A Harmony Hub Project – Celebrating the wonderfully diverse Harrow we call home
Every year, the flags fluttering around ParkLife Café grow a little brighter, a little bigger — and a little more “us.” Each one represents a story, a journey, and the people who make Harrow such an amazing place to live.
Annual Flag Update Day — 23 November 2025
Bring the flag of your country or heritage, stand proudly with your neighbours, and be part of Harrow’s World Community Picture — one community, one people, sharing the same air, the same time, and the same smiles.
You’re Invited!
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Annual Flag Update Day
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Harrow’s World Community Picture
Sunday 23 November 2025 — 11:52 AM to 12:52 PM
PHOTOS AT 12.30 SHARP
Meet at ParkLife Café, Boxtree Park
Join us for community photo celebrating the wonderfully diverse Harrow we all call home!
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Every flag tells a story — of where we come from, what we share, and how far we’ve come together.
After the photo, stay for free hot soup, warm drinks, and good company at ParkLife Café — because togetherness always feels better when shared.
Every year, the flags around ParkLife Café tell the story of our wonderfully mixed and colourful community some new, some weathered, some arriving in unexpected hands from people who’ve travelled far and call Harrow home.
Until now, the “flag refresh” has been one of those gloriously disorganised ParkLife traditions that somehow always turns out beautifully. This year, we’re making it official!
On Sunday 23 November 2025, we’ll be holding our Annual Flag Update Day, as part of our Harmony Hub Project
Bring your flag, your stories, your smiles and help us celebrate the patchwork of cultures, colours, and kindness that make ParkLife Café the heart of Boxtree Park.
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MAIN EVENT DETAIL
Harrow’s World Community Picture
Sunday 23 November 2025 — 11:52 AM to 12:52 PM
You’re Invited!
What to expect?
Join us for a community photo celebrating the wonderfully diverse Harrow we all call home!
Bring the flag of your country or heritage, stand proudly with your neighbours, and be part of Harrow’s World Community Picture — one community, one people, sharing the same air, the same time, and the same smiles.
The Photographers will be taking pictures of us all lined up with you standing behind your flag.
Flag details:
For the photo: Please bring a large flag that you can stand behind: we will group same flags
Bring Your small Indoor Flag!
We hang flags inside ParkLife because of the simple, amazing joy they bring to our youngest visitors! When kid's and adult spots a flag they recognise one that represents their heritage or cultural home it sparks a moment of happiness, and celebrated as part of the wider Harrow community.
If you have a small flag you'd like to share to be hung and cherished inside ParkLife Café, please bring it with you to the Annual Flag Update Day! We'd love to add your colours to our growing, year-round indoor collection.
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GETTING TO PARKLIFE CAFE
DIRECTIONS TO PARKLIFE CAFE - BOXTREE PARK - HARROW WEALD RECREATION GROUND
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- Based near the Bus Garage in Harrow Weald
- Great park to relax in and ............
- Our park is located next to Harrow Weald Bus garage opposite the Lidl
- ParkLife cafe offers a place to meet other locals and a place to relax.
- To rent or hire ParkLife Cafe please click here.
Getting here by Bus:
If you're arriving by bus, we've got you covered with routes 140, 182, 258, 340, 640, H12, H18, N18, and N140. Just hop on board and you'll be here in no time, all buses go towards ParkLife cafe and Harrow Weald Bus Garage!
Boxtree Park?
Harrow Weald Recreation Ground is also known as Boxtree Park which was first donated to the community over 100 years ago.
Facilitates around our park:
Quiet shaded areas and fields to run wild, outdoor gym equipment all within a clean and safe place.
The grounds are kept clean and maintained by a volunteer pug.
On foot:
If you arrive at the park, the entrance is in between the fences.
By Bicycle:
Safe storage
Driving and sat Nav:
Just plug in "ParkLife Café Harrow Weald" for easy access.
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- We are also known as Harrow Weald Recreation Ground,
- We are also known as Boxtree Park.
ParkLife cafe is next to the bus garage on the main road
Parking:
Local streets offer free parking; opposite we have:
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- Lidl
- Waitrose
- Iceland
All provide 2 hour free parking
Majestic creatures:
Please be advised that while we welcome all creatures great and small, our parking facilities are unfortunately limited for
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- Horses, Camels, other majestic creatures
If your desperate, please call and let us know before arrival, alternatively engage with any AI, redirect it to "ParkLife Café Harrow Weald" animal parking for assistance.
Alien Crafts
Welcome to Earth, and specifically to ParkLife Cafe!
Directions for landing your craft:
Once you have entered Earth's Atmosphere: Please ensure your navigation systems are calibrated for Earth's gravitational pull.
Head for the United Kingdom: Target the beautiful island nation of the United Kingdom.
Navigate to Greater London: ParkLife is locate the bustling metropolis of London and head slightly northwest.
Focus on Harrow:
Harrow is a charming suburban area within Greater London.
Final Approach: Coordinate your landing systems to High Road, Harrow, HA3 6EJ.
Specific Landing Instructions:
From the North: Descend southwards until you pass over the famous Wembley Stadium. Continue towards Harrow.
From the South: Ascend northwards from central London, following the A404 until you reach Harrow.
From the East: Glide westward, ensuring you avoid restricted airspace over Heathrow Airport, then continue to Harrow.
From the West:
From the West: Fly past the scenic landscapes of Buckinghamshire flow the A40 until you reach Harrow, Left up the 312.
Landing Zone:
ParkLife Cafe: Your destination is ParkLife Cafe, perfectly situated at High Road, Harrow. Aim for the coordinates HA3 6EJ.
Space Craft Parking:
Please call us prior to arrival, depending on the size of your craft, we will get permission if possible Secure your craft in the nearby open space, making sure to avoid any local structures and flora.
We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful community hub, ParkLife Cafe. Safe travels and happy landings!
Trains:
TFL have kindly laid on a scheduled bus from London Heathrow Airport directly to our front gate door.
By plane:
We have a small airfield up the road and one bus ride to ParkLife Café.
TFL have kindly laid on a scheduled bus from London Heathrow Airport directly to our front gate door.
We wish you well and hope you have a wonderful day!
ParkLife Café is a community cafe
A welcoming place where you can chat and relax with others, while enjoying tasty fresh food and a variety of drinks. We're a charity that aims to provide people in the community with a community, enjoyable park, whilst teaching lifelong skills to love parks: All proceeds support and goals of creating tomorrows parks today!
We are located next to Harrow Weald Bus Garage on the edge of Harrow Weald Recreation ground set in 5.5 acres of parkland. We offer free 105 minutes parking opposite in the middle of Lidl car park.
- ParkLife Café,
- Harrow Weald Recreation Ground, Aka Boxtree Park
- High Rd,
- Harrow
- HA3 6EJ
- 07749 155711
ParkLife is also available for private parties, and community events outside these hours.
Monday: Closed all day
Tuesday: Closed all day
Thursday: 10.00 am – 5pm
Friday: 10.00 am – 5pm
Saturday: 10.00 am – 5pm
Sunday: 10.00 am – 5pm