Harrow Highlights - 30th May 2025 Edition

Hello Harrow!

Welcome to your upbeat weekly digest of everything happening in our brilliant borough from 30 May – 5 June. Share the buzz with friends, and don’t forget to join our community on Facebook and Instagram for live tips and tags! 💬

  • Kiboko Coffee Co – Harrow-based speciality roasters - Craving better coffee? Kiboko roasts small-batch, ethically sourced beans, right here in Harrow and donates £1 per kilo sold to Farm Africa. Try their smooth Nyumba blend or bold single origins—freshly roasted and delivered fast (free over £20). Harrow Highlights readers get 15% off this week – just use the link below. Code HH15 applies automatically. Sip smarter. Claim your 15 % discount

🌟 This Week’s Highlights

  • What Does Harrow Mean to You? Exhibition Launch - Fri 30 May – Thu 24 Jul, Harrow Arts Centre. Young local artists fill the corridors with vibrant works celebrating Harrow’s 60th birthday. Drop in for free inspiration. More info

  • London Festival of Architecture Arrives in Harrow - Sun 1 Jun kicks off a month of talks, tours and installations at the brand-new Art Park on Greenhill Way, Harrow’s first time on the LFA map! Programme

  • Craft + Connect at Headstone Manor - Sun 1 Jun, 10 am–12 pm. Free, friendly crafting session for adults—materials and a cuppa supplied, just bring your creativity. Join in

🎉 Upcoming Local Events

  • Dinosaur Adventure Live: The Big Jurassic Storm - Sat 31 May, 2 pm & 4:30 pm @ Harrow Arts Centre. Animatronic T-rexes, special effects and half-term fun for all ages. Book now

  • Women’s England v Portugal Pre-Match Experience - Fri 30 May, 4:45 pm @ Hilton London Wembley. Piri-piri burger, cocktail and big-screen build-up before the Lionesses kick off. Tickets

  • Pre-Eid Bazaar - Sun 1 Jun, 12 pm–7 pm @ Harrow Central Mosque. Stalls, bouncy castle and and a warm community atmosphere. Info

🍽️ Restaurants and Eateries

  • Bunify – Rear 28 High Street, Harrow Weald - Late-night brioche-bun burgers, dynamite chicken and waffle bites served until 3 am, with 10 % off for students who flash their student ID. Order at the counter or online for sofa-side comfort food. Menu Bunify

  • Yako – 6 St Ann’s Road, Harrow Town Centre - Straight-from-Colombo flavours: Lamprais wrapped in banana leaf, fiery devilled chicken and flaky roti brunch plates. Casual dine-in, takeaway and delivery every day. View menu

🏛️ Attractions and Things To Do

  • Create a Stained Glass Mosaic Workshop – Headstone Manor Museum, HA2 6PX Design and craft your own colourful glass-effect mosaic in this relaxing adults-only session; all materials provided and booking is essential (£35). Book here

  • Self-Guided Harrow-on-the-Hill Heritage Walk - Download the free map, climb to 12th-century St Mary’s Church for skyline vistas, then wander lanes lined with Georgian cottages and historic Harrow School buildings any day, any time. Route

  • RAF Museum London – Grahame Park Way, NW9 5LL - Six hangars of iconic aircraft, interactive Battle of Britain zones and free half-term WW2 family activities through 1 Jun; open 10 am–5 pm and only 15 min from Harrow by train. Free tickets

🏷️ Sponsored Offer - 15% Off at Bombay Central

Bombay Central, 328 High Road, Harrow Weald
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🤝 Community Opportunities

  • Children's Charity Fun Day - Sat 14 Jun, venue TBC (Harrow). Pitch in as a helper or simply bring the kids for a fun-filled afternoon that raises funds for baby-loss charity Abigail's Footsteps (£7 per child). Donate & reserve

  • Stanmore Common Habitat Workday - Sun 1 Jun, 10:30 am–3 pm, Stanmore Common. Lend a hand cutting back bramble and repairing footpaths to keep the reserve wildlife-friendly. Gloves supplied; wear sturdy shoes. Join the team

  • Harrow parkrun Volunteers - Sat 31 May, 9 am, Harrow Recreation Ground, HA1 4HZ. Cheer, marshal or barcode-scan at the weekly 5 k—no experience needed and every stint counts toward milestone credits. See roles & email in

🛍️ Local Business Shout-Out

  • Chaayos – 4 College Road, Harrow, HA1 1BE – Contemporary Indian café serving signature chai blends, loaded parathas, and street-food-style snacks in a cosy, colourful space perfect for casual meetups, remote working, or a warm midday pick-me-up. Book a table

Thanks for reading and for keeping Harrow buzzing! Forward this newsletter to a neighbour, and tag us on Facebook & Instagram with your weekend snaps. See you next Friday!

The Harrow Highlights Team