Welcome to Watford

Watford is a town located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated approximately 20 miles northwest of central London and has a population of around 100,000 people. The town is known for its rich history, beautiful parks, and vibrant cultural scene. Watford is also home to a number of major businesses, including the headquarters of the famous supermarket chain, Tesco.

One of the most popular attractions in Watford is the Cassiobury Park. This beautiful park covers an area of over 190 acres and features a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. There are several walking and cycling trails, a children's play area, a paddling pool, and a miniature railway. The park is also home to a number of wildlife species, including deer, foxes, and squirrels. Another popular attraction in Watford is the Watford Colosseum. This historic venue has hosted many famous musicians and performers over the years, including The Beatles, Elton John, and David Bowie.

Watford is also known for its excellent shopping and dining options. The town center is home to a number of high street stores, as well as independent boutiques and specialty shops. There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes, and bars to choose from, offering a range of cuisines from around the world. Whether you're looking for a quick bite to eat or a leisurely meal with friends, Watford has something to suit every taste and budget.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 1.1°C

Feels Like: -1.6°C

Wind: 5.4 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Chater Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Laurie O'brien	Addiscombe Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0WN 01923446686 School Website
Watford Grammar School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dame Sylvia Tai	Lady's Close Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0AE 01923223403 School Website
Watford St John's Church Of England Primary School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Anna Pyatt	32 Clarendon Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 1JJ 1923255017 School Website
Central Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sabriye Wright	Derby Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2LX 01923225129 School Website
Watford Field School Infant And Nursery Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Nicky Selby	Neal Street Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0WF 01923227306 School Website
Chater Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Amrit Bal-Richards	Southsea Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7NJ 01923221060 School Website
Field Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jeannette Brooks	Watford Field Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0AZ 01923221877 School Website
West Herts College Further Education Ages:16-99 Head Teacher Ms Gill Worgan	Watford Campus Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3EZ 1923812345 School Website
Laurance Haines School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sebastian Gray	Vicarage Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0DD 1923233146 School Website
Lanchester Community Free School Free Schools Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Hammond	Hempstead Road Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3HD 01923224160 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Watford High Street 182 Watford High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2NW 0.32 Miles

Watford Junction Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU 0.63 Miles

Bushey Pinner Road, Watford, Greater London, WD19 4EA 0.91 Miles

Watford North Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DS 1.44 Miles

Carpenders Park Prestwick Road, Watford, Greater London, WD19 7DT 1.92 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Enzo Prestige Hire 01923 630077 85 Market Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0PT 0.15 Miles
Private Hire Operator 01923 248830 85 Vicarage Rd, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0EJ 0.24 Miles
A 2 Z Taxis 01923 232232 4 Stanley Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2QU 0.25 Miles
Eagle Cars 01923 250777 179 High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1NJ 0.34 Miles
Fox Taxi's 01923 444444 179 The Pde/High St, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1NJ 0.34 Miles
Watford Cars 01923 232312 192 Queen's Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2NT 0.45 Miles
Watford Cabs 01923 630063 192 Queen's Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2NT 0.45 Miles
Herts Taxi 07897 475747 83 Harwoods Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7RQ 0.46 Miles
Ampm Cars 01923 247247 73 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1DS 0.54 Miles
Norton Cars 01923 236606 Benskin Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0HN 0.55 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
77-79 High Street P.O Gold Box Side A Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
High Street Collection Today available until:11:45 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
77-79 High Street ( Gold Box) Side B Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Merton Road Market Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clarendon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
King Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vicarage Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
168 High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queens Road Broadway Collection Today available until:10:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Whippendellp.O No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sotheron Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Pond P.O Collection Today available until:12:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cardiff Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Watford Fields No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Watford Health Centte - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	21 Upton Road Watford WD18 0JP
Watford Health Centte - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	21 Upton Road Watford WD18 0JP
Watford Health Centte - Covid Local Vaccination Service	21 Upton Road Watford WD18 0JP
Watford Health Centre 01923 226266	Ground Floor, Colne House 21 Upton Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0JP
Meadowell Surgery	87 Cassio Road Watford Hertfordshire WD18 0QN

Local Stores

St Albans Road
160-162 St Albans Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD24 4AE
01923 228490
Store Website
1.00 miles

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SPAR - Harvest - Colne
Wiggenhall Road
Watford
WD18 0FS
01923 243732
Store Website
0.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Vets4pets Watford Century
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Century Retail Park Dalton Way Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2SF 01923 802587 watfordcentury@vets4pets.com Website 0.55 miles
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Medivet 24 Hour Watford
237 St. Albans Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5BP 01923 243429 24hour.watford@medivet.co.uk Website 1.11 miles
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Park Veterinary Centre
256 Cassiobury Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3PA 01923 223321 Website 1.27 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Blythwood Vets
2 High Street Bushey Watford Hertfordshire WD23 3DN 020 8950 2002 info@blythwood.com Website 1.45 miles

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Medivet Carpenders Park
15 The Parade Delta Gain Carpenders Park Watford Hertfordshire WD19 5BL 020 8428 7371 carpenders.park@medivet.co.uk Website 1.96 miles
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Medivet Croxley Green
1 Barton Way Croxley Green Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 3PA 01923 710382 croxley.green@medivet.co.uk Website 2.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cassiobury Park And Grand Union Canal
This Short Hertfordshire Walk Explores Watford's Cassiobury Park Along With A Section The Grand Union Canal. Cassiobury Park Is The Largest Public Open Space In Watford Comprising Of Over 190 Acres Of Green Space Stretching From Watford Town Centre To Woodland And Countryside To The West Of The Town. WD18 7LG 1.06 miles The Car Park Is Signposted From The Centre Of Town And Rickmansworth Road With Brown Tourist Information Signs.

Location what3words hotel.small.blog

Stanmore Country Park
Lovely Views Over London. Circular Walk And Woodland/Pasture Walk. Nature Trail And Good Pathways. 2 Wood Ln 4.08 miles

Location what3words piper.verge.motor

Ruislip Woods
Large Woodland. Lots Of Routes To Walk, Comes Out At Ruislip Lido. There Are Many Entrances. Ruislip Woods 4.31 miles It'S Probably Worth Checking The Website And Figuring Out Which Way You'D Like To Enter

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Sarratt
A Gentle, Flat Walk Through And Around The Historic Village Of Sarratt, In Hertfordshire. Sarratt Sits In An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Surrounded By Fields Which Go Down To The Chess Valley Riverbed. WD3 6AS 4.44 miles Sarratt Is Located In The County Of Hertfordshire, Two Miles North-East Of The Town Of Chorleywood, Five Miles North-West Of The Major Town Of Watford, And 20 Miles North-West Of London. Sarratt Lies Just South-East Of The Buckinghamshire Border.

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Ruislip Lido
Ruislip Lido Lancashire 4.62 miles

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Hyde Lane
1 Hyde Ln Frogmore 4.94 miles

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Weather Forecast

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