Watford

Properties and events in Watford

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A tale of two histories - Pump House Watford

Local Board Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2JP
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A guided tour of the Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre. This tour will look at the heritage of the building as a pump station and then as its development into a theatre and arts centre.

Guided Tour of Holy Rood Roman Catholic Church

Holy Rood Rectory, Exchange Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0PJ
In person
Pre-booking required

A chance to enjoy a guided tour of one of just two Grade 1 listed buildings in Watford. The tour will cover the history, architecture and artwork of the church, which was built in 1890 in the Gothic Revival style.

Hearts and Hooves - Spiritual Discovery and Cow Therapy

Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8EZ
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore the beautiful Bhaktivedanta Manor — a gift from George Harrison — with a guided tour of the mock-Tudor mansion, gardens and cow sanctuary. Feed and brush the cows, try mantra meditation, and enjoy a free delicious vegetarian meal.

Palace Back Stage Tour

20 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JZ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Back Stage Tours of the Watford Palace Theatre

Retail Trade in Watford 1914

The Wellspring Church Centre, 1 Wellspring Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2AH
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A talk from Helen George about the offer on Watford High Street pre-WW1

St John's Church

St John's Church, Sutton Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2QQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the beauty and history of St. John’s Church, a welcoming, inclusive Anglo-Catholic church in central Watford. Pick up a leaflet and enjoy a self-guided tour highlighting the church’s rich heritage and key historic features.

St Mary's Church Watford

Church Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0EG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Tours of the tower, refreshments provided, period costumes

St Matthews Church, Oxhey, Watford

St. Matthews Church, St Matthews Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 4ST
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and visit St Matthew's Church, the parish church of Oxhey. Its imposing position and distinctive spire have been a familiar local landmark since it was completed in 1880. A warm welcome awaits you!