Bristol and Bath Science Park

Bristol and Bath Science Park (BBSP) is a science park in Emersons Green, South Gloucestershire, England, north-east of Bristol and north-west of Bath. It cost £300 million to build and is expected to employ about 6,000 when fully developed. The park was opened on 26 September 2011, 25 years after it was originally proposed. The site covers 59 acres, half of which were developed by 2013; the whole site is expected to be complete by 2033.

Bristol and Bath Science Park
The main building at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, called the "Forum"
Location within Gloucestershire
LocationDirac Crescent, Emersons Green, South Gloucestershire, England
Coordinates51.5008°N 2.4777°W / 51.5008; -2.4777
Opening date2011
Construction cost£300 million
ManagerBonnie Dean
OwnerUniversity of Bath and South Gloucestershire Council
Size59 acres (24 ha)
Websitewww.bbsp.co.uk

The main building comprises the Forum, which includes a reception area and two areas for businesses: the Innovation Centre for emerging businesses and the Grow On Centre for expanded businesses. The park's largest tenant is the National Composites Centre.

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