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Chesterford Research Park

Building on over 60 years of continuous research and development , Chesterford Research Park is now home to innovative biotech and speciality pharmaceutical and technology companies such as AstraZeneca , Arecor , Charles River Laboratories , Illumina , and Isomerase . An impressive roll call of companies , which confirms Chesterford ’ s undeniable reputation as a thriving centre for life science discovery within the Cambridge biotech cluster . Supporting these organisations is a Park environment that offers a flexible range of accommodation , ideally suited to companies at all stages of their development , and a highly supportive Park management team , who truly understand occupiers ’ short and long term objectives .
Location Little Chesterford Cambridge CB10 1XL
Contact details Katherine Maguire Park Manager T : 01799 532252 E : km . chesterfordrp @ btconnect . com chesterfordresearchpark . com
DEVELOPED WITH VISION Set within 250 acres of idyllic parkland near Cambridge , the low-density development at Chesterford is ideally positioned to further occupiers ’ success . With a masterplan for around 900,000 sq ft , and approximately 300,000 sq ft of laboratory and R & D space already occupied , the low density scheme provides high quality accommodation in an attractive , landscaped environment served by state-of-the-art amenities – ideal for science and technology based companies of all sizes .
The team at Chesterford is committed to delivering an environment designed to nurture and encourage growth for occupiers via the provision of first-class , flexible scientific facilities and high-tech office , meeting , and conferencing space .
PERFECTLY POSITIONED The South Cambridge biotech cluster has established itself as one of Europe ’ s strongest knowledge-based locations , and being part of this cluster offers substantial opportunities to both the start-up and more established occupiers at Chesterford . Proximity to Cambridge University ’ s world-leading research , access to capital via established investor networks , and a source of highly skilled , specialist staff has kept the cluster at the forefront of global life science development . Chesterford occupiers are perfectly positioned to take advantage of this wider community to further their own success .
Chesterford ’ s peaceful setting allows occupiers to concentrate on the delivery of groundbreaking research without the distraction and congestion of an urban location , whilst also enjoying excellent communications with key UK and international markets , affording easy access for occupiers , their employees and visitors .
FLEXIBLE AND SCALABLE The diverse nature of the current buildings at Chesterford Research Park – from bespoke laboratory spaces such as the Robinson Building , occupied by