Harleston's Future

24/06/2026

We're thrilled that the flags are flying high across the town again! Our Flag Force team is back in business 🫡

We’re flying the flags for Armed Forces Week! 🎉

We’re thrilled to report that the flags are flying in Harleston once more. after many months of investigation, testing and careful planning. Just in time to commemorate Armed Forces Week, in recognition of those who serve, and have served our country 🎉

👉Click here to read the full story about the brackets and how we worked together to make the flags fly again:
https://harleston-tc.gov.uk/were-flying-the-flags-for-armed-forces-week/

We understand how disappointing it has been to see the brackets empty, and we’d like to thank you for your patience and understanding, while this important work was carried out.

12/06/2026

❗There are some brilliant things happening in our town tomorrow!❗

🦋🌼 Lots of free nature activities and guided walks at Magpies Meadow - a wonderful day of learning and fun organised by https://www.facebook.com/share/p/199jN8saeY/

🍺👣 There's a pub-themed guided walk leaving the Museum at midday - a fascinating insight into Harleston's old pubs, beer houses and breweries, run by Harleston and District Historical Society: https://www.harlestonhistoricalsociety.org.uk/event-details/last-orders

🍔🌯 The town centre hosts a street food festival in the evening - enjoy some good food and soak up the atmosphere, organised by
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BEdx9JPEY/

11/06/2026

💥 It's children's competition time! If your child loves getting creative, they might enjoy taking part in our poster competition.

🎨 We're inviting kids from Harleston and the local area to design a bold, bright A4 poster for the Harleston & Waveney Festival on August Bank Holiday Monday.

🎁 Three lucky winners will each receive a Robinson's Traditional Stationers voucher, see their artwork printed on the official programme, and help open the Festival!

📍 Entry forms are available to collect from tomorrow from Robinson's. The competition runs until the end of July.

🤩 We can't wait to see the fantastic designs that the children come up with!

10/06/2026

Book in your classic cars, motor bikes or tractors by clicking the link below or by scanning the QR code on the poster.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990078150319?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/06/2026

📆 Date for your diary - Saturday 13th June. There's sure to be a wonderful atmosphere in town that evening!

🌮🍔🍕🍜 FOOD FESTIVAL IS COMING TO TOWN!

Join us on Saturday 13th June in the town centre for an evening packed with delicious food, great atmosphere and something to satisfy every craving!

With a fantastic selection of food vendors serving up flavours from around the world, you'll be able to sample everything from street food favourites and gourmet treats to sweet delights and family-friendly classics.

Whether you're meeting friends, bringing the family, or simply looking for a tasty night out, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

https://www.visitharleston.org.uk/events/summer-street-food-festival/

📍 Town Centre
📅 Saturday 13th June, 5pm–9pm

Come hungry and discover your new favourite food! 😋

30/05/2026

27/05/2026

Looking for something to do tomorrow? Harleston Cinema has two screenings of Hamnet 👌

Harleston Cinema presents:

🎬 HAMNET

⭐️ Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal

🗓️ Thursday 28th May 2pm & 7.30pm

📍Masonic Rooms, Redenhall Road, Harleston

William Shakespeare, a young Latin tutor, falls in love with the free-spirited Agnes and marries her despite his parents’ disapproval. In due course they have three children, but William heads to London to pursue his career as a dramatist, leaving his family in Stratford. During his absence young Hamnet falls sick with the plague, and dies before his father arrives home. Later Agnes journeys to London to watch her husband’s latest play, Hamlet.

For those with compatible hearing aids, a hearing loop has now been installed.

🎟️ Seats are £5, under 16s £2.50

please book at Harleston Information Plus in Exchange Street, Harleston or call 01379 851917 https://harleston-norfolk.org.uk/

Please cancel at HIP if you are unable to attend.
Cash only.

🍦Ice creams at the intervals

🍺bar also available for the evening screening where card payments are accepted.

Walk-ins will be accommodated if possible but if fully pre-booked, regrettably we will have to turn away.

Certificate 12A, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

25/05/2026

Book in your classic cars, motor bikes or tractors by clicking the link below or by scanning the QR code on the poster.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/classic-car-show-as-part-of-the-harleston-waveney-festival-tickets-1990078150319?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

10/05/2026

"What a spot"... "That was outrageously good"... "The food was next level"

A brilliant review for Momiji Japanese Restaurant, one of the fantastic eateries that we have in town 👏