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Alternative names: Population: 125.7 thous.Area: 8.27 mi²Elevation: 249 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°39'17"N, 0°23'45"W
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Watford Top Attractions

Watford Attractions - What to See and Explore

Watford offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter, Cassiobury Park, Watford Colosseum, Bhaktivedanta Manor. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Movie and tv tours • Tours • Entertainment

    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter

    Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is a walkthrough exhibition and studio tour in Leavesden, southeast England, owned by Warner Bros. and operated by their Studio Tours division. It is located within Warner Bros.

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    Park

    Cassiobury Park

    Cassiobury Park is the principal public park in Watford, Hertfordshire, in England. It was created in 1909 from the purchase by Watford Borough Council of part of the estate of the Earls of Essex around Cassiobury House which was subsequently demolished in 1927.

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    Theater

    Watford Colosseum

    Watford Colosseum is an entertainment venue in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. Established in 1938, as the Assembly Rooms for Watford Town Hall, the complex was extended in 2011 with improvements which included new meeting spaces, a new restaurant and new bar facilities.

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    Hare Krishna centre in mock-Tudor house

    Bhaktivedanta Manor

    Bhaktivedanta Manor is a Gaudiya Vaishnava temple set in the Hertfordshire countryside of England, in the village of Letchmore Heath near Watford. The Manor is owned and run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, better known as the Hare Krishna movement.

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    Art gallery • Shopping • Art museum

    Bushey Museum & Art Gallery

    Bushey Museum is in Bushey, Hertfordshire. It was officially opened as a volunteer-run museum in October 1993, having achieved Full Registration with the Museums and Galleries Commission.

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    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Holy Rood Church

    Holy Rood Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Watford, Hertfordshire. It was built from 1889 to 1890. It is situated on the western corner of Market Street and Exchange Road. It was designed by John Francis Bentley, who also designed Westminster Cathedral. It is a Grade I listed building.

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    History museum • Art museum • Museum

    Watford Museum

    Watford Museum is a local museum in Watford, Hertfordshire, in the United Kingdom. It is owned by Watford Borough Council and is located on the Lower High Street in Watford.

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    Church

    St John's Church

    The Church of St John the Apostle and Evangelist is a Church of England parish church located in Sutton Road, close to the centre of the busy market town of Watford in Hertfordshire.

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    Park

    Bushey Rose Garden

    Bushey Rose Garden is a rose garden in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England.

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    Theater • Hatch End

    Harrow Arts Centre

    Harrow Arts Centre is a professional arts venue in the London Borough of Harrow. HAC is located in Hatch End, Harrow, North London, in the Elliott Hall and other buildings that were previously part of the Royal Commercial Travellers School.

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    Concerts and shows • Cinema • Theater

    Watford Palace Theatre

    Watford Palace Theatre, opened in 1908, is an Edwardian Grade II listed building in Watford, Hertfordshire. The 600-seat theatre on Clarendon Road was refurbished in 2004. It houses its own rehearsal room, wardrobe, cafe and bar.

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    Mosque • Greenhill

    Harrow Central Mosque

    Harrow Central Mosque is a Sunni mosque and Islamic community hub in Harrow, England. The current centre opened in 2011 on no. 34 Station Road, adjacent to Harrow Civic Centre and a short distance south of Wealdstone town centre.

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    Library

    Watford Town Hall

    Watford Town Hall is a municipal building in Rickmansworth Road, Watford, England. It is a Grade II listed building.

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    Park

    Oxhey Woods

    Oxhey Woods is a 98 hectare Local Nature Reserve in South Oxhey in Hertfordshire. It is owned and managed by Three Rivers District Council.

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    Church • Gothic architecture

    St Mary's Church

    St Mary's Watford is a Church of England church in Watford, Hertfordshire, in England. It is an active church situated in the town centre on Watford High Street, approximately 25 kilometres outside London. St Mary's is the parish church of Watford and is part of the Anglican Diocese of St Albans.

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    Church

    Stanborough Centre

    Stanborough Park Church is a Seventh-day Adventist church located in the grounds of Stanborough Park in Watford, Hertfordshire.

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    Church • Gothic architecture

    Oxhey Chapel

    Oxhey Chapel is a redundant Anglican chapel in Oxhey, a suburb of Watford, Hertfordshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

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    Town • Area

    Bushey

    Bushey is a town in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire in the East of England. It has a population of over 25,000 inhabitants.

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    Synagogue • Hatch End

    Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community

    Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community, a member of the Movement for Reform Judaism, is a Reform Jewish congregation at 434 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, Pinner in the London Borough of Harrow. It was founded in March 1987.

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Watford – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Watford, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Oxford Street (London), Palace of Westminster (London), Regent Street (London).

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    Street, Shopping, Shopping district

    Oxford Street, London

    Oxford Street in London, United Kingdom, stands as a bustling epicenter of contemporary retail, a shopping district that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Stretching approximately 1.9 kilometers through the heart of the city, this vibrant thoroughfare boasts...

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    Iconic home of UK parliament

    Palace of Westminster, London

    The Palace of Westminster, with its iconic clock tower known as Big Ben, stands as a monumental piece of Gothic Revival architecture on the banks of the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. This palatial complex is not only a tourist attraction but also the meeting...

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    Shopping, Street, Edwardian architecture

    Regent Street, London

    Regent Street stands as one of London's most prestigious shopping districts, renowned for its historic Victorian architecture and an array of high-end retail stores. This bustling thoroughfare, designed by architect John Nash in the early 19th century, has evolved into...

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    A historian's treasure trove

    British Museum, London

    The British Museum, located in the heart of London, United Kingdom, stands as a cornerstone of cultural heritage and is one of the most expansive and comprehensive museums in the world. This venerable institution, founded in 1753, opened its doors to the public in 1759...

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    Medieval castle housing the Crown Jewels

    Tower of London, London

    The Tower of London is an iconic fortress situated in the heart of the city of London, United Kingdom. With a history stretching back over 1,000 years, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has been a royal palace, an armory, a treasury, the home of the Royal Mint, a public...

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Best Time To Visit Watford

Learn when is the best time to travel to Watford weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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May, June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, April and July. Most of it rains in January, October, November and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Watford?

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What is the best time to visit Watford?

May, June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in April. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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