One of the hidden gems of Harlow, Churchgate Street now effectively forms a distinct, attractive and beautifully preserved 17th Century village. The Parish Church of St. Mary’s and St. Hugh’s is originally a medieval foundation; in the churchyard original...

Epping Forest is a massive area of ancient woodland in the south east of England that straddles the border between Greater London and Essex. The forest has a long and illustrious history. In Tudor times Henry VIII and...

The Gibberd Gallery is a light, modern and spacious purpose-built exhibition space which is open free of charge to the general public. Its permanent exhibition includes the important personal collection of 20th Century British watercolours bequeathed to the town...

Sir Frederick Gibberd, the architect of Heathrow airport, Liverpool’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, the Regent’s Park Mosque and many other projects throughout Great Britain, was appointed master-planner for Harlow New Town in 1946. He acquired the property in Marsh Lane in...

Easily accessible from the railway station of the same name, situated in a lovely spot by the River Stort, Harlow Mill is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Parts of the original building are believed to have been...

Harlow Playhouse is a large provincial theatre which hosts an ambitious programme of events, ranging from touring comedy and musical acts, through to straight plays, musicals and a hugely popular pantomime. As well as hosting established stars, it provides...

Harlow’s swimming baths are large and feature a spectator area as well as a dedicated children’s pool. As well as swimming facilities, there is a health suite, gym, dance studio, beauty clinic and sunbeds. The pool is situated...

Opened in 1960, Harlow Sport Centre was the first community sport centre in the UK. Since this time it has earned a deserved reputation for its outstanding range of facilities, clubs, coaching programmes and school and community links....

Originally founded in 1879 for a match against neighbouring town Saffron Walden, Harlow Town Football Club is most famous for its giant-killing televised run in the 1979-80 FA Cup. Having already defeated Leicester City at home, the club only...

Harlow Town Park is huge and centres around the ancient hamlet of Netteswell Cross. It is impressively landscaped and well maintained. It incorporates a showground that hosts travelling fairs and circuses and an annual free firework display that...

Situated on the edge of fields covering many acres from Old Road to Marsh Lane, Harlowbury Chapel is the oldest intact building in Harlow and one of the oldest in Essex. The Grade I listed building is usually dated...

One of sculptor Henry Moore’s most famous works, this weathered stone statue, a gift to the town, and for many years unprotected from the weather and the public, was removed by the Henry Moore Foundation to its headquarters in Perry...

Holy Cross like many of the churches in Harlow is a modern facility built after the development of the new town in 1947. This Roman Catholic Church which has a school connected to it is one of the principle...

Laton Common is a huge expanse of common land on the edge of the new town of Harlow. It has for many years been a place of rest and relaxation for the local people, even long before the town...

Housed in an old stable block on the site of an ancient mansion, Mark Hall, this museum looks at the history of the large town of Harlow. On display are a great many artefacts that have been collected from...

It is thought that the original part of this church was built in Norman times and there have been several major parts added to it throughout the centuries. Located just outside the main part of Nazeing on a hill...

Our Lady of Fatima is a large and modern Roman Catholic Church at the very heart of the new town areas of Harlow. The church is impressive in structure although only being a few decades old. It features...

Parndon Wood Common is a large public park between Parndon Wood and the new town estates of Harlow. The town was designed by Frederick Gibberd who was intent on making sure there were adequate green spaces for local people...

Parndon Wood Nature Reserve is a beautiful piece of reserved land in the ancient Parndon Wood on the edge of Harlow. Quite different from the primarily modern town, this area of nature and woodland is a great place to...

A well-loved facility for local children, Pet’s Corner is situated in Harlow Town Park and conforms to something like the city farm model. Admission is free and children can get close to horses, pigs, sheep, ducks and chickens and...

A long-established venue for live performance, The Square has provided a launch pad for no end of acts both in music and comedy. Bands who have played at The Square include Coldplay, Billy Bragg, Pulp, Snow Patrol, Blur and...

A beautiful and ancient active church, St. Mary-at-Latton once served a tiny village and the medieval manor of Mark Hall, before the present new town was built around it. When the town planner Sir Frederick Gibberd designed the oldest...

Harlow War Memorial is located in the town park at the bottom of School Lane. A simple monument the piece was put there to honour the people of the area who died and made such sacrifices during the two...

The Black Poplar tree can be found at the top end of Worlds End Wood near the village of Roydon in Essex. It was chosen to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee during the 2002 by the Tree Council. The Black...