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Watford is a compact and prosperous town whose economic fortunes and lifestyle opportunities have undoubtedly been influenced by its big brother 16 miles down the road, London . As Hertfordshire's largest town, situated in the south of the county between the M25 and M1 motorways, Watford is well-served by a network of communication links that make it appealing both for everyday commuters and for those contemplating moving away from the overcrowded conurbations of the capital.

Getting around Watford
Watford is one of the most well-connected towns in Britain , located equidistant from the M25 orbital ring road and the M1 motorway along with the main A41 trunk road that runs through the town from Aylesbury to the north west and the centre of London 16 to the south east. And once you have successfully negotiated the rush hour traffic, there area 5 council-owned and numerous privately-run car parks. In the absence of a Park & Ride scheme, public transport is arguably the quickest way of getting to and from the centre.

Watford Junction is the main train station and is conveniently located a short distance from the town centre which links the town with nearby Watford North, Watford High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Bushey, Harrow & Wealdstone and Kings Langley. The Metropolitan line of the London underground also stops in Watford , the station being located in Cassiobury Park Avenue. Not forgetting London Euston.

Alternatively, all major bus routes that serve the town centre pass through the main bus station close to the train station, with services run by a number of bus operators.

Eating, drinking and shopping in Watford
Watford is a major retail hub for the northern Home Counties and at the heart of the town is the Harlequin Shopping Centre. With over 140 shops and several restaurants, the Harlequin is Watford's premier shopping offering and is home to a number of leading high street names, including Marks & Spencer, Zara, H & M, BHS, River Island and Next.

At one end of the Centre is Charter Place , which houses Watford Market – a 700-year old much admired institution that is open 3 days a week from 7am to 6pm, selling every kind of goods and wares that you would expect from a good market.

And when it's time for some respite, Watford has its fair share of coffee shops in and around the town centre. But for something a little stronger, head along to The Parade part of town where you will be met by a cluster of drinking establishments, from traditional pubs that are perfect for reading the newspapers over a quite pint to modern, fashionable late night bars that will keep you buzzing until the wee small hours. This is also where you find the town's main nightclubs, Area and Destiny .

Watford's restaurants are never too far from the rest of the town's nightlife, with High Street, Harlequin Centre and The Parade having the lions share of eateries with the usual suspects being here – Indian, Chinese, Italian and Greek. However, fine dining options are a little harder to pinpoint, with the exception of The Grove – run by a Raymond Blanc-trained chef set within a five-star hotel.

Live entertainment is provided by the Palace Theatre, while Jongleurs welcomes the best from London 's thriving stand-up scene. Elsewhere, the Pumphouse Theatre and Arts Centre hosts a number of performances and exhibitions. And there is a Vue multi-screen cinema and a bowling alley in the Woodside Leisure Park in Garston (a five-minute car ride from the city centre) which also has a handful of chain restaurants.

When it comes to sport, the town is home to Watford FC and Saracens Rugby Club play in the Guinness Premiership. But if you prefer to participate rather than spectate there are a number of leisure centres in the area along with several private health and fitness clubs, including Living Well and Sebastian Coe Health Club.

Main residential areas
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Take a closer look
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