Past, present and future
The Park
Magna Park (Lutterworth) provides a high-quality business environment specifically focused on logistics and distribution. The park is strategically located and provides a successful business environment to meet the needs of our customers. Magna Park’s environment is heavily landscaped, creating natural habitats for wildlife and demonstrating that nature and business can thrive alongside one another.
Magna Park is a ground breaking development and is widely regarded as Europe’s premier logistics location. Developed by Gazeley since 1987, its success has been emulated in several strategic locations around the world. Magna Park has an investor and customer owned management company ensuring the highest levels of care and efficiency are maintained for all stakeholders.
The Present
Home to 32 different occupiers, occupying in excess of 13million sq ft sq ft of sustainable logistics floor space in 50 buildings, Magna Park Lutterworth is GLP’s flagship distribution park.
Magna Park Lutterworth has evolved into much more than just a logistics park. It's a testament to GLP's vision of creating a dynamic and sustainable business environment.
With 50 buildings spanning 13 million sq ft, the park is home to industry giants such as Amazon, ASDA, and DHL, solidifying its position as a leader in the logistics sector.
Strategically located in the 'Golden Triangle,' Magna Park Lutterworth offers unparalleled access to major motorways, railways, and airports, enabling businesses to efficiently reach 95% of the UK population within a four-hour radius.
Magna Park Lutterworth is also a place where sustainability is woven into the fabric of the development. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is evident in our ongoing initiatives, including the creation of Bittesby Country Park. This 200- acre park, transformed from farmland, is a testament to our dedication to enhancing biodiversity and creating green spaces for the community to enjoy.
The Past
The site of the development now known as Magna Park Lutterworth was previously occupied by Bitteswell Aerodrome, which was originally established for military purposes prior to World War II. It was later used for civilian aircraft servicing and testing which ceased in the early 1980s.
The creation of Bitteswell Airfield which led to clearance of farmland and rerouting of Mere Lane from 1939 to 1987. As an airfield large hangars to house aircraft and Hawker Siddley Aviation industry were introduced.
The site, comprising over 550 acres (223 hectares), was acquired by the then Asda MFI Group plc in 1987 to develop for distribution warehousing.
Gazeley Properties Ltd, then a wholly owned subsidiary of Asda had responsibility for carrying out the development. Outline planning permission was granted in 1987 for Magna Park Phase 1 comprising 4.21 million sq ft (392,000 sq m).
The first two units on the Park were developed to meet the distribution needs of Asda but the potential of the site and suitability to fulfil the requirements of many other companies were soon recognised.
During the 1980s the take up of land was rapid and a planning permission for a second phase of 3.5 million sq ft (325,160 sq m) was granted in 1992.
