Babraham Estate
The campus blends modern laboratory buildings with historic buildings in spacious, beautifully landscaped parkland setting that provides delightful views towards the University City of Cambridge. The site was purchased from the Adeane family after the Second World War and, in recent years, the Institute has sought to maintain and improve the appearance of the environment. Recent developments include a meadow garden and conservation measures throughout the estate.
The Babraham Institute has implemented a 10-year biodiversity management plan, to improve wildlife habitats and introduce more environmentally conscious land management schemes. More sustainable and renewable sources of energy are also being introduced to reduce the environmental footprint. For those interested in walking and wildlife, there are a number of mapped routes around the estate.
Babraham Hall itself has undergone considerable restoration to many of its principal meeting rooms and external facades in recent years and improvements have been made within the parkland to help to recreate the nineteenth century setting for the Hall.
A recent initiative has been the expansion of the planted areas around our campus buildings to create pleasant outdoor working spaces which are enjoyed by the academic and commercial communities alike. We believe it is important for all employees at the campus to experience a sense of scientific community and social interaction.
