Harrow Highlights - 4th July 2025

July 04, 2025

Hi Harrow neighbours!

Hello, Harrow neighbours! 🌞 The summer holidays are edging closer and our borough is buzzing with art, theatre and alfresco family fun from 4 – 10 July. Browse the week’s best picks below, then share the joy by forwarding this email, giving us a thumbs-up on Facebook and tagging your outings on Instagram.

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🌟 This Week’s Highlights

  • SoBe Burger Grand Opening, 7 B High Street – The Miami smash-burger hit lands in Harrow with 50 % off everything from 3 – 7 July and free fries for the first 50 guests daily. Expect caramel-crusted patties, vegan options and boombox beats in a neon-lit diner vibe. Find the offer

  • Pinner Wood Summer Fun Fest -Sat 5 Jul, 11 :30 am – 3 pm, Pinner Wood School – Bouncy castles, go-karts, Pimms bar and live DJ set raise funds for new playground kit; entry £1 on the gate. Pre-book wristbands for unlimited inflatables. Buy pass

  • “This Is Our Story” – Harrow Photographer of the Year - 4 - 24 Jul, White Cube Gallery, Harrow Arts Centre. Winning images capture everyday life from Belmont to Pinner; vote for your People’s Choice shot while you browse. More info

🎉 Upcoming Local Events

  • Chess Masterclass – Wealdstone Library - Sat 5 Jul, 2 pm - Whether you’re a total rookie or budding grandmaster, sharpen tactics with a county-level coach; boards supplied. Places are free but must be reserved online. Book

  • Art Park Creative Space – 900 sqm of former car park on Greenhill Way is now a multi-studio art hub with free drop-in workshops, murals and a rooftop pocket-garden. Pop by any day after 10 am and let the kids chalk the plaza while you browse resident makers’ pop-up stalls. More

  • Emergency Services Day – Fri 4 Jul, 10:30–16:00, St Anns Road. Meet fire-fighters, police horses and try a CPR demo with St John Ambulance; kids can enter the colouring competition to win Waterstones vouchers. Event page

🍽️ Restaurants and Eateries

  • Blue Ginger – 383 Kenton Road, HA3 0XS - Glam Indo-Oriental décor meets show-stopping tandoori lobster, chilli paneer and legendary chocolate samosas; weekend tables include a live saxophonist. Check the rotating cocktail list for a mango-chilli margarita. Book a table

  • Sakonis – 330 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End HA5 4HR - Iconic vegetarian spot dishing legendary chilli paneer, chaat platters & weekend buffet; now refreshed with an iced-chai bar. Book a table

🏛️ Attractions and Things To Do

  • Bushey Rose Garden (High St, Bushey) – This Grade II-listed Edwardian rose garden, bursting with colour in July, offers free entry dawn-to-dusk and plenty of benches for a peaceful picnic just 10 minutes away. Visit

  • Bentley Priory Museum Guided Tours (Stanmore) – One-hour “Battle of Britain” tours on 5 & 9 July bring RAF Fighter Command’s HQ to life, with access to galleries, gardens and café included. Tickets

  • Ruislip Lido Railway – Reservoir Road, HA4 7TY - Britain’s longest 12-inch gauge line steams through lakeside woodland; climb aboard ‘Mad Bess’ this weekend for breezy 15-minute rides (£5 return). Timetable & fares

  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter (Leavesden) – Only 25 minutes from Harrow, wander iconic sets and the brand-new Triwizard Tournament feature—advance booking essential. Plan visit

Community Opportunities

  • Age UK Harrow – Digital Buddy - Spend just an hour a week at Greenhill, Pinner, or Civic Centre libraries guiding older neighbours through email, video calls, and online GP forms; Age UK supplies training, crib sheets, and even covers your bus fare. Sign up online or ring 020 8756 3040 to start buddying within a fortnight. Volunteer

  • Harrow Foodbank Warehouse Team – Weekday shifts 10:00–15:00 sorting donations; fitness-friendly role and travel reimbursed. Volunteer

  • ParkLife Café Litter-Pick Initiative
    Borrow grabbers and bags from the café at Harrow Weald Common any day, log your haul and help keep our parks pristine. Get involved

🛍️ Local Business Shout-Out

  • On The Hill Flowers (College Rd, outside Harrow-on-the-Hill station) – Boutique florist with a 4.9-star rating, same-day delivery on orders placed before 1 pm, and subscription bouquets from £25, perfect for last-minute gifts or brightening the week. Pop by on your commute or browse fresh designs like the vibrant “Electric Avenue” online

Thanks for reading, sharing and making Harrow shine! Keep the good vibes rolling on Facebook and Instagram – we love seeing your photos. Catch you next Friday!

The Harrow Highlights Team