Welcome to Riverlabs
Riverlabs is a 28 acre, advanced science and innovation campus at the heart of the Golden Triangle in Ware, Hertfordshire. Riverlabs 1 is the first phase, offering up to 90,255 sq ft (8,385 sq m) of high-specification, purpose-built ex-GSK laboratory and manufacturing space, fully refurbished and available from December 2025. Located on a riverside campus, it blends top-tier scientific and innovation infrastructure with outstanding lifestyle amenities at the most affordable price point.
Riverlabs Is...
Combines world-class scientific infrastructure and outstanding lifestyle amenities at an unbeatable price
Access to top talent - 191,000+ science and innovation professionals within a commutable distance
An exceptional life science and innovation building that can accommodate CL2/3 labs, R&D, CRO, manufacturing and more
Up to 460,000 sq ft (42,735 sq m) of space in future phases. A scalable campus that will grow with you
Riverlabs Flexiblity is Ideal for:
CROs
Riverlabs is ideal for CROs with highly flexible CL2-ready labs, fume extraction, backup power, and extensive plant services, plus access to scientific talent, healthcare infrastructure, and strong university research collaborations.
R&D
Riverlabs supports Biotech R&D with highly configurable lab and write-up spaces adaptable for biology or chemistry. CL2-ready labs, fume extraction, backup power, and extensive plant services are complemented by access to talent, healthcare, and university research.
Manufacturing
Riverlabs suits CDMO, advanced materials, deep tech, bioprocessing and more with CL2-ready flexible labs, fume extraction, backup power, large slab to ceiling heights, interstitial floors and large plant rooms supporting gases, vacuum, and compressed air services.
Currently Available
Riverlabs 1
From 2,082 sq ft (193 sq m) to 90,255 sq ft (8,385 sq m) of high specification CL2/3 lab space
Riverlabs 1 is 2,082 sq ft (193 sq m) to 90,255 sq ft (8,385 sq m) of state-of-the-art CL2/3 Lab, Office and manufacturing space. It was built in 2013 by GSK to a very high specification and has been fully refurbished to bring it even further up to date and to create a building that can be divided up to fit any type of requirement.
Perfectly Located
Riverlabs offers outstanding connectivity to London and Cambridge life science clusters, both within 45 minutes, with 191,000+ life science and innovation professionals on the doorstep. It is just 11 miles from the Stevenage Cell and Gene Therapy cluster and sits approximately equidistant between the A1(M) and M11 motorways. In addition, three major international airports—Heathrow, Stansted, and Luton—are all accessible within one hour.
For all leasing and general enquiries
Contact Jonathan Hawkes
07808 102 393
jonathanhawkes@riverlabsware.com
