Welcome to Larklands

Larklands is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated near the town of Ilkeston and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is known for its peaceful and friendly atmosphere. Larklands is a great place to live for those who enjoy a quiet and rural lifestyle.

One of the main attractions of Larklands is its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and green fields, making it a great place for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horse riding. There are also several parks and nature reserves in the area, including Shipley Country Park and Erewash Valley Trail, which offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Larklands is also home to several historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable is St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower. Other historic buildings in the village include Larklands Hall, a 17th-century manor house, and the Old School House, which was built in the 19th century and is now a private residence.

Local Schools

School	Details
Larklands Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Helen Smith	Park Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5DR 01159324288 School Website
Kensington Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Turner	St John's Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5PA 1159322920 School Website
Chaucer Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Beattie	Cantelupe Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5LN 1159325629 School Website
Field House Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Karen Scrivens	Lower Whitworth Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4LT 1159324526 School Website
Chaucer Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Tiffany Smith	Cranmer Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5JH 1159324387 School Website
R.E.A.L Independent Schools Ilkeston Other Independent Special School Ages:7-19 Head Teacher Miss Kirsten Gibson	Gallows Inn Playing Fields Nottingham Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5BB 1158220400 School Website
St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Michael Sellors	Church View Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4LF 1159320550 School Website
Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Simon Leach	King George Avenue Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5HS 01159303724 School Website
Hallam Fields Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr David Brown	Longfield Lane Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4DB 01159322568 School Website
Kirk Hallam Community Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Turner	Godfrey Drive Kirk Hallam Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4HH 1159301522 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ilkeston Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE 0.70 Miles

Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 3.57 Miles

Bulwell Station Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, NG6 9AA 4.89 Miles

Beeston Station Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2AB 4.98 Miles

Attenborough Attenborough Lane, Attenborough, Nottinghamshire, NG9 6AL 5.16 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Double Four Taxis 0115 944 0000 146 Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8FF 0.71 Miles
Ilkeston Taxis 07789 696211 96 Godfrey Drive, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4HN 0.90 Miles
Near 'N' Far Taxis 0115 930 0300 Unit 4, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 0.97 Miles
To-N-Fro Minibus Services 0115 930 4030 Unit 4, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 0.97 Miles
Toeenfro Mini Buses 0115 930 4030 Unit 4 Canalside Works, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 0.97 Miles
Baker Cars 01773 535905 3A Henshaw Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RL 1.65 Miles
Haynes Trailer Hire 0115 928 8181 The Bungalow, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3PQ 2.06 Miles
Silverline Executive Chauffeurs 07980 522105 Strelley Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6PE 2.22 Miles
A2b Cars - Kimberley And Eastwood 0115 938 4444 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 2.68 Miles
Cbc Taxis 0115 938 4444 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 2.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Park Road/Green Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Winchester Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nottingham Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashdale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilkeston Co-Op 1 Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ilkeston Co-Op 2 Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Stanton Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gallows Inn Post Office Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Alvenor Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Little Hallam Lane Post Office Box Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oakwell Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lord Haddon Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bath Street Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Queens Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King George Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Littlewick - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Nottingham Road Ilkeston DE7 5PR
Littlewick Medical Centre 0115 9325229	Littlewick Medical Centre 42 Nottingham Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5PR
Dr Webb And Partners 0115 9322933	Ilkeston Health Centre South Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5PZ
Ilkeston Health Centre 0115 9322968	Ilkeston Health Centre South Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5PZ
Gladstone House Surgery 0115 9320248	Gladstone House Surgery Gladstone Street West Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5QS

Local Stores

Petrol Kirk Hallam
Ladywood Road
Kirk Hallam
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 4NF
01159 444041
Store Website
1.25 miles

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SPAR Nuthall Road
SPAR
401 Nuthall Road
Aspley
Nottingham
NG8 5DB
0115 978 2003
Store Website
4.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Priory Veterinary Group - Ilkeston
160-162 Nottingham Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5NW 0115 930 0310 admin.priory@cvsvets.com Website 0.22 miles

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Ambivet Veterinary Group
Little Hallam Hill Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4LY 01159 309 729 ilkeston@ambivet.com Website 0.63 miles
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780

Ilkeston Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3 Rutland Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DG ilkeston@vets4pets.com 0.76 miles

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Morley Veterinary Practice Ltd
261 High Lane East West Hallam Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6HZ 01159 326056 jamieson_vets@fastmail.fm Website 1.34 miles
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The Vet/Quality Pet Care
Unit 4 Glaisdale Drive Bilborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 4GY 01158 969984 nottingham@thevet.co.uk Website 2.87 miles
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Ashfield House Veterinary Surgery- Bramcote
258 Derby Road Bramcote Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG9 3JN 0115 949 1615 info@ashvet.co.uk Website 2.94 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Dale Abbey Loop
A 4-Mile Hike Through Woodlands And Across Fields, Passing Several Historic Places Of Interest (Hermit's Wood, All Saints Church, And The Ruins Of Dale Abbey). Potato Pit Ln Lancashire 2.50 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

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Bramcote Park
Huge Park With Adjoining Woods Plenty Of Space To Walk And Let Your Dog Run Around 51 Ilkeston Rd Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3JP 2.75 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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Shipley Country Park
This Is One Of Our Favourite Walks. There Are Several Miles Of Relatively Flat Paths Where Your Dog Can Be Off Lead And A Lake If Your Furry Friend Wants A Dip. Be Careful Though As People Do Fish Here. There Is An All Terrain Wheelchair For Hire And A Fab Coffee Shop (Outside Seating Too If You Want To Take The Dog). 8 Slack Ln Heanor Lancashire DE75 7GX 3.61 miles

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Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 4.03 miles

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Linby Trail
Long Walk From Linby Towards Newstead Abbey. Ending In Annesley Nature Reserve, Plenty Of Woods And Conjoining Paths To Explore. 19 Hazel Way Linby Nottingham NG15 8GS 6.95 miles

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Allestree Park
Allestree Park Is A Large Park With Woodland Paths, Paved Paths And A Lake To Walk Round. You Could Avoid The Hills By Walking Along The Top Of The Golf Course But Is Set On A Big Hill. Toilets Available At One End Of The Park. Several Different Entrances And At Least 2 Car Parks. Allestree Park Duffield Road 7.51 miles

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