Colworth Science Park
Location Sharnbrook Bedfordshire MK44 1LQ
Contact Details Tel : 01234 867000 Email : enquiries @ colworthpark . com Website : www . colworthpark . com
Aerial view External of the Exchange
About Colworth Park is a leading enterprise hub and established location for scientific excellence in food , health and sustainability . The park has long been associated with scientific discovery and innovation and it ’ s a reputation that is set to grow further as the site develops .
Colworth Park ’ s world-class facilities paired with its dynamic campus culture makes it an attractive place to innovate and do business . With state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities to premier office space , Colworth Park presents a first-class location for the UK ’ s leading science and technology businesses to thrive , create and collaborate .
Heritage and Vision Colworth Park has been a leading R & D location for more than 60 years and is unrivalled in the success of commercialising that research into global brands and innovative products .
With the original 18th Century , Grade II * Listed Colworth House at its heart , Colworth Park is set in 91 acres of rolling parkland . Its rich history , high-spec facilities and diverse tenant community has seen it become one of the UK ’ s most celebrated hubs for science and R & D .
As the global R & D centre for Unilever ’ s Refreshment category , the park has a strong focus on history and a proud tradition of discovery . As well as being responsible for breakthrough technologies , Colworth built its reputation for being at the forefront of Unilever ’ s research , supporting the company ’ s expanding interests in new businesses .
Today , Colworth Park is home to a host of enterprises ; from start-ups to global corporations , focusing on food , health , medical devices , antibodies , sustainability , life sciences , green energy and planning . The park provides a highly supportive campus culture where networking and collaboration between organisations is the norm . Tenants based at the park enjoy working within a community of scientific excellence , which drives open innovation and entrepreneurship .
Location Located on the edge of the village of Sharnbrook in Bedfordshire , Colworth Park benefits from excellent transport links , both nationally and internationally . Situated on the ‘ Oxford to Cambridge arc ’, the park has good access to leading universities and internationallyrenowned science , research and high technology industries .
• 9 miles from Bedford , 16 miles from the A14 , 29 miles from Milton Keynes , 32 miles from M1 .
• 37 minutes from London St Pancras International and Kings Cross , 15 minutes from Bedford Station to Luton Airport ( East Midland direct service ).
• 37 miles from Luton Airport , 54 miles from Stansted Airport , 67 miles from Heathrow Airport , 69 miles from Birmingham Airport .
Amenities Colworth Park is just a few minutes north of Bedford , and benefits from a wide range of amenities including a sports and social club , 9-hole golf course , squash and tennis courts , football and cricket pitches and onsite gymnasium .
Colworth Park comprises approximately 350,000 square feet of laboratory , office and ancillary space , where academia , SMEs and other life science companies come together to drive technology transfer and accelerate the commercialisation of R & D . All areas of Colworth benefit from full air management systems ensuring a comfortable working environment throughout the year .
Located in The Exchange , Java Café is a large café / restaurant , which has become the hub for tenants to eat , meet and entertain . Serving breakfast , executive lunches , pastries and hot drinks throughout the day , Java café also provides a catering services for events , conferences and meetings .
As well as ample sports and events facilities , the park has an onsite crèche that ’ s been rated outstanding by education watchdogs OFSTED .
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