Cambridge Science Park
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Coordinates: 52°14′2″N 0°8′40″E / 52.23389°N 0.14444°E
The Cambridge Science Park, founded by Trinity College in 1970,[1] is the oldest science park in the United Kingdom. It is a concentration of science and technology related businesses, and has strong links with the nearby University of Cambridge.
The science park is situated about 3 km to the north of Cambridge city centre, by junction 33 of the A14 (the approximate location is UK national grid reference TL465617). While the park is technically part of the village of Milton it is considered by residents to be part of the city.
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[edit] History
The site which is now the Cambridge Science Park was originally given to Trinity College when the latter was founded by Henry VIII in 1546. The land was used for farming until the Second World War, when it was requisitioned by the US Army and used to prepare vehicles and tanks for D-Day. After the war, the land was left derelict until 1970, when, at the suggestion of Tony Cornell,[2] and under the supervision of John Bradfield, the college worked to develop it into a new centre for scientific enterprise and innovation.
[edit] Cambridge Fun Run
The Cambridge Fun Run is a charity race for Children In Need held each November since 1989. The run is currently organised and mainly entered by employees of businesses based in and around the Science Park.
Contestants compete in teams of four, some in fancy dress, running either one lap (as a group) or four laps (as a relay) of the 1.8 km (1.1 mi) Science Park ring road. The race begins and ends, and medals and trophies are awarded (for fastest runners and best costumes) in front of the Cambridge Consultants building.[3][4]
[edit] Businesses in the Science Park
The following table lists the businesses operating in the Cambridge Science Park as of November 2011.[5]
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[edit] Gallery
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The main entrance of the Science Park.
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The rear entrance
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The original Napp Pharmaceutical Group buildings.
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New Napp Pharmaceutical Group buildings
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The Cambridge Consultants building
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The Broadcom building
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The Innovation Centre
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The Trinity Centre entrance
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The health and fitness club
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The 2wenty4 restaurant overlooking the south pond
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The northeast pond
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The northwest pond
[edit] See also
- Cambridge Science Park railway station
- John Bradfield
- Oxford Science Park
- List of science parks in the United Kingdom
- Silicon Fen
- Colworth Science Park
[edit] Notes
- ^ #BPGCSE
- ^ "Ghostbuster who had the spirit to persevere". Cambridge Evening News. April 16, 2010. http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Cambridge/Ghostbuster-who-had-the-spirit-to-persevere.htm. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
- ^ Cambridge Fun Run in aid of Children in Need
- ^ GALLERY: 600 workers pass the baton for Children in Need
- ^ Company Directory
[edit] References
Bowen, Ann; Pallister, John (2002). Understanding GCSE Geography. Heinemann Educational. p. 182.
