About

A heritage building, set in its own grounds

The Racquets Court is:

Independently owned
Ethically and sustainably managed
Suitable for those needing a secure, connected environment
Award winning

The Racquets Court opened in 2019 rescuing a derelict sports hall. It is a RARE heritage building in Newcastle, converted to a MODERN, space conducive to productive work.

Even more rarely, it is set on its own land offering a great open space to work in the summer – just outside the fully equipped kitchen.

Super-Fast Internet Connection

The Racquets Court workspace offers something unique.

Connected to the Wildcard Network with a speed of up to 900MB. Wildcard Networks is a local SME located here in Newcastle upon Tyne, just down the road from our offices. Setup in 2007 they are members of both the leading trade organisations, the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) and the Independent Networks Cooperatives Association (INCA).

They boast faster upload speeds than traditional broadband services and download speeds that is significantly reduced helping you be more productive.

Additionally, we have secure wireless points throughout the building. And if you need it, we are able to offer unique SSIDs – a dedicated private networks for your team to further enhance security.

"We’ve looked all over for places where we could work with like-minded people and we finally feel we’ve found the right place for us."

- Gavurin

Racquets – a colourful history

The Racquets Court originally housed a racquets court. Racquets was historically played in the open, on the yard walls of the two main London debtor’s prisons. These were The King’s Bench in Southwark and The Fleet, located in what is now Farringdon Street.

Newcastle’s racquets court was designed by Hubert Laws and built in 1888.

There are only two surviving racquets courts left in the North of England which is probably why the spelling is perhaps unfamiliar to the modern-day observer.

A Modern Workspace

Untouched, unloved – but now magnificently restored

The building sat untouched, derelict, for 25 years. It was acquired by the founders of Gavurin. Gavurin is a software business and The Racquets Court remains intended to attract and retain key people for Gavurin – and now others can enjoy the quality of the unique space.

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The Renovation

Unloved, derelict but now magnificently restored

The Racquets Court restoration was undertaken by a team made up of IDP (architects), Tolent (construction) and Elliotts (QS). This team built the former Sage Software HQ and had a long standing working relationship. (Sadly, Tolent was placed in receivership some time after completing The Racquets Court).

We created two floors, added a small extension, a fully equipped kitchen area, toilet and shower facilities, meeting rooms and upgraded the stunning glass ceiling with self-opening roof panels. We upcycled the beautiful and original Victoria spiral staircase.

Thanks to the team at Abercrombies Interior Design, we created a space that combines colour psychology to promote productivity and trust as well as introducing biophilic elements to promote mindfulness and wellbeing. All this paired high-spec, comfortable furniture, well thought out lighting designs and highly secure access.

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Where to find us

The Racquets Court, located u=in NE1 is at the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne – 4 minutes’ walk to Northumberland Street and 4 minutes’ walk to Haymarket Metro and 15 minutes’ walk to Newcastle Central Station.

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