Watford For You

Keeping fit has never been easier or more enjoyable than in Watford. Watford has two leisure centres, both of which are fully equipped with top quality and eco-friendly facilities which provide a wide range of classes and leisure opportunities. Watford Leisure Centre Woodside and Watford Leisure Centre Central have many facilities, including swimming and learner pools, sports courts, fully equipped gyms, dance studios and even a climbing wall. Both centres also have a crèche and café. The centres are owned by Watford Borough Council and have proven to be very popular since they opened in 2008 so why not come along and see how they can help you stay fit.

For more information visit:

• Watford Leisure Centre – Woodside 
• Watford Leisure Centre – Central 

Watford is also home to a number of premier health and fitness clubs:

• David Lloyd Health Centre
• Sportz Academy
• West Herts. Fitness

Woodside Athletics Stadium is one of the country’s leading athletic stadiums and plays host to numerous high profile and prestigious events. As well as providing a venue for top athletics, this stadium also caters for the enthusiast and club athlete. Among other features, it boasts an eight lane synthetic track, two 100m straights and full athletic markings. The centre of the track is grassed and is suitable for football, hockey, Gaelic sports and tug-of-war. It is also the home of the Watford Harriers athletics club.