Watford Area Guide
A locals' guide to Watford
Where do Watford locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
South Oxhey,
northwood,
hatch end,
Radlett,
harrow weald,
Hemel Hempstead,
borehamwood,
pinner,
stanmore,
and Bushey
Did you know?
"Until 2010, Greenford was the only station on the Underground network with an escalator up to platform level. There is now a small escalator in the central line part of Stratford Station."
Once home to the BBC, Golders Green Hippodrome is a grand 1930s Art Deco Grade II listed building.
Freddie Gershinson
Grade II listed The Crown, Cricklewood is a reminder of Kilburn's history.
Victoria Wellburn
It's the quiet, residential feel of north London that makes it perfect for families.
Ben Connolly
Explore Watford
What locals say about Watford
Activities near Watford
Guided House tour of Reveley Lodge
BUSHEY FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENT - Guided House Tour of Reveley Lodge BOOKING WILL GO LIVE ON THE 1st June 2025. We are delighted to offer as part of the Bushey Festival week, a guided house tour of Reveley Lodge at 2pm on Friday 11th July. You can enjoy this unique property complete with its furniture and fittings and the stories to go with it. The tour ends with tea and cake. You will be contacted three days before the guided house tour with final details. Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to two weeks before the start date. Reveley Lodge is a large, Grade II listed, Victorian house, on Elstree Road, Bushey Heath, now run by a board of Trustees set up by Bushey Museum Trust, to whom the property was bequeathed by its last owner, Mrs Eila Chewett. For the early part of it's life, Reveley Lodge has acted as a 'Gentleman's Cottage' - a small country house easily reached at the weekend from the owner's principal home in London. The Lodge has a two acre garden managed by a professional gardener, assisted by a number of volunteers. The garden is open to the public on weekdays and is a member of the National Garden Scheme.Read more
SOULTASIA Hertfordshire
SOULTASIA is coming to Hertfordshire! @Bushey Grounds,Aldenham Rd,Bushey,WD23 2TR 4pm till 10.30pm (Music finishes at 10pm) A star studded lifetime celebration of Soul,Disco featuring some of the biggest and best worldwide artists... Featuring THE REAL THING ODYSSEY GWEN DICKY:THE VOICE OF ROSE ROYCE LOOSE ENDS More Acts To Be Announced Soon HOST & DJ JON JULESRead more
Belmont Theatre Co - Curtain Up - By Peter Quilter
The Pump House Theatre, Watford, Herts WD17 2JP Wed 28th May 2025 - Sat 31st May 2025 Performances: Nightly @ 7.30 pm plus Saturday Matinee @ 2.30 pm Tickets 15.00 (13.00 Concessions - Over 60/under 18). Curtain up! is the hilarious story of five women who inherit equal shares in a dilapidated theatre and have to work together to bring it back to its former glory. Personality clashes abound as they try various fund-raising schemes, but their most ambitious scheme is a grand variety concert featuring local talent and a world-famous singing star. What could go wrong? A fast-paced comedy that will delight the whole family.Read more
The Music of Adele
Experience the magic of Adele's music like never before on our Cathedral Tour!
The Bollywood Bratpack Featuring Chirag Rao : Harrow
The Bollywood Bratpack featuring Chirag Rao Step into a world where the smooth sophistication of classic jazz meets the vibrant energy of Bollywood! The Bollywood Bratpack is a musical experience that blends the timeless melodies of legendary jazz artists like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Dean Martin with the unforgettable hits of Bollywood icons such as Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Udit Narayan and Sonu Nigam. At the heart of The Bollywood Bratpack is the charismatic lead vocalist Chirag Rao or one our pool of talented artists, supported by an incredible live band featuring saxophone, keyboards, drums and bass. Together, The Bollywood Bratpack create a rich and immersive sound that reimagines classic Bollywood tunes with the elegance and swing of jazz. From the jazzy swing of Fly Me to the Moon to the timeless charm of Mere Sapno Ki Rani, our performances transport audiences to a world of nostalgia, where smooth jazz rhythms intertwine with the passionate storytelling of Bollywood. The Bollywood Bratpack delivers a dynamic musical journey that bridges cultures and genres & is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of live events since 2009. LuvEntertainment events host memorable, quality shows all over the UK and feature the very best of established and new talent both homegrown and international. We also pride ourselves on presenting and championing performers who appeal to all ages.. Our events are the perfect place to come for a guaranteed fun night out where you can unwind & relax with friends, family or work colleagues. Please Note Terms & Conditions For This Event: LuvEntertainment.co.uk/terms-conditions/Read more
Soul & Motown Night
Soul & Motown Night at Geordies Hanwell Town Football Club
Watford/Bushey Rock Choir
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your local Watford choir is run by vocal tutor Abigail Harris. The choir is for all ages and all the local Hertfordshire branches of Rock Choir, like ours come together to do incredible performances like the 11,000 seat Wembley Arena that ITV1 asked to film for the Rock Choir documentary 'The Choir that Rocks' and also our numerous Guinness World Record attempts (The Rock Choir members have got 3 world records and even had personal certificates arranged for them) and community events too like the local Hertfordshire music and food festivals. If you find yourself racing through the week with no time for yourself, or struggling to meet new people in Hertfordshire, then joining your local branch of Rock Choir could be perfect for you. With our unique, no-pressure approach to teaching and fun, uplifting arrangements of your favorite hit songs Abigail will guide you through your weekly dose of music, fun and laughter. Here is a quote about our choir - 'Rock Choir and the people in it have made me feel Happy, Energised, Accepted, Confident, Supported and Liked. It has also re-kindled my love of music and singing.' - Fe (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.Read more
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