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05/09/2026

✨Just two sessions left ✨

Park Yoga is about to come to an end for 2026 with the final session on Sunday 13 September.

But there’s still time to join in! It takes place at Lookout Hill in Harlow Town Park every Sunday from 9.30-10.30am.

The sessions are completely free with no booking required (just bring along your own Yoga mat or towel).

Each session is led by the wonderful and made possible thanks to funding and support from Harlow Council and Park Yoga

For all the latest updates follow Park Yoga Harlow

21/08/2026

Harlow Art Trust’s Velo Artists have rolled in to The Water Gardens today with free family art activities!

Pop along between 11am–1pm or 2–4pm and get creative by making your very own mini clay sculpture.

Suitable for ages 5+ and there’s no booking required, just turn up and get creative ✨

Funded and supported by Harlow Art Trust, Harlow Council, Active Essex and Sport England

21/08/2026

✨ Parents and Carers in Harlow ✨

Here’s how your child could get a free bike this Autumn…

Essex Pedal Power is giving children across Harlow the chance to apply for a free bike, helmet and everything they need to get cycling.

It’s a brilliant opportunity to help your child get active, enjoy cycling and explore Harlow.

If you’d like to apply, it’s open to children between 112cm and 150cm tall (that’s roughly the height of children aged 5-12✨)

Applications are open now, visit activeessex.org/essex-pedal-power to find out more.

🚲 Essex Pedal Power is an emerging cycling community that launched in Harlow in 2024. It offers free bikes, cycling support and a growing community to help residents lead more active lives by removing barriers to cycling.

The programme in Harlow is organised by Rainbow Services and made possible thanks to Harlow and Gilston Garden Town, Harlow Council, Essex Pedal Power and Active Essex

19/08/2026

Potters Field Play Area is now open 🙌

It’s the latest community playground to be completely transformed in Harlow, with more than 70 play features for children aged 0-12 to enjoy.

There are now over 40 playgrounds open across Harlow, find your nearest one at harlow.gov.uk

13/08/2026

The first of Harlow’s brand-new community playgrounds is now open at Glebelands! 🙌

Glebelands Play Area has been completely transformed, with more than 40 new play features for children aged 0–12 to enjoy.

With a massive total of 43 playgrounds open across Harlow, find your nearest one at harlow.gov.uk.

12/08/2026

Recorded as woodland for more than 900 years, Parndon Wood Nature Reserve is an area of beautiful ancient woodland home to an incredible variety of birds, wildlife and plant life.

Awarded a Green Flag Award for the past 11 years, visitor can follow the 1.5km nature trail or explore the wood’s many tracks and paths.

You’ll also find a small conservation centre and a picnic seating area.

Opening hours do vary, so be sure to check the Harlow Council website before you visit ✨

05/08/2026

10 things to do with the kids at Harlow Town Park this summer holidays ☀️

Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained? Harlow Town Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country and is packed with fun, free and family-friendly things to do.

Here’s our top 10:

1. Grab a coffee (and an ice cream!) from Spurriers House Café
2. Meet the animals at Pets’ Corner
3. Let the kids burn off some energy at the inclusive Pets’ Corner Playground
4. Feed the ducks at the Water Gardens
5. Stop for lunch at The Greyhound Pub 🍔
6. Explore the park’s walking trails
7. Bring your bats and balls for a game of outdoor table tennis
8. Hunt down the three lion sculptures in the Lions on the Loose art trail 🦁
9. Cool off in the Town Park paddling pool, open throughout the school summer holidays
10. Try out the Outdoor Gym Equipment

✨ Save this post for your next family day out and let us know your favourite thing to do in Harlow Town Park!

03/08/2026

FREE Outdoor Fitness Sessions have arrived at Harlow Town Park!

These beginner-friendly sessions combine strength and cardio exercises to help you build confidence, improve your fitness and connect with others from across Harlow. ✨

Led by Ben Doyle from Changing Lives Community Services and Team GB athlete Gail Nicholls, the sessions will take place every week from July to September at the outdoor gym in Harlow Town Park.

👉 Family Sessions
Every Monday, 4–5pm
For children aged 6+ and their parents or carers

👉 Adult Sessions
Every Tuesday, 10–11am
Suitable for ages 18+

These sessions are completely free, thanks to funding and support from Harlow Council, Active Essex and Sport England.

To find out more and book your place, visit clcs.org.uk (and scroll down to Outdoor Gym Sessions ✨)

31/07/2026

If the gym isn’t your thing, there are so many other ways to get moving across Harlow ✨

A huge thank you to Katy from Fitfinitee for sharing this clip from their Tuesday Cardio Class at Tye Green Community Centre in Harlow 🫶

As it was Bastille Day, the class gave their playlist a French twist with a fun can-can routine!

The best kind of movement is the one you love and brings you joy. Whether it’s dancing, swimming, walking (or doing the can-can 💃), finding an activity you love is what really matters.

If you’d like to find out more about Fitfinitee’s Tuesday Cardio Class (5.45pm) or any of their other classes, head over to Fitfinitee

29/07/2026

Just 15 minutes from Harlow, you’ll find LOCK & LATTE, a perfect spot to stop for a coffee and ice cream.

Located at Spellbrook Lock No 3, near Sawbridgeworth, it’s an ideal place to get out on the water. We brought our own paddle boards on this occasion, but Lock & Latte also offers paddle board and canoe hire.

Opening hours can vary, so be sure to check their social media before heading over ✨

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