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Join us on an exciting journey through history as Watford Museum goes on Tour!

13/06/2026

🚶‍♀️ Discover Watford's History, One Step at a Time 🚶‍♂️

Did you know you can explore Watford's fascinating past through a series of free self-guided heritage trails?

We've partnered with TrailTale to create five walking routes that bring Watford's history to life through historic photographs, local stories, and hidden landmarks. Whether you're a lifelong resident or visiting for the first time, it's a great way to discover something new while getting your steps in.

Along the way you'll uncover stories including:

🏛️ The Market Hall that once stood in Market Place before being destroyed by fire in 1853

🛼 Watford's former roller skating rink on Clarendon Road, where visitors glided across wooden floors beneath gas and electric lights in the early 1900s

⛪ Church Street as it looked before the Victorian redevelopment that transformed the area around St Mary's Church

The trails also feature stories from our 100 People Who Made Watford project, celebrating some of the individuals who helped shape the town we know today.

📱 Download the TrailTale app and start exploring Watford's heritage in a whole new way.

💛 The Museum of Watford is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

10/06/2026

💛 Help Shape the Future of the Museum of Watford 💛

We're looking for new Learning & Engagement Volunteers to join the Museum of Watford team!

As we prepare for our exciting move to the Town Hall, we're looking for volunteers who are passionate about people, learning and local heritage to help bring the museum to life through events, activities and community programmes.

You'll have the opportunity to:
✨ Support family activities, community events and festivals
✨ Help deliver our Museum on Tour programme across Watford
✨ Welcome and engage visitors of all ages
✨ Learn more about Watford's fascinating history and collections

No experience is necessary - just enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved. Full training will be provided.

Volunteering is flexible, with opportunities mainly on Fridays and weekends, requiring just a few hours twice a month over an initial three-month period.

Whether you're looking to gain experience, meet new people, develop new skills, or support your local museum, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now: https://www.watfordmuseum.org.uk/opportunities

💛The Museum of Watford is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

09/06/2026

🎭 Have you enjoyed a Rifco production at Watford Palace Theatre?

Our cultural friends in Watford, Rifco Theatre Company, have been creating vibrant, accessible, high-quality theatre that represents and celebrates contemporary British-Asian and South Asian diaspora experiences for over 15 years.

This Saturday, they’re hosting a special Chai & Chat event to celebrate and capture memories from their time in Watford, including performances at Watford Palace Theatre.

Join Ameet Chana - known for his role as Tony in Bend It Like Beckham and now Rifco’s Associate Director - for an informal conversation with the Rifco team.

☕ Share your memories
🎭 Meet the team
🎟️ Receive two complimentary tickets to Rifco’s next production as a thank you for taking part
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chai-and-chat-with-rifco-team-tickets-1991367361384?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/06/2026

📚 Today is International Archives Day 📚

Archives help us preserve the stories, voices and experiences that have shaped our communities. They allow us to understand the past, challenge assumptions, and explore how people have worked together to create change.

This handmade badge from the Watford Senior Citizens Peace and Nuclear Disarmament Campaign, which will feature in the new museum, is a powerful reminder that history is often made by ordinary people. Made from simple cardboard, it represents the dedication, determination and activism of local residents who wanted their voices to be heard.

By preserving objects and records like these, archives ensure that these stories are not forgotten and can continue to inspire future generations.

Happy International Archives Day! ✨

💛 The Museum of Watford is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

06/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Thank you, Watford! 🏳️‍⚧️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for A Place Without Prejudice as part of our Museum on Tour programme.

It was wonderful to see so many people sharing stories, creating artwork, exploring LGBTQ+ histories, and contributing to our community display. Your creativity, conversations and reflections helped make the day something truly special.

We’d also like to extend our thanks to Proud Watford,Proud Hornetss, andHarlequin Watfordd for their support, enthusiasm and partnership in helping bring the event to life.

💛 Keep an eye on our social media channels over the coming weeks, where we’ll be announcing the winners of our Pride Month competition! 👀

Thank you for helping us create a place without prejudice.

💛 The Museum of Watford is made possible thanks toThe National Lottery Heritage Fundd, with thanks to National Lottery players.

05/06/2026

💛 Looking for a new way to get involved in your community?

Come and meet the Museum of Watford team at the Watford Volunteers' Fair tomorrow!

Whether you're interested in local history, collections, events, community engagement, learning, research, or simply meeting new people, we'd love to chat about volunteering with the museum.

Volunteers play a vital role in everything we do, from caring for the collection and uncovering Watford's stories to supporting events and helping shape the future museum.

📅 Saturday 6 June
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 Harlequin Watford (outside Puttshack)

Come and say hello, meet a range of fantastic local organisations, and discover how you can get involved in your community.

💛 The Museum of Watford is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

04/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 TOMORROW: Help Create “A Place Without Prejudice” 🏳️‍⚧️

Join the Museum of Watford tomorrow for a special Pride Month community event celebrating LGBTQ+ histories, creativity and belonging.

Drop in and:
📖 Explore LGBTQ+ histories
🎨 Create your own artwork
💬 Add your voice to our community display
📅 Friday 5 June 2026
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 Charter Place, Harlequin Shopping Centre
🎟️ Free | Drop-in | All ages welcome

We're proud to be working alongside Proud Watford,Proud Hornetss, andHarlequin Watfordd to create a space where everyone is welcome.

Come and help us imagine and create “A Place Without Prejudice.” 💛

💛 The Museum of Watford is made possible thanks toThe National Lottery Heritage Fundd, with thanks to National Lottery players.

03/06/2026

🎨🕺 Mini Movers is tomorrow! 💛

Join us for a fun-filled morning or afternoon of dance, movement, play and creativity at our fashion-themed Mini Movers session.

After the success of last month's transport adventure, we're looking forward to exploring fashion through stories, imagination and movement with our brilliant friends at BEEE Creative ✨

Mini Movers is designed for confident walkers up to 5 years old, and siblings are very welcome too.

📍 Watford Palace Theatre
🕙 10am–11am
🕚 11:15am–12:15pm

📍 West Watford Community Centre
🕜 1:30pm–2:30pm

🎟️ Free drop-in session

We'd love to see you there!

💛The Museum of Watford is made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

02/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Help Create “A Place Without Prejudice” this Pride Month 🏳️‍⚧️

Join the Museum of Watford this Friday as we celebrate Pride Month with a special community event exploring LGBTQ+ histories, creativity, and belonging.

Come along to:
📖 Explore LGBTQ+ histories and stories
🎨 Create your own artwork
💬 Contribute to our community display and help create A Place Without Prejudice

📅 Friday 5 June 2026
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 Charter Place, Harlequin Shopping Centre
🎟️ Free drop-in event | All ages welcome

We're delighted to be working alongsideProud Watfordd,Proud Hornetss andHarlequin Watfordd to create a space for reflection, creativity, and celebration during Pride Month.

We'd love to see you there 💛

🌈 The Museum of Watford is made possible thanks toThe National Lottery Heritage Fundd, with thanks to National Lottery players.

01/06/2026

💛 Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 💛

This Volunteers’ Week, we’d like to say a huge thank you to the volunteers helping us prepare the Museum of Watford’s collection for its future home in the Town Hall, and the volunteers that help to facilitate our Museum on Tour.

Behind the scenes, our volunteers are working alongside the Collections Team to inventory, document and carefully record thousands of objects. From photographing and measuring items, to checking records and helping uncover the stories behind them, their work is a vital part of ensuring the collection is ready for the future.

As we plan for the next chapter of the Museum, volunteers are playing a key role in helping us understand, care for and share Watford’s heritage.

Thank you to every volunteer who gives their time, skills and enthusiasm to the Museum. Your contribution is helping shape the future of the collection and the stories we tell. ✨

💛 The Museum of Watford is made possible thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

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194 Lower High Street
Watford
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Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.watfordmuseum.org.uk/

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