Name: Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens
Rating: 5.0

Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens

Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens, Muskham Road, Harlow CM20 2LF, UK

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Welcome to the Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens is a historic and significant place with over 1000 years of captured history. We are an accessible and engaging heritage and cultural resource that celebrates the people, communities and places of Harlow, ensuring a meaningful and enjoyable experience for all.

Our gallery spaces share and highlight the history of the town from the Iron Age to the present day. The site is also home to three historical gardens set across two acres of lush green space with a seating area, perfect for picnics. At Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens there is something new to discover around every corne.

Entry to Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens is FREE. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

The Walled Gardens: Explore the Unusual Fruit Garden, the 17th Century Garden and Peace Garden set across two acres of lush green space with beautiful landscaping, sculptures and outdoor seating.
Parish Gallery: Explore the five parishes which originally made up the land where Harlow Town now stands, including Potter Street, Latton, Netteswell, Little and Great Parndon.
Fossils and Rocks: See the earliest traces of the story of Harlow with fossils showing its Prehistoric and Neolithic history.
Romans: See the treasures excavated from the Roman Temple site in Stangrove Hill, learn about Romans in Harlow and find out how they lived.
Movers and Shapers the Harlow Makers: Learn about influential people who lived and worked in Harlow and contributed to arts, science, sport and technological advances which have made an impact locally and globally.
Cycles: Discover the John Collins Cycle collection, over 40 cycles on display ranging from one of the first bicycles made in England, Penny Farthings to the rare racing Quintette.
New Town: Find out about Harlow’s development post WWII, including the growth of the town’s community, local industry, shopping, green spaces and sculptures.
Library and Research: Study our archives, which range from newspaper records, 1950 to 2010s, to maps, drawings, oral histories, local photographs and parish records.

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Parking: We have a free car park with plenty of spaces. Bicycles can be stored on cycle racks within the museum’s courtyard.
Food & Drinks: We offer a small refreshments stall with tea, coffee, water, squash, and snacks. You are also welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden.
Toilets: There are toilets, including an accessible toilet with baby changing facilities.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome in the gardens on leads.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 9:30am - 3:30pm (last entry 3pm).

Address: Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens, Muskham Road, Harlow CM20 2LF, UK

Post Code: CM20 2LF

Council: Harlow

County: Essex

By train: There are two train stations in Harlow – Harlow Mill and Harlow New Town. The closest station to the museum is Harlow Mill.
By tube: The closest tube station is Epping, on the central line, but a bus will need to be taken for the rest of the way.
By bus: The nearest bus stop is on First Avenue. Bus services available on this route are as follows: 59, 508, 509 and 510.
Parking: We have a free car park with plenty of spaces. Bicycles can be stored on cycle racks within the museum’s courtyard.