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- 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.
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Watford (/ ˈ w ɒ t f ər d / ⓘ) 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.
Where is Watford? Watford is located in the county of Hertfordshire, Eastern England, two miles north-west of the town of Bushey, and 15 miles north-west of London. Watford lies three miles north-west of the Greater London border.
Hertfordshire (/ ˈ h ɑːr t f ər d ʃ ɪər / ⓘ HART-fərd-sheer or /-ʃ ər /-shər; often abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial county in the East of England and one of the home counties. It borders Bedfordshire to the north-west, Cambridgeshire to the north-east, Essex to the east, Greater London to the south and Buckinghamshire to the ...
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.
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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.
Watford is easy to get to from London. Simply hop on a train from London Euston station and you can be at Watford Junction within 15-21 minutes. Be careful not to hop on a London Overground train though as this will take 48 minutes to get to Watford. As well as Watford Junction station, other options are Watford High Street (overground), Watford Tu...
Harry Potter Studio
Of course I couldn’t make a ‘things to do in Watford’ list without including the Harry Potter Studio tour. This is a must visit attraction for Harry Potter fans. During the tours fans will get the chance to discover the work that goes into making the films. This of course includes seeing some of the filming sets such as The Great Hall.
Cassiobury Park
Cassiobury Park is the largest open public space in Watford (190 acres) and is one of Watford’s most popular attractions. The park receives around 800,000 visitors a year and hosts a number of sporting and entertainment events. Cassiobury Park is a great place for nature lovers to visit. You can take a stroll along the canals and through the trees. Families will love Cassiobury with its Cha Cha Playground for small kids and the impressive Paddling Pool Playground for older kids that has numer...
Cheslyn House & Gardens
Cheslyn House and Gardens is a hidden little gem in Watford not to miss out on. Not only is it free to visit, the gardens are stunning to walk around. With a variety of flowers, exotic plants, a rock garden, pond and bird aviary, the gardens are a beautiful place to take the family or go for a picnic.
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 ...
Watford is located on the rivers Colne and Gade, in the county of Hertfordshire, approximately 20 miles north-west of London and 17 miles south of Luton. The town has a population of around 79,500. Administratively it is within the Borough of Watford which covers an area of approximately 21 sq kms.
