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Universal and Puy du Fou projects point to rise of Oxford–Cambridge corridor
by Liz Terry | 27 May 2026
A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’ planned resort in Bedford are emerging as part of a wider transformation of the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor into a major centre for UK leisure and tourism investment.
For years, the corridor has been associated primarily with science, technology, housing and university-led economic growth. However, the clustering of large-scale visitor attraction projects along the
Cambridge United reveals KSS designs for multi-use stadium
by Tom Walker | 05 Dec 2019
Cambridge United Football Club has revealed plans to build a new multi-use, sustainable stadium, designed by KSS Architects. The club is working with property consultancy Stace – which worked on the development of Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium – on proposals to build the 12,000-capacity venue on greenbelt land. It is targeting a "sustainable design for a sustainable location", with the ability to host concerts, conferences and extended community activities, as
US$130m Sarasota aquarium project seeks funding
by Tom Anstey | 09 Feb 2018
A fundraising campaign has been launched following the announcement of plans to build a US$130m (€106m, £93.2m aquarium development in Sarasota, Florida. Called the Mote Science Education Aquarium, Massachusetts-based architecture firm CambridgeSeven are behind the plans, which will cover 110,000sq ft (10,000sq m) – more than doubling the size of the existing Mote Aquarium. In addition to aquatic displays across 3.8 million litres of water, the aquarium will offer interactive
Will our skyscrapers soon be built from timber?
by Kim Megson | 11 Apr 2016
Timber skyscrapers can improve our built environments and urban experiences, according British practice PLP Architecture and researchers from Cambridge University. To give credence to this theory, the architects and academics have joined forces with engineers Smith and Wallwork to present mayor of London Boris Johnson with conceptual plans for an 80-storey, 300m high wooden mixed use tower integrated within the Barbican arts centre in the capital. The use of timber
Prime Minister and Duke of Cambridge on hand for reopening of London's Imperial War Museum
by Katie Buckley | 18 Jul 2014
London's Imperial War Museum (IWM) has marked the centenary of World War One with the reopening of its museum following the completion of the first phase of a larger £40m (US$68.3m, €50.5m) revamp of the entire facility. Opening to the public tomorrow (19 July), the first phase of the IWM's refurbishment was made possible with £6.5m (US$11.1m, €8.2m) in funding form the Heritage Lottery Fund (HFL) and £5m (US$8.5m, €6.3m)
Work underway on Cambridge's £7m Rowley Arts Centre
by Aoife Dowling | 12 Mar 2013
Construction is underway on a £7m development of a cinema and restaurant complex in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The 32,000sq ft (2,972sq m) Rowley Arts Centre is being developed Turnstone Estates and built by Briannia construction company. Britannia has begun transforming an old recycling centre and car park into the new complex that will comprise an 18,600 sq ft (1,728sq m) six-screen Cineworld cinema (capable also of hosting theatre productions) and
Work starts on Cambridge University's new sports centre
by Pete Hayman | 08 May 2012
Image: Arup Associates are behind the centre's design Bedford-based contractor SDC Builders has commenced work on the construction of a new sports centre at the University of Cambridge, which is due to be completed in October 2013. The 6,060sq m (65,229sq ft) Cambridge Sports Centre development - designed by Arup Associates - is to incorporate a large sports hall housing two full-size courts for basketball and badminton among others. A
Funding approved for Cambridge facility
by Pete Hayman | 28 Jun 2011
The first phase of a new sports centre at the University of Cambridge is scheduled to open in time for the 2013-14 academic year, after a £16m funding proposal was approved. Deborah Lowther, chair of the university's sports syndicate, announced that the institution was now satisfied that the scheme would provide value for money and help meet demand. A sports hall and gym will be created in the first phase
Cambridge theatre plans £12m expansion
by Pete Hayman | 02 Jun 2011
Cambridge Arts Theatre has unveiled plans for Act Two - a £12m construction project that is to include a new foyer and performance spaces in a bid to safeguard its future. Proposals would bring about a series of improvements to the venue's front-of-house areas, with the potential for creating additional bar and catering income streams. A 200-seat studio theatre on the fourth floor of the property has also been proposed,
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