Leisure & shopping

There are many fantastic shopping opportunities in Watford including the Harlequin, Charter Place Shopping Centre, Watford Market and the High Street.

The Harlequinis Hertfordshire’s largest shopping centre. It opens 7 days a week and has over 140 shops and restaurants under its roof including John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Karen Millen, Primark, Waterstones, Disney Store and Zara, to name just a few. There are over 4,500 car parking spaces in seven car parks in and around the town centre. The Kings, Queens and Palace car parks directly link to the shopping centre and have over 2,500 spaces for shoppers.

There is also a Shopmobility scheme that offers battery or manual wheelchairs and scooters free of charge to those with a disability. Watford Colosseumis a 1398 seat venue in the heart of Watford, which will be home to the best live music and entertainment in Hertfordshire. The facilities and opportunities for sport in Watford really are second to none.

Watford is number one in England for leisure and sports facilities ‐Watford residents are the most satisfied people in the country with their local leisure and sports facilities according to a nationwide survey conducted last autumn. Parks and green open spaces are an essential balance to urban life. In Watford, there are around 40 areas of excellent parkland and open space that provide focal points for healthy exercise and community interaction.