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
- Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at school
on March 11, 2026Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.
- Boy, 15, arrested after girl is stabbed at schoolon March 11, 2026
Sources tell the BBC that pupils had to hide under their desks as the incident unfolded.
- Home of family with newborn 'a biohazard' after oil theft as prices spiral
on March 11, 2026"Absolute travesty" for family targeted by thieves, as oil price rises - and reports of price gouging - prompt watchdog to act.
- Polanski stood by breast enlargement hypnosis claim
on March 11, 2026A newly unearthed interview from 2013 casts doubt on the Green Party leader's claim to have apologised.
- Gerry Adams was on IRA army council, claims intelligence officer
on March 11, 2026Three IRA bombing victims are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for decisions to plant car bombs in London and Manchester in 1973 and 1996.
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