Arts, Entertainment and Leisure
Cinema -
The Odeon
West Square, Harlow, Essex
The Odeon Harlow has now closed!
Cineworld
Queensgate Centre, Edinburgh Way, Templefields, Harlow,
Essex
Advance Booking and Programme information,
Tel: (0871) 200 2000
Dance - Minimovers (Harlow Sportcentre)
A Pre-School scheme for children to take part in physical
activity in a safe and supervised environment. Parental
participation welcome! Age range from 2-5years, daily at various
times.
Tel: 01279 307300
Harlow Central Library
Harlow's main library - smaller branches throughout the
town.
The High, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1HA
Tel: (01279) 413722
Latton Bush Centre, Southern Way, Harlow
Tel: 01279 446405 or 446404
Harlow Town Park
Activities include, a paddling pool, children's play area,
Pets Corner, Harlow Showground, Spurriers Cafe and a superbly
equiped Adventure Playground. Watch out for music events held at
the Bandstand throughout the summer.
Off First Avenue/Mandela Avenue, Harlow.
Tel: (01279) 446404
Free. Discounts on leisure in Harlow for Harlow residents.
Further discounts to under 17s, over 60s, special needs and
disabled, students, and for some in receipt of benefits.
Tel: 01279 446403
Outdoor Pursuits - Harlow Environmental and Outdoor Education
Centre
A multi-activity centre with programmes ranging from sailing,
windsurfing, canoeing, power boating, orienteering expeditions,
abseiling, problem-solving and lots more.
Burnt Mill Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2QS
Tel: (01279) 432031
A beautiful 54 acre urban nature reserve, situated on the
boundary of the town. The reserve has two nature trails, lookout
hides and a study centre for the natural environment.
Off Parndon Wood Road, Harlow, Essex
Tel: (01279) 430005
Pets Corner
Housed in a converted coach house and stable block of
Spurriers House this small and friendly farm-type environment has a
variety of unusual and exotic animals. Pets Corner works with the
Rare Breeds Survival Trust to help re-establish rare or endangered
species.
Spurriers, The Town Park, Harlow, Essex.
Tel: (01279) 422790
St. John's Arts and Recreation Centre
Community and arts centre with recreational facilities.
Market Street, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0AJ
Tel: (01279) 442447
The Moorhen
A restaurant and bar with children's play facilities, adjacent
to a marina with berthing facilities off the Stort
Navigation.
Burnt Mill Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2QS
Tel: (01279) 423066
A two-auditoria theatre with Main House and the Studio Theatre
which provides the very best in professional and community drama,
comedy, dance, music and opera. All ages and tastes catered for.
Cafe, restaurant and bar facilities available.
Playhouse Square, The High, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1LS
Box Office: (01279) 431945
Showcasing youth bands, comedy acts and discos.
Fourth Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1QW
Tel: (01279) 305000
Youth Hostel (Harlow)
Open all year round. Ring for prices and opening times
etc.
13 School Lane, Harlow, CM20 2QD
Tel: 01279 421702
Youth Hostels Association (YHA) Harlow and District
Meets: 2nd Weds 8.15pm at
Harlow Youth Hostel, School Lane.
Also in Bishops Stortford. Social events & trips away
using Youth Hostels in Britain & other countries.
Tel: 01279 724393 Chris & Alan
Margaret 01279 411028/419191. Robin 01279 436754
Youth Service - Harlow Office
For youth clubs run by Essex Youth Service, contact the Harlow
Youth Office on 01279 866161.