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What to do and see in Watford, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Watford (/ˈwɒtfərd/ ( listen)) is a town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, situated 15 miles (24 km) northwest of central London and inside the circumference of the M25 motorway. It is not to be confused with Watford, Northamptonshire which is 55 miles to the north.
Restaurants in Watford
1. Bhaktivedanta Manor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 193 reviews
In the Hertfordshire countryside just north of London, Bhaktivedanta Manor, complete with its farmlands, beautiful gardens and temple is a real sanctuary for the soul. Open all year round to visitors and students of ancient wisdom, the temple offers a great experience with tours of the shrine, gardens and compassionate farm. See the rooms of the famous Hare Krishna guru Srila Prabhupada, to whom George Harrison gifted this iconic mock Tudor mansion. Visitors may participate in inspirational talks, yoga classes, mantra meditation, vegetarian cooking classes and various retreats.
Reviewed By 781shaship - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
I try to visit Bhaktivedanta Manor as often as I can through out the year and especially during the Janmastahmi Festival (Krishna's Birthday) which usually falls sometime in August. This is a very tranquil place to visit, with lovely gardens, the pond, the woodland walk, the cow pen where you can purchase greens to feed the cows, and of course the magnificent temple. Such tranquil surroundings and a lovely place to just relax or start your spiritual journey. There are prayer times throughout the day so check their website for details of these if you would like to attend. There is a lovely cafe on site for refreshments, and prashad is always served too. I would highly recommend a visit if you are in the area, you will have a wonderful uplifting experience.
2. Laser Planet Watford
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Shiv2014shabs
I chose laser planet to host my daughters birthday with 10 of her friends. It was fun and competitve for 20 mins x 2 times to run around with us adults allowed in complimentary too! Time goes quick! def worth it!
3. The Forties Experience
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
The Lincolnsfields Centre is home to the 1940's Experience. We are open to the public the last Sunday of the months January - November and the first Sunday in December. During World War 2 the site was USAAF 8th Fighter Command Headquarters with a room dedicated to the history of the site. The open days will give you an experience of nostalgia, taking you back in time. Walking through the 1940's house you will be able to have a visual and hand on experience. If that's not enough for you, visit the Dig for Victory garden and see how fires were put out during the Blitz. Take a ride in the jeep and experience what it was like to be in London during an air raid and take cover in a shelter. If you need to rest pop in to the NAAFI and have a cup of tea and cake, the girls will always have a smile when serving. On some of the Sundays our residential band "The Mustangs" perform live music. Throughout your visit our excellent team of volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions.
Reviewed By triptakers_12 - Beaconsfield, United Kingdom
Been a few times to Sunday open days at the Lincolnsfield Centre. Always plenty to see in the 1940's house. Lots of activities like the Blitz experience, Jeep rides and volunteers to share their knowledge (many are in authentic soldier uniforms with weapons!). There's a naafi canteen. Great bonus on the last Sunday in every month, there's a live band playing 1950's/60's rock'n'roll. It's included in entry price so you can just stroll in & listen to the music or even dance! Singers & song choices really good. Lots of fun on a sunday afternoon.
4. D20 Board Game Cafe
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Our on-going mission is to create a unique space in the community, where people of all ages can enjoy tabletop gaming and interact with like-minded people. Providing games from childhood classics to the latest releases, alongside great coffee and delicious food.
Reviewed By emilybI8209OU - Dunstable, United Kingdom
Excellent lovely place will definitely be returning love the games love the atmosphere and love the vegan options
5. Cloud 9 Leisure
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Cloud 9 is the new Giant Indoor Inflatable World where Ninja Warrior, Gladiators and Total Wipeout experiences collide. Cloud 9 is fun for all ages and offers a huge variety of activities that will test your limits or just make you laugh from trying – From dodgeball, human table football, a bungee run, gladiator duel and many more surprises!
Reviewed By T90IYjamesp
Ninja warrior meets Gladiator is a bold claim, but it lives up to it! A really novel experience primarily for kids (but also adults): healthy, fun, interactive and unique way to spend an hour.... really fun, great variety of inflatables, friendly and helpful staff, we shall be back next week!
6. Thai Natomie Spa
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Relax at Thai Natomie Spa. Qualified therapists will ease your aches and pains at our beautiful salon in Watford.
Reviewed By Z4397HRlauraw
Lovely Spa that offer brilliant hospitality. I have been for a couple of massages, explain to your therapist if you have a specific niggle and they will do their best to help. Can be either very relaxing or help to relieve pain, whichever you need.
7. Hertfordshire Fire Brigade Museum
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
We depict the history of fire-fighting through the ages, with particular emphasis on Hertfordshire. We have two nineteenth-century hand manual fire appliances, a 1896 Shand-Mason horse-drawn steam-powered fire engine, a 1937 Leyland fire appliance which was based at St Albans and a 1942 Dennis trailer pump used during the Second World War. We have uniforms that can be tried on and equipment that can be handled. There is also a large photographic display and resource library. Entry is free, donations welcome as the museum in voluntarily run by ex-fire service officers. Our Open Days are on one Saturday per month (1pm to 4pm), from April to September, dates on Watford Museum website. Please be aware that we are based on an operational fire station with very limited parking.
8. Watford Palace Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By 653lynec
Really enjoyed this well presented prodjucton of Sleeping Beauty. Really entertaining laugh out loud moments from start to finish. A lovely Adaptation for the stage. Highly recommend seeing before it closes in January 2020.????????
9. Pump House Theatre
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
10. The White Lion
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By jtyerman
A traditional pub. The staff are warm and friendly . The food is outstanding for a sunday lunch . No bells and whistles just great food and a warm atmosphere . My wife and I love it and took friends there recently who were amazed by the quality . It is a pub not a restaurant. Apple crumble is £3 and main roast about £8.50 . Wine is great value and so drinkable . Get a taxi and forget about driving .Great place . James
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