Around Watford

The town motto 'Audentior', is found on the Watford Coat of Arms and invites people of the town to adopt a bold approach. This sentiment has been embraced and Watford is recognised for its rich history of entrepreneurialism and forward thinking.


Watford Museum

Follow the town’s journey from market to business hub, by visiting Watford Museum. www.watfordmuseum.org.uk Here you can enjoy exhibitions on Watford's past including Watford's art collection, displays about the local printing and brewing industries plus a tribute to the town's football club. They also run a selection of guided walks around the town each summer, this year from June to September. For more information see the 2010 leaflet here www.watfordmuseum.org.uk/docs/highstreet2.pdf. They are very popular so book soon!


Watford Libraries

Visitors and residents alike can also enjoy the specialised research room at Watford's Central Library which is dedicated to local studies and provides an ideal environment for people researching their family history. For more information see our libraries page.