Things to Do in Watford
Watford pairs a large park and a canal with one of the country's best known film studio tours. Here is how to spend a day.
Cassiobury Park
Cassiobury Park, west of the town centre, is a large park with woodland, meadows and paths beside the River Gade and the Grand Union Canal. It is the place for a long walk.
Cassiobury Park, west of the town centre, is a large park with woodland, meadows and paths beside the River Gade and the Grand Union Canal.
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The Grand Union Canal
The Grand Union Canal runs along the edge of Cassiobury Park, and its towpath leads out into the countryside towards Hunton Bridge and Kings Langley.
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Somewhere to book a room or a table for the evening, in Watford itself.
The studio tour at Leavesden
The Warner Bros studio tour of the making of Harry Potter is at Leavesden, just north of the town, with shuttle buses from Watford Junction. Tickets must be booked in advance.
The Warner Bros studio tour of the making of Harry Potter is at Leavesden, just north of the town, with shuttle buses from Watford Junction.
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The Palace Theatre and the Colosseum
The Palace Theatre has a varied programme of plays and shows, and the Colosseum hosts concerts. Either makes a good end to the day.
The Palace Theatre has a varied programme of plays and shows, and the Colosseum hosts concerts.
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The Chilterns
The Chiltern Hills begin a short drive west, past Chorleywood, with woodland walks and villages.
The Chiltern Hills begin a short drive west, past Chorleywood, with woodland walks and villages.
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Planning a Watford day
Book the studio tour for the morning, walk Cassiobury Park and the canal in the afternoon, and finish with dinner on The Parade. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Book the studio tour for the morning, walk Cassiobury Park and the canal in the afternoon, and finish with dinner on The Parade.
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Places worth knowing in Watford
- Cassiobury ParkWoodland, meadows and the River Gade
- Grand Union CanalA towpath walk out of the town
- Warner Bros Studio TourThe making of Harry Potter at Leavesden
- Palace TheatrePlays and shows in the town centre
- Watford ColosseumA concert hall
- ChorleywoodThe edge of the Chilterns
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Tickets are sold for timed entry and are not sold at the door, so book ahead.
Shuttle buses run from Watford Junction station to the studio tour at Leavesden.
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