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Watford (/ ˈwɒtfərd / ⓘ) is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, 15 mi (24 km) northwest of Central London, on the banks of the River Colne. Initially a small market town, the Grand Junction Canal encouraged the construction of paper-making mills, print works, and breweries.
Jul 13, 2014 · Things to Do in Watford, England: See Tripadvisor's 47,692 traveller reviews and photos of Watford tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. We have reviews of the best places to see in Watford. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
An ever-popular destination, Watford - at just eight miles squared - is a town which punches above its weight. From a thriving town centre with fantastic shopping, nightclubs and restaurants to a Premiership football team, theatres, award-winning parks – including Cassiobury, one of the nation’s top 10 parks – there is something for ...
May 1, 2023 · Comfortably inside the London’s M25, Watford is a market town that developed during the Industrial Revolution and was absorbed by the capital in the 20th century. The town is on the banks of the River Colne and is as green as it gets, with sweeping parks like Cassiobury, once the site of a Tudor palace.
Jul 24, 2020 · Watford is a town and borough located in Hertfordshire just 15 miles (24 km) northwest of central London. While not technically part of London, Watford is still part of London’s Oyster Zone which is why it is a popular town for commuters who work in London.
Aug 26, 2024 · Watford, town and borough (district), administrative and historic county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated on the northwest periphery of London and on the Rivers Colne and Gade and the Grand Union Canal.
Watford is a large town in Hertfordshire, a few miles from the Greater London boundary. It is around 20 minutes from central London using National Rail trains, and slightly longer on the London Underground and Overground networks.