Welcome to Harrow

Harrow is a suburban town located in the north-west of Greater London. It is a diverse and multicultural area with a population of over 250,000 people. Harrow is known for its excellent schools, green spaces, and vibrant town center. The town is well-connected to central London via the Metropolitan line and National Rail services.

Harrow has a rich history dating back to the 9th century when it was known as Gumeninga hergae. The town has many historic buildings and landmarks, including the Harrow School, which was founded in 1572. The school has produced many famous alumni, including Winston Churchill and Benedict Cumberbatch. Other notable landmarks in Harrow include the St. Mary's Church, the Harrow Museum, and the Harrow Arts Centre.

Harrow is a bustling town with a vibrant community. The town center is home to many shops, restaurants, and cafes, making it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The town also has many green spaces, including the Harrow Recreation Ground and the Bentley Priory Nature Reserve. Harrow is a great place to live, work, and visit, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Local Schools

School	Details
Grange Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Daniel Kerbel	Welbeck Road South Harrow Harrow Greater London HA2 0RY 02084225070 School Website
Whitmore High School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms S Hammond	Porlock Avenue Harrow HA2 0AD 02088647688 School Website
Vaughan Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Karen Jones	Vaughan Road West Harrow Harrow Greater London HA1 4EL 02084277222 School Website
Alexandra School Academy Special Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Perdy Buchanan-Barrow	Alexandra Avenue South Harrow Harrow HA2 9DX 2088642739 School Website
Buckingham College Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Michael Doyle	458 Rayners Lane Pinner HA5 5DT 02088662737 School Website
Longfield Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Pam Virdee	Duke's Avenue North Harrow Harrow Greater London HA2 7NZ 02088667331 School Website
Roxeth Mead School Other Independent School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Suzanne Goodwin	25 Middle Road Harrow HA2 0HW 02084222092 School Website
The John Lyon School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss K Haynes	Middle Road Harrow HA2 0HN 02085159400 School Website
Hillview Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Miss Carly Orbell	Grange Road Harrow HA2 0LW 02084241770 School Website
Roxeth Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Steven Deanus	Brickfields Byron Hill Road Harrow Greater London HA2 0JA 02084221344 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harrow-On-The-Hill Station Approach, Harrow, Greater London, HA1 1BB 1.01 Miles

Northolt Park Cadogan Court, South Harrow, Greater London, UB5 4NP 1.24 Miles

Sudbury Hill Harrow Greenford Road, Sudbury Hill, Harrow, Greater London, HA1 3RJ 1.44 Miles

Harrow & Wealdstone The Bridge, High Street, Harrow, Greater London, HA3 5BP 1.57 Miles

Kenton Kenton Road, Harrow, Greater London, HA3 0AZ 1.86 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Classic Cars 020 8423 3211 40 The Arches, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 8AA 0.40 Miles
Kb Chauffeurs 020 8861 4005 136 Blenheim Road, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 7AA 0.49 Miles
7 Star Cars 020 8861 4005 136 Blenheim Road, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 7AA 0.49 Miles
New Century Cars 020 8866 6666 470 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 9TL 0.51 Miles
London Airports Car Service 07522 517902 470 Rayners Ln, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 9TL 0.51 Miles
Harrow Taxi 0800 633 5225 470 Alexandra Avenue, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 9TL 0.51 Miles
Golf Cars 020 8866 8661 241 Imperial Drive, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 7HE 0.51 Miles
Northwood Travel 01923 824101 Talbot House/204-226 Imperial Dr, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 7HH 0.51 Miles
Tnt Chauffeurs Ltd 020 3151 1099 Talbot House, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 7HH 0.51 Miles
T N T Chauffers 020 3151 1099 Talbot House/226 Imperial Dr, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 7HH 0.51 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Welbeck Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welbeck Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
37 Shafesbury Parade Outside Costcutters Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Scott Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Drury Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rayners Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Roxeth Green Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bowen Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Elm Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Worple Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vaughan Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Blenheim Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rayners Lane Post Office 'A' Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rayners Lane Post Office 'B' Collection Today available until:17:30 Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Sphere Pcn 07881 200143	Sphere Pcn 7 Welbeck Road Harrow London HA2 0RQ
Gp Direct 020 85159300	Gp Direct 3-7 Welbeck Road Harrow Middlesex HA2 0RQ
The Shaftesbury Medical Centre 020 84235500	The Shaftesbury Med Ctre 39 Shaftesbury Parade South Harrow Middlesex HA2 0AH
Tithe Farm Sports & Social Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	151 Rayners Lane Harrow HA2 0XH
Tithe Farm Sports & Social Club - Covid Local Vaccination Service	151 Rayners Lane Harrow HA2 0XH

Local Stores

Wembley
215-221 Preston Road
Wembley
Greater London
HA9 8NF
02089 049785
Store Website
2.77 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Mead
Euro Garages
Ruislip Road
Greenford
UB6 9RP
0208 5758678
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet North Harrow
405 Pinner Road Harrow Middlesex HA1 4HN 020 8427 7360 north.harrow@medivet.co.uk Website 0.69 miles
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Medivet South Harrow
386 Northolt Road Harrow Middlesex HA2 8EX 020 8422 4757 south.harrow@medivet.co.uk Website 0.95 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group Eastcote
83 Field End Road Eastcote Pinner Middlesex HA5 1QG 020 8866 1842 eastcote@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.79 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group Greenford
459 Oldfield Lane North Greenford Middlesex UB6 0EU 020 8422 5103 greenford@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.84 miles
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Companion Care (Ruislip) T/A Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home 664 Victoria Road Ruislip Middlesex HA4 0LN 020 8845 1359 1.87 miles


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Paws In The City
Unit K Tillermans Court Greenford Middlesex UB6 0FT 02045192670 Greenford@pawsinthecityx.com Website 1.89 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Northala Fields Park
Would Recommend Parking In The Kensington Road Car Park, There Is Another On The Slip Road Of The A40 To The Target Roundabout. The Park And Its 4 Big Mounds Was Built In 2008 From The Rubble Of Wembley Stadium. It Has 6 Fishing Lakes And A Boating Lake. Great Views Into The City And Surrounding Areas. Toilets And A Good Cafe On Site Too. The Park Is Great For Children As It Has A Large Playground And Plenty Of Pokemon ! 102 Hazelmere Walk Northolt Lancashire UB5 6UR 2.56 miles

Location what3words rigid.remark.gates

Kings College Playing Fields
Open Fields For Dogs To Walk Freely And Safe. 36 Manor Way Ruislip Lancashire HA4 8HD 2.68 miles

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Ruislip Lido
Ruislip Lido Lancashire 3.29 miles

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Ruislip Woods
Large Woodland. Lots Of Routes To Walk, Comes Out At Ruislip Lido. There Are Many Entrances. Ruislip Woods 3.66 miles It'S Probably Worth Checking The Website And Figuring Out Which Way You'D Like To Enter

Location what3words wiser.swift.souk

Stanmore Country Park
Lovely Views Over London. Circular Walk And Woodland/Pasture Walk. Nature Trail And Good Pathways. 2 Wood Ln 4.25 miles

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Harmondworths Moor
This Country Park In Hillingdon Has Some Nice Footpaths Taking You To Grassland And Two Pretty Lakes. It Is The Largest Public Park To Be Built In The London Area In The Last 100 Years, Having Been Opened In 2000. 37 Athol Way Uxbridge Lancashire UB10 0LE 4.98 miles

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