Adastral Park

Wood, Forest in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Adastral Park

Entering Martlesham on Main Road <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martlesham" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martlesham">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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Adastral Park, located in Suffolk, England, is a sprawling scientific research and innovation campus surrounded by lush woodlands and forests. Situated near the village of Martlesham Heath, it covers an area of approximately 100 acres and is owned and operated by BT Group.

The park is renowned for its picturesque natural surroundings, with a significant portion of its land dedicated to woodlands and forests. These wooded areas are home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various species of trees, plants, and wildlife. The tranquil atmosphere created by the greenery and the peaceful surroundings makes Adastral Park a sought-after location for research and development activities.

Adastral Park serves as a hub for technology-driven innovation, attracting some of the brightest minds from the fields of telecommunications, information technology, and research. The park is home to several state-of-the-art research laboratories, testing facilities, and collaborative spaces. It acts as a focal point for cutting-edge research, development, and commercialization of advanced technologies.

Additionally, Adastral Park hosts a range of events, conferences, and workshops, providing a platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration among industry experts, academics, and entrepreneurs. The park also offers various amenities, including restaurants, cafes, and recreational facilities, ensuring a pleasant working environment for its residents and visitors.

Overall, Adastral Park in Suffolk stands as a unique blend of natural beauty and technological advancement, fostering innovation and serving as an important center for scientific research and development.

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Adastral Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.056915/1.2837395 or Grid Reference TM2544. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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Entering Martlesham on Main Road
Martlesham Village Name sign on Main Road <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martlesham" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martlesham">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Martlesham Village Name sign on Main Road
Mill Heath Housing Development Off Main Road
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Mill Heath Housing Development
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Mill Heath sign Off Main Road
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Mill Heath sign
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Site entrance to Mill Heath Housing Development Off Main Road
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Site entrance to Mill Heath Housing Development
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Footpath off Main Road Near Mill Heath Housing Development
Footpath off Main Road
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Footpath sign off Main Road Near Mill Heath Housing Development
Footpath sign off Main Road
Near Mill Heath Housing Development
Temporary Footpath Closure Notice Off Main Road near Mill Heath Housing Development
Temporary Footpath Closure Notice
Off Main Road near Mill Heath Housing Development
Footpath Diversion Map Off Main Road near Mill Heath Housing Development
Footpath Diversion Map
Off Main Road near Mill Heath Housing Development
Main Road Martlesham Looking towards the A12 Martlesham Bypass near Mill Heath Housing Development
Main Road Martlesham
Looking towards the A12 Martlesham Bypass near Mill Heath Housing Development
Main Road Martlesham Near Mill Heath Housing Development
Main Road Martlesham
Near Mill Heath Housing Development
Mill Heath sign Off Main Road
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Mill Heath sign
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Temporary Footpath Closure Notice signs Off Main Road near Mill Heath Housing Development
Temporary Footpath Closure Notice signs
Off Main Road near Mill Heath Housing Development
RAF Martlesham Memorials Each of the three memorials respect a different aspect of RAF Martlesham.
The Memorial on the left  <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049313" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049313">Link</a> is in Remembrance of the men of the USAAF 356th Fighter Group who lost their lives in the course of their duty.
The smaller central memorial <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049318" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049318">Link</a> is to RAF Station Martlesham itself and the contribution it made to the advancement of flight safety in both Military and Civil Aviation. From 1917 when it was the Aircraft Experimental Station of the Royal Flying Corps and continued in service until 1963. Between 1924 and 1939 it expanded its role and was renamed Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment. At the outbreak of World war Two it became a Fighter base for the RAF and USAAF. Post war it resumed its experimental and research which included the Blind Landing Experimental Unit and the Bomb Ballistics Unit.
The Memorial on the right <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049332" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049332">Link</a> is in memory of all those who gave their lives in War and Peace while serving at RAF Martlesham Heath. Including members of the Royal Flying Corps,  Royal Air Force, Dominions and Exiled Air Forces and the British Aircraft Industry.
RAF Martlesham Memorials
Each of the three memorials respect a different aspect of RAF Martlesham. The Memorial on the left Link is in Remembrance of the men of the USAAF 356th Fighter Group who lost their lives in the course of their duty. The smaller central memorial Link is to RAF Station Martlesham itself and the contribution it made to the advancement of flight safety in both Military and Civil Aviation. From 1917 when it was the Aircraft Experimental Station of the Royal Flying Corps and continued in service until 1963. Between 1924 and 1939 it expanded its role and was renamed Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment. At the outbreak of World war Two it became a Fighter base for the RAF and USAAF. Post war it resumed its experimental and research which included the Blind Landing Experimental Unit and the Bomb Ballistics Unit. The Memorial on the right Link is in memory of all those who gave their lives in War and Peace while serving at RAF Martlesham Heath. Including members of the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force, Dominions and Exiled Air Forces and the British Aircraft Industry.
Memorial to USAAF personnel, RAF Martlesham Heath The left memorial in this group of three <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049301" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049301">Link</a>
Erected in Remembrance of the men of the USAAF 356th Fighter Group who lost their lives in the course of their duty.
Names should be readable in largest image.
Memorial to USAAF personnel, RAF Martlesham Heath
The left memorial in this group of three Link Erected in Remembrance of the men of the USAAF 356th Fighter Group who lost their lives in the course of their duty. Names should be readable in largest image.
The central of three RAF Martlesham Heath Memorials This memorial is one of three <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049301" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049301">Link</a> and is to RAF Station Martlesham itself and the contribution it made to the advancement of flight safety in both Military and Civil Aviation. From 1917 when it was the Aircraft Experimental Station of the Royal Flying Corps until 1963. Between 1924 and 1939 it expanded its role and was renamed Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment. At the outbreak of World War Two it became a Fighter base for the RAF and USAAF. Post war it resumed its experimental and research which included the Blind Landing Experimental Unit and the Bomb Ballistics Unit until its closure in 1963.
The central of three RAF Martlesham Heath Memorials
This memorial is one of three Link and is to RAF Station Martlesham itself and the contribution it made to the advancement of flight safety in both Military and Civil Aviation. From 1917 when it was the Aircraft Experimental Station of the Royal Flying Corps until 1963. Between 1924 and 1939 it expanded its role and was renamed Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment. At the outbreak of World War Two it became a Fighter base for the RAF and USAAF. Post war it resumed its experimental and research which included the Blind Landing Experimental Unit and the Bomb Ballistics Unit until its closure in 1963.
Memorial to the role of RAF Martlesham Heath 1919-1963 This Memorial is the one on the right of this group <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049301" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5049301">Link</a> it is in memory of all those who gave their lives in War and Peace while serving at RAF Martlesham Heath. Including members of the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force, Dominions and Exiled Air Forces and the British Aircraft Industry.
Memorial to the role of RAF Martlesham Heath 1919-1963
This Memorial is the one on the right of this group Link it is in memory of all those who gave their lives in War and Peace while serving at RAF Martlesham Heath. Including members of the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force, Dominions and Exiled Air Forces and the British Aircraft Industry.
Once the Barracks Blocks of RAF Martlesham Heath Four Barracks blocks still stand surrounding what was once the parade ground. The Barracks are currently mainly residential with some utilised as office accommodation.
Once the Barracks Blocks of RAF Martlesham Heath
Four Barracks blocks still stand surrounding what was once the parade ground. The Barracks are currently mainly residential with some utilised as office accommodation.
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Adastral Park is located at Grid Ref: TM2544 (Lat: 52.056915, Lng: 1.2837395)

Administrative County: Suffolk

District: East Suffolk

Police Authority: Suffolk

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