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Tel code: 01923 | code search
Postcode: WD1 | code search
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AA United Taxis
"I won't be using AA again. The driver spoke little English and refused to drop me off where I wanted.

Date visited: 23/12/2010 ..." More

A2B Cars
"a2b cars gave me a very good service and i will recommond everyone to use it.

Date visited: 29 dec 09 ..." More

Premier Inn Watford (Croxley Green)
"Good Points: great staff help; large room, disabled facilities excellent for the most part Bad Points: TV too small - too far away from bed to see clearly; room cold (staff ..." More

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A busy area to the northwest of London but inside the M25, originating from Saxon times on the banks of the River Colne 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. A large mainline railway station partners superb road access. There are many cafes, pubs, take-aways and entertainment venues, e.g. a multi screen cinema, nightclubs, 10-pin bowling and bars. Accommodation ranges from a Hilton hotel to little guesthouses. There are two museums in the town, one having recently celebrated its silver jubilee and charting the history of Watford past and present, housed in the former Benskins Brewery Mansion. Its displays of local history and industry include Watford Football Club memorabilia and the Cassiobury Collection of fine art. The other museum is a Fire Museum based in the ex-workshops building at Watford Fire Station and open on Wednesday mornings. The football club are a championship team founded in 1881. Famously owned by Sir Elton John, the club’s perhaps most well known player is John Barnes, who played there for 6 years. They are based at the Vicarage Road ground, which they’ve shared since 1997 with the Saracens Rugby Club. Culturally, Watford has both a theatre and a Philharmonic Society. The theatre is Edwardian but a Lottery Grant enabled refurbishment in 2002 and increased facilities for audiences of over 100,000 per year in the only producing theatre in the area. The Philharmonic Society was established in 1935, now performing 5 concerts a year at The Colosseum and being one of the UK’s largest amateur societies combining orchestra and choir.

Attraction

Activity World and Animal World
Watford Museum

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Premier Inn Watford (Croxley Green) *book online*
Premier Inn Watford Central *book online*
Premier Inn Watford North *book online*
Travelodge Watford Central *book online*
Travelstop Inn *book online*

Care Home

Courtland Lodge
Greenbanks
Lancaster Court
Pinewood Lodge

Charity

National Animal Welfare Trust

Classes

Salsaduende
Yoga - TFC Studio 1

Club

Club Composure
Destiny
Revolution Vodka Bar
Velvet Goldmine Night Club

Conference Centre

Clarendon Road

Cottage

Harlequin Cottage No.2

Council

Watford Borough Council

Dentist

Warners Chartered Accountants

Doctor

Bushey Health Centre
Cassio Surgery
Dr Murray MD
Garston Medical Centre
Suthergrey House Medical Centre

Golf Club

Aldenham Golf Club
The Grove Golf Club
West Herts Golf Club

Health and Fitness Club

Body Club Health and Fitness Centre
David Lloyd Leisure
LivingWell Health Club
Sebastian Coe Health Club
YMCA – Health Club

Inn

The Bedford Arms Hotel

Market

Queens Road Summer Market
Watford Indoor Market

Restaurant

Alibaba Tandoori
Baraka

Blue Lagoona
Bowl (The)
Cafe Mezza
Conservatory Restaurant
Delicious
Hare (The)
L'artista
O L Steak House
Prince Of Bengal

School

Purcell School of Music
Saint Margaret's School

Self-Catering

Claret House
Harlequin Cottage No.2
Harlequin Executive Apartments
Harlequin Executive Cottage

Solicitor

Arnold & Co
Edward Mccourt & Co
Gordon Young & Co
Mills & Co

Taxi

A2B Cars

AA United Taxis
Coach Hire Watford
Lucketts Of Watford Ltd
Mini Bus Hire Watford
Watford Mini Bus Hire
Watford Taxi

Theatre

Palace Theatre
The Colosseum

Sports Clubs

Cassiobury LTC (Tennis)
Garston Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Iruka Judokwai (Martial Arts)
Martial Arts Watford (Martial Arts)
Saracens (Rugby Union)
St Michaels Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Watford Football Club (Football)
Watford Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Watford Town CC (Cricket)
West Herts (Men's Hockey)
West Herts (Women's Hockey)
West Herts CC (Cricket)

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Shops

Bookworld
Wesley Owen Books & Music
Cassiobury Fruit & Flowers
Boots
La Senza
Carpenders Park Nursery & Garden Centre
Pet Stop
The Organic Wholefood Network
Whittard of Chelsea
Dorothy Perkins
Greenfield Pharmacy
Walter Gasson Ltd
Gordon Scott Ltd
Hak
John Lewis
Evans
Staples
Hotel Chocolat
Artique
The Entertainer

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Wickes
Watford Wholefoods
H Samuel
Wallis
Ernest Jones
B&Q
Goldsmiths
Barratt Shoes
Specsavers
Lush
BHS
Office

Antiques

Watford Antiques
The Antique Furniture Store

Activities

Westerley Cycling Club(Cycling)

Places to Stay near Watford

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Travelodge Watford Central (0.07 miles)

There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website

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Best Western White House Hotel (0.15 miles)

Best Western White House Hotel

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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 ... More

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Harlequin Executive Studios (0.27 miles)

Harlequin Executive Studios

Interior designed studio apartments,with fully fitted kitchens and all with ensuit shower rooms and toilette. Each studio is fully equiped with everything from a corkscrew to a flat screen TV. We give a complimentary broad ... More | visit website

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Harlequin Executive Cottage (0.33 miles)

Harlequin Executive Cottage

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This delightful 2 bedroom cottage is in a central location in the heart of Watford between the town centre and 5 minutes walk form the Junction Station which is 18 ... More

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Premier Inn Watford Central (0.41 miles)

Premier Inn Watford Central
Ideally located within easy reach of the M1 junction 5. Close to Watford town centre, the Harlequin shopping centre for great shopping and Watford Junction train station, from which you can get to London Euston ... More | visit website
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Claret House (0.44 miles)

Claret House

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Luxury two bedroomed apartment conveniently located in the heart of Watford town centre. The property has recently been redecorated and refurbished to an extremely high standard. The property has off ... More

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The Bedford Arms Hotel (0.62 miles)

The Bedford Arms Hotel

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Close to Watford town centre and just half a mile (800 m) from Watford Junction Station, this hotel offers newly refurbished en suite rooms with plasma freeviw TV s.The Bedford ... More

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The Southern Cross (0.65 miles)

The Southern Cross
10 bedrooms (rooms not en suite), Tea & coffee making facilities, Colour TV, Hairdryer, All rooms are smoke free, 2 for £12 restaurant, Ample on-site parking, very close to watford junction for commuting into london. ... More | visit website
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Grove End Hotel (0.90 miles)

Grove End Hotel
THE GROVE END HOTEL is a small, welcoming family run establishment with 20 rooms that has been in business for the past years. Situated in lovely gardens and has its own free car park for ... More | visit website
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Premier Inn Watford (Croxley Green) (1.13 miles)

Premier Inn Watford (Croxley Green)
Ideal for both business and leisure guests. Next to Croxley and Watford business parks. This hotel is a convenient choice for wedding guests as there are popular wedding reception venues nearby. Situated well for access ... More | visit website

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