Your Neighbourhood in Eddington
At The Icon, you’ll be joining an active and environmentally conscious community that continually strives to make Eddington a great place to live.
“ Come forth into the light of things, Let Nature be your teacher.”
Transformative placemaking
Watch the video below to explore the neighbourhood envisioned by the University of Cambridge
Local map of Eddington
Siteplan is indicative only and subject to change.
Virtual Tour
Take a trip around Eddington with our virtual tour and discover a vibrant and thriving community, centred around the bustling market square with its diverse selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and health & beauty services.
Eddington gallery
Explore Eddington below
Cambridge apartments: A place to be yourself
Eddington is designed to suit your lifestyle, whether you are curious or creative, energetic or calm.
Community and Culture
Regular events help keep the community spirit alive, from language classes for children to painting groups for all ages. Shortlisted for the 2018 RIBA Stirling Prize in architecture, the Storey’s Field Community Centre provides the perfect space for a variety of events, including concerts, talks and film screenings. species that call this place home.
Green Escapes
With over 50 hectares of green open space, Eddington offers abundant room to roam, including scenic parks, meadows, nature trails, cycling paths, and more.
At its heart lies Storey’s Field, a large park reminiscent of Cambridge’s beloved Parker’s Piece. It’s a prime spot for walks, weekend picnics, and games. Just beyond your doorstep, you’ll discover 11 hectares of newly created parkland along the Brook Leys lakes and lagoons. Follow the winding trails to spot some of the many bird and insect species that call this place home.
Get Active
Sports clubs and fitness classes are a great way to get moving and connect with others. Storey’s Field Centre hosts a great range of weekly fitness classes and workshops with experienced teachers. Whether you’re an avid runner, yoga enthusiast, or both, you’ll find a community of people to enjoy your favourite workout with. Plus, with sports pitches, a running track and tennis courts within walking distance, it’s easy to get active.
You can also reap the health benefits that gardening brings, thanks to the allotments located at Eddington. Grow your own produce to cook and eat at home, just a short walk away.
Burgeoning food scene
Eddington’s spirit of creativity extends to its food and drink scene. Exciting concepts, unique flavours and talented chefs make it a small but mighty foodie destination
The Astronomer
The stars are always aligned for a visit to Eddington’s upmarket brasserie, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Enjoy fresh, seasonal dishes, with a fine dining flair.
Dutch
Dutch serves rare spirits in an intimate, low-lit space with a speakeasy feel. Keep an eye out for the mezcal tastings.
foodPark
Swing by on Wednesdays and Saturdays to sample dishes from the tastiest street food vendors in Cambridge, right on Market Square.
Brew
Not your typical café, Brew, within Hyatt Centric Hotel, has a carefully selected menu of premium coffee beans, crafted to perfection.
Dulcedo
Freshly baked artisan bread French pastries and hearty sandwiches, will rightly draw a crowd to this small independent bakery.
Douce
This concept store is a hair salon that doubles as an atmospheric bar with wines from local wine merchants, craft beers, and canned cocktails.
Living in Cambridge
Proximity to Cambridge means new possibilities. The Icon’s location opens fantastic career opportunities in several industries
A hotspot for science and technology excellence
With over 1,500 science and technology companies, it’s no wonder the area has been dubbed Silicon Fen, Britain’s answer to Silicon Valley. Eddington itself will ultimately include 100,000 square metres of academic and commercial research space, creating a major employment site for Cambridge and the wider region. From up-and-coming startups to some of the country’s most successful companies, this is a great place to grow a career.
Shopping and Retail
From everyday essentials to unique finds, you’ve got all your needs covered. Cambridge has three shopping centres, The Grafton, Lion Yard, and the Grand Arcade, all offering a wide range of high street and designer brands, such as John Lewis, GANT, and The White Company.
For speciality goods, wander down the cobbled streets and you’ll find dozens of independent stores and luxury boutiques. Make sure you don’t miss the General Market in the historic market square, offering everything from local produce and flowers to books and unique artwork.
World-class education next door
The Icon is surrounded by excellent schools for students of all ages
Primary Schools
University of Cambridge Primary School
(0.1 mile)
Eddington Avenue
Cambridge CB3 0QZ
Ofsted rating Outstanding
Mayfield Primary School
(2.2 miles)
Warwick Road
Cambridge CB4 3HN
Ofsted rating Good
Arbury Primary School
(2.8 miles)
Carlton Way
Cambridge CB4 2DE
Ofsted rating Good
Secondary Schools
Chesterton Community College
(2.7 miles)
Gilbert Road
Cambridge CB4 3NY
Ofsted rating Outstanding
St Bede’s Inter-Church School
(5.4 miles)
Birdwood Road
Cambridge CB1 3TD
Ofsted rating Outstanding
Independent Schools
King’s College School
(1.8 miles)
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DN
For boys & girls aged 4–13
Heritage School Cambridge
(3.1 miles)
17-19 Brookside
Cambridge CB2 1JE
For boys & girls aged 4–16
The Leys School
(3.1 miles)
The Fen Causeway
Cambridge CB2 7AD
For boys & girls aged 11–18
St Mary’s School
(3.6 miles)
Bateman Street
Cambridge CB2 1LY
For girls aged 3–18
The Perse School Hills Road
(4.5 miles)
Cambridge CB2 8QF
For boys & girls aged 3–18
Different sites for ages 3-11
The University of Cambridge
Dating back to 1209 and consistently ranked as one of the best in the world, the University of Cambridge hardly needs an introduction. Its 31 colleges are spread throughout the city, each with its own character and legends. The University combines cutting-edge research and technology with magnificent architecture and a plethora of cultural and social activities.