Watford Town Is A Great Place To Visit
Posted: Friday, February 05, 2010
by Richard Palmer
Activ Watford
You mention the town Watford and probably the first thing that springs to mind for the guys is the football club, for the ladies it has to be the shopping! Watford football club was founded back in 1881 but it wasn't until 1922 that they moved to their current ground Vicarage Road. On match days you probably want to avoid driving around the town as from personal experience you will find yourself battling the long queues and random abandoned cars.
Watford is not all about football though, I think it is a vibrant town with excellent facilities available to all ages. One reason Watford attracts many visitors is its shopping. Although the High Street has seen a major decline over the last few years you will still find a great variety of shops, many being local independent traders. However, the main attraction is the Harlequin Shopping Centre. With over 140 shops and restaurants it has a great amount to offer, with virtually every major chain store you can think of from John Lewis to Primark it has it all.
The Harlequin does tick one box for me that is important, plenty of car parking! Ok you may have a bit of a wait queuing to get into one, but once you're in you are pretty much guaranteed a space. I know for me I find it very stressful when there is lack of spaces available in a town.
With its many bars and night clubs the town transforms at night. If you do venture out on a Friday or Saturday you will see an army of all ages descend into the town. One of my favourite nights out is in Watford's Comedy Club, Jongleurs. If you enjoy a good laugh then this is the place to go. Occasionally you will even get comedians you have heard of!, but don't fear even if you don't they all tend to be pretty good. Comedy mixed with chicken in a basket and a few beers, it has to be a recipe for success! It will also suit those of you that enjoy a good old boogie, at the end of the show the tables are cleared and the disco starts. Plenty of cheesy disco tunes that will encourage even the ‘I'll just tap my foot at the bar' types. I know I'm one of them! Of course the obligatory kebab after all the fun and games is a must from one of the many kebab houses. Just look out for the red cabbage on the pavements.
If you fancy a bit more of a cultured night Watford has a couple of good theatres. The Watford Palace Theatre has over 100,000 people visit per year and holds a good reputation for high quality productions. Many of which continue on to a West End. With its beautiful grade II Edwardian listed building and excellent facilities a night out in the Palace Theatre is must for anyone.
The Pump House Theatre used to be an old pumping station. It was in the 1970's that it became disused and was converted into a theatre. It is aimed more at the local groups and societies. I think it's a credit to all involved that it continues to survive as it is all run and maintained by volunteers.
All in all I think you will find that Watford is a growing town with very much to offer not only its local residents but visitors from neighbouring towns.
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