Eco Business Centre
The Eco Business Centre, in North West Bicester, was developed by us and is an exemplar in sustainability. It is zero carbon and is the first non-residential Passivhaus Plus building in the UK, a rigorous standard for energy efficiency, quality and comfort.
Opened in September 2019, the building is managed by Town Square Spaces Ltd and provides a base for businesses, as well as a coworking space for local people to network and share ideas.
When the Eco Business Centre was first conceived, we wanted a building with the highest standards of energy efficiency, but also an environment where people genuinely wanted to work.
There are now 11 companies operating out of the Eco Business Centre, each bringing valuable jobs to the local economy. It also provides an excellent base for the growing number of self-employed residents to work from, retaining a wealth of creativity and expertise to the region.
This plays an important part in delivering Bicester’s garden town principles, giving members of the community access to good local jobs in a healthy environment.
Travel to the Eco Business Centre
The Eco Business Centre is based in Charlotte Avenue, Elmsbrook, OX27 8BL, a carbon neutral development. In addition there is an ongoing commitment to reduce carbon emissions resulting from travel associated with its operation.
Please use the information below to plan your journey to the Centre.
Walking
Travel on foot in Bicester is easy with wayfinding to key destinations. Elmsbrook, home of the Eco Business Centre is sign-posted from Banbury Road.
From Bicester North Station – approximately 25 minutes/2km
From Bicester North station turn right onto Buckingham Road, pass under the railway bridge and cross at the crossing taking the footpath/cycleway on the left. Cross Banbury Road and join the footway/cycleway following the route of Banbury Road.
Cycling
Ample cycle parking is available at the Eco Business Centre alongside changing and showering facilities.
Bus Travel
The E1 bus stops adjacent to the Eco Business Centre with services every 30 minutes from Pioneer Square. The bus can also be boarded on Banbury Road with stops 550m/6minutes walk from Bicester North Station.
The E1 bus departs Manorsfield Road Stand 6 at 20 and 50 minutes past the hour, returning from Elmsbrook at 00 and 30 past the hour. Typical journey time 15 minutes.
Driving
Parking at the Eco Business Centre is limited. Should you need to travel by car please share lifts where possible. For regular journeys you can register with liftshare.com to find car share partners. For meetings and events please liaise with colleagues and other attendees to maximise the use of vehicles whilst minimising their impact.