Harleston's Future

Welcome to Harleston a Small town with a big heart and a warm welcome.

There are many reasons to visit Harleston –  a great range of well-established and new independent shops and businesses provide everything from brass screws to hat hire, handmade chocolates to eco-friendly paints, fine antiques to the latest electrical gadget.

Then there are the six tearooms and cafés, four restaurants, three pubs, two bakeries, two butchers, and a delicatessen, not to mention the Cellar Shop. There are dozens of historic buildings including the impressive coaching inn and Italianate clock-tower, a medieval street plan complete with picturesque yards and hidden alleys; a tiny Museum and a fantastically well-equipped children’s play area.

Uniquely, Harleston still has free parking throughout the town. That means there is time to wander, discover new corners, stop for a while for a cuppa or a meal before enjoying the beautiful countryside, charming villages and fine churches that pepper the Waveney Valley.

The town has a reputation for its colourful bunting and display of flags which are put up to celebrate everything from the annual return of the much-loved swift population, to the frequent street markets and annual Art Trail.

What's on in Harleston

Events Calendar
Harleston runs an annual programme of key events in and around the town.

April

Easter and Spring Celebrations

May

Open Gardens
Harleston and Waveney Art Trail

June

Antiques Market
Street Party

July

Pink Ladies Tractior Run

August

Harleston and Waveney Festival
Harleston and Waveney Sculpture Trail 

October

Harleston and Waveney Food and Drink Festival

December

Christmas Lights Switch On and Party

For information about all the events call Harleston Information Plus on 01379 851917, visit www.visitharleston.org.uk  or email [email protected]