Watford For You

Visitors and residents alike have a rich variety of entertainment options available to them, making Watford a great choice for a memorable night out.

Watford Palace Theatre

Opened in 1908, the Palace Theatre has a long tradition of launching new productions before they hit the West End. Contact the Box Office to discover which comedies, plays and musicals are featuring in the forthcoming season.

Contact: Box Office: 01923 225671
Where: 20 Clarendon Road
www.watfordpalacetheatre.co.uk 

Watford Colosseum

Watford Colosseum is a 1398 seat venue in the heart of Watford, which will be home to the best live music and entertainment in Hertfordshire.

Currently undergoing a £5.5 million refurbishment to bring it up to the standard of a world class venue it once was, when it reopens its doors in Summer 2011.

Contact: 0845 0753993
Where: Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD17 3JN
www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk

The Pump House

Once a pumping station providing water from the River Colne to the Watford area, the Pump House now provides an intimate theatre auditorium accommodating just 124 audience members. The Pump House is a live music venue but also provides facilities for local groups covering all art forms including: performance; music and written, spoken and visual art.

Contact: 01923 241362
Where: Lower Watford High Street
www.pumphouse.info

Highlight

Formerly Jongleurs, Highlight is the brand new comedy club in Watford is called Highlight. Conveniently located at the top end of the High Street, this recently refurbished venue gives you an opportunity to enjoy both up and coming and established comedy acts.

Contact: 0844 499 4075
Where: 76 The Parade
www.thehighlight.co.uk/

The Horns

Built in 1756, The Horns can pride itself on being the oldest public house in the town. It provides live music for the people of Watford to enjoy, complemented by an extensive display of music memorabilia.

Contact: 01923 225 020
Where: 1 Hempstead Road