Discover Harlington

If local history matters to you when choosing a destination, Harlington offers several tangible points of interest. Its history ranges from a 12th-century church nave to a miniature railway built in the 1920s. There are also various forms of remembrance, a yew tree associated with local customs, and buildings from other periods. This mix lets you view the place from different cultural perspectives.

Church, Yew Tree and Remembrance

The nave of the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Harlington dates from the 12th century. A yew tree stands by the church and is believed to be at least 1,000 years old. Until around 1825, the annual trimming of the yew was a local Whitsuntide celebration. Architectural history, nature and a historic local tradition thus come together in one place.

The Harlington War Memorial adds a dedicated place of remembrance to the local history. Charles Oldrid Scott designed it as a stone Celtic cross; it was erected in 1920. It commemorates the First World War, and additions commemorating the Second World War were made later. The memorial’s construction and additions represent two distinct periods: the commemoration of the Second World War was added later.

Other Historic Buildings

The Harlington miniature railway and its associated structures are considered an unusual and distinctive local feature. The railway and the structures were built in the 1920s. For travellers interested in railway history, a particularly notable aspect is that the associated structures are part of this local feature, not just the railway itself.

The Old Baptist Church, now Frank Peace Hall, is also part of Harlington’s architectural history. Parts of Harlington’s first Baptist church, built in the 18th century, have been preserved. The two names refer to different periods: Old Baptist Church is the former name, while Frank Peace Hall is its present-day identity. Compared with the Church of St Peter and St Paul, the historical connection here is to preserved parts of an 18th-century Baptist church, rather than to a church nave.

The White Hart on the High Street is definitively dated to 1810. The Pheasant in West End probably dates from the 18th century; its exact origins are uncertain. The comparison makes the distinction clear: a specific year is given for The White Hart, while the origins of The Pheasant remain unknown.

A Practical Travel Option

In September 2026, cricket at Little Harlington Playing Fields could be booked through Greenwich Leisure Limited. Check availability before your trip. This lets you consider the sporting activity as a separate point of interest alongside Harlington’s cultural themes.

You can distinguish between the main themes when deciding on your trip: the churches and the miniature railway showcase architectural history, while the War Memorial is chiefly a place of remembrance. This can help you decide whether you are more interested in historic buildings or in the commemoration of two wars, added at different times.

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