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
- Is there a late spring heatwave on the way?
on May 19, 2026The warmest weather of the year is forecast for later this week after early rain.
- 'Untouchable' teen motorbike thieves mocking victims on TikTok
on May 19, 2026BBC investigation finds hundreds of videos showing self-confessed thieves posing with stolen bikes.
- The Papers: 'Starmer sabotages Burnham' and 'Best of buddies'
on May 18, 2026Burnham vows not to 're-run' Brexit and King joins 'buddies' at Chelsea Flower Show leads the papers.
- Married at First Sight UK brides tell BBC they were raped by on-screen husbands
on May 18, 2026Channel 4 was aware of one of the rape claims before broadcast, but the woman involved still featured in the show.
- Ex-British soldier imprisoned by Russia says he feels abandoned in occupied Ukraine
on May 18, 2026In letters sent to the BBC from prison, Hayden Davies says he has had no contact with British authorities.
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