Granta Park

Downs, Moorland in Cambridgeshire South Cambridgeshire

England

Granta Park

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Great Abington, St Mary Credit: mym

Granta Park is a premier science and technology park located in a picturesque setting in Cambridgeshire, England. Situated on the outskirts of the historic city of Cambridge, the park covers an area of approximately 120 acres and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including downs and moorland.

The park is renowned for its state-of-the-art facilities and world-class research and development organizations. It is home to numerous leading companies and institutions in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and technology. The park provides a collaborative environment for innovation and attracts some of the brightest minds in these industries.

The infrastructure at Granta Park is designed to support cutting-edge research and development. It offers a range of high-quality laboratory and office spaces, as well as advanced scientific facilities and equipment. The park also boasts excellent amenities, including on-site cafeterias, fitness centers, and green spaces, providing a pleasant and productive work environment for its tenants.

In addition to its exceptional facilities, Granta Park benefits from its strategic location. It is conveniently situated near major transportation links, including the M11 motorway, which provides easy access to London and other major cities. The park is also well-connected to Cambridge city center, with regular bus services connecting the two.

Overall, Granta Park is a thriving hub of scientific and technological innovation. Its unique combination of world-class facilities, stunning natural surroundings, and convenient location make it an attractive destination for leading companies and researchers in the fields of science and technology.

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Great Abington, St Mary
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Little Abington, St Mary
Great Abington High Street A view of the three tuns pub from outside Abington school.
Great Abington High Street
A view of the three tuns pub from outside Abington school.
Abington Social Club, Great Abington, Cambs.
Abington Social Club, Great Abington, Cambs.
Cross path coming from Brent Ditch Looked just like a ditch in America.
Cross path coming from Brent Ditch
Looked just like a ditch in America.
Caravan parking and lodging for ponies.
Caravan parking and lodging for ponies.
Dismantled railway
Dismantled railway
Two Acre Plantation Two Acre Plantation viewed from footbridge over A11
Two Acre Plantation
Two Acre Plantation viewed from footbridge over A11
Little Abington The building bordering the image to the left is the Little Abington Pottery.
Little Abington
The building bordering the image to the left is the Little Abington Pottery.
Course of old railway Course of the old Cambridge to Haverhill railway line (part of the 'Stour Valley Line') near Pampisford. The site of Pampisford station is now lost under the widened A11 trunk road.
Course of old railway
Course of the old Cambridge to Haverhill railway line (part of the 'Stour Valley Line') near Pampisford. The site of Pampisford station is now lost under the widened A11 trunk road.
Millennium bridge over the Granta This footbridge linking the parishes of Great and Little Abington was constructed and presented in 2000 by Granta Park and TWI. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.twi.co.uk" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.twi.co.uk">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>
Millennium bridge over the Granta
This footbridge linking the parishes of Great and Little Abington was constructed and presented in 2000 by Granta Park and TWI. LinkExternal link
Three Tuns The free house in Abington.
Three Tuns
The free house in Abington.
Thatched cottage A traditional building in the High Street.
Thatched cottage
A traditional building in the High Street.
Abington cottage A brick and flint cottage with pretty Gothic windows and a weatherboarded extension in Church Lane.
Abington cottage
A brick and flint cottage with pretty Gothic windows and a weatherboarded extension in Church Lane.
Abingtons village sign East Anglian village signs are usually freestanding; exceptionally, this shared sign for Great and Little Abington is a mosaic on the parapet of the bridge over the Granta, which forms the boundary between the two parishes.
Abingtons village sign
East Anglian village signs are usually freestanding; exceptionally, this shared sign for Great and Little Abington is a mosaic on the parapet of the bridge over the Granta, which forms the boundary between the two parishes.
St Mary's Church, Great Abington The church stands in parkland, away from the houses of the village street.
St Mary's Church, Great Abington
The church stands in parkland, away from the houses of the village street.
Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) Early harbingers of spring on the edge of St Mary's churchyard.
Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis)
Early harbingers of spring on the edge of St Mary's churchyard.
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Granta Park is located at Grid Ref: TL5248 (Lat: 52.117344, Lng: 0.22266673)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: South Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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Illumina Cambridge Ltd
Addr City: Cambridge
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 7
Addr Postcode: CB21 6GP
Addr Street: Granta Park
Office: company
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Website: https://www.illumina.com/
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Colour: yellow
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