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
- Four men arrested after violent disorder near Pontypool, police say
on August 7, 2026Police say three men have been taken to hospital following the incident, two of whom are in critical condition.
- Further arrests in Thetford as disorder continues for third night
on August 7, 2026The arrests follow disorder linked to anti-immigration protests in the Norfolk market town.
- UK papers: 'Tories to end social housing for foreigners' and 'Bottoms down'
on August 7, 2026The Conservatives' social housing plans and Westminster City Council's pub proposals lead Friday's papers.
- How a diary entry solved the murder of a missing man
on August 6, 2026A detective shares how a six-year long investigation brought answers to a family in turmoil.
- Village sees 50 days without rain during summer heatwave
on August 6, 2026Wisley in Surrey has recorded no rain for 50 consecutive days - with little rain on the horizon as Matt Taylor from BBC Weather explains.
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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