Laura Goldston
General Manager
Grounded 
in
History. Built
for growth.
What began as a pottery in Newcastle’s East End, IT is now a community of spaces where today’s businesses create, connect and grow.
Hoults
over the years
Hoults Yard has always been a place of industry, imagination and making things happen. Today it stands as a thriving home for businesses, carrying forward a legacy that has shaped Newcastle for generations.
1815
Malings Pottery relocates from North Hylton to Ouseburn, beginning the site’s industrial story.
1859–1879
Under C.T. Maling & Sons, the pottery expands into one of the world’s largest producers.
1917
Edward Hoult starts Hoults Removals from a railway arch in Ouseburn, beginning the family’s legacy.
1940s
The kilns fall silent and the pottery is inactive during the war years.
1949
Hoults acquires the former pottery site, once renowned for its colourful grapefruit bowls found in homes across Britain.
1963
Pottery production officially ends, closing a major industrial chapter for Ouseburn.
1983
Hoults Removals sold to Pickfords and the site is reborn as a business park, becoming a haven for makers and creatives.
2010
The fourth generation begins with Charlie Hoult bringing new ideas inspired by London, while Annabel Hoult becomes Chair.
2010s
The Yard comes alive with events: club nights, Dr. Martens showcases, folk festivals, Radio 4 broadcasts, ballet, fan zones and weddings.
2015
Maling Exchange launches. 40,000 sq ft of regenerated workspace, welcoming a new wave of ambitious businesses.
2016
Maling Exchange wins a Building Conservation and Commercial Property RICS Award!
2018
Hypoint opens across the Tyne in Gateshead, expanding the Hoults family footprint.
2020
Haylofts opens in the city centre, right in the middle of the pandemic.
NOW
Hoults is a collection of business centres where history, creativity and enterprise all come together.
Did you know?
Spender
Jimmy Nail’s Spender was filmed here, later joined by Vera and Sara Davies’ shows.
Hairy Biker
Si from the Hairy Bikers worked here before his TV career began.
Hollywood
Hoults Yard has featured in everything from Adidas adverts and music videos to major Hollywood productions (28 Years Later) serving as both a filming backdrop and a production hub.
The Hoults
Way
Our Values
Way
We’re not your average office provider. As a family business, we think long-term, care about people and keep things simple. Every Hoults location is designed to be more than four walls. They’re spaces where businesses can feel at home and thrive.
Meet the People
Behind Hoults
It takes a lot of heart (and a fair bit of elbow grease) to keep things running across our sites. Meet some of the people who keep things running smoothly for our tenants.
Mark Brown
Finance Director
Lucy Davenport
Centre Manager
Samantha Greaves
Deputy Centre Manager
Dulcie Hakin
Company Accountant
Jessica Arkless
Community Associate
Leanne Bone
Community Associate
Samantha Mckinnon
Community Associate
Louise White
Marketing & Events Manager
Tony Ormston
Facilities Manager
Yolandy Mario
Cleaning Supervisor
Ellen Jeffreys
Deputy FM
FAQs
Are your spaces dog friendly?
Absolutely. Whether you’re here full-time or just hiring a meeting room, your four-legged friends are welcome.
Is parking available?
Yes, though it varies by location. Hoults Yard has paid parking on site, Hypoint has a small car park on site, and while Haylofts doesn’t have its own, there are plenty of options close by.
Do I need to work in a specific industry?
Not at all. We’re home to so many businesses, with everything from accountants and designers to bakers and tattoo studios.
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