Office Space
Whatever size and stage your business is at, there is an excellent choice of property available in Greater Cambridge. This includes the world-renowned Cambridge Science Park and other specialist research parks, both in and around Cambridge. Whether you are looking for research and development space, laboratories or serviced office premises, there will be something to meet your needs.
The GCP, working with partners, has produced a prospectus of development sites throughout the Greater Cambridge area.
Download the development site prospectus.
A flavour of some of the key research parks is detailed below:
Science and Research parks
Babraham Bio-Incubator
Started in 1998 and providing combined office and laboratory space for around 30 start-up and early stage bioscience ventures.
Based five miles (8km) south-east of Cambridge, Babraham is one of EEDA’s enterprise hubs.
Web: www.babraham.co.uk
Cambridge Research Park
This 112-acre research and development and office park is situated five miles (8km) north of Cambridge.
Web: www.cambridgeresearchpark.com
Cambridge Science Park
Established in 1970 on land owned by Trinity College. It has premises for over 60 science-based companies and includes
a recently opened innovation centre. Key companies include Toshiba Research and Plastic Logic.
Web: www.cambridge-science-park.com
Chesterford Research Park
A 250 acre (101 ha) low density scheme is being developed to provide high-quality accommodation in an attractive environment for science and technology based companies of all sizes.
Web: www.chesterfordresearchpark.com
Granta Park
An 86-acre research and development park with a strong life science focus situated seven miles (11km) south-east of Cambridge.
Web: www.grantapark.co.uk
Melbourn Science Park
Owned by the Technology Partnership Group, the park accommodates companies from a wide range of sectors, nine miles (14.5km) south
of Cambridge.
Web: www.melbournsciencepark.com
St John’s Innovation Centre
Established in 1987 on land owned by St John’s College, the centre provides business support and accommodation for around 60 early
stage knowledge-based companies, plus 200 virtual tenants. St John’s Innovation Centre is one of EEDA’s enterprise hubs.
Web: www.stjohns.co.uk
More on science parks in the region, including laboratory space to rent, can be found on the UK Science Park Association’s website at www.ukspa.org.uk
Other business property
Aside from the science parks there is also a wide variety of property available throughout Greater Cambridge. Details can be accessed via the District and Council websites for each area:
Cambridge City
The latest register of business property vacancies both in the City and across the region can be accessed at: www.cambridge.gov.uk
East Cambridgeshire
East Cambridgeshire is a thriving district and an excellent choice as a business location. For a register of business premises visit: www.business-relocation-east-anglia.co.uk
The Business Development Team at East Cambs can be reached via 01353 616450 or business@eastcambs.gov.uk
Fenland
www.fenland.gov.uk
Forest Heath
www.forest-heath.gov.uk
North Hertfordshire
www.north-herts.gov.uk
Huntingdonshire
Huntingdonshire has a high level of start-up businesses and many existing companies aiming to expand their premises. To support this growth,
the District Council's Economic Development Section offers companies help in finding suitable premises.
Web: www.huntsdc.gov.uk
South Cambridgeshire
www.scambs.gov.uk
South Cambridgeshire
In addition to the South Cambridgeshire science parks listed above, many other properties are available.
Web: www.scambs.gov.uk
St Edmundsbury
There are 26 business parks and industrial estates ranging from well-established industrial estates to modern business parks that are under development,
such as the Suffolk Business Park in Bury St Edmunds and Homefield Business Park in Haverhill.
If your business is seeking a development opportunity, a range of options can be explored at: http://www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk
Uttlesford
www.uttlesford.gov.uk
