The Cotton Works: PHASE 1

Overview:
Grade ll listed Mill One was the first mill built on the historic Eckersley site, dating back to 1884. We’re bringing it into the 21st century, transforming it into a hub for hospitality and work. We’ve worked with award-winning architects, interior designers and landscape architects to create sensational, modern spaces that celebrate the original, bold, industrial architecture. There will be 150 car parking spaces with a generous allocation of electric car charging points along with cycle storage. Mill One will be
surrounded by stunning landscaped areas with sculptures, architectural planting, plazas with space for covered markets and film showings and naturalistic spaces for wellbeing & relaxing.

Construction phase has now been delivered as planned for Q1 2025. Tenant transition phase now in progress. 

Ground Floor
The 22,000 sqft ground floor will be home to a huge new  food hall with seven, independent, carefully curated food traders, seating for hundreds of customers, a coffee/ breakfast offering and a cocktail bar. We’ve also created an exciting space to host live entertainment and music. The ground floor will also contain an independent pub called The Three Mills selling locally sourced craft beer and great bar snacks; a great venue for enjoying sports with multiple big screens and space for darts. Ample space outside on a raised terrace for alfresco drinks will make this a versatile venue that will appeal to a large range of customers. The food hall and pub will be surrounded by communal, landscaped spaces for dining, relaxing and entertainment. Think paved plazas, film showings on casual outdoor seating, in a naturalistic setting to catch up with friends and family.

First and Second Floors
38,000 sqft of Grade A office space that will benefit from superfast broadband, comprehensive facilities management and access to a range of fantastic on-site amenities, including a nursery, doggy daycare, dining choices, retail spaces and a gym. The second floor is also home to our brand new coworking space, Weave Coworking, a membership-led co-working space with bookable desks and meeting rooms, and breakout spaces to inspire creativity along with superfast broadband.

Third Floor
Heaton Group Head Office and PDS.

Top Floor
We have now constructed a brand-new steel-framed floor on top of the Mill. This arresting new addition is clad in glass to take advantage of the panoramic views of the Wigan skyline. Outdoor terraces will accommodate seating for alfresco drinks, dining and working. One side of the space will house Wigan’s first, fully-fledged rooftop bar. On this floor there will also be a stunning new event space available for a wide range of functions including corporate events, weddings, private parties.