Get to know Chiswick Works, bustling business and leafy leisure

A West London workspace with a wonderful mission, Chiswick Works in Chiswick has everything from enterprise suites, to dedicated desks and multiple breakout spaces for co-working too.

Chiswick Works used to be the place where London’s buses came to be overhauled, and now, an incredible community of businesses are driving impactful change from its multiple floors and mezzanine spaces.

Almost a quarter (23%) of all enterprises in West London are less than two years old, so there is no better place in the capital to find a community of like-minded entrepreneurs to be inspired by. Floor to ceiling windows provide the perfect vantage point for appreciating the leafy sights that lie just a short walk away from the fashionable Chiswick Highroad.

Meet the team behind the dream

Introducing Taylor, Jaelle and Amanda, the wonderful site team at the beating heart of Chiswick works. You’ll find them busy plotting out events, greeting guests, crafting new partnerships and ready to help Chiswick businesses boom. Each of the team also play invaluable, diverse roles in the wider x+why business, it’s amazing what they achieve both at their laptops and up and about with members.

All the amenities

Meeting rooms, phone booths, creative break-out areas, bicycle storage. We could list the many amenities Chiswick has to boast but it’s really in-person that the unique feeling of the place comes to life. No other x+why space has quite so much light and height, the feeling of Chiswick fresh air and brewing fresh ideas comes to life. Likewise for events and large gatherings, Chiswick ranks a favourite, the inspiring Mission Room is surrounded by amphitheater style seating. Click here to take a 3D tour for yourself.

Startup Resources

Chiswick is a popular destination for businesses looking to enjoy all the trappings of London Town, at a distance that equally accommodates the more peaceful and scenic nature of suburbia - blending the best of both worlds. West London has long been considered a valuable base for creative and innovative entrepreneurs.

The region was home to the UK’s first ever shared workspace at Barley Mow in 1976, encouraging a plethora of individuals from designers and architects to jewellers and craftspeople. That eclectic mix of creative types remains as strong in West London today as ever, with 41 new start-ups said to be operational per square km across the region.

Community Collectives

Chiswick is home to Chiswick House - a neo-palladian villa regarded as one of the finest in England, as well as Hogarth’s House, the former residence of the 18th century English artist William Hogarth. The surrounding grounds of Chiswick House are among the most important historical gardens in England and Wales, forming one of the first english landscape gardens.

Chiswick Mall is a waterfront street on the north bank of the River Thames in the oldest part of Chiswick near St Nicholas Church. It consists mainly of some thirty ‘grand houses’ from the Georgian and Victorian eras, many of them now listed buildings. The largest and finest house on the street is Walpole House, a Grade I listed building; part of which is Tudor.

Duke's Meadows stands on land formerly owned by the Duke of Devonshire. In the 1920s, it was purchased by the local council, who developed it as a recreational centre. A promenade and bandstand were built, and the meadows are still used for sport with a rugby club, football pitches, hockey club, several rowing clubs and a golf club.

Wine And Dine

Fuller’s Brewery is the largest and oldest brewery in London, encapsulating much of what the area has to offer in the way of classical history and tasteful character. Some of the most popular eating spots in the area include the colourful Annie’s with its all american buttermilk pancakes and afternoon cocktails, Chiswick Fire Station for its sense of community and their ethos to use fresh, scratch-cooked food and well-sourced ingredients throughout their entire menu, and Villa di Geggiano which is inspired by a villa in Tuscany. Much of the ingredients are imported from the Villa and surrounding Tuscan farms, and are then prepared as classic Italian dishes, like a ricotta and spinach ravioli and a risotto with Tuscan sausage and saffron.

Commuting

Chiswick Works W4 is located beside Chiswick Business Park, home to a collection of the world’s leading businesses. It’s just a 7 minute walk from Chiswick Park and Acton Town Stations and 9 minutes from Gunnersbury Station. Chiswick High Road (A315) also provides quick and easy access to the A4/M4 which is less than a mile to the west of the building.

Rest And Reset

A meander along the River Thames is the perfect local solution to getting a dose of vitamin nature. The spot is used for both competitive and recreational rowing, with several rowing clubs located along the river bank, and the finishing post for the famous annual Boat Race being just downstream of Chiswick Bridge.

A bit of a hidden gem: the Gunnersbury Triangle local nature reserve which is managed by the London Wildlife Trust. It presents 2.5 hectares of birch and wet woodland, along with a programme of activities including wildlife walks, fungus forays, open days and talks.

It’s easy to see why the Chiswick area is becoming a mecca for start-ups, freelancers, entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) all in search of working space in an area of London bursting with culture, innovation and entrepreneurship. With great transport links to Central London and West London airports, Chiswick Works offers a great space for entertaining clients or welcoming international partners. To get more information, click the button below to book a tour today.

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