Local information

Less densely populated and with more parks and open spaces than other quarters of Outer London, Watford is a very desirable area in which to live.

Transport and travel

There are excellent rail services into Central London and the City via the mainline (into Euston) and the London Underground (Metropolitan line) as well as a good local and regional bus service. Main rail, coach and road routes facilitate easy access to and from London, around the M25 and also to the north via the M1 and A1, as well to East Anglia via the M11 and A12 all off the M25.

Entertainment

Watford is rich in cultural, sporting, entertainment, architectural and historic attractions. The High Street and renowned Harlequin Centre provide excellent shopping facilities throughout the week. The top of the High Street has recently undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment to develop the Cafe Quarter - providing a wealth of cafes and coffee bars for during the day as well as more lively evening entertainment with numerous bars, varied restaurants, night clubs and Jongleurs comedy club.

If you're looking for something a little more high brow The Palace Theatre has an annual series of productions - some of which have gone on to the West End. The Watford Colosseum provides a wide variety of classical and pop concerts and enjoys a tradition as one of the top recording venues in Europe. Then the Watford Museum and nearby St Albans fulfil those with historical interests.

Leisure and outdoors

Leisure facilities in and around Watford are plentiful. There are many gyms around the town, two large communal swimming pools (Central Baths and at the Bill Everett Centre) plus Woodside Leisure Centre with indoor facilities (including squash, badminton, gym and various aerobics classes) and outdoor football pitches and an athletics stadium.

For the less energetic Cassiobury Park and Whippendell Woods combine to bring the Green Belt into the town with space to relax and escape on a sunny day, though it does incorporate lawn tennis, croquet and bowling clubs. With paddling pools and a miniature train, then the river and Grand Union Canal running through it, there's plenty for the children to see and do as well. Looking for more green space? Well just a short drive and you are transported into the Chilterns with opportunities for rambling, cycling and country pub lunches!

Of course, this is just a taster! We will be pleased to share our local knowledge with you and also point you towards sources of further information on request. However, all that in good time - let's find you somewhere to live first!

Local links

Watford Map

Watford Council

Watford Football Club

Watford Observer

Watford Philharmonic Society