Harlow is a town in Essex, England. The town is located in the east of the county, on the border with Hertfordshire and London. The town is part of the Greater London Urban Area.
Harlow is best known for its New Town development. The town was designated as a New Town in 1947, and was developed in the 1950s and 1960s. The town has a population of around 86,000.
Harlow is also home to the Harlow Playhouse, a theatre which hosts a variety of shows and events. The town also has a number of parks and green spaces, including the Harlow Town Park, which is the largest park in the town.