Say hello to the future of tech towns...
Slough has the highest concentration of office headquarters outside of London and has been voted the best UK town to work in.
It has an ever growing reputation as a great place to work and live - and will only get better thanks to a £650m ongoing programme of regeneration.
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The Centre -
River Thames -
Slough Ice Arena
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The Curve -
Slough High Street -
Cliveden House
High profile award winning projects include The Curve - which has provided a new cultural focal point featuring a performance space, exhibition venue, museum, library and café.
The high street could also see the large scale redevelopment of Queensmere Shopping Centre - bringing a greater choice or retail, restaurant and leisure amenities to the town centre.
For those in need of space and relaxation Slough is home to three Green Flag parks as well as The Slough Arm - part of the Grand Union Canal.
- Dining
- Hotels
- Fitness
- Other
local occupiers
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Stoke Park -
The Fat Duck -
The Waterside Inn
surrounding area
Slough’s position in the Thames Valley also means it is in close proximity to some of the UK’s most celebrated Michelin starred restaurants and hotels including The Fat Duck, The Waterside Inn and Cliveden House.
For leisure and fitness, the 2012 Olympic rowing venue of Eton Dorney Lake is within easy reach, which is also an impressive events venue. For those who wish to stretch their legs and take in some fresh air, Langley Park is also nearby. Neighbouring Windsor and Eton offer an array of restaurants, coffee shops, delicatessens, pubs and bars.
key facts
Slough has some serious credentials to support the fact that it is leading the way as one of the country's most productive and progressive business and tech hubs, here's just a few:
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Is being spent
on regeneration
in the area -
Named the country's best
town or city to work
in for the third consecutive
year by Glassdoor -
Slough has a £9 billion
economy representing a GDP
of £100,000 per worker -
Slough has the highest
concentration of HQs outside
of London -
Has been invested in
regeneration projects across
the borough -
Slough is the
most productive town
in the UK -
Slough is second only to
London for number of
successful startups -
The Elizabeth Line
will increase Slough's
catchment