The Beehive was the original airport terminal building at the current site of London’s Gatwick Airport. Today, the building is a stylish and modern business centre with tenants representing various business and service sectors, from information technology to the oil and gas industry. The Beehive features a range of office amenities and excellent transportation links, including high-speed broadband technology and ample meeting space. With its heritage setting and stunning architecture, The Beehive provides occupants with a unique working environment.

History
Completed in 1936, The Beehive was a state-of-the-art terminal during the early years of commercial aviation. In addition to being the first airport terminal building in the United Kingdom, the structure was noted for being the world’s first circular passenger terminal building. In 1952, the government authorised the development of Gatwick as an alternative to Heathrow Airport. As a result, The Beehive closed in March 1956 to allow for construction of a new airport. In 1958, Gatwick Airport re-opened as London’s second major airport.

Refurbishment
From 2000 to 2008, the iconic building served as the headquarters of GB Airways. The two-story building is owned by the Bland Group, which also managed GB Airways until it ceased operations in 2008. Following an investment of £1.6 million to refurbish and renovate the landmark building, The Beehive reopened in July 2009. Since 2009, Orega has managed a business centre at The Beehive under a joint venture agreement with the Bland Group. The company provides full-service and managed offices to all types of businesses at facilities across the United Kingdom.

Facilities
Recognised as a Grade 2 listed building by English Heritage, The Beehive houses the offices of a number of businesses and services. While retaining its stylish art deco design, The Beehive features the latest technology and amenities to create a stunning work environment. In addition to two floors of serviced officers, The Beehive features the latest IT and telecommunication technology, fully-equipped conference and meeting rooms, and serviced office space. It offers tenants four meeting rooms for 30 or more people, 24-hour CCTV security and access, a staffed reception with postal service, showers, and individually air-conditioned offices.

Transportation Connections

Located at City Place Gatwick in West Sussex, The Beehive if found just west of the airport’s main terminal buildings. It is within an approximately four minute drive from the M23 Motorway. The offices at The Beehive are also just 5 minutes from the Gatwick Airport rail station. Adjacent to the building is on-site parking with over 100 spaces. There is also a bus service that connects the business centre at The Beehive with both the South and North terminals of Gatwick Airport throughout the day.