About Cambridge
World famous for its university, Cambridge is a thriving business hub with a number of pioneering industries in the town. Boasting cobbled streets, idyllic riverside walks and an abundance of green space, Cambridge is a charming city full of character. Filled with stunning architecture, there is a mix of period buildings and modern developments, offering workspace to suit all tastes.
Today, Cambridge is referred to as Silicon Fen, because of the high density of software, technology and science companies based in science parks around the city. Cambridge Science Park is the largest Research and Development Centre in Europe, housing a number of prestigious science and technology companies in a range of offices and workspace. A wide range of companies are based in the city, including companies in the education industry, software developers, and finance firms.
Offices to Rent in Cambridge
Cambridge has a number of business parks that offer modern, high-tech serviced offices in dedicated business premises, as well as meeting rooms and conference facilities. There are also a number of beautifully restored period buildings providing flexible, fully furnished office space on an all-inclusive basis, ideal for start-ups and small businesses. The commercial properties in Cambridge offer a wide range of facilities including business lounges, professionally manned receptions and high-speed broadband.
Transport Connections
Cambridge is adjacent to the M11 and A14 road, and the journey to London King’s Cross from Cambridge is just an hour. Several bus routes serve the city and surrounding areas, and five Park and Ride locations operate seven days a week. Cambridge Airport provides regular flights to Jersey and European destinations.
Cambridge railway station has direct links to London King’s Cross, Liverpool Street and St Pancras, connecting with the Eurostar, ideal for companies renting offices in the area. Trains also run to nearby towns and cities including King’s Lynn, Birmingham, Peterborough, Leicester, Stansted Airport and Gatwick Airport. A second railway station, Cambridge North, was opened in 2017 and a third station has been proposed.
Shopping and Restaurants
Cambridge’s first shopping centre, Bradwell’s Court, arrived in 1962 and more followed at Lion Yard and the Grafton Centre. There are a plethora of high street shops, fashion boutiques, brand names and department stores, such as John Lewis, The White Company and River Island, as well as cafes, bars and eateries.
In addition to a wide range of serviced office premises, Cambridge has an abundance of restaurants and traditional pubs offering a variety of cuisines including Midsummer House, Cotto, Restaurant 22 and The Clarendon Arms.
