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Network Eagle Lab is a co-working space for start-ups and growing businesses in central Southampton, run by Barclays Eagle Labs in partnership with Southampton City Council. It offers desks, an event space and a programme of workshops and networking, including the FSB Connect Southampton meet-ups.

The way in

Street-level entrance on Portland Terrace, opposite the Quilter building; the lab is on the second floor. Go in at the street-level door on Portland Terrace and take the lift to the second floor, where the event space and co-working desks are.

Access

Step-free access. Lift to the second floor for the event space and desks; accessible toilet available; no disabled parking (Eagle Labs accessibility details).

Parking

Parking nearby. No parking of its own and no disabled parking. Eagle Labs points to the NCP car park, Marlands car park and WestQuay car park. The multi-storey on Portland Terrace (shown as NCP, 605 spaces) is the closest; the council proposed taking it on in 2026 as 'Portland Chapel' car park.

Getting there

Walking distance from Southampton Central station (about 9 minutes). Eagle Labs lists buses 1, 2, 506, U1C, U6C, W1 and X11; the ASDA & Marlands and Marlands (Stop AK) stops on Portland Terrace are right outside.

By train

Southampton Central, 9 minutes on foot.

By bus

Southampton ASDA & Marlands (N-bound), 1 minutes on foot.

Has

Paid parking, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Near a station, Wifi.

Round the venue

• Bus stop Southampton ASDA & Marlands (N-bound). 1 minute on foot. 3, X4, X5, X7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 26, 86, 506, QC, Unilink U1A, U1E, U1N. On Portland Terrace.
• Bus stop Southampton Marlands (Stop AK). 1 minute on foot. 1, N1, 2, 4, X4, X5, X7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 86, 506, C27, QC, Unilink U1C, U1N.
• Bus stop Southampton Civic Centre (Stop AI). 1 minute on foot. 1, N1, 2, N9, 506, Unilink U1C, U1N, U2C, U6C.
• Car park Portland Terrace multi-storey (NCP / Portland Chapel). 2 minutes on foot. Council's proposed tariff (June 2026), charged 08:00–midnight: 1 hr £1.60, 2 hrs £2.90, 3 hrs £3.80, 4 hrs £4.70, 5 hrs £5.60, 10 hrs £7.00, 24 hrs £9.00; £6.00 all day if arriving before 9a…. Council's proposed tariff (June 2026), charged 08:00–midnight: 1 hr £1.60, 2 hrs £2.90, 3 hrs £3.80, 4 hrs £4.70, 5 hrs £5.60, 10 hrs £7.00, 24 hrs £9.00; £6.00 all day if arriving before 9am; blue Badge free Eagle Labs names the NCP car park. Southampton City Council proposed adding it as 'Portland Chapel' pay-and-display car park. Check the signs for who runs it now.
• Car park Marlands multi-storey. 3 minutes on foot. Charged 08:00–midnight: 1 hr £1.60, 2 hrs £2.90, 3 hrs £3.80, 4 hrs £4.70, 5 hrs £5.60, 10 hrs £7.00, max £9.00. Southampton City Council.
• Car park WestQuay Shopping Centre multi-storey (Harbour Parade). 8 minutes on foot. 1 hr £2.50, 2 hrs £3.50, 3 hrs £4.50, then about £1 per extra hour to 8 hrs £9.50; 24 hrs £15.00. Named by Eagle Labs.
• Station Southampton Central. 9 minutes on foot. South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Southern, CrossCountry. Eagle Labs says it is walking distance.
• Bikes Bicycle storage (members). Eagle Labs lists bicycle storage and showers. Beryl hire bikes dock at Manchester Terrace, around the corner.

Contact the venue labs.uk.barclays

Arrival details checked on 16 October.