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Find out what’s on in Watford, you’ll find plenty on to make your visit memorable. From theatre, special events to music concerts, you will find amazing things to do.

We all have our favourite Watford park and now’s the time to vote for yours!

Watford Fireworks Spectacular returns

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Seventeen Watford parks receive Green Flag awards – the most in Hertfordshire

Watford Market gearing up for Halloween Spooktacular event

Clean! – The award-winning musical

Attractions, Entertainment, Storytelling

The Watford Fringe returns for its fifth year with 50 events!

Attractions, Community, Entertainment, Storytelling

Watford Market’s first-ever night event ‘Market Lates’ hailed as ‘a fantastic event’

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Woodlands Café Launch Event!

Dedicate time to your physical & mental wellbeing with Watford BID Wellness Week

Collective effort delivers thousands of Covid-19 vaccinations at Vicarage Road Stadium

Colourscape to land in Cassiobury Park between 21 and 30 August

Attractions, Entertainment

Watford’s ‘Super Sunday’ Pfizer clinic aiming to support everyone in the town

‘Market Lates’ to light up evenings in Watford Town Centre

Bookings now open for Cassiobury Park Paddling Pools

Hertfordshire’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration returns to Watford for 2021!

Olympic hopefuls and wheeled sports lovers making full use of Oxhey Activity Park

Big Beach returns to Watford Parade as part of Summer of Fun

Attractions, Entertainment

Young people in Watford can get active for free this summer

Watford Palace Theatre says “Thank you Keyworkers”

The Party’s on as Nightclub’s Reopen.

Summer of Sports kicks off at Atria Watford

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Watford’s summer floral displays re-introduced into the town centre

Local dad receives recognition as part of Father’s Day campaign for the Watford Gift Card

Support Local Interview: LP Cafe

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Watford’s first day back at business with town’s high streets welcoming back visitors!

Coronavirus in Watford: Latest Information & Advice

Welcome Back Watford! Eat, Shop and Enjoy all the town has to offer!

Lockdown Strolls: Most visited places around Watford

Attractions, Covid19

Cassiobury Park paddling pools to operate one in-one out system

Watford Town Hall illuminated yellow for UK National Day of Reflection

Photo Challenge: Blooms & Flowers

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Award-winning architects to revitalise Colosseum and Town Hall

Watford’s ‘Unsung Heroes’ initiative continues to recognise key workers and volunteers

News, Watford Local Heroes

Watford care homes get in Easter celebrations with virtual tea party

Cycling opportunities to increase with new Beryl Bays in Watford

News, Sustainable Watford

Watford Market looking for new small businesses with improvements underway

One Town One Book

Luther Blissett receives the Honour of Freedom of the Borough

News, Watford Local Heroes

Virtual event helps young people find opportunities in Watford

Works to start soon on exciting wetland restoration project in Cassiobury Park Nature Reserve

Restored Victorian street signs in Oxhey Village

Watford flying the flag for the Commonwealth and supporting International Women’s Day

The new name for Watford’s shopping and leisure destination is Atria Watford

Watford Charities Need you to Move

Small Grants Fund provides key financial support to charities during pandemic

Photo Challenge: Canal Walk

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Watford residents are being encouraged to take part in Fairtrade Fortnight

Photo Challenge: Snowy Days

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PRYZM: Start The Party (lockdown edition)

Covid19, Entertainment

Steinbeck Cocktail Masterclass: The Blueberry Smash at home!

Covid19, Entertainment

Watford Town Hall stepping in to support Covid-19 programme

Free transport to help Watford residents get vaccinations

Covid19, News, Travel

Four in five give South West Herts a thumbs-up

Watford flying the Union Jack flag to honour Captain Tom Moore

News, Watford Local Heroes

Businesses urged to apply for new Covid-19 grants

Photo Challenge: Watford’s Parks, Open Spaces & Gardens

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Watford Market set to undergo exciting new improvements

Cassiobury Park play area to operate ‘one in / one out’ system

Safer shopping will help stop the virus spreading and save lives

Local Plan presents a vision for a vibrant, growing Watford

Rapid testing launches in Hertfordshire

Covid community heroes in Watford are recognised

Covid19, News, Watford Local Heroes

Open for Takeaway & Delivery

London Northwestern Railway: timetable amendments

Covid19, Travel

London Northwestern Railway thanks generous Watford Junction passengers for Christmas present donations

News, Watford Local Heroes

Community Radio Awards – Watford Wins!

VIDEO: Lewis B Comics & Collectables

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New contactless donation point to help raise funds for local charities

VIDEO: Shop Local: Underground Tattoos

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VIDEO: Shop Local: Situl Gifts

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Mayor’s charity Christmas card raises over £8,700 for local charities

News, Watford Local Heroes

Cassiobury Park voted one of the country’s top 10 favourite parks

Attractions, News

VIDEO: Why you shop local this Christmas

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Watford residents urged to Shop Local and help business community to survive and thrive

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Calling all Artisans, Creators and Makers

Meet some of Watford Market traders

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Photo Challenge: Watford in Autumn

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#ShopLocalWatford: support our High Street

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Watford Junction forecourt transformed

Walking Routes in Watford

Attractions, Entertainment

Outdoor Attractions in Watford

Oxhey Activity Park wins Herts Service to Sport Award

Attractions, News

Cemetery chapel in Watford to host local creative talent

Watford celebrates another record breaking year for its parks

Attractions, News

Free business recovery and growth support programme launched for Watford businesses and residents

Great British September Clean inspires 70 Watford residents to better their local environment

News, Sustainable Watford

Camelot unveiled as new sponsor of Watford Beryl bike share scheme

News, Sustainable Watford

Watford Chamber: Government Kick-Start Campaign

Respect, Protect, Enjoy Watford

Attractions, Covid19, Sustainable Watford

Travel With Confidence in Watford

Watford Borough Council flying the flag for Herts Pride

Entertainment, News

Watford Helps Covid appeal funds face-coverings for vulnerable people

London Northwestern Railway: Antiviral fogging machines in action

Covid19, News, Travel

#RideForWatford – Beryl Makes Helping Local Charities As Easy As Riding A Bike

Covid19, Entertainment, News, Travel

Photo Challenge: Watford Town Centre

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Watford residents asked to ‘play their part’ as face coverings made mandatory in all shops

Zizzi’s King Prawn Linguine Recipe

Major improvements to Garston Park

News, Sustainable Watford

Wetland restoration project in Cassiobury Park to provide wildlife sanctuary

News, Sustainable Watford

Restoration to bring ancient Whippendell Wood back to life

News, Sustainable Watford

Plans to renovate the Watford section of the River Colne

News, Sustainable Watford

Plans to increase Watford’s tree canopy get the go ahead

News, Sustainable Watford

Sustainable Watford: Biodiversity & Nature Projects

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The Grove: Pavlova Recipe

Wagamama’s chicken katsu curry recipe

Looking at Watford through the camera lens

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Bella Italia: Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni Recipe

ArrivaClick: the smart way to get around Watford

Watford’s in bloom again!

PizzaExpress Dough Balls

Photo Challenge: Pets, Animals & Wildlife

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Covid19: Temporary Changes to Watford Town Centre

Jurys Inn: Stone Bass with Olive Crushed Potatoes, Salsa Verde & Wilted Greens

Support for businesses to re-open and trade safely

Las Iguanas: The Incredible Xinxim

Watford among UK’s Top 5 most missed places! #TakeMeBack

Graze Boxes delivered to your door!

Food and Drink, Storytelling

Yo! Sushi: teriyaki salmon recipe

A Golden Field Blooming in Watford

Attractions, Covid19

‘Watford Walk’ Photo Challenge: Instagram Picks

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Nando’s PERi-PERi Cornflake Chicken

Yellow Hearts to Remember

Covid19, Storytelling

Zizzi’s delicious Arancini

The Pump House Theatre: The Show Must Go On!

Covid19, Watford Local Heroes

The Florist’s Peanut Butter & Banana Samosas

Dab Art: Painting during Isolation!

DJ Andy Gulch Plays Music to Raise Money for NHS

Covid19, Watford Local Heroes

Watford Museum’s Art Collection Online

Attractions, Covid19

Zizzi’s Casareccia Pollo Piccante

The LP Café: how to nail a top cup of barista brewed coffee at home!

Covid19, Food and Drink

‘Watford In Bloom’ Photo Challenge: Instagram Picks

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Meet One YMCA’s Watford Heroes

Covid19, Watford Local Heroes

Top Ten songs list to listen at home: by Pryzm Watford

Covid19, Entertainment

Steinbeck Cocktail Masterclass: Mojito at home!

Covid19, Entertainment

Best movies filmed in Watford to watch now

Covid19, Entertainment

RossCo Grocery: Free Delivery Service during Covid-19

Covid19, Watford Local Heroes

Watford Palace Theatre: Advice Refunding & Support Covid-19

3 Fun Activities to Keep the Whole Family Entertained

Covid19, Entertainment

Instagram Views to Make Your Day!

Photo Challenge

Teddy Bear Hunt in Watford

Covid19, Storytelling

10 Things To Do At Home In Isolation

Covid19, Entertainment

Chase the Rainbow, Watford!

Covid19, Storytelling

Watford offer Vicarage Road to NHS

A guide for parents during family isolation

Keep Moving Watford

Covid19, Storytelling, Watford Local Heroes

Famous people of Watford

Watford People Helping Their Community

Storytelling, Watford Local Heroes

The Sweetest Side of Watford – Best Desserts!

Things to do when it’s rainy in Watford

Attractions, Entertainment

Beryl’s Bike Share Scheme

Entertainment, Sustainable Watford, Travel

Undiscovered Pubs around Watford

Entertainment, Food and Drink

Local Sculptor Marco Caruso Captures Watford’s Spirit in Iconic Statues

Brighten up Your morning with Breakfast & Brunch in Watford

Cassiobury Park: playgrounds for all children

Entertainment, Storytelling

Family Activities for a Memorable half-term in Watford

Attractions, Entertainment

9 Cosy Coffee Shops for Winter in Watford

Discover the best of Watford with one handy gift card

#ShopLocalWatford, News

Top 5 Must-Visit Places in Watford

Attractions, Entertainment

‘ShamaMakesCakes’ and Reveals the Ingredients to… Success!

Artisan: More Than A Hair Salon

Dom Joly: Interview with Visit Watford

The Ultimate Watford Bucket List

Attractions, Entertainment

5+1 Top Surprising Facts You Didn’t Know About Watford

Attractions, Entertainment

Get FIT, be a LOCAL HERO and join Team Y TODAY!

Hertfordshire Year Of Culture 2020

The TOP TEN Things We Love About Watford!

Attractions, Entertainment

Everyone is welcome at Watford FC Sensory Room!

“WATFORD IS SO CLOSE TO HOME…” – Interview with Al Murray

Best live music venues in Watford

Discover Watford in 48 hours!

Top 5 exciting attractions in Watford

Attractions, Entertainment

Best new restaurants in Watford!

Gringotts Wizarding Bank

Watford Big Events

48 Hours in Watford

5 hidden gems in Watford

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Explore Watford

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The Watford Market's opening late again 🥂!

Come along for an evening of frights 👻 and bites 🍪 as the Market opens for a night of Halloween fun this Friday!

Find out more at: http://ow.ly/M7uK50GxorC

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Monday 📸 Puzzle!

Where's this hart we spy 🔭?

Comment your guesses!

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We've always loved the Owl Tree, there's something about it that makes us feel part of a community even if we can't explain why.

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