26th June : 10:30 am – 27th June : 4:30 pm
Continuing the success of the TCPA New Communities Group‘s study tours, our 2025 event will delve into Cambridgeshire’s expertise in delivering sustainable, well-planned new communities. We’ll examine Springstead Village’s green infrastructure, Clay Farm’s integrated community facilities, Eddington’s exemplary public realm, Northstowe’s large-scale expansion and busway, and Waterbeach’s cyclist and pedestrian-focused design. In collaboration with Greater Cambridge Planning, this trip will highlight practical examples of successful placemaking, demonstrate integrated infrastructure, and offer a variety of models towards thriving future communities.
SOLD OUT
You can now join the waiting list, please email Jeanette Aves at jeanette.aves@tcpa.org.uk
£470 General admission
£320 TCPA member
£180 NCG member
Who is the tour for?
This study tour is aimed at planners, councillors, policy makers, developers, housebuilders, consultants, urban designers, academics, architects – and anyone else who wants to gain valuable insight on the planning of new communities.
Draft Agenda – subject to change
Day 1 – Thursday 26 June – Outer Cambridge
| Time | Location |
| 10:30 | Arrive at Cambridge (central) Station CB1 2JW |
| 11:00 | Potential stops at more central housing developments on route |
| 12:00 | Springstead Village new community, 1,200 homes |
| 13:30 | Lunch at Clay Farm |
| 14:30 | Clay Farm new community, 2,300 new homes |
| 16:00 | Eddington, North West Cambridge new community, 3,000 homes |
| 17:30 | Travel to accommodation, Madingley Hall |
| 19:00 | Dinner at Madingley Hall |
Day 2 – Friday 27 June – New Cambridgeshire Towns
| Time | Location |
| 08:00 | Breakfast at Madingley Hall |
| 09:30 | Northstowe new town, 10,000 new homes |
| 11:30 | Marmalade Lane cohousing community, 42 new homes |
| 12:30 | Lunch at Marmalade Lane |
| 14:00 | Waterbeach new town, 6500 new homes |
| 16:30 | Finish at Cambridge North Station CB4 0AE Note: Frequent 5-minute connecting trains run if you wish to purchase a return ticket to/from Cambridge (central) Station. |
We are delighted to have the support of the Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust and Hyas.
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