspace.co.uk Address: 40 Berkeley Square, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1HP Highlights: A premium co-working hub offering shared desks, private offices, and event space designed for entrepreneurs and creative professionals. Future Leap Clifton Website: futureleap.co.uk Address: 1–3 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8AA Highlights: A sustainability-focused co-working space bringing together purpose-driven businesses and ethical entrepreneurs. Runway East Bristol Website: runwayea.st Address: 101 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6PU Highlights: A fast-growing UK startup workspace offering offices, mentoring, networking, and a strong community of founders. Engine Shed Website: engine-shed.co.uk Address: Station Approach, Temple Meads, Bristol BS1 6QH Highlights: One of Bristol’s most important innovation hubs supporting startups, research partnerships, and business growth initiatives. Gather Round Website: gather-round.co Address: 14–16 Baldwin Street, Bristol BS1 1SE Highlights: A relaxed co-working café concept offering flexible desks, meeting rooms, and great coffee for freelancers and remote workers.

Cambridge Museums Trail — Six Must-Visit Collections
Spotlight on Cambridge

Cambridge Museums Trail — Six Must-Visit Collections

Join your host, Terence Williams, as we explore six of Cambridge’s most fascinating museums — all within easy reach of the city centre. From ancient fossils to polar expeditions and scientific breakthroughs, this episode is perfect for curious minds, rainy days, and anyone wanting to dive deeper into Cambridge’s intellectual side. Places featured: Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences Website: sedgwickmuseum.org Address: Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EQ Highlights: One of the oldest geology museums in the UK, packed with fossils, rocks, and dinosaur remains. Compact but incredibly rich — great for a quick but memorable visit. The Polar Museum Website: polarmuseum.cam.ac.uk Address: Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1ER Highlights: Stories of Arctic and Antarctic exploration, complete with sledges, equipment, and real expedition artefacts. A unique and immersive museum experience. Whipple Museum of the History of Science Website: whipplemuseum.cam.ac.uk Address: Free School Lane, Cambridge CB2 3RH Highlights: A hidden gem filled with scientific instruments, telescopes, and artefacts that tell the story of scientific discovery through the centuries. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Website: maa.cam.ac.uk Address: Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DZ Highlights: A global collection of artefacts spanning human history — from ancient tools to cultural objects from around the world. Kettle’s Yard Website: kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk Address: Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ Highlights: A beautifully curated house and gallery combining modern art with a lived-in domestic setting. Calm, thoughtful, and unlike any traditional museum. The Fitzwilliam Museum Website: fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk Address: Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB Highlights: Cambridge’s flagship museum — grand, free to enter, and filled with world-class art and antiquities. A perfect anchor to any museum day.

One-Street Wonders: Six Cheltenham Roads Packed with Personality
Spotlight on Cheltenham

One-Street Wonders: Six Cheltenham Roads Packed with Personality

Join your host, Solomon Prescott, for Episode 30: One-Street Wonders. In this episode, we explore six streets and small districts where you can eat, shop and explore without travelling far — each one a micro-neighbourhood with its own identity. Places featured: Bath Road Address: Bath Road, Cheltenham GL53 Highlights: Independent shops, cafés and local life. Suffolk Parade Address: Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham GL50 Highlights: Dining hub with strong neighbourhood feel. Montpellier Walk Address: Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham GL50 Highlights: Boutiques, wine bars and historic architecture. Winchcombe Street Address: Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham GL52 Highlights: Traditional shops and local services. High Street Address: High Street, Cheltenham GL50 Highlights: Central, lively and full of character. Tivoli Street Address: Tivoli Street, Cheltenham GL50 Highlights: Quiet charm and specialist independents.