Welcome to Watford Town
Watford's original name
Watford's original name was Watforda first mentioned in 1007 in Anglo Saxon charter.
Watford's Rivers
The rivers that run through Watford are the River Colne & River Gade.
Watford's first train station
It was called "Watford Railway Station" and opened in 1837 and closed in 1858. Replaced by Watford Junction station. This was part of the London to Birmingham railway.
Watford meaning
The meaning of Watford from old English is thought to be "Waet" meaning full of water and "ford" shallow place on a river.
BBC Latest News
Latest news stories from the UK
- Tens of thousands of homes insulated under government schemes need repairs
on October 14, 2025Insulation programmes costing billions of pounds have led to widespread problems with damp and mould.
- Wage growth slows slightly over summer
on October 14, 2025Annual growth in employees' average earnings was 4.7% in the three months to August.
- Spending cuts in Wales loom if Drakeford budget falls in Senedd
on October 14, 2025Public services could face big cuts if Mark Drakeford cannot get other parties to back his budget.
- Highland summit to tackle devastating impact of wildfires
on October 14, 2025The meeting in Grantown will consider ways to improve resilience and prevent future blazes.
- Could I have saved my parents if I'd been taught CPR?
on October 14, 2025Cameron McGerr lost both his parents and is campaigning to have life-saving first aid taught in schools.
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Watford Junction Typical Departures
Every 10-15 min
Platform: 7 or 9
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 20-30 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 30 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 30-60 min
Platform: 6 or 8
Operator: London Northwestern Railway
Every 15 min
Platform: 9 or 10
Operator: London Overground