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 miles26.9 km
- Blackburn 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Blackpool 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Morecambe 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Lancaster 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Barrow-in-Furness 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Lytham St. Anne's 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Leyland 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Kendal 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Fleetwood 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Poulton-le-Fylde 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Heysham 4.8 miles7.7 km
Neighbouring places
- University Ward 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Scotforth Parish 1 mile1.5 km
- Galgate Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Scotforth East Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Aldcliffe-with-Stodday Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Scotforth West Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bowerham Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Ellel Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- John O'Gaunt Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Thurnham Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Lancaster Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Castle Ward 2.6 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Bailrigg
LA1 4YQ, LA1 4AW, LA1 4YF, LA2 0PH, LA1 4YJ, LA1 4YR, LA1 4WA, LA1 4XR, LA2 0PF … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 46.8 miles75.3 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 47 miles75.6 km
- Lancaster Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Bare Lane Railway Station 4.8 miles7.8 km
Hotels near Bailrigg Ad
- The Stork Hotel 3 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Quite Simply French 5 3.1 miles5 km
- Lancaster House Hotel 4 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Craigwell 4 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Kerswell Hotel 3 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Shipping Lanes Hotel 5.4 miles8.7 km
- The Borough Lancaster 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Royal at Heysham 4 5.2 miles8.3 km
- The Port House 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Crows Hotel Lancaster 3 2.7 miles4.4 km
Local points of interest
- Lancaster University University 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Ashton Hall Estate 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Globe Arena Stadium 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Burns Quarry Wood Forest 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Claughton Estate 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Forest of Bowland Forest 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Highbury Stadium Stadium 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Holker Hall Estate 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Browsholme Hall Estate 14.6 miles23.4 km
- Cartmel Racecourse Recreation 15 miles24.1 km
- Underley Hall Estate 15.6 miles25 km
- Thornton Hall Estate 16.5 miles26.6 km