Civic to open its doors with 50 free memberships at Wigan’s newest creative hub

Capital&Centric’s hotly-anticipated Civic workspace is set to open its doors on Monday 18th August, bringing a bold new chapter for Wigan’s iconic former council offices. And to celebrate, we’re inviting 50 locals to come and experience the space for free until the end of the year.

Civic has been transformed into a design-led destination for start-ups, freelancers, established businesses and creative thinkers. Expect beautiful brutalist interiors with expvosed concrete features, tonnes of natural light, meeting rooms, community events and spaces made to spark collaboration and support wellbeing, like a gym, rooftop garden and mini cini.

Downstairs, you’ll find Cotton, your new go-to for everything from coffee and ceremonial-grade matcha to brunch, artisan sandwiches, seasonal salads and fresh juices. A place to fuel your 9-5 or just kick back with a cold-press and a good chat.

Whether you’re a lone wolf looking for a fresh desk away from the kitchen table, or part of a growing team on the hunt for inspiring HQ vibes, Civic has you covered. And if you’re curious, now’s your chance to come and soak it in, commitment-free.

John Moffat, Joint MD at Capital&Centric, said:
“We’ve put our heart into making Civic feel different to your typical workspace. It’s a place that’s buzzing with energy, creativity and ambition, and we want as many people as possible to come and experience it. Our plan for Civic is to build a community, not just fill desks. So if you’ve ever thought about working somewhere new, this is your sign to rock up to Civic for a free all-inclusive co-working desk.”

Councillor David Molyneux MBE, Leader of Wigan Council, said:

“The offer for Civic brings something new and vibrant to our town and that’s really exciting to see and be a part of. I’m certainly looking forward to seeing Civic open its doors very soon.

"Capital&Centric offering 50 free memberships brings a brilliant opportunity for local people to come and work for free here until the end of the year. They’ll get to enjoy access to standout amenities including a rooftop terrace, a mini cini, and a fully equipped gym. Combined with a dynamic programme of events, this creates a truly unique and inspiring space right in the heart of Wigan.

 “With so much regeneration taking place across the borough, particularly in the town centre, Wigan is well on its way to becoming a great a place to live, work, shop, and visit. Civic is playing a key role in that transformation by bringing new opportunities to the heart of our town.”

Monthly memberships at Wigan are £175 a month and come with:

• Unlimited hot desk access

• Free on-site gym

• Weekly wellness classes (Pilates or Yoga)

• Monthly member socials

• Regular industry and educational events

• Discounted bookable meeting rooms & mini cini

• Bike storage & showers

• Phone booths for private calls

• Free tea & coffee

• Breakout lounge on the mezzanine

• Access to the rooftop garden (available to book exclusively)

For larger businesses, all-inclusive private suites are also available, with a mix of sizes to suit the needs of any organisation.

To book your free hot desk from 18th August to the end of 2025, head to capitalandcentric.com/civic or just rock up and say hey.