Watford Tourist Information

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.