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Excellent access to London and major routes.
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Traffic can be a problem.
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So Metropolitan they named a train line after it!
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There's not much of England's green and pleasant land left around Watford these days but the large Cassiobury Park is worth a visit and is popular with local residents especially at weekends. Both the Grand Union Canal and the River Gade run through it and the watercress beds and other wetland areas contain a lot of interesting wildlife. There is a kids play area and paddling pool, plus a miniature railway and a small catering kiosk. Some of these facilities may only be open at weekends or during the summer months.
Updated Feb 11, 2006
Website: http://www.communigate.co.uk/herts/friendsofcassioburypark/
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The transport links to and from Watford are excellent and the hub is Watford Junction train station, just a 20 minute journey from London Euston. You can get a direct train from Gatwick Airport to Watford and there is a non-stop airport bus service, number VT98 provided by Virgin Trains, that leaves from outside the station and stops at all terminals at Heathrow. Luton Airport can be reached on the number 321 bus although this does not run in the evenings. Watford also has direct rail links to Birmingham, Manchester, and parts of Scotland and Wales. Buses can be used to reach major towns close by, like Northwood, Harrow, Aylesbury, St Albans etc. There is a taxi rank right outside the station and the main shopping centre is only a 10 minute walk away. Watford does have an underground station on the Metropolitan line but be aware that the station is a bit out of the way, there are very few transport links especially after dark and it is a 30 minute walk away from the town centre.
Written Feb 11, 2006
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If your from england then you`ll know this already but if your from abroad you might mis-hear something and get offended.
(UK)Fag-(US) cigarette
(UK)fanny-(US) pu**y
(UK)crisps-(US)chips
(UK)Bog/Lav-(US)bathroom
There are others but it shouldnt be that bad.
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Written Jan 16, 2004
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If you are in Cassiobury Park make sure you have a look round this small nature reserve near the bridge over the canal. The entrance is not obvious or signposted and it almost seems as if you are entering a restricted area, but be assured you are not.
Head through the park to the canal and it is on the right hand side just before you get to the bridge. You should be able to see the waterfall that looks beautiful as the sun is coming up.
Written Feb 11, 2006
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