Watford
Watford
Watford is a town located in Hertfordshire, England. It is about 20 miles northwest of London.
The town has a number of parks, including Cassiobury Park, which is the largest park in the area. There are also a number of museums, including the Watford Museum and the Watford Palace Theatre. The town is also home to Watford FC.
If you’re looking for somewhere to eat, there are plenty of options in Watford. The town has a large number of restaurants, including Indian, Chinese, and Italian restaurants. There are also a number of pubs and bars in the town centre.
If you’re looking for somewhere to stay, there are a number of hotels in Watford. The town has a variety of hotels, ranging from budget options to more expensive options.
Overall, Watford is a great place to visit. There are plenty of things to do in the town and it’s easy to get around.
Created: 12 November 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Watford
Local History around Watford
There are some historic monuments around including:
Headstone Manor moated sitePinner deer park, Pinner Park FarmGrim's Ditch: section N of Blythwood HouseOxhey Hall moated siteRoyal Palace (site of)Little London moated site and surrounding earthwork enclosures, Kings LangleyReplica of the Mohne Dam, in the grounds of the Building Research Establishment, GarstonGrim's Ditch: four linear sections between Uxbridge Road and Oxhey LaneRoman villa on Moor Park golf courseDominican Priory (site of) (excluding inhabited parts)Grim's Ditch: section extending 1500yds (1370m) NE from Oxhey LaneRoman remains S of Hansteads House, Netherwyld FarmPinner Hill ice house, 70m north east of Pinner Hill Golf ClubhouseMoated site at Bushey Hall FarmThe Manor of the More.Wildlife in and Around Watford
Mammals found in Watford
There have been 31 species of mammals recorded in the watford area.
| (Nyctalus/Eptesicus agg.) |
| 55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
| Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
| Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
| Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
| 45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
| Badger (Meles meles) |
| Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
| Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
| Common Shrew (Sorex araneus) |
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Fish found in Watford
There have been 24 species of fish recorded in the watford area.
| Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) |
| Bleak (Alburnus alburnus) |
| Brook Lamprey (Lampetra planeri) |
| Bullhead (Cottus gobio) |
| Catfish (Silurus glanis) |
| Barbel (Barbus barbus) |
| Bream (Abramis brama) |
| Brown/Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) |
| Carp (Cyprinus carpio) |
| Chub (Squalius cephalus) |
