About Lancaster
Lancaster is a small city in the North West of England, that offers a unique blend of history, culture and natural beauty. There are a number of historic sites, including Lancaster Castle and the Ashton Memorial. Sitting aside the bustle of Lancaster city centre you will find green parks to explore, canal towpaths and the banks of the river
Lune to walk.
Lancaster is easily accessible by public transport with the closest
airport, Manchester, an hour away.
County South Event Space is located within the Balirigg Campus at Lancaster University in the North of England. The event space can comfortably hold 110 delegates with a separate dining area adjacent.
Getting Here
The County South Event Space is located on Lancaster University's main campus at Bailrigg.
Located just South of the city, it is close to junction 33 of the M6 motorway, or a short bus ride from Lancaster Railway Station.
By Air
The closest airport is Manchester, an hourly rail link runs directly between the airport and Lancaster, taking just over an hour.
Birmingham International Airport is approximately 2.5 hours away and London Heathrow Airport 3.5 hours.
By Road
Car Parking is available on the Bailrigg Campus. Visitors are required to pay for parking at an on-site, card-only payment machine or using RingGo UK app.
Leave the M6 motorway at Junction 33 and take the A6 north towards Lancaster.
If using an online route planner or satnav, the main University postcode is LA1 4YW.
By Train
Lancaster train station is a 5 minute walk from the city centre.
There are direct rail links between Lancaster and many of the UK's major cities and airports. Please visit National Rail for timetable information and to purchase tickets.
The 4 and 4X bus service operates between Lancaster train station and Lancaster University every 30 minutes Monday to Friday.
Taxi's are also available.
By Bus
The Bailrigg Campus is a short bus ride from the city centre. Services 100, 4, 4X, 40, 41 and 42 leave Lancaster bus station every 10 minutes between 7am-7pm, and then until midnight at a lesser frequency.
Accommodation
Guestrooms at Lancaster University
The university has a number of simple, en-suite rooms available a 2 minute walk from the conference venue.
Lancaster House Hotel is a classic English country hotel, a 10 minute walk from the conference venue close on the edge of the university campus.
Visit Lancashire, the tourist information website includes many options for accommodation in the city centre and further afield.
Other options include Airbnb, search under Lancaster to view available accommodation.
Things to do in Lancaster?
Lancaster is an historic English city with a medieval castle and museums.
Lancaster Castle, not only a castle dating back centuries, but it was also Europe's longest-serving operational prison until it's closure in 2011. You can walk around the castle
Lancashire Police Museum is within the castle walls.
OUR THINGS
Wander the canal
The Lancaster canal links Preston to Kendal in the Lake District. The canal offers a gentle walking and cycling route from the city centre.
OUR THINGS
Williamson Park
Williamson Park, with it's 54 acres of parkland, woodland walks, play areas and home to the iconic Ashton Memorial. The park also includes a butterfly house and small animal zoo.