Headstone Manor & Museum

Set in a stunning 14th-century moated manor house, the museum explores the history of the London borough of Harrow through thestories of the people who lived there. Officially opened in 1986 by volunteers and local residents, the museum reopened in 2017 after restoration work, allowing visitors to explore even more in the Small Barn, The Granary and the Great Barn as well as the Grade I listed Manor House, the earliest surviving timber-framed building in Middlesex.

Local history

Inside the Manor House, the museum's collection encompasses various artefacts that tell the story of the borough's development. From intriguing items related to Harrow's industrial past like Hamilton's Brushworks and Whitefriars Glass, and the Kodak camera factory to archaeological artefacts, fine art, and natural history items.

Family fun

Families and children can dive in to dress up and craft activities in the Granary Learning Centre, or pick up 'Explorer Backpacks' full of ideas to help younger children find and learn new things in the museum. Outside there is a new play area, a moat where you can feed the ducks (duck food available in the Moat Café), or why not pick up a free Nature Finders trail from the Visitor Centre. The museum also hosts a busy schedule of exhibitions, talks, and events for adults and families.

Want to find out more about another prominent Harrow resident? The Heath Robinson Museum celebrates the life and works of William Heath Robinson, acclaimed British illustrator and cartoonist who lived in Pinner.