Your guide to Harlow, United Kingdom from Cheap Hotels Ltd.
Harlow is a town located within the London commuter belt near the M11 Motorway in Essex, England. Excavations have discovered evidence that there was a Roman settlement here and that this was built on the site of an Iron Age settlement. The new town of Harlow was built after the Second World War to help ease the overcrowding problem in London. It is easy to reach Harlow by any method of transportation. There are two railway stations with frequent trains to Cambridge, London and Stansted. Junction 7 of the M11 Motorway will take you to this town and there is an extensive bus service. The town is also quite close to Stansted Airport. Learn about the prehistoric origins of Harlow with a visit to the Museum of Harlow, where there are exhibits of the Roman artifacts and the story of the development of the town. There are 18 ancient monuments on the Roman Temple Site and 8 designated conservation areas. With 170 buildings listed as being of historic or special interest you can spend a great deal of time getting to see all of these places. One of the ways you can see these sites of interest is to take one of the themed walks that are available. About one-third of the town is made up of parks, gardens and nature reserves. Harlow Town Park has attractions for everyone with a playground area for the children, places to sit and enjoy the scenery and the natural wildlife. At Pets Corner, children can see a wide range of farm animals in a small farmlike atmosphere. Take a guided walk through the Pardon Wood Preserve where there are observation sites where you can see birds and wildlife. Bed and breakfasts and hotels are plentiful, as are pubs and restaurants. You will find amenities at your fingertips to make your visit extra special.
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