Welcome to Harleston Harleston is a small town nestled in the Waveney
with the famous event through the local Fuller
Valley. It is a great location for visiting the Norfolk
family. These trees were specially created to
Broads, seaside and the historic city of Norwich.
commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the
There are many local walks, nearby fishing lakes
sailing of the Mayflower ship to America.
and a great leisure centre with recreation ground.
Harleston provides a habitat for swifts to stay
Harleston is on a national cycle route and we
during their visit to the country and has delightful
welcome many cyclists as they stop for a rest and
open countryside nearby. There are many
refreshments.
opportunities for us all to help the recovery of our
Harleston holds a Wednesday market which has
natural environment in the post Covid world to
been running since 1259. It has been wonderful
make Harleston an even better place to live, work
to see optimism returning as our town emerges
and visit.
from the restrictions imposed due to the spread of
The town is home to many independent shops,
Covid. Local volunteer groups are once again
cafes and restaurants all seeking to cater for the
organising events, which include the Harleston
needs of both local people and visitors. There is a
and Waveney Festival, antiques market and
proposal for significant investment in the town
evening street party, food festival, beer festival
centre with a new design that will give priority to
and the marvellous Christmas market and lights
the pedestrian and make visiting and shopping an
switch-on. Beautiful flags adorn the shops and are
even more enjoyable experience. The Market
changed regularly in line with different events or
Place would become a space for people to meet
themes throughout the year. As the town
up and socialise and for holding more events.
awakens from slumber with renewed vigour, other
Harleston retains free parking and provides a
events are being suggested and considered.
perfect place for a very pleasant day shopping and
A current list can be found on the Town Calendar
a bite to eat or something to drink.
on the Town Council website.
More details of events and more, can be found on
We will be planting trees in the cemetery of St
our website: www.harleston-tc.gov.uk. Please
Marys Church as part of the Green Canopy as a
subscribe to our newsletter for updates and
way of helping nature recover from years of
current information relating to our town.
neglect. Pride of place will be a Pilgrim 400 apple
Welcome to Harleston, we hope to see you soon.
tree, which has been gifted to the Town Council from Nottinghamshire County Council and Bassetlaw District Council due to our association
Trevor Graham Chairman Redenhall with Harleston Town Council | 5
