The Ship Plymouth; a thriving business hub
Spirit of Enterprise
The Ship building in Plymouth is a stunning commercial hub and leisure destination that provides businesses with flexible, and conveniently situated office spaces with a range of options to suit your unique needs. Nearing full occupancy there is still a chance to secure one of our remaining office units or our fully fitted cafe/kitchen for retail use.
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Office and commercial spaces to let
We have a number of office units and a fully fitted cafe/kitchen unit available to let at the bow of The Ship. All units benefit from:
- High levels of light from full height glazing
- Monitored parking
- 24 hour access
- Landscaped grounds
- Easy access from the A38 and City centre
- Access to excellent facilities including discounted gym membership
We have a number of office units and a fully fitted cafe/kitchen unit available to let at the bow of The Ship. All units benefit from the scale of the windows and high levels of light, which create a superb working environment. The Ship is also a thirving leisure destination and tenants enjoy discounted onsite gym membership with Adrenalin Leisure. Tenants benefit from: monitored parking, landscaped grounds and easy access from the new link road to the A38.
Last few remaining
Office space to let
There are currently five self contained office units available at The Ship.
- Unit 2 (LGF) – 129 SQM (1388 SQFT)
- Unit 2 (GF) – 129 SQM (1388 SQFT)
- Unit 1 (FF) – 372 SQM (4002 SQFT)
- Unit 2 (FF) – 345 SQM (3713 SQFT)
Key features are:
- Open plan office space
- Private access from the ground floor communal area
- Dedicated parking
- Flexible rental terms
Flexible terms
Catering unit to let
Business opportunity
A fully fitted cafe and kitchen unit is available to let on the flower ground floor. With The Ship nearing full capacity (around 200 staff) this represents a great opportunity as currently configured or for alternate use. Details are:
- Cafe/kitchen – 350 SQM (3767 SQFT)
- Fully fitted kitchen and storage
- Seating for ** covers
- 24 hour access
- Dedicated parking
Plymouth International & Medical Technology Park
An Outstanding Location
Get in touchPlymouth International & Medical Technology Park is one of the city’s leading business parks, sat adjoining Derriford Hospital. Other occupiers on the park include Land Registry, K2 Medical, Plymouth Radiology, The Range and Hellermann Tyton. Other amenities include Future Inn hotel and restaurant, Busy Bees nursery and St Matthews primary school.
The Ship itself has been sub-divided and with the leisure destinations of Bodyworld, Adrenalin and Clip ‘n Climb all located in the stern of the building.
Site benefits
Invest in your future
With great transport links and beautiful landscaped grounds to enjoy, this is a truly unique location for your business.
The grounds
With an abundance of well established trees, shrubs and wild flowers the area around The Ship is a wildlife haven. Nesting buzzards, butterflies, and even deer add to the “rural” feel of this expansive area. Jogging tracks and footpaths offer a link to Derriford Hospital as well as easy access to the wider Science Park.
Ample parking
We have ample, monitored parking available for tenants. Parking areas are well lit with smooth level access to The Ship.
Bus stops at Derriford Roundabout (7 mins) and Derriford Hospital (15 mins) are within easy reach, providing regular services to the City centre.
Convenient location
The Forder Valley Link Road provides easy access to The Ship, just 5 minutes from Manadon roundabout and easily accessible from the A38. Users can avoid city-centre traffic and shorten their commute times significantly. What’s more, we are situated just 3 min car ride and 15 min walk from Derriford Hospital.
Flooplans
Last remaining units
Click to enlarge floorplans and see where your business can fit in at The Ship. The cafe (shaded brown) and units shown in dark green are available.
Plymouth International & Medical Technology Park
A thriving business location
Plymouth International & Medical Technology Park is one of the city’s leading business parks, sat adjoining Derriford Hospital. Other occupiers on the park include Land Registry, K2 Medical, Plymouth Radiology, The Range and Hellermann Tyton. Other amenities include Future Inn hotel and restaurant, Busy Bees nursery and St Matthews primary school. The building has been sub-divided and has attracted Bodyworld, Adrenalin and Clip n Climb, all located within the stern of The Ship.
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About The Ship
History
Designed by visionary and acclaimed architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, (Eden Project biomes and Waterloo International Station) this iconic building became one of the regions most impressive sights. Built in 1993 on a 12 acre site it was home to The Daily Mail Group and its subsidiary local media titles. The Ship as the HQ became known, housed over 1700 employees at its peak, before The Daily Mail Group relocated in 2013.
Recognition from the British Construction Industry, the Royal Fine Art Commission Building of the Year and the Structural Steel Design contests, all in 1993, and the RIBA prize, 1994 reflected the quality of the design and build of this fine structure.
Vision
After remaining empty for 2 years and with the threat of demolition, Burrington Estates stepped in to secure the buildings future in July 2015. With a track record for the sympathetic development of historic sites in the region, this entrepreneurial team are breathing new life back into what is set to once again become a major regional hub for business. It is their goal to allow this great building to come to life again and for it to genuinely reflect “The Sprit of Enterprise”.
History of The Ship
Designed by visionary and acclaimed architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, (Eden Project biomes and Waterloo International Station) this iconic building became one of the regions most impressive sights. Built in 1993 on a 12 acre site it was home to The Daily Mail Group and its subsidiary local media titles. The Ship as the HQ became known, housed over 1700 employees at its peak, before The Daily Mail Group relocated in 2013.
Recognition from the British Construction Industry, the Royal Fine Art Commission Building of the Year and the Structural Steel Design contests, all in 1993, and the RIBA prize, 1994 reflected the quality of the design and build of this fine structure.
A design icon
We relaunched The Ship "Spirit of Enterprise" in December 2015 with over 250 guests, including The Ship's acclaimed architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw. With a track record for the sympathetic development of historic sites in the region, we are proud to have given a new lease of life to one of Plymouth's most iconic buildings. The Ship is now a vibrant community and business hub.