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King George Recreation Ground, Bushey.

King George Recreation Ground, Bushey.

Parkgoers 'unequivocally support' knocking down and replacing café

Stonehenge is a World Heritage Site cared for by English Heritage

Stonehenge is a World Heritage Site cared for by English Heritage

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Watford FC Trust are all set for The Taylor Trek 2024

Watford FC Trust are all set for The Taylor Trek 2024

Watford charity walk 'The Taylor Trek 2024' set to take place

It comes after a public consultation was held on the plans in May.

It comes after a public consultation was held on the plans in May.

New exciting equipment proposed for 'much-loved' playground

The current bridge is

The current bridge is

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CGI reveals how £1m new park footbridge will look

Watford's Big Beach opens

Watford's Big Beach opens

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'Large' water leak forces Big Beach to move location

Two Chipperfield playgrounds have received a slice of more than £1 million in funding.

Two Chipperfield playgrounds have received a slice of more than £1 million in funding.

Nine playgrounds part of £1m revamp project

Residents can have their say on how £590,000 in funding should be spent.

Residents can have their say on how £590,000 in funding should be spent.

Splash park could be replaced under major park refurb plans

'Now that's what you call a sand castle!'

'Now that's what you call a sand castle!'

Nine snaps as our focus switches from summer to water

'Enough is enough' - residents' anger after water park closed AGAIN

'Enough is enough' - residents' anger after water park closed AGAIN

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'Enough is enough' - residents' anger after splash park closed AGAIN

It is the ninth year in a row Watford has received the most awards in Hertfordshire.

It is the ninth year in a row Watford has received the most awards in Hertfordshire.

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Watford gets most Green Flag awards in Herts for ninth year running

Leavesden Country Park has something for everyone this weekend.

Leavesden Country Park has something for everyone this weekend.

Five great picnic spots in and around Watford

'Early morning poppy love in Pednor' Image: Lesley Tilson

'Early morning poppy love in Pednor' Image: Lesley Tilson

Nine super snaps as we wait for summer to return

See the best circular walks you can try out in Watford.

See the best circular walks you can try out in Watford.

The best circular walks for you to try around Watford area

See the best walks to enjoy in and around Watford.

See the best walks to enjoy in and around Watford.

Five of the best nature walks to try in and around Watford

The Ebury play area at the Rickmansworth Aquadrome.

The Ebury play area at the Rickmansworth Aquadrome.

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Plans reveal how play area could look after revamp

Could glamping be coming to Kings Langley?

Could glamping be coming to Kings Langley?

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Glamping among uses proposed for 'versatile' land on sale

Brett Ellis' days of downhill biking are over

Brett Ellis' days of downhill biking are over

When it's the right time to quit

Hanbury Manor CREDIT Visit Kent

Hanbury Manor CREDIT Visit Kent

24 Hertfordshire Experiences for 2024

Credit: Ashridge House

Credit: Ashridge House

Great British Staycations

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Five things to do on a staycation in Hertfordshire

Revealed: where buried asbestos athas confirmed so far

Revealed: where buried asbestos athas confirmed so far

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Map reveals exact spots asbestos found in Rickmansworth Aquadrome

'Cassiobury Park run.' Image: Stephen Smith

'Cassiobury Park run.' Image: Stephen Smith

Cultural attractions

Nine pictures showcasing new starts for 2024

‘Rapid disease spread’ at Watford beauty spot infects hundreds of trees.

‘Rapid disease spread’ at Watford beauty spot infects hundreds of trees.

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‘Rapid disease spread’ at Watford beauty spot infects hundreds of trees

Beryl bikes at their stand in Watford, part of a scheme in conjunction with Watford Borough Council in Hertfordshire.

Beryl bikes at their stand in Watford, part of a scheme in conjunction with Watford Borough Council in Hertfordshire.

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Watford Beryl bikes scheme could expand to village

South Oxhey Playing Fields' new tennis courts.

South Oxhey Playing Fields' new tennis courts.

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Stunning tennis courts unveiled after £50,000 revamp

The canal in Kings Langley is flooding.

The canal in Kings Langley is flooding.

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'Bonkers' flooding on path by canal 'like a waterfall'

South Oxhey Playing Fields had the plants taken from the skate park.

South Oxhey Playing Fields had the plants taken from the skate park.

Three Rivers District Council

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'Freshly planted' greenery stolen from skate park

Watford's Cassiobury Park has been given the Green Flag Award.

Watford's Cassiobury Park has been given the Green Flag Award.

Cassiobury Park

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Cassiobury Park named among top 10 in the UK

Autumn is the perfect time to go for a walk in and around Watford.

Autumn is the perfect time to go for a walk in and around Watford.

Five great autumn walks to enjoy near Watford

Watford has many different walks with pubs along the way.

Watford has many different walks with pubs along the way.

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Countryside walks with a pub stop for the warm weekend

Dog waste bins to be removed due to funding issues

Dog waste bins to be removed due to funding issues

Dacorum Borough Council

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All bins being removed from waterways amid funding cuts

Toby had a great day out in South Oxhey.

Toby had a great day out in South Oxhey.

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Review of park's new dog play area - sampled by Toby the Toy Poodle

Which of these gardens have you visited? 🌳

Which of these gardens have you visited? 🌳

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5 of the best gardens to visit in Hertfordshire

A round up of some of the best easy, dog-friendly walks in Hertfordshire according to AllTrails.

A round up of some of the best easy, dog-friendly walks in Hertfordshire according to AllTrails.

Best dog-friendly walks according to AllTrails

'A rather cloudy Cassiobury Park at dawn.' Image: Tim Constable

'A rather cloudy Cassiobury Park at dawn.' Image: Tim Constable

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Nine pictures featuring a cloudy Cassiobury Park at dawn

Ayda found the tooth in Cassiobury Park.

Ayda found the tooth in Cassiobury Park.

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'Possibly prehistoric' tooth discovered in Cassiobury Park

Three of this week's final selection of 'summer fun' pictures

Three of this week's final selection of 'summer fun' pictures

Nine pictures as our 'summer fun' comes to an end

'Anyone for chocolate?' Image: Tracey Phillipps

'Anyone for chocolate?' Image: Tracey Phillipps

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Anyone for chocolate? Super snap of Toblerone-themed barge

Beautiful pictures of the sun setting over Cassiobury Park

Beautiful pictures of the sun setting over Cassiobury Park

Stunning snaps of the sun setting over Cassiobury Park

We've put together a list of some of the best parks in Hertfordshire.

We've put together a list of some of the best parks in Hertfordshire.

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Hertfordshire's best parks to enjoy during the summer holidays

Three of this week's selection of 'summer fun' pictures from our camera club members

Three of this week's selection of 'summer fun' pictures from our camera club members

Nine pictures of you making the most of summer

Three of this week's selection of 'summer fun' pictures captured by our camera club members

Three of this week's selection of 'summer fun' pictures captured by our camera club members

Nine lovely pictures to get you in the summer spirit

The Watford Cycle Hub (pictured) will now included the Leavesden Cycle Hub team.

The Watford Cycle Hub (pictured) will now included the Leavesden Cycle Hub team.

Cycle hubs merge as one location closes

Park unveils new set of enhancements after first improvements are unveiled

Park unveils new set of enhancements after first improvements are unveiled

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Park revamp gathers pace in biodiversity boost

King George Recreation Ground’s splash park in Bushey has now reopened.

King George Recreation Ground’s splash park in Bushey has now reopened.

Hertsmere Borough Council

Splash park reopens after technical fault

1,800kg of coloured powder has been thrown over the years.

1,800kg of coloured powder has been thrown over the years.

Charity Fundraiser

Hospices organise 'great' 4k colour run in country park

King George Recreation Ground’s splash park in Bushey has not re-opened for summer due to a technical fault.

King George Recreation Ground’s splash park in Bushey has not re-opened for summer due to a technical fault.

Hertsmere Borough Council

Splash park fails to reopen due to technical fault

The Meriden Community Centre Playground in Watford will close every Sunday and bank holiday until there is enough staff to monitor it.

The Meriden Community Centre Playground in Watford will close every Sunday and bank holiday until there is enough staff to monitor it.

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Playground shuts on Sundays due to 'dog poo problems and low staff'

We've put together a list of seven great forests near Watford.

We've put together a list of seven great forests near Watford.

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7 great forests to visit near Watford

Cassiobury Park made it into the top five.

Cassiobury Park made it into the top five.

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Tripadvisor's top 5 nature attractions and parks in Hertfordshire

We've put together a list of Spring walks near Watford.

We've put together a list of Spring walks near Watford.

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5 great Spring walks to enjoy near Watford

Public access will be suspended during the works.

Public access will be suspended during the works.

Canal & River Trust

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Canal towpath to close for improvements