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?
"Amongst Harrow School's famous alumni include Winston Churchill, actor Benedict Cumberbatch and Lord Byron."
With its church and delightful mock-Tudor buildings, Pinner's High Street is a picturesque place for a stroll.
Sally Cresswell
With its wild flowers and tall trees, Totteridge Common reflects the countryside appeal of the surrounding area.
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Ben Connolly
Harrow on the Hill's winding High Street is full of charming independent stores that everyone loves, which really add to the village feel.
Shaun Bailey
Explore Watford
What locals say about Watford
Activities near Watford
An 18th-century Christmas concert: The Galeazzi Ensemble
On the winter solstice, this is an 18th-century Christmas concert for all the family. With music for flute and string trio, played on instruments from the period, by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven - and carols from the time. 'a delight to the eye and ear' Eastern Daily Press The Galeazzi Ensemble Lesley Holliday (flute), Richard Wade (violin), Virginie Guiffray (viola), Gareth Deats (cello) Check out their cheeky video, flimed on nearby Attenborough's Fields. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-7vn-x3Ysg Cake and a free glass of bubbly will be served after the concert.Read more
Sky Bet Championship: Watford vs Portsmouth
Watford take on Portsmouth in this Sky Bet Championship fixture.
Upstairs at the Adam and Eve
Each month a whole bunch of ace stand-ups show off their capabilities in a blend of tried and tested material and new stuff.
Radlett Music Club - Aurora Trio
The Aurora Trio is an exciting chamber ensemble, which has developed a reputation for pushing the boundaries of its unusual instrumentation. Their repertoire comprises many new works and original arrangements alongside core flute, viola and harp repertoire. Since its conception in 2012, the trio has performed widely across the UK; including recitals at the Wigmore Hall, Colston Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall Front Room, Pinner Music Festival, Halesworth Festival, Norwich and Norfolk Festival, and Roehampton University. From 2014-16, the trio held a prestigious chamber music fellowship at the Royal Academy of Music. During their time as fellows, they worked closely with performers and composers from the student body as well as from the Junior Department and Open Academy (the learning and participation department). In July 2016, they were awarded the Dorothy Parkinson Memorial Award for Young British Musicians at Harrogate International Festival. They will play: Bax: Elegiac Trio Ravel: Sonatine (arr. Skaila Kanga) Piazzolla: Tango Suite (arr. Aurora Trio)Read more
Sky Bet League Two: Barnet vs Newport County AFC
Barnet take on Newport County AFC in this Sky Bet League Two fixture.
Hothouse Flowers
A mix of soul, rock, folk and funk from these 80s Irish favourites.Sky Bet Championship: Watford vs Leicester City
Watford take on Leicester City in this Sky Bet Championship fixture.
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