Get Active at Eddington next month
Whether you want to join a 5k fun run, get your heart pumping at Bootcamp, learn about bike maintenance or pedal for fun, a range of different activities are on offer for you at the Get Active at Eddington day, a free activity day on Saturday, 24 July 2021 designed to get you moving in and around Eddington.
Storey's Field Centre lit up to celebrate Diwali at Eddington
The award-winning Storey’s Field Centre building at Eddington was lit up to celebrate Diwali on Saturday (14 November).
Eddington Nursery is officially opened
The Eddington Nursery, at the heart of the new district in North West Cambridge, has been officially opened.
New Cambridge community shortlisted for housing award
Housing at the University of Cambridge’s Eddington development has been recognised by the Royal Institution for British Architects (RIBA), as Eddington competes with three other entries for the very first Neave Brown Award for Housing.
New Cambridge district wins three national awards
The Royal Institute for British Architects (RIBA) has given three national awards to the North West Cambridge Development for outstanding designs and masterplanning at Eddington. The national prizes come after receiving regional awards earlier in the year.
Eddington trials Royal Mail e-Trikes
Eddington, the University of Cambridge’s new district in the city, is leading the way on sustainable post delivery by taking part in Royal Mail’s e-Trike trial.
Take part in the first Eddington Discovery Day next month
On Saturday June 15, Cambridge’s newest district, Eddington, is hosting a day of free activities, fun and learning - the Eddington Discovery Day.
Welcome to the Eddington Number Challenge 2019
How high can you get your Eddington Number? Track how many miles you cycle or walk every day and take part in the Eddington Number Challenge.
Fun family friendly cycling festival announced at Eddington
Eddington, the new community being delivered by the University of Cambridge, is hosting the Eddington Cycling Festival on Saturday 9th June.
Double win for Eddington at the RICS East awards
Two awards were given to the University of Cambridge’s North West Cambridge Development at the Eastern region’s Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) awards: Eddington won the best Residential award and the development won the coveted Project of the Year.
Eddington community creates giant rainbow to celebrate LGBT+ History Month
Yesterday (Weds), Eddington’s residents, staff, school pupils and neighbours formed a giant rainbow to celebrate LGBT+ History Month.
Car Club arrives at Eddington
The University of Cambridge and E-Car Club has launched a new car club at Eddington in a bid to lower car ownership on the development in North West Cambridge.
Universal bus sees significant passenger numbers increase
New University bus services sees significant rise in passenger numbers in its first year of operation
Swirles Court officially opened
On Saturday 14 October, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Stephen J Toope, and the Mistress of Girton College, Professor Susan J Smith, opened Swirles Court.
First residents move into Eddington, North West Cambridge
The first residents have moved into their new homes at the University of Cambridge’s new district Eddington, in the north west of the city.
First accommodation milestone complete at University of Cambridge’s new district, Eddington
Swirles Court, a development of 325 en-suite rooms, purpose built for students, has been completed at the North West Cambridge Development of Eddington. Leased to Girton College, this is the first completion of many scheduled for 2017 at the new community, which is setting the standard in sustainable living and delivered by the University of Cambridge.
Three million hours worked on North West Cambridge development site
Three million construction hours have now been worked on the North West Cambridge Development to create the new district in Cambridge. Works on the University of Cambridge led development began in 2013 and the first phase is due for completion in 2017, with the local centre to be known as Eddington.
Wates wins £75m contract for North West Cambridge
The University of Cambridge has awarded a £75m contract to Wates Construction to construct buildings centrally located in the North West Cambridge Development.
North West Cambridge local centre proposals approved
Proposals for the new market square and surrounding local centre facilities within the North West Cambridge Development have been approved by the local authorities.
Countryside and Hill named as residential developers for North West Cambridge
The University of Cambridge has awarded contracts to two residential developers, Countryside and Hill, to build the market housing on the North West Cambridge Development.
BAM Construct wins £80million contract to build central aspects of NWCD
The University of Cambridge has awarded its largest value construction package for the first phase of the North West Cambridge Development to BAM Construction.
Construction begins on the University of Cambridge Primary School
Construction of the University of Cambridge Primary School began last week, marked by a groundbreaking ceremony with the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, as guest of honour.
Willmott Dixon awarded main contract to build the University of Cambridge Primary School
The University of Cambridge has awarded Willmott Dixon the £11million contract to build the primary school that will be operated by the University.
North West Cambridge Masterplan wins prestigious award for AECOM
AECOM’s masterplan for the North West Cambridge Development has won the ‘Future Projects – Masterplanning’ Award at the 2014 World Architecture Festival (WAF).
University key worker family housing designs approved for North West Cambridge
Architectural proposals for key worker and market housing on the North West Cambridge Development have been approved by the local planning authorities.