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Co-Working
Workshops
Football
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Screenings

Welcome to FRIENDLY.

A co working, multi-use, creative space based a few moments from the King Power Stadium in Leicester.

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Key Features

SuperFast GigaByte WIFI

Free parking for 3 hours

Fully heated

Flexible Furniture to tailor private hire

Breakout spaces

Dog Friendly*

Lift
Access

Part of a new chapter of Leicester Creative Start-ups

Whats On

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WORLD CUP
WATCH PARTIES
AT FRIENDLY.

We’re opening our little corner of St Mary’s Works, a brand-new creative space inside a working Leicester factory, and bringing you our relaxed warehouse-style living room where you can enjoy the game away from the city centre crowds and matchday chaos.

Expect:
• A welcoming and inclusive space for women in football (everyone is welcome though, of course!)
• Big-screen World Cup action
• Chilled warehouse living-room vibes
• DJ sets from Anj.Kay, Mr. Kenzo & Guests
• Margaritas, Prosecco and drinks at our mini bar
• Great football, great people and a brilliant atmosphere

Whether you’re coming with friends or flying solo – Our place is the perfect place to watch, connect and celebrate the Women’s World Cup together.

PLEASE NOTE – These are ticket only events.

Buy Tickets here

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friendly?

A co working, multi-use, creative space based a few moments from the King Power Stadium in Leicester. From daily and monthly desks, to the potential to hire the space for shoots, events or private use - we can’t wait to have you at the studio.

Where is the space?

FRIENDLY is located within St Mary's Works on the corner of Linekar Road and Burnmoor Street. We're a 2 min walk away from the King Power, and a 12 minute walk from town.

FRIENDLY is based in Unit 18 on the first floor, Block A. You'll find our entrance by the cut through half way down the factory. Take the first red door on the right, and we're on the first floor.

Where do I park?

There's parking around the back and underneath St Mary's Works, and you can scan a code inside the building to gain 3 hours free parking with us.

Alternatively, there is an NCP car park located between our building and the King Power, or you can park on single yellow lines after 6pm and on Sundays.

Why Friendly?

Our space allows people from different walks of life to connect, inspire and grow together.

FRIENDLY is a community first, safe creative space for people to do just that.

Why be a c*** when you can be FRIENDLY

What type of private hire do you offer?

Babyshowers. Product launches. Engagement parties. Book launches. 40ths. 50ths. 60ths. Panel talks. Workshops. Family get togethers. Screenings. Yoga sessions....

And everything we've not even thought about yet!

How many dogs are allowed in the space?

We want to limit it to two dogs maximum in the space at any time, and owners must be fully responsible for their pets.

Is there 24 hour access?

For fixed desks, access is 24 hours.

For daily desks, bookings end at 5:30

For private bookings, we'll arrange your timings with you.

Is it children friendly?

It depends on what's on!

In working hours children are not allowed in the space unless otherwise organised as we want people who've arranged to work here to have the most peaceful experience.

We run lots of sessions where children are welcome, so keep an eye on our events pages.

Are you doing anything for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Yes! We are hosting watch parties We're opening our little corner of St Mary's Works and bringing you our relaxed warehouse-style living room where you can enjoy the game away from the city centre crowds and matchday chaos.

Please click the 'WATCH PARTIES' on the menu bar.

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Hire this space

One space, a thousand different setups, a million different offerings:
Special birthdays. Baby showers. A client workshop. A creative away day. A product launch. Book clubs. Fitness classes. A screening. A watch party and everything in between. Book this unique space today.

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Co-Working

  • Daily desks – £12 (VAT inc)
  • Open Plan Space
  • Superfast WIFI
  • Lift Access
  • Warehouse Vibes
  • Dog Friendly
  • Perfect for Digital Normads
Book Your Co-Working Desk
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Our Events

From match day screenings to flag painting workshops to Book Launches – we’re bringing you a whole heap of events in 2026. Check out what we’ve got happening in the space here.

Events Diary
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Enquire

For events, private hire and pop ups – please email amy@friendlyglobal.com

For long term monthly fixed desk rental – please email amy@friendlyglobal.com

Daily desks officially open from Jan 5th

Drop us an e-mail
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LOCATION

We're situated in St Marys Works, Block A on Burnmoor Street, we occupy a 840sft unit of the second floor: Postcode LE2 7JL.

Our location is less than 5 mins walk from King Power Stadium, 5 mins from Freemans Commons and about 10 minutes walk in the the heart of the city centre.

We have on-site parking, and there is a NCP car parking a stones throw away behind the Symphony Rooms.