A Guide to our regional centres

Outside London, Executive Offices Group has serviced offices in prime sites within two of the UK's most historic and vibrant locations.

1. Cambridge

The city possibly needs no introduction as it is home to the historic University of Cambridge. In recent years it has become a centre for technology, with a cluster of high tech businesses located in and around the city. The city is vibrant and cosmopolitan, boasting a mixture of business and tourism visitors, coupled with a community of students and academics from all over the world.

History

While the city can trace its roots to human settlements in pre-Roman times, it was the Roman Empire that originally developed the area into a strategic military centre, which in turn formed a major regional centre of Britain. Saxons, Vikings and Normans have also contributed to the city's history and identity, although it is perhaps most famous for its more-than-700 year old University.

Doing Business in Cambridge

Cambridge is home to many knowledge based businesses, including technology, media, life sciences and telecommunication companies. The city has a good local skills base reflective of the knowledge economy that has developed.

Transport

Executive Offices Group's Palladia centre is located on Cambridge Business Park, which is around 15 minutes from the centre of the city just off the A14.

Air - Although Cambridge has a regional airport it does not offer commercial services. However, London Stansted Airport is within easy reach via a regular train service.

Train -The mainline train stations in Cambridge offers regular services to London King's Cross and London Liverpool Street, with other destinations including Ipswich, Norwich and Stevenage.

Bus - Numerous frequent bus routes run through the City. Cambridge Travel Guide provides links to many of the local operators. Cambridge Business Park also offers a park and ride service to the city centre.

Where to play

The Anchor Pub attracts a lively mixture of tourists and students, undoubtedly because of the fine views of people punting on the river Cam, while The Granta is housed in a former water mill, also on the river. The Maypole, meanwhile, offers a wide selection of cocktails. Visit Cambridge has dozens of other suggestions.

Where to eat

Cambridge offers a wide range of different cuisines, with notable restaurants including the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar for informal and formal dining, Restaurant 17 at the University Arms which offers contemporary British food, and Galleria which is located close to the river Cam and serves contemporary, international food. The Cambridge Restaurants website offers a number of suggestions and reviews.

Where to sleep

There are a number of business standard hotels in Cambridge, with notable venues including Arundel House Hotel which is comprised of eight Victorian townhouses; the boutique Hotel du Vin and the centrally located and contemporary Crowne Plaza. The Visit Cambridge website offers further suggestions.

What to do

Sightseeing opportunities aplenty in the historic city centre, with the University and its 31 colleges providing an interesting architectural backdrop, including fine examples of the gothic style. Museums include the Fitzwilliam which is ideal for art lovers, through to Cambridge University Library which holds more than 7 million publications.

Executive Offices Group

Executive Office Group operates a Palladia serviced office centre at Trinity House on Cambridge Business Park, providing the highest standards in services, and modern office and meeting space.

2. Leeds

A major urban centre since the Industrial Revolution, the city these days is host to the financial and legal sectors and is also a major academic centre. The city has a vibrant arts and music scene, and a lively nightlife has developed thanks to its large student population.

History

Originally a Saxon Village, Leeds has also been a market town in the middle ages, a merchant town in the Tudor period and a major manufacturing town during the Industrial revolution. It's most recent reinvention has seen a city built on tourism and academia.

Doing Business in Leeds

Leeds has a diverse economy, with traditional manufacturing industries existing alongside media and communications services, while the financial and business services sector dominates and is one of the UK's largest centres for professional services outside the capital.

Transport

Executive Offices Group's Palladia centre is located on City Square in central Leeds, and is ideally located close to the main train station

Air - Leeds Bradford International Airport offers domestic and international services, including direct flights to London Heathrow.

Train - Leeds train station in located opposite City Square, and provides mainline services to most parts of the UK, including London, Southampton, Plymouth, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool.

Bus - The bus network is extensive and the primary mode of public transport, with many routes running on priority systems. Leeds City Council provides a local transport travel planner called Leeds Travel Info.

Where to play

Leeds nightlife offers something for everyone, from techno clubs to bohemian bars. Pubs are plentiful, with Whitelocksoffering a traditional English venue with hand pumped beers, while The Faversham is popular with business visitors, students and tourists. Beer in the Evening offers user generated ratings for the pubs and bars of the city.

Where to eat

Shoppers need look no further than The Fourth Floor at Harvey Nichols for fantastic city views and imaginative food using locally sourced produce. Leeds, Live It, Love It website offers a comprehensive listing covering everything from bar snacks to Japanese.

Where to sleep

Yorkshire's only 5 star hotel - De Vere Oulton Hall Hotel – is located 5 miles outside of the city centre, while more centrally located venues include the Hilton Leeds City, the landmark Queens Hotel and The Ellington boutique hotel. Enjoy England offers a number of hotel suggestions in every price bracket.

What to do

Fine examples of Victorian architecture abound in the city, including Leeds Town Hall and the Corn Exchange, which is now a premier shopping destination. Leeds City Art Gallery boasts an impressive collection, while the Henry Moore Institute is devoted to sculpture.

Executive Offices Group

Executive Offices Group offers contemporary suites in the heart of Leeds at Palladia 1 City Square.