Old Station Quarter

Opened in June 2026 inside Peterborough's original station building at Unex House, this members' hub combines a gym, boxing club, tattoo studio, barbershop and co-working space with a café and bar. Its terrace has a giant screen for live sport.

Old Station Quarter at a glance

What: Independent lifestyle, wellbeing and social destination
Where: Unex House, Peterborough, PE1 1SE
Setting: Converted nineteenth-century railway buildings
Here: Gym, recovery, café, bar, barbering and tattooing
Good for: Training, treatments, coffee, meetings and social time
Membership: Public spaces welcome non-members; membership adds benefits

A historic railway building reimagined for modern city life, Old Station Quarter brings independent fitness, recovery, creativity, speciality coffee, grooming and relaxed social spaces together beneath one characterful roof.

Old Station Quarter is an imaginative example of heritage-led regeneration. Inside converted nineteenth-century railway buildings at Unex House, a collection of independent Peterborough businesses has created a destination designed for far more than a single visit or purpose.

You might arrive for a boxing or strength session, stay for coffee and a meeting, book a recovery treatment or visit the barber or tattoo studio. That mixture gives the Quarter an all-day character rarely found in a conventional gym, café, bar or shared workspace.

Black & Bloom sits at the social heart of the development, serving speciality coffee, food, pastries and cold drinks. Its comfortable seating makes the café equally suitable for a quick stop, an informal meeting or a slower working session, and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

Training is led by Gentlemen & Rogues, with boxing classes, strength work and coaching in a premium gym environment. TMacLife adds physiotherapy, sports-injury care, rehabilitation and recovery facilities, including sauna, cold-plunge and contrast-therapy experiences.

The creative and grooming offer is equally distinctive. Gentlemen & Rogues Barbers combines traditional craft with contemporary styling, while Electric Workshop provides custom tattooing and piercing from experienced local artists.

A bar, lounge and flexible workspace complete the mix, creating places to meet, work or unwind. Rooted in Peterborough's railway heritage, Old Station Quarter demonstrates how an historic building can support contemporary wellbeing, creativity and independent enterprise.

What to expect

Coffee and food

Black & Bloom

Speciality coffee, pastries, food and cold drinks in a relaxed, dog-friendly space designed for meeting, working and pausing.

Meet and unwind

Bar and social space

A comfortable setting for drinks, conversation, informal meetings and relaxed time with friends.

Train

Boxing and strength

Gentlemen & Rogues offers coached boxing classes, strength training, personal development and open-gym access.

Recover

Rehabilitation and wellbeing

TMacLife combines assessment, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and performance support with dedicated recovery facilities.

Craft

Grooming and tattooing

Independent barbering, tattoo artistry and piercing bring craftsmanship, creativity and personal style into the wider mix.

Connect

Workspace and community

Flexible seating, member spaces and shared facilities create opportunities to work, meet people and become part of the wider community.

Planning your visit

Address: Old Station Quarter, Unex House, Peterborough, PE1 1SE.
Before visiting: Opening arrangements differ between the businesses inside Old Station Quarter. Check directly with the venue or relevant business before travelling.
Café and bar: Black & Bloom serves speciality coffee, food, pastries and cold drinks. A separate bar and social area provides space for drinks, conversation and informal meetings.
Fitness: Boxing, strength training, coached classes and open-gym access are available through Gentlemen & Rogues. Advance booking or membership may be required.
Recovery and rehabilitation: TMacLife provides physiotherapy, sports-injury assessment, rehabilitation and recovery services. Contact the clinic directly to discuss suitability and bookings.
Grooming and creativity: Barbering, tattooing and piercing operate through separate businesses. Advance appointments are recommended, particularly for specialist or custom work.
Membership: You do not need to be a member to visit the café or use publicly available services. Membership provides benefits such as discounts, priority booking, gym access and member spaces, depending on the package.
Bookings: Each business manages its own appointments, classes and availability. Check the official website and follow the booking information for the service you want to use.
Parking: There is no general visitor parking on site. The venue advises that limited free parking is available at the Asda car park opposite. Always check the current signs, time limits and restrictions.
By train: Peterborough railway station is a short walk away, making the venue particularly convenient for visitors arriving by rail.
By bus: Queensgate bus station is within walking distance, with local and regional services connecting the city centre with surrounding communities.
Access and contact: Contact the venue before visiting to discuss step-free routes or individual access requirements. Email hello@oldstationquarter.co.uk.

Visit official website Plan your visit

Services, membership benefits, booking arrangements, parking and access information can change. Check directly with Old Station Quarter or the relevant business before travelling.

Old Station Quarter