Bailrigg
Built-up area in Lancaster, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.01, -2.789 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 48 57 |
| Dialling code: | 01524 (Lancaster) |
Bailrigg is a low, rolling hill and suburban area to the south‑east of Lancaster in Lancashire, most widely known as the home of Lancaster University. The campus sits in extensive parkland with lakes and sports facilities, and from the higher ground there are pleasant views towards Morecambe Bay and the Lune Valley, with the Forest of Bowland visible on clearer days.
Historically agricultural until the university was established in the 1960s, Bailrigg has since become an important local employer and cultural hub: the student population shapes housing, night‑time economy and arts and sports activities, while university research and an adjacent innovation focus contribute to the wider regional economy. The area retains a semi‑rural feel despite ongoing development and strong links with the city of Lancaster.
Postcode districts covering Bailrigg
Most populated places nearby
- Preston 16.7 miles
- Blackburn 21.4 miles
- Blackpool 15.7 miles
- Morecambe 4.8 miles
- Lancaster 2.5 miles
- Barrow-in-Furness 19.3 miles
- Lytham St. Anne's 19.6 miles
- Leyland 21.9 miles
- Kendal 21.9 miles
- Fleetwood 11.9 miles
- Poulton-le-Fylde 13.9 miles
- Heysham 4.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- University Ward 0.1 miles
- Scotforth Parish 1 mile
- Galgate Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Scotforth East Ward 1.2 miles
- Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Parish 1.7 miles
- Scotforth West Ward 1.7 miles
- Bowerham Ward 1.9 miles
- Ellel Parish 1.9 miles
- John O'Gaunt Ward 2.4 miles
- Thurnham Parish 2.5 miles
- Lancaster Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Castle Ward 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Bailrigg
LA1 4YJ, LA2 0PF, LA1 4YH, LA1 4YB, LA1 4YF, LA1 4AP, LA1 4XX, LA1 4YW, LA2 0RT … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 46.8 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 47 miles
- Lancaster Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Bare Lane Railway Station 4.8 miles
Hotels near Bailrigg Ad
- The Stork Hotel 3 1.7 miles
- Quite Simply French 5 3.1 miles
- Lancaster House Hotel 4 0.1 miles
- Craigwell 4 5.4 miles
- The Kerswell Hotel 3 5.4 miles
- Shipping Lanes Hotel 5.4 miles
- The Borough Lancaster 4 2.7 miles
- The Royal at Heysham 4 5.2 miles
- The Port House 4 5 miles
- The Morecambe Hotel 4 5.3 miles
Local points of interest
- Lancaster University University 0.1 miles
- Ashton Hall Estate 1.3 miles
- Globe Arena Stadium 4.8 miles
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 6.7 miles
- Claughton Estate 10.3 miles
- Forest of Bowland Forest 10.4 miles
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 11.5 miles
- Holker Hall Estate 14.3 miles
- Browsholme Hall Estate 14.6 miles
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 15 miles
- Underley Hall Estate 15.6 miles
- Thornton Hall Estate 16.5 miles