If you work from home in Kingswood, Hanham, Staple Hill, Emersons Green, or anywhere across North and East Bristol, you already know the problem. Getting into Bristol city centre for a decent coworking space means at least 30–40 minutes on the bus or fighting for parking... all before you've even opened your laptop.
Until recently, there simply wasn't a dedicated coworking space in this part of Bristol. That's changed.
The gap in North and East Bristol
Bristol has a thriving coworking scene, but almost all of it is concentrated in the city centre; Temple Meads, Stokes Croft, Clifton, Redcliffe. For the thousands of freelancers, remote workers and small business owners who live in Kingswood, Hanham, Staple Hill, Downend, Longwell Green, and Keynsham, the choice has been: commute into town, or make do with a kitchen table or a noisy café.
Neither is ideal when you need to actually concentrate.
What we've built above the bookshop
Lost in the Reads Coworking opened in April 2026 above our independent bookshop at Kings Chase Shopping Centre in Kingswood. It's the only dedicated coworking space in North and East Bristol.
We've kept it deliberately small — 10 desks, intentionally capped — because we believe the quality of the environment matters more than the number of people in it. This is a calm, focused space designed for people who need to get real work done. No forced networking. No background buzz. Just a good desk, reliable internet, and a decent coffee from the bookshop downstairs.
What's included in every membership:
- Complimentary tea and coffee upstairs
- External monitors and laptop stands
- Ethernet cables for stable connectivity
- Kitchen and toilet facilities
- 10% off food and drinks in the bookshop café below
- A free welcome gift
- 60-day rolling contract; no long-term lock-in
Who it's for
The space works particularly well for:
Freelancers and consultants who need a consistent, professional environment for client work, calls-free focus time, and days when home just isn't working.
Remote and hybrid workers who want a clear boundary between work and home, without the commute into the city centre. If your employer lets you work from anywhere, Kingswood now has somewhere worth working from.
Writers, designers and creatives who need quiet and routine. The space sits above a bookshop for a reason; there's something about being surrounded by books that encourages deep, focused thinking.
Small business owners who've outgrown the kitchen table but aren't ready for a full office lease. Our 60-day rolling contracts mean you're never locked in to something that doesn't suit you.
Membership options
We price in weekly terms, because that's how most people think about their working pattern:
- Day pass: £15. Try the space before committing.
- 1-Day Fixed: one set day per week, every week. £40/month.
- 1-Day Flex: one day per week, any day you choose. £59/month.
- 2-Day Fixed: two set days per week. £79/month.
- 2-Day Flex: two days per week, any days. £119/month.
- Permanent Desk: your own dedicated desk, every weekday. £220/month.
All memberships include everything listed above. No hidden extras.
Why coworking in Kingswood makes sense
Kingswood is increasingly a place where people choose to live and build their working lives. With good road links, reasonable house prices compared to central Bristol, and a community that's genuinely invested in the high street, it makes sense that it now has a workspace worth using.
We're also part of something bigger. Lost in the Reads is a community bookshop - we run book clubs, host events, stock locally curated titles, and try to make Kings Chase somewhere people actually want to spend time. The coworking space is part of that same idea: a place where Kingswood residents can work, browse, grab a coffee, and feel like the high street is worth visiting.
How to get started
The first step is to book a free tour. We'll show you the space, walk you through the membership options, and answer any questions. Most people know within about five minutes whether it's right for them.
Tours run Monday to Saturday during opening hours. You can book a slot that suits you using the link above; it takes about two minutes.
Or if you'd rather have a quick chat first, email us at hello@lostinthereads.co.uk or call 0117 259 1799.
