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title: "Regus Preston Docklands"
description: "Albert Edward House stands at the heart of a business village on the former Preston Docklands, in Ashton-on-Ribble, and the Regus centre occupies Unit 5, Albert Edward House, The Pavilions, PR2 2YB. The operator describes spacious, bright surroundings with room to grow, a popular centre with an o…"
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# Regus Preston Docklands

Albert Edward House stands at the heart of a business village on the former Preston Docklands, in Ashton-on-Ribble, and the Regus centre occupies Unit 5, Albert Edward House, The Pavilions, PR2 2YB. The operator describes spacious, bright surroundings with room to grow, a popular centre with an outdoor terrace, disabled access and quick access to hundreds of shops, restaurants and amenities, some of them on the river. The centre lists surveillance cameras, a lounge area, step-free access, meeting rooms, a terrace and snacks.

The setting tells a story. Preston's dock, opened in 1892 on the Ribble, was for a time one of the largest single docks in Britain, and the name Albert Edward recalls the Prince of Wales who became Edward VII. When shipping on the Ribble declined, the docks were redeveloped as a marina and business district, and The Pavilions is part of that regeneration. Working on the former dockside gives a business address a memorable explanation: when a client asks where you are, you can answer: the docks.

Preston itself is a city of historic importance in Lancashire, with a long tradition of trade, textiles and administration, and today is a hub for public services, education, aerospace and engineering, and professional firms. The operator says it has a pool of some 30,000 skilled professionals, which gives a start-up or branch office a base of staff to recruit from. The University of Central Lancashire adds students and research, and several large employers sit within a short drive.

A business village has its own rhythm. Offices and meeting rooms are bright and spacious, the terrace provides an outdoor break, and the operator mentions fitness facilities within a stone's throw. Restaurants and shops are within reach, and some have riverside views. Parking is usually easier in a village of this kind than in the city centre, and the roads towards the M6 and the M55 are close. Ask the centre about the nearest bus routes and about the arrangements for visitors who arrive by car.

Who is it for? Companies serving the port, marina and surrounding employers; professional-services firms with clients on the west side of Preston; engineering and aerospace suppliers who prefer an edge-of-town address; health-sector consultants; and branch offices of national firms that want an easy commute for staff who live on the Fylde coast or in west Lancashire. The terrace and the open surroundings give the building a calmer feeling than a city-centre block.

Day to day, expect the Regus standards: staffed reception, Wi-Fi, printing, kitchen facilities, climate control and supplies, a flexible contract and meeting rooms that can be reserved. If you need a registered or business address, ask the centre in writing what is required.

A fair comparison with New City House in the middle of Preston: that one sits on the ring road beside the cultural quarter and is a short distance from the main station, while Albert Edward House is a quieter village on the river. Choose by whether your clients arrive by train or by car.

A business village also changes the question of visibility. A client driving in finds the buildings grouped around the dock basin, a visitor on foot can walk along the water, and the whole district has a campus feel that suits meetings where conversation matters more than footfall. Ask the centre how large the terrace is, whether it can be used for informal meetings in dry weather, and what fitness facilities the operator has in mind when it mentions a stone's throw. Those details decide whether the location suits a team that likes to combine work with a walk by the water.

CoworkingView cannot see availability. Ask which offices are free and arrange a visit to see the docklands setting for yourself.

- **Location:** Preston
- **Address:** Unit 5, Albert Edward House, The Pavilions, Ashton-on-Ribble, PR2 2YB Preston
- **Operator:** Regus
- **Amenities:** Reception, Purified Water, Ergonomic Chairs, Snacks, High-speed WiFi, Office Supplies, AC / Heating, Meeting Rooms, Lockers, Wheelchair Accessible, Printer / Scanner, Kitchenette, Lounge Area, Terrace, Surveillance Cameras

## Pricing

- Private office at Regus Preston Docklands (Private Office): £169/month

Source: https://coworkingview.com/en/workspace/regus-preston-docklands-preston
