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
- 'I lost part of my garden to a £2bn road'on June 12, 2025
John Watkeys was asked to leave his home of 65 years for the upgrade on one of Wales' busiest roads.
- Trustees fined more than £11,000 over near-drowning in leisure poolon June 12, 2025
The charges were brought after a disabled swimmer had to be resuscitated at the Galleon Leisure Centre in Kilmarnock.
- No threat to British sovereignty over Gibraltar deal, says Lammyon June 12, 2025
It comes after the UK agreed a deal with the European Union over the territory's post-Brexit future.
- Bridgerton actress fights back phone thief in cafeon June 12, 2025
Video shows the moment Genevieve Chenneour's phone is stolen from a table in a Kensington cafe.
- Eighth person charged over woman's fatal shootingon June 12, 2025
Molly Cooper, 33, appears in court in connection with the murder of 40-year-old Joanne Penney.
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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
