Perfect picnicking in Harlow: We take a closer look at the popularity and indeed the vital importance of green space and the coast.
- The start of the British Summer, coincides with National Picnic week. A picnic is a great way to spend time outdoors with family and friends.
- More than 27.6 million homes, the equivalent to 95% are within a 10-minute walk of an accessible public park, garden, play park or playing fields, all popular locations to pull out a picnic rug.
- Are sea and sand (or rocks and pebbles) more to your liking? 5.4 million households–nearly one in five–is located within a 30-minute walk of a beach.
- Picnics are a great way to enjoy the fresh air and relax. It is estimated that on average people picnic at least three times a year. With the population of Great Britain around 65 million, that’s a lot of picnics! Source: #Dataloft, Royal Mail, Ordnance Survey, National Picnic Week ( https://www.nationalpicnicweek.co.uk/ ), Census 2021, National Records Scotland
Perfect picnicking in Harlow
Harlow might be a fair distance from the coast (although you can be there in under an hour), but it has an abundance of green space.
Harlow sits within the East of England region. Regionally the East of England has 2.2% of public green space. Harlow on the other hand has 5.8%! So it has 2.5 times the amount of public green space. Add to this the fact that it is surrounded by glorious countryside, you start to understand why Harlow is an attractive place to live.
The epicentre in Harlow is the town park. We are amazed at how many Harlow residents we talk to, have never been! That’s sad because it really is a cool place.
What’s the attraction?
There is no question that Harlow Town park is superb. Voted in the top 10 UK parks and a consistent ‘Green Flag’ winner, the park has something for everyone.
Pets Corner still heads the list of attractions and who could argue
Well worth a visit
Never been to Harlow Town park? Get yourselves down there and enjoy it!
