The Office Space
Built for focus and productivity, The Shire Works offers a calm environment within Briary Barn. This workspace suits freelancers and growing businesses looking for flexibility. The centre includes hot desks, a well-equipped meeting room, and high-speed Wi-Fi. A fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to manage refreshments, while shared break-out areas provide space for informal collaboration. The building is pet-friendly and operates on simple fixed rates.
Occupants enjoy access to wellness facilities, including an on-site gym, tennis courts, and scenic walking trails. Members can also take part in sauna and wild swimming sessions held twice a week. Open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 19:00, it offers a professional yet relaxed atmosphere for teams seeking a rural base.
About the Area
The Shire Retreat sits on Pury Hill Business Park off Alderton Road, three miles from Towcester. The site provides quick access to the A5, A45, A508, and the M1 motorway for regional travel. Towbury Cafe is 78 metres away, offering a convenient dining option. Generous guest parking is provided on site for those commuting from Milton Keynes or Northampton.
Wolverton, Milton Keynes Central, and Northampton railway stations are all within easy reach. For international travel, flights operate from London Luton and Birmingham airports, both around an hour away by car. Local amenities include the Greylan tailor shop and several nearby retail outlets. This setting combines a rural backdrop with reliable transport links.
Mobile & Internet Coverage
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Carrier
EE
Indoor Calls
Good
Indoor Data
Good
Outdoor Calls
Excellent
Outdoor Data
Excellent
Carrier
Three
Indoor Calls
Good
Indoor Data
Good
Outdoor Calls
Excellent
Outdoor Data
Excellent
Carrier
O2
Indoor Calls
Excellent
Indoor Data
Good
Outdoor Calls
Excellent
Outdoor Data
Excellent
Carrier
Vodafone
Indoor Calls
Good
Indoor Data
Good
Outdoor Calls
Excellent
Outdoor Data
Excellent
- Basic broadband is available at this location with download speeds averaging 16 Mbps (upload: 1 Mbps).
- Superfast broadband is not currently available at this location.
- Ultrafast broadband is available at this location with download speeds averaging 1000 Mbps (upload: 1000 Mbps).
- Maximum predicted speed: 759.4 Mbps download / 755.8 Mbps upload.
Mobile coverage last updated 06/10/2026. Please check with providers for latest availability. Data provided by Ofcom.
Location & Access
- London Luton Airport 45 mins via road
- Birmingham Airport 55 mins via road
- Wolverton Railway Station 15 mins via public transport
- Milton Keynes Central Station 18 mins via public transport
- Northampton Railway Station 14 mins via public transport
- Roade, Memorial 17 min walk
- Roade, The George 19 min walk
- Roade, High Street 20 min walk
- Roade, Church Croft 23 min walk
Nearby Amenities and Services
- Towbury Cafe - 1 min walk
- Bothongo Hygiene - 1 min walk
- The Zupp Store - 2 min walk
- Commercial Office & - 2 min walk
- Tootsie Toes - 3 min walk
- Intexion - 1 min walk
- Olive - 2 min walk
- Alderton Mount - 11 min walk
- Prestige Estates - 13 min walk
- Finance British - 2 min walk
- Sculpted Rose Skin - 2 min walk
- Greylan. Custom - 1 min walk
- Horton House - 9 min walk
- SUKU Saunas - 2 min walk
- Saint Margaret - 10 min walk