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Larkhall, Bath

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OS grid reference
  
ST758667

Country
  
England

Police
  
Avon and Somerset

Ceremonial county
  
Somerset

UK parliament constituency
  
North East Somerset

Region
  
South West

Sovereign state
  
United Kingdom

Dialling code
  
01225

Post town
  
Bath


Unitary authority
  
Bath and North East Somerset

Larkhall bath


Larkhall is a district in the City of Bath, England, north-east of the city centre. The district began to develop in the early 19th century to house the working population of the city.

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Map of Larkhall, Bath, UK

Larkhall is a village on the outskirts of Bath with local shops including a deli, butchers, greengrocers, pharmacy, pet shop, hair salon, two cafes and even a small theatre, The Rondo Theatre. Larkhall Square is at the centre of the shopping area. The local church is St Saviour's.

The Larkhall News is a local newsletter produced by St Marks School; it was set up by staff at the school in 2007. It is released quarterly and delivered to locals' doors.

Every year Larkhall hold an event call The "Larkhall Festival". There are lots of games, food, raffles and stalls. The Larkhall Festival's main area is The "New Oriel Hall" but The "Rose & Crown" and "Larkhall Inn" pubs, "Alice Park" and St. Mark's School also join in.

Many parts of Larkhall have good views up to Solsbury Hill - the Iron Age hill fort made famous by Peter Gabriel.

In 2015 The Sunday Times described Larkhall as a 'trendy urban village'[1]

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Services

It has an infant and junior school, St Saviours CofE Infant School and St Saviours CofE Junior School. Both schools are rated 'Good' by Ofsted. There is also a secondary school, St Marks School.

Larkhall has a village hall the 'New Oriel Hall' which has a range of classes and clubs for all ages and a community library.

Larkhall is served by the number 7 bus service which runs every 30 minutes.

Sport and leisure

Larkhall has a Non-League football club Larkhall Athletic F.C. who play their home games at Plain Ham ground.

References

Larkhall, Bath Wikipedia