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.
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BBC Latest News
Latest news stories from the UK
- Baby whose parents feared had just days to live is 'thriving' after life-saving heart operation
on August 22, 2026Doctors have told mum and dad Catrin and Dylan it could take years for a donor to materialise.
- Video appears to show police chase minutes before fatal A66 crash
on August 22, 2026Several police vehicles are seen chasing a car just three minutes before the crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough.
- Two police officers among seven killed in wrong-way car crash
on August 22, 2026A car was travelling the wrong way down the A66 near Middlesbrough before it struck a police vehicle heading in opposite direction.
- Blue plaque unveiled at home of Paddington creator
on August 22, 2026Chairman of the Haslemere Society, Chris Harrison, says it was a day where "friends were reunited".
- Vigil held for family who died in sea off Shoreham
on August 22, 2026Town pays its respects to a family who died after getting into difficulty in the water off West Sussex.
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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