Watford is a town and borough that is located within the county of Hertfordshire, East of England Region, England, United Kingdom. It lies around twenty miles from the northwestern part of central London near the River Colne. Its earliest known history dates back the Anglo-Saxon times. The town is famous for its commercial centers, cycling routes and cultural heritage.
The areas of Abbots Langley, Bushey, Carpenders Park, Chorleywood, Croxley Green, Kings Langley and Rickmansworth are all in proximity with the area. Visitors with private vehicles who wish to explore the town can take the prime roads M1 and M25 to reach the area. Click
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A busy area that is the large town of Watford with its diversity of attractions. The most noticeable feature on entering the town on its ring-road is the Harlequin shopping centre with much car parking and over 130 shops from small specialised outlets to Next, John Lewis and Marks and Spencer's.
Top Attractions within and nearby Watford
Cassiobury Park is a popular large public open space that is located within Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. Its highlights include a football pitch, picnic areas, paddling pools, miniature steam train (available during summer months), slides, swings, tennis courts, climbing frames, the Grand Union Canal and River Gade.
Pump House Theatre and Arts Centre is housed within a former water supply and distribution facility that sits along Local Board Road, Lower Watford High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. The centre is popular for being a fine venue for showcasing and improving extensive range of arts e.g. music, poetry, theatrical displays, visual arts and etcetera all year round. Click
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The Harlequin Centre is located at 201 The Harlequin, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. It is the area's largest shopping centre to date serving over 17 million customers every year. Its highlights include over 130 shops, stalls, large car parking spaces and food hall and arts section. For more information about this fun-filled destination its official website is
www.the-harlequin-watford.co.uk.
Watford Central Baths lies along Hempstead Road in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. The centre is ideal for a number of swimming activities and a number of other fitness and self-defense classes that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Amongst the venue's attractions are 30 metres in length main pool, water aerobics and many other healthy and fun classes.
Watford Museum can be found within the former Benskins Brewery Mansion at 194 High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. The museum is wheelchair friendly with large collection of historical items that tell about the area's local industry, past sporting events and social history. Amongst the venue's facilities are its charming garden, on-site parking spaces, toilets and lift and gift/souvenir shop. For more information kindly visit its website
www.watfordmuseum.org.uk.
