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Harlow Town Park is a delightful 164 acre suburban park offering a range of social and recreational led facilities and attractions. It is a great place in any season for the residents of Harlow and its visitors to relax and enjoy.

With several attractions and activities for all the family, Harlow Town Park is the ideal place for adults and children to take leisurely strolls, experience the natural wildlife and relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

It is also home to the two most biggest events in the town each year. The annual Harlow Fireworks Display and the Harlow Show are both free, courtesy of the local council, and draw thousands of visitors each year.

Harlow Town ParkFacilities within the park include.....

  • Pets Corner*
  • Water Gardens
  • Adventure Playground
  • Skateboard Park
  • Spurriers Café
  • Bandstand (including jazz, pop & rock concerts)
  • Paddling Pool (summer months only)
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Picnic Area
  • Regular Events+


* Pet's Corner
Pets' Corner in Harlow Town Park is a popular attraction with local people and entry is FREE.

With its small and friendly farm-like environment, it is home to a variety of animals including cows, goats, donkeys, chicken, sheep, fish and even llamas & reindeer. The farm also runs a Special Breeds programme including Essex Pigs and Red Poll Cattle

You will also have the opportunity to sponsor your own favourite animal when visiting the site or by using the contact details below. Anyone can sponsor their favourite animal in Harlow's Pets' Corner, including individuals, families, companies, community organisations & schools.

Pets' Corner is open to the public every day from 11.00am until 5.00pm (last entry 4.45pm) with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Large groups and schools should contact Pets Corner direct on 01279 422790 (after 11.00am) at least 5 working days before their visit.

Harlow Pets Corner is located at.....

Spurriers
Harlow Town Park
Harlow
Essex
CM20 2QG

 

Harlow Fireworks+ Regular Events
As well as the musical concerts taking place at the bandstand there are also a number events with take place in Harlow Park.

The annual Harlow fireworks display is a ‘must see' and attracts thousands of visitors each year. Organised by the Harlow Council it is a FREE event and is without doubt one of the best for miles around. See our Harlow Fireworks Display listing for more details.

In September, the Harlow Town Park is host to the fantastic Harlow Show. Attracting over 20,000 people, it is again organised by Harlow Council and is another FREE event. With attractions including live music, entertainment, displays, fun fair, children's rides, stalls, family activities and refreshments it is a fantastic day out for all the family. N.B. Unfortunately due to spending cuts the 2010 Harlow Show was cancelled!

There are also regular fun fairs visiting Harlow Park, so keep an eye on our listings for information or the numerous posters which appear around the town a couple of weeks before they are due.

 

History
Centred around the ancient hamlet of Nettleswell Cross, Harlow Park was designed by Dame Sylvia Crowe following the master plan prepared for the town by Sir Frederick Gibberd in 1947.

Gibberd was quoted as stating ""Unlike the conventional municipal park, Harlow's Town Park was planned with no hard boundaries shutting it off from the urban area, so that it merges imperceptibly with its surroundings. The picturesque hamlet of Netteswell cross, with its old houses and pub, was incorporated in the design so that there would be life in the park at all times."

 

Summary
As you I am sure you can see form the above Harlow Town Park has so much to offer throughout the year and is well worth a visit. Harlow Town Park can found at the following location....

Harlow Town Park
Off First Avenue/ Mandela Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 2NR
Tel: 01279 446655 (Harlow Council)

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