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Filton Enterprise Area is the home of innovative aerospace and aviation technology.

The region specialises in advanced engineering, aerospace, technology, and manufacturing, with strengths in digital innovation, defence, microelectronics, and emerging materials technologies. Its strong focus on innovation and research makes it a prime destination for companies seeking to drive technological advancements and presents significant investment potential.

Filton Enterprise Area

Filton Enterprise Area, spanning 100 hectares, is a key hub for aerospace and aviation technology, anchored by industry leaders like Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and GKN.

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Located in North Bristol on the border with South Gloucestershire near the M4/M5 interchange, Filton Enterprise Zone offers excellent connectivity to London, Cardiff, the Midlands, and the south west.

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Opportunities in the region

The Filton Enterprise Area has at its heart Brabazon Bristol with a strategic allocation of 50 hectares of employment land. More established opportunities also exist at Horizon38, located on an adjacent site.

In addition to the core business activities, the enterprise area also supports:

  • Supply chain businesses
  • Financial and business services
  • Data services
  • Sustainable and low carbon energy research, development and manufacturing
  • Environmental technology
  • Highly concentrated employment area
  • Focus on aerospace, advanced engineering and manufacturing
  • Protected Core Strategy employment location
  • Highly sought after area in terms of location, profile, access and workforce:
  • Developable employment land:
    • Northfield Park
    • Brabazon Bristol
    • Cribbs/Patchway
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Brabazon: Bristol's new urban quarter

YTL Brabazon is Bristol’s largest ever development, transforming 154 hectares at Concorde’s birthplace into a vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhood. Over 15 years, it will deliver 2,600 homes and 1.2 million sq ft of commercial space in a sustainable, net-zero environment.

A new music and entertainment arena, the UK’s third-largest, is also planned. The site will benefit from excellent transport links, including a new train station by 2026, MetroBus services, and connections to the M4 and M5. Brabazon is set to become a thriving hub for Bristol’s future.

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Future Space

Located at the University of the West of England, Future Space is an award-winning innovation hub for pioneering tech businesses. Specialising in advanced engineering, health & life sciences, digital, and green tech, it offers high-spec labs, technical workshops, offices, and virtual memberships to support growth at every stage.

Situated in the University Enterprise Zone, Future Space provides access to top-tier research, facilities, and talent. With expert business support in finance, legal, marketing, and recruitment, we ensure you have the right guidance when you need it most.

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GKN Global Technology Centre: Driving innovation

This 10,000m² open-access R&D centre in Filton is one of four Global Technology Centres worldwide, funded by the UK Government and GKN Aerospace via the Aerospace Technology Institute.

Support is available here for start-ups and SMEs to learn from the centre’s ecosystem of universities, government and research organisations, catapults, and industrial partners.