Cardiff Edge

Lab space to rent in Cardiff

The home of Medtech R&D

Five miles north of Cardiff city centre, nestled within a Nature Reserve on the River Taff, is Cardiff Edge, our 11-hectare, beautifully landscaped, life sciences R&D site, which provides serviced lab space and offices to rent in Cardiff.

Recently having undergone a £1.5m refurbishment, Cardiff Edge reflects South Wales’ ambition to create an exemplary life sciences ecosystem, connecting business, academia, office space and the public sector at a single location.

As part of the Pioneer Group community, tenants can enjoy a number of advantages and opportunities. We provide a vital and dynamic campus, not just lab space to rent.

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Companies on-site include…

Cytiva (formerly GE Healthcare) and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

Local to our site, labs and Cardiff office space are amenities such as the Taff trail (a dedicated cycle and pedestrian route running from Cardiff Bay through the city centre), a Starbucks Drive-Thru, supermarkets and The Village.

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For the bright sparks of biotech start ups

Take on our office space in Cardiff with just one month’s notice, with the option to scale back with only three months’ notice. We make renting office space as easy as possible for start-ups and scale-ups.

Layout not quite working? With our in-house engineers, you can get the essentials like benching, data points and storage just right for your team and the way it works.

There are plenty of opportunities to connect with the Cardiff Edge tenants community. Join us for regular industry events, where leaders share their thoughts, experiences and lessons learnt over a beer (or three!).

Invitation-only pitching competitions, investment opportunity roundups, unique collaborations and trade visits are regular features for Pioneer Group based start-ups. It’s what being a part of our business community is all about.

The South Wales Life Science cluster is fast growing. Locally there are three universities, two hospitals (£180m Velindre Cancer Care Hospital in planning next door), Life Science Hub Wales, the Wales Life Science Investment Fund, Life Science Bridging Fund and the Life Science National Research Network.

Cardiff Edge is adjacent to Junction 32 of the M4 Motorway and the A470 dual-carriageway. We are an 8 minute walk from Radyr train station and 20 minutes from Coryton Train Station. We are also adjacent to the Taff Trail, a dedicated cycle and pedestrian route running through Cardiff, and roughly 13 miles from Cardiff International Airport.

Places you can go to collaborate with colleagues and other businesses away from the office, or simply somewhere to relax on your break.

Planning has been obtained for a new 55,300 sqft CL2 lab, designed for maximum flexibility, allowing for single or multi-let use. 9MVA HV electricity supply procured to power the campus and all new phases of development. The only dedicated speculative lab facility in Cardiff of this size.

On track to being resource-efficient and climate-responsive, providing sustainable water and waste management solutions and minimising emissions to support the transition to zero carbon.

Collaborative office space to rent in Wales
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Because there’s more to life (sciences) than labs

  • Bike storage

  • On-site parking with EV chargers

  • High speed internet

  • Unique common areas

  • Shared outdoor spaces

  • Seminar and meeting rooms

  • Good transport links

  • Cleaning services

  • Showers & hair dryers

  • Fully accessible

  • Printing

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Office and lab space for rent goes quickly,
this could be your chance to join us.

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Developments For Pre-Lease Opportunities

New CL2 Lab Building Development

Build to suit lab and science facilities. The leasing opportunities include CL2 labs, office spaces, collaboration areas, amenities and breakout zones designed to support dynamic and flexible work environments.

Size: Up to 55,300 sqft.

Leadtime: Available in 2027

Cardiff Edge New Development
Team

Introducing our experts

Simon Stuart

Site Director

Jamie Nation

Assistant Facilities Manager
Testimonial

“A strategically important and vibrant life science cluster”

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Cardiff Edge – Pioneer Group
Longwood Drive
Cardiff
CF14 7YT

Car Parking
There is plenty of car parking space at Cardiff Edge. If you have difficulty finding the site please use What Three Words.

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By Bike
Cardiff Edge is located adjacent to the Taff Trail, a dedicated cycle and pedestrian route running from Cardiff Bay, through Cardiff city centre and then northwards through urban areas including Taffs Well, Pontypridd and as far a Merthyr Tydfil.

By Foot
8 Minutes from Radyr train station and 20 minutes from Coryton Train Station.

By Car
Adjacent to Junction 32 of the M4 Motorway and the A470 dual-carriageway. 4 Miles from Cardiff city centre

By Rail
Cardiff is on the South Wales mainline, the principal transport interchange for South Wales. Cardiff Edge is in close proximity to Radyr (10 mins walk), Coryton and Taffs Well railway stations on the Valleys and City Lines.

By Air
Cardiff International Airport is 13 miles to the west of Cardiff, accessed from junction 33 on the M4. The airport runs 24/7 with 18 airlines and serves 50 direct routes, including 11 direct routes to major hub airports across Europe. Trains run from Cardiff International Airport railway station every hour from Monday to Saturday and every two hours on Sundays. A shuttle bus service from the train station to the Airport is available for passengers, the journey takes approximately 10 minutes.

By Boat
South Wales also has a significant shipping infrastructure. Associated British Ports have ports in Cardiff, Barry, Newport, Port Talbot and Swansea (you never know!).

We can recommend local hotels with preferential rates available to Pioneer Group based companies and Conference and Events customers. Contact us to discuss.


Holiday Inn Cardiff (0.9 Miles)

Just off the M4 on junction 32, it’s what you expect, bright colours, free parking, Wi-Fi, clean rooms, standard food and good customer service. Unlike many Holiday Inn properties, however, this has a small indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna. Beauty treatments are available, pre-book, you’ll want a massage after a long day of meetings. A Starbucks coffee shop, a pool table in the sports bar, and a pillow menu help make your stay enjoyable. We would say, it’s not somewhere for a week but perfect for a night or two. Take a look.

Manor Parc (4.1 Miles)

Situated in quiet gardens, just off the M4 motorway and 5 miles from Cardiff city centre, Manor Parc has views of the mountains, free parking and Wi-Fi. The Orangerie Restaurant offers fine dining, looks out over a terrace and the hotel’s gardens. Double rooms start from £130 for a night, with a Full breakfast. Click to book.

New House Country Hotel (5.6 Miles)

Grade 2 listed country house, originally built by a wealthy Welsh industrialist, Thomas Lewis, in the 1730s. New House is a country hotel located in Thornhill, just outside of Cardiff. Good service, modern country bedrooms, a small bar and a gym. Sequoias restaurant is named after evergreen trees (a huge one in the grounds with a seven-metre circumference). Menus are predominantly British, with the occasional European nudge, and big on meat – slow-cooked Usk Valley beef, belly pork with a hazelnut crust, Welsh lamb shoulder. Double rooms start from £125, year-round. Breakfast included. Free Wi-Fi. Take a look.

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Planning Applications

Pre-Application Consultation

The first planning application which will form part of wider Masterplan improvements is coming forward soon. Pre-Application Consultation has commenced in line with the Planning (Wales) Act 2015 (the Act).

Draft Applications

View further detail and review the draft application documents.