Watford area guide

Blending the best of connected living with a rare quality of life, Watford was recently named the number one commuter location according to Zoopla, as people reconsider their priorities when it comes to the place they call home. Watford North Station is around a 9-minute walk from London Square Watford, or a short bus journey from right outside the development will take you to Watford High street in 13 minutes.

Watford is home to some truly unique independent restaurants. From the immensely popular family run restaurant Tarboush, serving up some truly magnificent Lebanese dishes, to the much loved, The Prince George, who provide a quintessentially British selection of treats.  There is also a local’s favourite restaurant, L’artista, an authentic taste of Italy, nestled in the heart of Watford’s High Street, and only a 10-minute drive from London Square Watford.

With such a range of amenities, it is no wonder that Watford is ranked as the happiest place to live in the East of England, and one of the top 3 areas across England.

Watford plays host to some of the most recognisable shops, mainly located in the popular Atria (formerly Intu) shopping centre. Big brands such as John Lewis, Apple, Zara and Next, can all be found here. Be sure to wander down the perfectly groomed high street, laden with greenery and a friendly buzz.

The towns bustling market is open from Tuesday to Saturday, giving you the chance to discover Watford’s most exciting small businesses, from food, to fashion to beauty, there is a wife-range of desirables to meet the needs of all individuals

For your weekly shop, pick from any of the largest supermarket chains, including Waitrose, Tesco’s, Asda and Sainsburys, plenty to keep the fridges full.

Access to open space has never been more important, and with Watford’s stunning parks, you will be spoilt for choice. Whether it is your morning run, or a picnic in the park with friends, you are always within touching distance of stunning natural landscapes. The nearby Oxey Park has a wide range of activities for those of all ages, from Ping-Pong, to the skatepark, and even its own café, accessible in just 11-minutes by car. The closest patch of green is Orchard Park, which can be reached on foot in 25-minutes.

Watford has a host of high performing schools, for all ages and genders, as well as good connections to London based Universities.

Nurseries and Primary Schools - Alban Wood Primary School & Nursery is just an 8-minute drive from London Square Watford, a school ranked by Ofsted as outstanding, and the hugely popular Cassiobury Infants & Nursery School is also under a 10-minute drive.

Secondary Schools - Outstanding rated schools include Parmiter’s School, which is a short 10-minuite car journey away. The highly successful Watford Grammar School for Boys, and Watford Grammar School for Girls, are both under a 10-minute drive away.

Universities & Colleges – West Herts College is only a 10-minute drive and offers a great chance for secondary school pupils to earn critical skills before their first venture into employment, or university. The Watford University Technical College specialises in Event Management, Hospitality and Computer Science, and can be reached by car in only 5-minutes. Watford also boasts excellent connections to other Universities across London.