Headstone Manor, Headstone Recreation Ground, Pinner View, Harrow HA2 6PX
Headstone Manor and Museum
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6.2
Wildland
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Why it's Wildland
6.2A manor house dating from 1310 stands within a moat in Harrow. Its story is tied to the Reading family and to a working farm that continued here into the twentieth century.
A rare chance to explore a moated medieval manor within Greater London, with the house and farm buildings making local history tangible. Its appeal is firmly historic rather than wild-landscape focused.
Atmospheric · Historic
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The experience
Explore the manor and museum displays, then take time to notice how the moat, bridge and surviving farm buildings shape the visit. Guided tours offer a more detailed look when available.
Things to do
Cross the bridge over the moat
Follow the approach described in the museum’s visual story and notice the moat before entering the manor house.
10–20 minutes
Explore the manor house
Visit the historic house, which the supplied Heritage Open Days source dates to 1310.
30–60 minutes
See the introductory archaeology displays
The Small Barn displays introduce Stone Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon Harrow, according to the museum’s visual story.
20–40 minutes
Join a guided tour when offered
A published Heritage Open Days listing describes a 45-minute tour covering the manor, Great Barn and gardens. Check for current dates and booking requirements.
45 minutes
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Quick escape · 1–2 hours
A quick look around the manor
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Check opening arrangements before travelling.
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Start at the Small Barn displays introducing Stone Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon Harrow.
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Cross the bridge over the moat to visit the manor house.
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Notice the moat and surrounding historic buildings as you explore.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of the museum
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Check whether the museum and any guided tours are running; tour availability and booking requirements vary.
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Explore the Small Barn displays and manor house at an unhurried pace.
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Look around the Granary and grounds where open to visitors.
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Take a break at the café if it is open; confirm current hours directly.
Verified history
The manor house still standing is dated to 1310 by the supplied Heritage Open Days listing, which describes Headstone Manor as the only completely moated manor house in Greater London. The same source says the site operated as a working farm from the Middle Ages until 1928 and links its story to the Reading family. The museum’s visual story describes displays on Stone Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon Harrow.
Hidden details
The moat-side approach — The museum’s visual story directs visitors along the moat and over the bridge to the manor house; it also mentions fish and ducks in the moat. Treat wildlife sightings as variable.
The farm story behind the manor — The site’s farming history continued until 1928, giving the manor and farm buildings a longer working-life story than the medieval house alone suggests.
When to go
· During confirmed museum opening hours; check current hours before visiting.
The main attraction is the museum and historic buildings, so current opening arrangements matter more than season.
The supplied sources do not establish weather-related access or outdoor surface conditions. Check before visiting.
What to look for
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The moat and bridge on the approach
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the manor house
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the Small Barn, Great Barn and Granary
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and exhibits introducing Stone Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon Harrow.
The story
Archaeology, Medieval
Best time to go
Year-round, subject to opening arrangements
Choose a day when the museum is open and check current hours and tour arrangements before setting out.
How long to spend
Allow at least 1–2 hours; a guided tour is described as 45 minutes.
Perfect for
History lovers · Families · Walkers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10am-4pm
- Wednesday: 10am-4pm
- Thursday: 10am-4pm
- Friday: 10am-4pm
- Saturday: 10am-4pm
- Sunday: 10am-4pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
A museum in a medieval manor house. The supplied sources describe visitor access and guided tours; check current opening arrangements before travelling.
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Parking
A car park is described in the museum’s visual story, a three-minute walk from the entrance. Check current availability and terms before visiting.
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Toilets
An accessible toilet is described beside the café and on the ground floor of the Granary; check current availability.
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Food & drink
A café and visitor centre are described opposite the museum entrance. Check current opening arrangements.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet. The museum’s visual story gives visitor-access information; check directly about route-specific access and current facilities.
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Cost
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Around Headstone Manor and Museum
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
