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Watford, M1 from London, or via M25 junction 20, A412 east from Rickmansworth

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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.

What to see - Watford Tourist Attractions

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Cheslyn Gardens Nascot Wood Road, Watford WD17 4SL
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. Cheslyn Gardens information

Where to stay in Watford

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Hotels

The Grove Chandler's Cross near Watford WD3 4TG MAP
Just 30 minutes from central London and Heathrow Airport, The Grove has 227 stunning guest rooms and suites, antique furniture and modern art. All guest rooms have 42" wall mounted plasma screens DVD/CD and broadband Internet access, splendidly.. ...
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Hilton Watford Hotel Elton Way Watford WD25 8HA MAP
Hilton Watford offers a gym, a pool and free parking, 25 minutes from central London. The M1 is a 3-minute drive away. Leisure facilities include a sauna, a steam room and a Jacuzzi. Each modern room at Hilton Watford Hotel has 24-hour room service. Th...
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Best Western White House Hotel 27-31 Upton Road Watford WD18 OJF MAP
Watford's only town-house hotel offers professional and friendly service, with a fine-dining conservatory restaurant, free car parking and Wi-Fi. The Best Western White House Hotel is located close to both the M1 and M25 motorways, with excellent transpo...
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Jurys Inn Watford 31 - 35 Clarendon Road Watford WD17 1JA MAP
In the heart of the town centre, just metres from Watford Junction Railway Station, this modern hotel opened in March 2009, offering high-quality, air-conditioned rooms at great-value prices. Jurys Inn Watford has a convenient location on Clarendon Road,...
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Holiday Inn Express London - Watford Junction 19 Bridal Path Watford WD17 1UE MAP
Just 20 minutes from Central London by train, this hotel just off the A412 has close connections to the M25 and M1 and is 2 minutes from Watford Junction Train Station. The hotel is a popular base for Wembley Stadium (16 miles / 25.7 km) - a direct train...
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Ramada Watford A41 Watford Bypass Watford WD25 8JH MAP
With landscaped gardens, Ramada Watford has a gym, an indoor pool and free parking. There is excellent access to the M1 motorway. Ramada Watford is home to a Sebastian Coe Health Club with a sauna, a spa pool and a steam room. Each modern room has a lux...
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Park Inn Watford 30-40 St. Albans Road Watford WD17 1RN MAP
Easily accessible via the M1 and M25, Park Inn Watford has a fitness suite. Harlequin Shopping Centre and the rail station are nearby. Each room has a 28-inch flat-screen TV with 60 digital channels, a laptop safe and a walk-in power shower. There is 24-...
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Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels

The Bedford Arms Hotel Langley Road Watford WD17 4PT MAP
Close to Watford's town centre and just half a mile (800 m) from Watford Junction Station, the hotel offers newly refurbished en suite rooms with plasma flat-screen TVs with Freeview. In Langley Road, close to the heart of Watford's town centre, the Bedf...
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Travelstop Inn Guest accommodation

Travelstop Inn 27-31 Upton Road Watford WD18 0JF MAP
Travelstop Inn has great-value, basic en suite rooms in Watford, and is well-located for the M1 and M25. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities, Freeview TV and a trouser press. Travelstop Inn has teamed up with the Best Western White House Hotel, ...
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Travelodge Watford Central Travelodge Watford Central Hotel 23-25 Market Steet Watford WD18 0PH MAP
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Grove End Hotel 73 Bushey Hall Road Watford WD23 2EN MAP
Situated within its own private garden, and boasting free on-site parking, this small, family-run hotel is ideally located in Watford, within easy reach of the M1 and Central London. Set on the B462, Grove End Hotel is well placed for access to the A41,...
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Holiday Cottages

Harlequin Executive Studios 27/29 Granville Road Watford WD18 0AH
In the city centre, these studio apartments have free internet connection, near Harlequin Shopping Centre. Watford High Street Tube station is close by. Each refurbished studio has a fully fitted kitchen and an en suite shower room. Harlequin Executive A...
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Harlequin Executive Cottage 15 Sotheron Road Watford WATFORD
2 bedroom cottages in central Watford. Fully fitted and equipped kitchen Oven/hob, fridge and freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher and microwave. Dining/morning room. Lounge , 32" flat screen cable tv, dvd and wifi Gas heating.Housekeeper comes once a week ...
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Around The Watford Area

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Bushey (1.83 miles) Rickmansworth (3.32 miles) Chorleywood (5.10 miles) Borehamwood (5.73 miles) Hemel Hempstead (6.98 miles) St Albans (7.03 miles) Amersham (8.81 miles) Potters Bar (9.26 miles) Berkhamsted (9.79 miles) Hatfield (10.44 miles) Harpenden (11.07 miles)