Attractions and Days out in Harlow
Harlow Town Park
The
164-acre park is a lovely place to visit in any
season. There are attractive scenic landscapes,
river walks and views, plus the paddling pool
(open in the summer season) Pets’ Corner, Harlow
Showground, Spurriers Café and an adventure
playground. Watch out for music events held at
the Bandstand during the summer, and the
fireworks show on the 5th November on Harlow
Showground. Off First Avenue/Mandela Avenue,
Harlow
More Details:
Off First Avenue/Mandela Avenue, Harlow
Tel: 01279 446655
Entrance fee: Free
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The Gibberd Gallery
A
permanent collection of 20th Century British
Watercolours and Drawings as well as a changing
exhibition programme featuring the work of both
local artists and artists of the World-renown.
More Details:
Civic Centre, The Water Gardens, Harlow
CM20 1WG
Tel: 01279 446760 ext 241/240
Entrance fee: Free
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The Gibberd Garden
Sir
Frederick Gibberd was appointed master planner
of Harlow New Town in 1946. He designed and made
his garden on the outskirts of Harlow from the
late 1950’s until his death in 1984. It is a
highly individual creation, sited on the side of
a small valley, which slopes down to Pincey
Brook. It was planned as a series of rooms each
with its own character.
The glades, groves, pools and alleys
provide settings for some 50 sculptures, large
ceramic pots, architectural salvage, a gazebo
and a moated castle. It is recognised as an
important contribution to 20th Century garden
design.
More Details:
Marsh Lane, Gilden Way,
Harlow CM17 0NA
Tel: 01279 442112
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The Museum of Harlow
The
Museum tells the story of Harlow through Roman,
Saxon, Georgian and Victorian times to the
development of Harlow New Town. The fascinating
displays of objects and memorabilia are housed
in five galleries within a 19th Century Stable
Block of Mark Hall Manor.
More Details:
Muskham Road, Harlow CM20 2LF
Tel: 01279 454959
Entrance fee: Free
Opening hours:
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Pets' Corner
Pets'
Corner is located in Harlow Town Park. A
small and friendly farm-like environment, it is
home to a variety of animals including fish,
sheep, llamas and reindeer. As part of its
Rare Breeds Programme, Pets' Corner looks after
different species of rare breeds including Red
Roll cattle and Essex Pigs.
More Details:
Spurriers, Town Park, Harlow, Essex CM20
2QG
Tel:
01279 422790
Entrance fee: Free (donations welcome)
Opening hours: 11am-4.45pm 7 days a week
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Recorded
as a woodland for at least 900 years, the
reserve is a haven for flora, fungi, birds,
minibeasts, small mammals and deer. There are
observation hides to sit quietly and watch for
deer, or birds setting down by the ponds.
The wood offers a fully accessible
conservation centre, a laboratory, informative
displays and a reference library for those who
wish to know more.
More details:
Parndon Wood Road, Harlow CM19 4SF
Tel:
01279 430005
Entrance fee: Free
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The Gallery at Parndon Mill
Mentioned
in the Doomsday Book as having two hives and a
goat, Parndon Mill is now a hive of creative
activity. The four storey mill and outbuildings
provide studios and workshops for artists,
craftsmen, designers and architects. Opened just
over two years ago, The Gallery on the ground
floor of the mill exhibits fine art and crafts
chosen from the many talented artists and
craftsmen who live and work in the vicinity.
More details:
Parndon Mill Lane, Harlow CM20 2HP
Tel:
01279 426042
Entrance fee: Free
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