Jaguar's production at Browns Lane waned over the years, as new models were gradually assigned to Castle Bromwich and the former Ford Halewood Body & AssemblyinHalewood, Liverpool. However, the core Jaguar XJ and XK ranges remained on the site until they were moved to Castle Bromwich in 2005. Subsequently, the Browns Lane site housed just the headquarters and museum as well as 500 staff responsible for wood veneering for Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Land Rover. Later, the headquarters moved to the Whitley plant, Whitley, Coventry but the Wood Shop (Veneer Manufacturing Centre), Museum and Pilot Build Workshop remained at Browns Lane. Australian property firm Macquarie Goodman announced its purchase of Browns Lane in 2007. This marked the end of Jaguar’s presence at the site after more than 50 years.
In 2010, a portion of the site was purchased by housebuilder Taylor Wimpey.
In 2012, the Browns Lane Jaguar Heritage Museum was demolished.[1] The housing estate which took its place is known as "Swallow's Nest".
Jaguar's Pilot Plant continues in use. A new business park was built on the Browns Lane Plant site called "Lyons Business Park"; access to this site is from Coundon Wedge Drive.
One of the largest companies operating at the site is Amazon, who operate a fulfilment centre from the site.[2][3][4][5]
^"Google Maps Street View". Google Maps. Google Maps. Retrieved 26 April 2024. Street View with Amazon sign showing Lyons Park, Coundon Wedge Drive, Coventry