Harrow Highlights - 6th June 2025 Edition

June 06, 2025

Hi Harrow neighbours!

☀️ School’s (nearly) out, the sun’s behaving (fingers crossed) and our borough is brimming with things to see, sip and celebrate from 6 – 12 June. Scroll for this week’s must-dos, then pass the newsletter on to a friend, like us on Facebook and tag your adventures on Instagram.

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🌟 This Week’s Highlights

  • Hamro Nepali Fest 2025 – Sat 7 Jun, 3 pm, Harrow Football Club. Live bands, momo stalls, dance battles & an open-air after-party celebrating Nepali culture. Tickets

  • Fleetwood Unchained storms Elliott Hall – Fri 6 Jun, 7:30 pm. The UK’s top Fleetwood Mac tribute brings all the classics to Harrow Arts Centre for one night only. Book Here

  • Harrow Photographer of the Year Exhibition – final week – See 2024’s winning images of local life at the Greenhill Art Pod before it closes on Wed 12 June. More info

🎉 Upcoming Local Events

  • Harrow Town Centre LFA Walking Tour - Wed 11 Jun, 5 pm, depart Harrow Leisure Centre – Discover future regeneration plans on this architect-led stroll (free but ticketed). Info

  • Sounds Historical: 600 Years! From Hildegard to Haydn
    Thu 12 Jun, 1 pm, Pinner Parish Church – Lunchtime journey through six centuries of music (£14). Tickets

  • Free Sound Bath – North Harrow
    Fri 6 Jun, 12:15 pm, community studio (HA1 4HN). Lie back as gongs & crystal bowls wash away stress in this lunchtime relaxation session—mats provided, bring a cosy blanket. Reserve

🍽️ Restaurants and Eateries

  • Tikka Nation – St George’s Shopping Centre - Brand-new Indian street-food kiosk firing up butter-chicken wraps, vegan pakora bowls & student-friendly meal deals. See what’s cooking

  • Daisy’s in the Park – Pinner Memorial Park, HA5 1AE - Lakeside café serving all-day brunch, homemade cakes & picnic hampers—grab a terrace seat while little ones feed the ducks. More info

🏛️ Attractions and Things To Do

  • Old Speech Room Gallery Summer Exhibitions – Harrow School, HA1 3HP
    Leaf through illuminated tomes in From the Scholar’s Library and marvel at eccentric artefacts in Cabinet of Curiosities (open Mon–Sat, free, runs until 14 Jun). Plan a visit

  • Eastcote House Gardens – High Road, Eastcote HA5 2FE - Just ten minutes from Pinner, this Tudor dovecote, walled rose garden and prairie meadow offer a tranquil, award-winning spot for a sunny picnic (dawn–dusk, free). Find out more

  • 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

  • Stanmore Country Park – Dennis Lane entrance, HA7 4HT
    80-acre former deer park with butterfly meadows, ancient hedgerows and skyline viewpoints; download the self-guided trail and spot skylarks. Visitor info

Bombay Central, 328 High Road, Harrow Weald
Special for Harrow Highlights readers! Enjoy 15% off your lunchtime bill Tuesday – Friday (12 pm – 2.30 pm) until the end of June, when you mention “Harrow Highlights” to your server. Perfect excuse to try their railway-inspired bites and masala chai. Book a table

🤝 Community Opportunities

  • Bike Week – Evening “Learn to Ride” Classes
    5, 6, 12 & 13 Jun, 7 pm, Harrow Civic Centre. Harrow Cycle Hub’s free 75-minute sessions for teen & adult beginners (bikes supplied if needed). Book 

  • Online GCSE Tutor – The Access Project
    One hour a week of virtual tutoring for Harrow teens in September; training provided. Apply

  • 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

  • Vama Collections – 352 Pinner Rd, North Harrow, HA2 6DZ
    Introducing Harrow’s newest South Asian jeweller, located where the Costa Coffee used to be in North Harrow. They are a family-owned jewellery business with unique and exquisite pieces you NEED to see in person. Find out more

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