Our location
London Cancer District is in Sutton, south London, with fast connections to central London and to both Gatwick and Heathrow airports. It’s also well placed for the UK’s world-famous life sciences Golden Triangle, which links London, Cambridge and Oxford.
Connectivity
Walking
Key pedestrian routes through the London Cancer District connect a variety of open spaces, with distinct character all converging to the centre, The Heart of the development. Innovation Gateway, Padel, Maggie’s, ICR and The Royal Marsden are all in walking distance of under five minutes.
1. Community Gardens
3 minutes
2. S3 Padel Tennis Courts
3 minutes
3. Belmont train station
11 minutes
4. Belmont nature reserve
23 minutes
5. Sutton train station
23 minutes
6. Oak Park
29 minutes
7. Sutton Town Centre
30 minutes
Cycling
The hospital is located near to several cycle routes, including National Route 20 and Surrey Cycle Guide No.3. You can also plan your journey here.
1. Banstead
8 minutes
2. Sutton town centre
11 minutes
3. Nonsuch park
16 minutes
4. Morden Hall
21 minutes
5. Epsom
31 minutes
6. Wimbledon
40 minutes
Car
1. Banstead
5 minutes
2. Sutton Town Centre
9 minutes
3. Epsom
11 minutes
4. Croydon
18 minutes
5. Wimbledon
23 minutes
6. London Gatwick
25 minutes
7. Heathrow airport
53 minutes
8. Cambridge
1 hour 40 minutes
9. Oxford
1 hour 40 minutes
Bus
1. Sutton station - S3 / S4 bus
10 minutes
2. Worcester Park - S3 bus
25 minutes
3. Banstead train station - S1 bus
29 minutes
4. Epsom - S2 bus
30 minutes
5. Tooting St George's Hospital - 280 bus
35 minutes
6. Morden Northern Line Underground - 80 bus
35 minutes
7. Wimbledon - 80 bus
40 minutes
Train
1. Sutton station - Wimbledon (Thameslink)
19 minutes
2. Sutton station - Dorking (Southern)
24 mintues
3. Sutton station - London Victoria (Southern)
35 minutes
4. Sutton station - London Blackfriars (Southern)
38 minutes
5. Belmont station - Clapham Junction (Southern)
40 minutes
6. Sutton station - London St. Pancras (Thameslink)
48 minutes
7. Belmont station - London Victoria (Southern)
49 minutes
Airport (by car)
1. London Gatwick airport
25 minutes
2. London Heathrow airport
44 minutes
3. London City airport
67 minutes
4. Luton airport
82 minutes
Green & outdoor spaces
Partnering with Kingston Landscape Group, the Socius team at the London Cancer District set out to breathe new life into an overlooked garden space. The garden, located at The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, was in need of some care, and they were more than happy to step in and help. With raised beds prepped and a variety of plants and flowers planted, the team aimed to create a calming spot where staff and visitors can relax and recharge.
What's on
Professor Ellen Heitzer, Institute of Human Genetics, Medical University of Graz, Austria.
On Thursday 15 October, The Institute of Cancer Research will be welcoming Professor Ellen Heitzer for a guest talk hosted by Johann de Bono. Professor Heitzer is internationally recognised and is a committee member of the European Liquid Biopsy Society (ELBS) where she advocates for the standardisation and guidelines of LB approaches to enable widespread clinical use.
Everyone is welcome; the talk will be taking place in the BLB Lecture Theatre from 11:00 to 12:00.
Thursday 15 October - 11.00 - 12.00
Core Tech Fest
The third annual Core Tech Fest returns on Thursday 8 October, this year held in the BLB. The day shines a light on the research technologies and expertise available at the ICR, bringing together three events in one.
Thursday 8 October - 10:00 & 14:00
Lunch & Learn – Professor Adam Le Gresley
We are incredibly excited to be welcoming Professor Adam Le Gresley from Kingston University for our next Lunch and Learn, taking place on Tuesday 27 October from 12:00-13:00 in the visitor suite at the Innovation Gateway. His talk will be entitled ‘From Kingston University to the London Cancer District: Expertise, Innovation and Collaboration’.
Tuesday 27 October - 12:00-13:00
Join the Cancer Innovators Forum, part of the London Life Sciences week
Leaders from cancer research, clinical care, industry, investment and government are coming together to explore what’s next for cancer innovation. The forum is jointly hosted by The Institute of Cancer Research, Cancer Research Horizons, The Royal Marsden and the London Cancer District.
The forum will take place on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 180 Strand, London. The event will run from 13:30 – 18:00.
Tuesday 17 November - 13:30 - 18:00.
Lunch & Learn – Professor Kevin Harrington
On Monday 2nd November between 12:00-13:00 hear from Professor Kevin Harrington, NIHR Senior Investigator and Head of Radiotherapy at the ICR, and also the Co-Director for the ICR/RM CRUK RadNet Centre of Excellence.
Monday 2 November - 12:00-13:00
Would you like a FREE lunch?
We want to hear about your experience of working at the London Cancer District. If you are interested, please email louis.hellier@populate.dev
Wednesday or Thursday - 13:00-13.30
BEYRoots street food
Real Lebanese street food served every other Wednesday starting 30 September at Innovation Gateway.
Every other Wednesday - 12:00 - 14.00
Play padel!
Enjoy a game at Sutton’s first padel tennis club – S3 Padel. Four covered courts together with changing rooms, a pro shop, café and bar. Free parking and bike racks.
Monday - Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00
Green fingered participants welcome!
Come and join us at the Innovation Gateway Community Garden, each Wednesday or Thursday. Contact louis.hellier@populate.dev for more information.
Each Wednesday or Thursday - 13:00-13.30
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