The Cockcroft Institute (CI) is based at Daresbury Laboratory, located at Sci-Tech Daresbury. CI houses teams of scientists from STFC and the Universities of Manchester, Liverpool, Lancaster and Strathclyde carrying out research in accelerator science with applications across a range of disciplines. One of the 21st century’s most exciting frontiers of science, accelerator science has secured a key niche in fields such as the fight against cancer, the search for cleaner, greener energy options and our understanding of the universe.
The CI – a collaboration between academia, national laboratories, industry and local economy – brings together the best accelerator scientists, engineers, educators and industrialists to conceive, design, construct and use innovative instruments of discovery at all scales and lead the UK’s participation in flagship international experiments. It cultures the curiosity of emerging minds via education of the future generation and engages with industrial partners to generate wealth for the community that sustains us.
Postal address
Cockcroft Institute
Daresbury Laboratory
Sci-Tech Daresbury
Keckwick Ln
Daresbury
Warrington
WA4 4AD
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Sci-Tech Daresbury is located close to junction 11 of the M56, between Runcorn and Warrington.
With four train stations nearby (Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Runcorn and Runcorn East) there are a few options for accessing regional and national rail services! It is then a short onward journey to get to Sci-Tech Daresbury, whether by bus, taxi or bike.
Bus services available from Sci-Tech Daresbury are X30 and 200 (operated by Arriva) and 62A (operated by Warrington's Own Buses).
More information on travel by train or bus can be found on the Sci-Tech Daresbury Travel Hub webpage.
