Great Harwood Official Website
Photo: Queen Street, Great Harwood
Welcome
Welcome To Great Harwood.
A small historic market town on the edge of the Ribble Valley
Great Harwood is a bustling market town home to a variety of thriving shops and businesses. It is steeped in history, the Mercer Hall Leisure Centre in Queen Street and the town clock pay tribute to John Mercer (1791–1866), the 'father' of Great Harwood, who revolutionised the cotton dyeing process with his invention of mercerisation (treatment for cotton fabric that gives a lustrous appearance.)
The town clock is a must see attraction, built in 1903, it showcases the best in Edwardian design. Other highlights of the town include beautiful walking and cycling routes, plenty of places to eat and drink, as well as an array of individual and unique shops
Events Coming Up
Latest News
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Boundary Walk
Annual Boundary Walk - Saturday, June 1st
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Agricultural Show - Children's Competition
Children's competition at the Show
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Whit Procession
Annual Procession of Witness - Sunday, May 19th
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New Chair for the Civic Society
Lynn Wilson elected as new Chair of the Great Harwood Civic Society
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