We understand that with rising energy costs, keeping yourself and your family warm this winter can be difficult. However, there are warm spaces in Harlow you can visit throughout winter.
Harlow Playhouse
The Harlow Playhouse is providing a warm welcome to everyone who needs a warm and inviting space throughout winter.
You can find contact details on the Harlow Playhouse website.
Free hot drinks will be available, as well as the opportunity to talk with local support services. You can find the warm space opening times below.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 11am to 3pm | Café Gallery |
| 8 March | 11am to 3pm | Café Gallery |
| 15 March | 11am to 3pm | Café Gallery |
| 22 March | 11am to 3pm | Café Gallery |
| 29 March | 11am to 3pm | Café Gallery |
Latton Bush Centre
The Red Room at the Latton Bush Centre is open as a warm space during March. You can find the warm space opening times below.
Hot drinks will be kindly donated by the Griffin Café.
You can find contact details on our Latton Bush Centre page.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 March | 10am to 3pm | Red Room |
| 10 March | 10am to 3pm | Red Room |
Sumners Farm Close
We are also offering a warm space in the communal lounge at Sumners Farm Close every Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm throughout February. We will provide tea and coffee.
Harlow libraries
Libraries are open year-round for residents. However, Essex County Council's Warm Welcomes scheme will offer extra opportunities for residents to visit them to keep warm, get advice and information and stay connected with others this winter.
Opening times and locations of Harlow libraries:
Potter Street Health and Wellbeing Hub
The Potter Street Health and Wellbeing Hub will be hosting a warm space at Moot House in The Stow CM20 3AG from 13 March 2023. The warm space will be open Monday to Thursday 9am to 1pm and will provide free tea and coffee.
For more information, contact Colin Thorpe on 07767783482 or colin-thorpe@btconnect.com
Streets2Homes
Streets2Homes Day Room is open Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm for a warm welcome as well as teas and coffees for a 50p donation (no fee for homeless).
You can find contact details on the Streets2Homes website.
St Paul's Church
St Paul's Maybury Drop In Centre is open each Tuesday and Friday from 11am to 3.30pm as a community warm space.
You can find contact details on the St Paul's Church website.
St Stephen's Church
St Stephen's are offering a warm space every Wednesday from 12 midday to 2pm, with a free drink and light lunch.
You can find contact details on the St Stephen's Church website.
St Mary's Church
St Mary's is open on Wednesdays 9:30am to 11am as a warm space from January 2023.
They have a coffee shop serving hot drinks on Tuesdays 10am to 12 midday from 10 January 2023.
You can find contact details on the St Mary's Church website.
Paringdon Sports Club
Butterfly Effect Wellbeing are providing a warm space at Paringdon Sports Club 11am to 1pm every Tuesday and Friday and every other Sunday 11.30am to 1pm. Drinks and snacks are also provided.
You can find contact details on the Butterfly Effect Wellbeing Facebook page.