Activities
Things to Do in Watford
Watford offers a wide range of activities that make it easy to plan a fun day out - whether it’s family time, getting together with friends or a work night out. From high-tech crazy golf to immersive escape rooms, bowling, cinema and outdoor pursuits, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained.
Puttshack Watford - Located inside Harlequin Watford, this high-tech mini golf venue features digital scoring, food and cocktails and DJs at weekends.
Glow In One - Situated on the high street, this indoor glow-in-the-dark mini golf venue offers 14 illuminated holes and themed party packages.
Based in Harlequin Watford, this competitive socialising venue brings together axe throwing, augmented reality darts, shuffleboard, beer pong, prosecco pong, American pool, crazier golf and Boom Box Karaoke™ booths, alongside street food and cocktails. There’s quite literally something for everyone!
Escape Hunt Watford - Immersive escape rooms with themes like Curse of the Pharaoh and Wonderland , plus outdoor city hunts.
Enigma Rooms Watford - Independent escape rooms offering creative puzzles and immersive challenges.
Rock Up Watford – an indoor climbing arena with 26 walls, a UK-first high ropes course, Leap of Faith and soft play for younger children. A great venue for a party for active youngsters.
Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Watford - Inspired by the hit TV show, this indoor adventure park features obstacle courses, climbing walls and inflatable challenges for all ages. Another great kid’s party venue
Hollywood Bowl Watford Woodside - A family-friendly bowling centre with multiple lanes, arcade games and diner-style food.
Hollywood Bowl Harlequin - Located in Harlequin Watford, offering ten-pin bowling, amusements and casual dining.
Cineworld Watford - Located in Harlequin Watford, offering the latest blockbusters, family screenings and premium formats such as IMAX and 4DX.
Vue Watford Woodside - A modern multiplex with reclining seats, showing mainstream releases, family films and special events. With food restaurants and a coffee shop on the same retail park, you can make a day, or night of it!
The Grove - A luxury countryside resort on the edge of Watford offering axe throwing, archery, laser clay pigeon shooting, bike trails, woodland walks, mini Land Rover driving for kids and birds of prey experiences. Many of these activities are seasonal, with programmes changing throughout the year to make the most of the grounds and the weather.
Watford offers plenty of golf options, from championship courses to high-tech driving ranges:
The Grove – Prestigious championship course, host to major tournaments, set in stunning countryside.
West Herts Golf Club – Established in 1890, offering a beautifully maintained course with a welcoming atmosphere.
Topgolf Watford – A modern, high-tech driving range and entertainment venue with interactive games, food and socialising.
Watford’s leisure scene is diverse and welcoming. From crazy golf at Puttshack and Glow In One, to competitive social games at Boom Battle Bar, escape rooms at Escape Hunt and Enigma, climbing challenges at Rock Up, bowling at Hollywood Bowl, Ninja Warrior obstacle courses, cinema at Cineworld and Vue and seasonal outdoor pursuits at The Grove, there’s something for every occasion - family outings, nights with friends, or memorable work socials.