Key Competitive Attractions
The Vale of White Horse District is a geographically distinctive region, situated between the Berkshire Downs and the River Thames, and named after the famous, prehistoric Uffington Horse. The Vale enjoys a thriving economy benefiting many large and small businesses, a highly-skilled workforce and a range of excellent quality business sites.
Key sectors:
- Research and development
- IT design and manufacture
- Automotive/motor sports
- Printing and publishing
- Biotech
Major employers:
- Educational IT specialist RM
- Anti-virus software specialist Sophos
- Oxford Instruments, designers and manufacturers of hi-tech tools
- Grand Prix team Williams F1
Major business parks:
- Milton Park - home to 150 companies employing more than 6,500 people
- Harwell Science and Innovation Campus - home of the Diamond Light Source and other internationally known science facilities
- Abingdon Business Park
