Our Location
Golden Valley, a community of future changemakers shaping the world, is located in Cheltenham, adjacent to GCHQ. Well-connected to the town and surrounding area through cycle routes, enhanced public transport, and walkways, it seamlessly links new neighbourhoods with the existing network, reducing the need for private vehicles.
The heart of innovation
Golden Valley is deeply rooted in Cheltenham’s rich heritage, home to the UK’s intelligence, security and cyber agency for decades. The presence of GCHQ has created significant economic impact, from thousands of staff in the Doughnut to spin-out companies and multi-million-pound contracting services.
With Cheltenham’s renowned culture, world-class literature, and leading research institutions in the South West, Golden Valley is the perfect place to unite minds and drive progress into the future.
Connectivity
Located in the South West of England, Golden Valley and Cheltenham offer outstanding connectivity.
On a hyperlocal level, the new modal hub connects seamlessly with the surrounding area, while national transport options are just as accessible. With proximity to key motorway networks, Bristol Airport just a short distance away, and train services linking to Bristol and London in under two hours, Golden Valley offers great access across the UK.
A strategic location makes Golden Valley an ideal base for start-ups, established tech businesses, international businesses and residents alike.
A perfect place to call home
Golden Valley features more than 1,000 new homes, each carefully designed to be more than just a place to live.
These homes are an integral part of the community, seamlessly connected to emerging new amenities including the ROUTER modal hub.
Just three miles from Cheltenham town centre, residents will enjoy easy access to everything the town has to offer. From the renowned Cheltenham Literature Festival to award-winning schools, and the stunning Cotswolds right on the doorstep; it’s a place for people to live, work, and thrive, offering convenience and quality of life.
Image credt: Visit Cheltenham,
Mikal Ludlow Photography
Linked to learning
Golden Valley will be enriched by leading academic and research institutions, offering a unique opportunity for skills and talent development by placing academia next door to both private and public sector innovation.
Our vision is to welcome international academic institutions or entirely new satellite campuses, alongside cutting-edge research centres. This thriving ecosystem will foster collaboration and growth, creating a hub for knowledge exchange. If your institution operates in this sector or is looking to expand, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey.
