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
- Anti-migrant protesters gather as small boat heads for south coast
on October 4, 2026The dinghy is believed to be carrying 120 migrants, according to French media.
- Green Party members back 'Zionism is racism' motion
on October 4, 2026The vote has caused divisions among figures at the top of the party at its conference in Brighton.
- I only found out I had cancer after my four-year-old kicked me in the testicles
on October 4, 2026Dad discovers he has cancer after he was accidentally kicked in the testicles.
- Kneecap visit Garvaghy Road to show support for residents
on October 4, 2026Protesters have remained on the Garvaghy Road since last Sunday as the fallout over the proposed Portadown District Orange Lodge march continues.
- Kneecap visit Garvaghy Road to show support for residentson October 4, 2026
Protesters have remained on the Garvaghy Road since last Sunday as the fallout over the proposed Portadown District Orange Lodge march continues.
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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