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Watford, situated
to the south of the county between the M1 and M25, this is
Hertfordshire's largest town.
Because the town is only a twenty minute train journey from
Euston Station it tends to have the character of a London
suburb but it does retain some vestiges of its past, notably
several timber-framed buildings around the ancient church
of St Mary's.
Today the prosperous town has
important industrial and business districts, along with its
large residential areas.
Watford is noted for its excellent
shopping facilities, dominated by the Harlequin Centre in
the heart of the town. The centre houses most major
retailers and attracts shoppers from the smaller surrounding
towns.
Adjacent to the Harlequin Centre
is Watford Market which is held Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
The lively town also boasts many restaurants, pubs, nightclubs,
cinemas and theatres.
Cassiobury Park, ten minutes
from the town centre, also has many sporting facilities including
a children's paddling pool, tennis courts, bowling green and
a croquet lawn.
Vicarage Road, the largest sports
stadium in Hertfordshire, is home to both Watford FC and the
Saracens Rugby Club.
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Watford
Cheslyn
Gardens, Nascot Wood
Road, Watford, Set in an
urban area, the 3.5 acres of gardens contain a variety of styles
including formal lawns, a rock garden and beautiful woodlands. Open
all year: except 25 December
