Out & about

Watford is a thriving retail hub, with the Atria Watford shopping centre offering a wealth of fashion, beauty, food and leisure stores, as well as a nine-screen IMAX Cineworld cinema.

Local sports and leisure highlights include Championship football at Watford FC, plus excellent facilities at The Grove and West Herts golf courses. Cassiobury Park offers a range of sports facilities, a nature reserve with wetlands, and hosts a regular Park Run.

The town’s thriving arts and culture scene includes The Pump House and the renowned Watford Palace Theatre. And with Metropolitan Line and mainline rail services providing regular links to London, the West End’s bright lights are within easy reach.