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.
-
Once Stung Forever Hornet – Accent Coffee Mug (11, 15oz)
£9.76 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Stung By Watford – Hooked For Life – Accent Coffee Mug (11, 15oz)
£9.76 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Made In Watford Ribbon – Accent Coffee Mug (11, 15oz)
£9.76 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Made In Watford Shield – Accent Coffee Mug (11, 15oz)
£9.76 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
BBC Latest News
Latest news stories from the UK
- Epstein survivor calls on Palace to search Andrew's files
on February 11, 2026Juliette Bryant has called on the Palace to "act" on revelations about Andrew's relationship with Epstein.
- Al Fayed victims say cases should be investigated as human trafficking
on February 11, 2026Police are investigating more than five people who may have facilitated Al Fayed in his alleged abuse.
- School stabbing suspect is former pupil, Met says
on February 11, 2026The victims, aged 12 and 13, are in a stable condition in hospital after the stabbing at a school in north-west London.
- PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender
on February 11, 2026Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.
- Lloyds Banking Group to close another 95 branches
on February 11, 2026The closures have been announced days after Santander said it would shut branches.
Newsletter Sign Up
Sign up for our quarterly newsletter on news and events in Watford.
Advertisement
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