Alderley Park

What Alderley Park does

Alderley Park is a 400-acre science and innovation campus located in Nether Alderley, Cheshire, 18 miles south of Manchester. Operated by Bruntwood SciTech (a joint venture between Bruntwood, Legal & General, and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund) under the legal entity Alderley Park Limited, the campus provides over 1 million sq ft of specialist laboratory and office space, and is home to more than 250 companies and 4,000 people spanning life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, AI, digital health, beauty technology, and broader technology sectors. The core product offering consists of three real estate categories — flexible office space (coworking, serviced, furnished, and leased), specialist lab space (coworking labs, serviced labs, and leased labs from 300 sq ft to 52,000 sq ft including CL2 containment facilities), and meeting/event spaces (4 to 72 people plus the 6,000 sq ft Apiary venue with 200+ capacity auditorium). The campus infrastructure is differentiated by purpose-built CL2 lab capabilities with power-resilience backup generators, shared science services, and coworking laboratories, complemented by on-site amenities including the Everybody Fitness gym, Pure Padel courts, The Churchill Tree pub, walking trails, and an electric shuttle bus service to Macclesfield and Wilmslow train stations via the Zeelo app.

The business model is subscription-recurring commercial real estate leasing, with pricing tiered by space type (coworking desks, serviced offices, leased offices, coworking lab benches, serviced labs, leased labs up to 52,000 sq ft), supplemented by per-use meeting room bookings, event venue hire, and shuttle bus ticket sales. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for larger leases, inside sales for mid-market enquiries via website forms, self-service booking for meeting rooms, and a referral program offering £200-£1,000 in lifestyle vouchers. Tenant mix ranges from early-stage startups (e.g., Bitrobius Genetics, Regit) to mid-market companies (Lokulus) and enterprise tenants (Revvity, F2G, The Beauty Tech Group/CurrentBody, Globachem Discovery), with customer segments organized vertically rather than by size tier. Distribution leverages the Bruntwood SciTech UK-wide network of 1,100+ innovation companies plus strategic partnerships with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Manchester for academic and clinical collaboration.

Strategic positioning emphasizes community-driven ecosystem value over commodity space: the campus hosts industry conferences (Bionow BioAI Summit, BIA Women in Biotech, Pharma Biotech Forum), runs accelerator and incubator programs (Life Sciences Accelerator, Female Founders Incubator), and maintains two distinct hubs — Mereside for life sciences and Glasshouse (150,000 sq ft) for tech, software, AI, fintech, and gaming. Recent 2025-2026 moves include the £3M Mereside atrium transformation, the November 2025 opening of Apiary, and the February 2026 signing of Grantham's Fine Food & Wine. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The entity has no public ticker, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding rounds, and no M&A activity, operating as a privately held innovation real estate platform within the Bruntwood SciTech JV structure.

Name

Alderley Park

Legal name

Alderley Park Limited

Website

https://alderleypark.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alderley Park is a 400-acre, 1M+ sq ft science and innovation campus in Cheshire, UK, operated by Bruntwood SciTech, providing flexible office and specialist CL2 lab space to 250+ life sciences, biotech, pharma, and technology companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nether Alderley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Office Space Leasing and Rental: Revenue from leasing office space including coworking (shared/dedicated desks), serviced offices, furnished workspaces, and leased offices. Flexible contracts ranging from short-term to multi-year arrangements.
2. Lab Space Rental: Revenue from coworking labs, serviced labs, and leased lab spaces suitable for biology and chemistry use. Ranges from small bench spaces to large 52,000 sq ft laboratory suites.
3. Meeting and Event Space Booking: Revenue from booking meeting rooms (4-72 people) and event venues including Apiary (6,000 sq ft with 200+ capacity auditorium).
4. Shuttle Bus Services: Electric shuttle bus service connecting to Macclesfield and Wilmslow train stations. Pre-bookable tickets via Zeelo app.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alderley Park is a 400-acre science and innovation campus offering more than 1 million sq ft of flexible office and specialist laboratory space for lease. Its core offerings include coworking, serviced, and leased office space; coworking, serviced, and leased CL2 laboratory space (with associated write-up areas); bookable meeting rooms accommodating 4–72 people; and the Apiary events and conference centre. The campus is purpose-built for life sciences and biotech tenants and additionally houses technology, software, AI, fintech, gaming, and beauty tech companies within its dedicated Glasshouse innovation hub.

Product overview

Alderley Park is a 1 million sq ft science and innovation campus operated by Bruntwood SciTech (joint venture between Bruntwood, L&G, and Greater Manchester Pension Fund). The campus offers flexible workspace solutions through three core products: Office Space (coworking, serviced, furnished, and leased options), Lab Space (coworking lab, serviced lab, and leased lab options ranging from 300 sq ft to 52,000 sq ft), and Meeting Rooms (accommodating 4-72 people). The campus features two distinct facilities: Glasshouse (150,000 sq ft innovation hub for tech, software, AI, fintech, and gaming companies) and Mereside (the main campus hub for life sciences with specialist labs and offices). On-site amenities include the Apiary events venue, Pure Padel courts, Everybody Fitness gym, The Churchill Tree pub, and 400 acres of woodland trails. The ecosystem supports companies through accelerator programs including the Life Sciences Accelerator and Female Founders Incubator, providing access to over 1,100 innovation-focused companies in the Bruntwood SciTech UK-wide network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Apiary: A 6,000 sq ft events and conference centre at Alderley Park, operated by Fork & Field Catering. Features a flexible multipurpose layout, brand new bar, and the 'Hive' auditorium with capacity for over 200 guests.
• Glasshouse

Products and services

• Office Space Flexible office space solutions including coworking desks, serviced offices, furnished workspaces, and leased offices designed to accommodate businesses at all stages from startups to large corporations. Available with flexible contracts from short-term to multi-year arrangements.
• Lab Space Specialist laboratory space options including coworking labs, serviced labs, and leased labs suitable for biology and chemistry use with associated write-up space. Sizes range from 300 sq ft to 52,000 sq ft with new build opportunities available. Includes custom-designed and fitted CL2 (Containment Level 2) open-plan lab space with latest-generation backup generators.
• Meeting Rooms Versatile self-service meeting spaces accommodating groups from 4 to 72 people, suitable for business meetings, conferences, and corporate events. Bookable online with live availability checking in a parkland setting.
• Apiary Events Venue 6,000 sq ft events and conference centre at the heart of the parkland, operated by Fork & Field Catering. Includes the 'Hive' auditorium (200+ guest capacity), a flexible multipurpose layout, and a brand new bar — designed for celebrations, conferences, and corporate events.
• Glasshouse Innovation Hub 150,000 sq ft innovation hub housing technology, software, app development, AI, fintech, and gaming companies. Tenants include The Beauty Tech Group (CurrentBody Skin), Airship, Lokulus, and Beckhoff.
• Mereside Hub Main campus hub featuring lab and office space, a 232-seat auditorium, reception, breakout areas, and food and beverage facilities. Currently undergoing a £3m atrium transformation with four premium workspace suites and exclusive outdoor terraces.
• Shuttle Bus Service Fully electric shuttle bus service running regular services to and from Macclesfield and Wilmslow train stations. Tickets are pre-bookable via the Zeelo app (£2 single, £4 return).
• Pure Padel Padel sports facility located within Everybody @ Alderley Park, offering 3 floodlit courts with professional padel coaches available all week.
• Everybody Fitness State-of-the-art health and fitness facility featuring studio, immersive cycling studio, sports hall, tennis court, five-a-side all-weather football pitch, and cricket pitch.
• The Churchill Tree Pub On-site country pub offering quintessentially British dining with classic dishes and seasonal favourites in a warm, welcoming setting within the 400-acre parkland.
• Life Sciences Accelerator Accelerator program for life sciences companies providing access to investment opportunities, top industry talent, and strategic partnerships within the Alderley Park ecosystem.
• Female Founders Incubator Incubator program supporting female founders, providing access to investment, talent, and collaborative opportunities within the Alderley Park / Bruntwood SciTech ecosystem.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 companies and 4,000+ people on campus
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grantham's Fine Food & WineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 February 2026Independent family-run fine food and wine store expanding to 3,500 sq ft at Alderley Park Apiary location. Offers artisan deli products, private dining, and click-and-collect service. Established in 1947.
• Fork & Field CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2025Fork & Field Catering, part of The Hospitality Collective, operates Apiary - a new 6,000 sq ft events and conference centre at Alderley Park. The partnership provides full operational management of hospitality services, delivering catering and event solutions for celebrations, conferences, and corporate events. The venue includes the 'Hive' auditorium with capacity for over 200 guests.
• Genomics EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Revvity's partnership with Genomics England on the Generation Study aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns using whole genome sequencing to detect rare genetic conditions early. Revvity is one of the study's extraction and sequencing collaborators based at Alderley Park.
• ZeelominorOthersZeelo provides the electric shuttle bus app for Alderley Park, offering timetables and pre-bookable tickets for transport to and from Macclesfield and Wilmslow train stations.
• NHS EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS England collaboration in the Generation Study with Genomics England and Revvity. The research aims to advance early detection of rare genetic conditions in newborns through whole genome sequencing.
• BionowcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBionow organizes industry events hosted at Alderley Park including BioAI Summit (April 2026) and Biocap (September 2026), connecting life sciences businesses with investors and industry experts.
• BioIndustry Association (BIA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBIA Women in Biotech event hosted at Alderley Park (May 2026), bringing together industry leaders for panel discussions and networking to empower women in biotech.
• Henry Royce InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bringing expertise and infrastructure from the Henry Royce Institute, Universities of Manchester and Liverpool, and Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) for the Pharma, Biotech & Advanced Materials Forum focused on translational R&D collaboration.
• Royal Institution of ScienceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoyal Institution of Science provides 'Super Cells' shows at SciTech Extravaganza, with presentations designed for different age ranges (4-7, 7-11, 11-14) to inspire STEM learning.
• Pure PadelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPure Padel offers 3 padel courts with floodlights and professional coaches, located within the Everybody @ Alderley Park fitness facility.
• Everybody FitnessminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState-of-the-art fitness facility at Alderley Park with health and fitness studio, immersive cycling studio, sports hall, tennis court, five-a-side football pitch, and cricket pitch.
• Medicines Discovery CatapultcoreTechnology or IntegrationMedicines Discovery Catapult is one of the companies based at Alderley Park, providing opportunities for collaboration with life sciences innovators like Revvity and F2G.
• Museum of the Moon (Luke Jerram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuke Jerram's six-metre moon replica touring installation displayed at Glasshouse Alderley Park in September 2025, part of SciTech Extravaganza family science and tech event.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edinburgh BioQuarter: Life sciences innovation campus co-located with the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the University of Edinburgh, supporting biotech and clinical research tenants. Comparable as a UK life sciences campus mixing academic, clinical, and commercial tenants.
• Cambridge Science Park: Owned by Trinity College, University of Cambridge, this is one of the UK's oldest and most prestigious innovation campuses focused on life sciences, biotech, and technology. Comparable as a UK life sciences/science park serving R&D tenants with office and lab space.
• Manchester Science Park: Also operated by Bruntwood SciTech and located in the Greater Manchester region, offering flexible office and lab space to tech and life sciences startups and scaleups. Directly comparable as a sister UK innovation campus under the same JV ownership and operating model.
• Liverpool Science Park: Innovation campus in Liverpool supporting tech, digital, and bioscience companies with flexible office and lab space. Comparable as a UK regional innovation campus providing workspace to similar startup/scaleup segments.
• Oxford Science Park: Major Magdalen College-owned science and technology park near Oxford serving life sciences, biotech, and tech companies. Direct comparable as a UK innovation campus providing lab and office space to R&D-intensive tenants.
• Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst: Open innovation campus in Stevenage focused on cell and gene therapy, with GSK as a key partner. Comparable as a UK life sciences innovation campus providing specialist lab space and a tenant community for biotech companies.
• Babraham Research Campus: Life sciences and biotech campus near Cambridge offering lab and office facilities to early-stage and scaling biomedical companies. Comparable as a UK life sciences-focused innovation campus with similar tenant profile.

Regional players

• Warwick Science Park: Science and innovation park serving the West Midlands with lab and office facilities for technology and life sciences companies. Comparable as a UK regional innovation campus with overlapping tenant verticals and flexible-workspace offerings.

Broad incumbents

• BioMed Realty: Large US-based life sciences real estate platform (owned by Blackstone) operating lab and office campuses for biotech tenants globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent in life sciences real estate, operating at greater scale and with similar tenant types.
• IWG (International Workplace Group / Regus): Global provider of flexible office space (Regus, Spaces, HQ) operating thousands of locations worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent in flexible workspace, though without the life sciences lab specialisation of Alderley Park.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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