What is the guild?

The Guild is a new development in the City of Carlisle, with the aim of bringing companies closer together. We have space for Co-Working and Hot Desking, so if you currently run your business from home or your local cafe then we offer a place to run your business that doesn’t have all the normal distractions and lets you work around like minded awesome people. We also have meeting rooms on offer in a business environment perfect for meeting clients, training sessions or getting your team out of the office so you can talk business without the day to day distractions. It’s all about independent business, growth, collaboration and a bit of fun. What’s not to like…..

Features of The Guild

YOUR OWN DESK

Have your own space outside of your house, or away from that workplace where you just can’t seem to get that thing you were gonna do done because everyday is a Q&A session.

CITY CENTRE ACCESS

We are right in the city centre and a short 10 minute walk from the train station.

MEETING ROOMS

Grand Plans? We offer a place to meet your clients and partners, or get your team out of the trenches so you can talk business.

COMMUNITY

We host social/business events to help our incredible business community flourish.

WIFI AND INTERNET

We got the good stuff with super fast fibre available to all our Guilders

THE GUILDERS

We have a fantastic group of professionals from many different backgrounds that have already collaborated on brilliant projects together!

EVENT SPACE

Do you want to host an event in town that isn’t your usual hotel conference suite, yeah we’ve got that funky functional space.

DOG FRIENDLY

Have you seen the dogs of the guild on Instagram! Check it out No need to worry about leaving your pets at home.

SHARED KITCHEN

Fridge, freezer, microwave, coffee filter machine and not wanting to brag but we even have an oven and a dishwasher #KitchenGoals.

MAILING ADDRESS

You can call 'The Guild, 5 Abbey Street, Carlisle’ the new home of your business.

TUCK SHOP

We have a Tuck Shop! Just a small selection of treats and soft drinks to help get you through the day!

BRUCE AND LUKES

Award winning coffee and donuts just down a stair case! Possibly too close!

Our Coworking Space

coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
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coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room
coworking hot desk meeting room

More than just business

What's being said about The Guild?

"Experience of Guild so far is positive, it's a relaxed environment to work in and it's good to work with others in different & similar fields of work so we can help each out, there's always tea & coffee on the go too so what's not to like."
Bungalistic
Tony Farnell
[ Bungalistic ]
“I now manage to get a weeks worth of preparation down to one day a week thanks to The Guild’s distraction-free and friendly atmosphere. The coffee and dogs help too.”
Sunstorm Tattoo
Anthony Pullin
[ Sunstorm Tattoo ]
"I've never worked with a friendlier bunch of people in a nicer environment. The Guild is co-working at it's best."
Black Lab Software
Dan Matthews
[ Black Lab Software ]
"The Guild has helped me get my groove back to run and grow my business. It's perfect for start-ups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, great and small, to share energy, ideas, space, working independently, together. Whatever you do, do it here!"
Big Beans Graphic Design
Claire Armstrong
[ Big Beans Graphic Design ]
"The Guild answered all of my creative business needs as a consultant and a freelancer. They provide a friendly, flexible space with a fabulous network of inspiring and passionate local businesses. It is an utter joy to be a Guilder!"
Lou Kneath Toons
Lou Kneath
[ Lou Kneath Toons ]
" The Guild has started to bring small food producers in Cumbria and the South of Scotland together to learn and benefit from other businesses experience, with the aim to improve our regions status as a great food producing area"
M L 3 Technical Services Limited
Malcolm Laidlaw
[ M L 3 Technical Services Limited ]
"I love working at The Guild. My home office is usually invaded by toys, toddlers and lots of frustration! At The Guild I feel calm and focussed. I can get on with my work in a stress free environment with good company and good coffee."
Rainbow Jelly Productions
Jennifer Notman
[ Rainbow Jelly Productions ]
"We created The Guild because we wanted a place where people can come and flourish in a supportive atmosphere"
Thomas Jardine & Co
Jacqui, Keith and Dan
[ Thomas Jardine & Co ]
"The flexibility of working in the Guild is great, as I am out and about so much. However the thing I value the most is sharing work space with others, many of whom are in the same boat trying to run a small business. There is a great mix of people, with some lovely friendly characters in this co-working space which provides for a great feel and energy. I look forward to my days in the Guild!"
Health & Education Co-operative
Joanna Tate
[ Health & Education Co-operative ]
"The Guild is a wonderful open working space in the heart of the Historic Quarter of Carlisle making it convenient for client meetings and parking. The open plan layout helps the collaborative relaxed atmosphere and in the few months of working there I've made new connections and friends within the community."
Social Elf
Amanda Ryan
[ Social Elf ]
“We love what we do, and we love running our courses at the Guild. It’s important to us that our students enjoy their courses as this supports their learning experience and encourages them to develop peer group support networks. We want them to interact with each other, have fun and learn at the same time and the Guild's relaxed and comfortable environment certainly helps us to achieve that."
nesma
Veronica Swindale
[ nesma ]