Harlow, England Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

Located in West Essex, Harlow is 25 miles north of London. The Stansted Commercial airport is only 15 minutes away and the train system runs to London on a regular basis. This is a college town well known by students from other countries. For example, Memorial University in Newfoundland, Canada, has a campus in Harlow and many of the education students complete their teaching internship in the schools of the city.

When you choose to visit Harlow, there are many opportunities for outdoor activities open to you. There are well developed cycling routes that are set well away from the traffic. Take time to walk through the Gibberd Garden where you will see more than 50 sculptures and a moated castle. Harlow Town Park is a 164-acre park where there are many places for the children to play, scenic walks and a covered bandstand where concerts are held during the summer.

Learn about the history of Harlow when you visit The Museum of Harlow and Mark Hall Gardens. Some of the exciting exhibits include Roman artifacts and gallery trails. Walk the nature trails of the Parndon Wood Nature Reserve where you can learn all about the natural environment of Harlow. See the unusual and exotic animals at Pet's Corner. Here you can also learn about what is being done to preserve the many endangered animals.

Harlow Town Center is a unique shopping experience with many stores, cafés and restaurants. Here you will find Harlow Market and the Harvey Centre with many brand name and local retailers. The Water Gardens is a new shopping center where you will find a fitness center as well as a wide array of stores that will satisfy the avid shopper.

There are abundant accommodations for you to choose from when you visit Harlow. You won't be disappointed in your choice and will want to make plans to return.