Harrow Village Show Celebrates 40 Years with 80s Theme
Headstone Manor and Museum hosts a family event on August 31 featuring live music, crafts, and a horticultural show.
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Harrow's Headstone Manor and Museum will host its annual Village Show on August 31. The event will celebrate the venue's 40th anniversary as a public space with a 1980s theme.
The show, running from 12pm to 5pm, will fill the historic grounds with a range of activities. These include live performances, family entertainment, and community showcases. The 1980s theme will be present through music, dance sessions, hula hoop workshops, and retro-inspired activities.
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Horticultural Competition and Market
A centrepiece of the day will be the Harrow in LEAF 21st Annual Horticultural and Craft Show. This competition will display flowers, produce, and handmade items, with winners announced at an afternoon presentation. The Duck Pond Market will also return, featuring artisan traders selling handcrafted goods, food, homewares, and gifts.
Other attractions planned include outdoor theatre, arts and crafts stalls, walkabout entertainment, and community stalls. For younger attendees, there will be fairground rides and a space hopper obstacle course.
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A spokesperson for Headstone Manor and Museum stated that the show "promises a memorable day out for the whole family," offering opportunities to discover local makers, enjoy performances, or relax within the grounds.
Ticket Information
Admission is £5 for adults and £3 for children under 12. A group ticket for four people costs £12. Children under two can attend for free. Advance booking is recommended, with further details available on the Headstone Manor website.
The event takes place at Headstone Manor and Museum, Pinner View, Harrow, HA2 6PX.
Questions this report answers
+Who is putting on the Harrow Village Show?
Headstone Manor and Museum is hosting the Harrow Village Show. This is the annual event celebrating the venue’s 40th anniversary as a public space with a 1980s theme.
+How much do tickets cost for the Village Show?
Adult tickets cost £5, children under 12 pay £3, and a group ticket for four costs £12. Children under two enter for free, and advance booking is advised through the venue’s website.
+What activities will be at the Village Show?
The show will feature live music, hula hoop workshops, horticultural competitions, an artisan market, outdoor theatre, fairground rides, and community stalls. Activities run from 12pm to 5pm on August 31.
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