Holy Rood Church, Watford
Map
Map
Facts and practical information
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. The church features in England's Thousand Best Churches by Simon Jenkins who described it as "a true town church". ()
Completed: 16 September 1890 (134 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 51°39'17"N, 0°23'55"W
Day trips
Holy Rood Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Atria Watford Shopping Centre, Vicarage Road, Cassiobury Park, Watford Colosseum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Holy Rood Church?
Nearby attractions include St Mary's Church, Watford (4 min walk), Centre for Missional Leadership, Watford (4 min walk), Watford Palace Theatre, Watford (5 min walk), St John's Church, Watford (9 min walk).
How to get to Holy Rood Church by public transport?
The nearest stations to Holy Rood Church:
Bus
Train
Metro
Bus
- St Mary's Road • Lines: 142, 258 (2 min walk)
- Market Street • Lines: 8 (2 min walk)
Train
- Watford High Street (9 min walk)
- Watford Junction (17 min walk)
Metro
- Watford • Lines: Metropolitan (22 min walk)