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Things to do in Harlow

Harlow has 51 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning playgrounds, swimming pools and bowling alleys. It sits in Essex, Eastern, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 43 are free to visit, 7 are indoor options for a wet day, 43 are outdoors and 51 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Aqua Splash Redricks Lakes, Bishop's Stortford College Swimming Pool, Harlow Paddling Pool, Sports: Swimming Pool and Sumners Paddling Pool — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Colchester is close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Harlow

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Quasar and Lower Park Crescent Play Area.
    43 places
  2. 02
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Aqua Splash Redricks Lakes and Bishop's Stortford College Swimming Pool.
    5 places
  3. 03
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including Ace of Lanes and tenpin.
    2 places
  4. 04
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Wild 'n' Wacky.
    1 place

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Harlow?

This guide maps 51 places to visit in and around Harlow. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Harlow?

Recognisable names near Harlow include Aqua Splash Redricks Lakes, Bishop's Stortford College Swimming Pool, Harlow Paddling Pool and Sports: Swimming Pool. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Harlow?

43 of the places listed for Harlow are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Harlow on a rainy day?

7 indoor options are recorded near Harlow — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Harlow kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.