Off the M25 but on the London Underground system and 4.5miles from the large town of Watford is the commuter town of Rickmansworth with a population of just 15,000. The town is on the River Colne but also has the Grand Union Canal passing through it. The banks of the canal form part of the Colne Valley Walk, connecting with the Thames at Cowley Lock, taking walkers through moors, wetlands and nature reserves. Most of this trail is suitable for wheelchair users, with flat towpaths forming much of the route. Also ideal for walks is the 100acre Aquadrome public park, with its wealth of grassland, woodland and 3 artificially created lakes that are utilised for water skiing, sailing, fishing and wildlife preservation. Golf is a popular pastime in the area, there is a public golf course and adjacent are the 2 courses of Moor Park Golf Club, which includes a magnificent mansion, currently used as the clubhouse but open to the public too. Historically, the town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book and Rickmansworth Cricket Club is one of the oldest in England, founded in 1787. The town is known locally as “Ricky” and as such, “Ricky Week” is an annual celebration of past and present.
Attraction
Batchworth Lock Canal Centre
Chenies Manor House
Care Home
Chalfont Court
Croxley House
Meresworth
Conference Centre
Council
Doctor
Colne Practice
Dr Jones RW
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Gibbs Gillespie Rickmansworth Estate Agents
Hamptons
Golf Club
Batchworth Park Golf Club
Moor Park
Nine of Herts Golf Club
Rickmansworth Golf Club
Market
Pub and Bar
Coach & Horses
Cock Inn
Duke of York
Fox & Hounds
Hogshead
Old Shepherd
Plough
White Bear
Restaurant
Blue Fire
Cock Inn
Maurizio's
Peppermill Restaurant
Plough
The Grove
School
Northwood Preparatory School
The Royal Masonic School for Girls
Solicitor
Blaser Mills
Darlington Hardcastles
The Legal Practice Solicitors
Taxi
Theatre
Vet
Croxley Green Veterinary Surgery
Sports Clubs
Rickmansworth CC (Cricket)
Shops
Heathers Flower Studio
Boots
The Van Hage Garden Co
Pet Fayre
Paws & Claws
Parade Pharmacy
Heaton Caffin
Bonnick
Jonathan Ashley Music
Anns Pantry
Cinnamon Square Ltd
Croxley Cafe
Croxley Meats
Chris Blake
Essential Flowers
Love Flowers
The Linda Blackstone Gallery
Fandango Photography
Places to Stay near Rickmansworth
Long Island Hotel (0.17 miles)
The Long Island Hotel is a 25-minute train journey from Central London, and is convenient for Heathrow and Luton airports. Wembley Stadium is 8 minutes away on the London Underground. The hotel ... More
Premier Inn Watford (Croxley Green) (2.13 miles)
Frithwood House (2.89 miles)
This Edwardian guesthouse is located in quiet residential surroundings and the style is very relaxed and informal, bedrooms vary in size and shape, all are well equipped and comfortable.
... More | visit websiteBest Western White House Hotel (3.13 miles)
Watford's only town-house hotel offers professional and friendly service, with a fine-dining conservatory restaurant, free car parking and Wi-Fi.
The Best Western White House Hotel is located close to both the M1 ... More
Claret House (3.22 miles)
Luxury two bedroomed apartment conveniently located in the heart of Watford town centre. The property has recently been redecorated and refurbished to an extremely high standard. The property has off ... More
The Bedford Arms Hotel (3.29 miles)
Travelodge Watford Central (3.30 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Harlequin Executive Studios (3.35 miles)
Interior designed studio apartments,with fully fitted kitchens and all with ensuit shower rooms and toilette. Each studio is fully equiped with everything from a corkscrew to a flat screen TV. We give a complimentary broad ... More | visit website
The Southern Cross (3.36 miles)
Tile House Lane (3.39 miles)
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