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A thriving new Watford

Watford has seen significant development to its high street, with a £2m investment, the town centre is an attractive and welcoming place to shop, dine and enjoy. The high street is a hive for shoppers and is located next to Hertfordshire’s largest shopping centre, intu Watford, only 1.1 miles from Watford Cross.

Following its recent £180 million redevelopment, you can indulge with designers including Hugo Boss, Levi’s, SuperDry and Kurt Geiger. Leading department stores such as John Lewis and Debenhams will also complement your shopping experience and a plethora of restaurants to suit all tastes including Côte Brasserie and TGI Fridays.

For family entertainment, why not head to the brand new Cineworld cinema, Hollywood Bowl, or visit Rock Up, a thrilling new climbing centre.

Watford also has much to offer in way of eateries and dining experiences. There are a number of places to choose from on St Albans Road as well as the family friendly, traditional pub The Prince George, located only a 1 minute walk from Watford Cross.

A town with more to offer

Entertainment is on your doorstep – with a variety of theatres and attractions to choose from including Watford Palace Theatre and Watford Colosseum, home to the best live music and entertainment outside of central London, residents will be spoilt for choice. The renowned Watford Colosseum has been used to record the soundtracks for Lord of the Rings, The Sound of Music and Star Wars and has also seen world class stars perform on its stage including Elton John, Oasis and One Direction.

Just a 13 minute drive away from Watford Cross is the world famous Leavesden Studios, home to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, The Making of Harry Potter. Here you can take a tour inside the magical world of Harry Potter, where you can see original props, costumes and sets used in the filming of this global phenomenon.

Fitness enthusiasts are well catered for with Watford Leisure Centre nearby. It has a state-of-the-art gym and a six-lane swimming pool with a variety of swimming activities and Watford is home to the Premier League team Watford FC.