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Rickmansworth

Rickmansworth is a town mainly to the north of the Grand Union Canal and the River Colne; with Watford being 8 kilometres (5 miles) to the northeast.

Fun fact: the college Indiana Jones works at in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) was filmed at the Royal Masonic School in Rickmansworth.

 

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Restaurants, Cafés, Gastropubs, and Bars

Here in Rickmansworth there are a variety of different restaurant cuisines to try out. You’ve got Dolce which is a French, mediterranean, Italian restaurant, Tamarind Thai Café is a Thai, Asian restaurant, and the White Bear which is an Indian, Asian, Nepalese restaurant. But maybe you just fancy a nice, classic Italian pizza. You’ve got Buon Cibo, Maurizio’s, and Zaza to choose from too.

In need of a relaxing treat? Hudson Place is a café which will serve you breakfast, lunch, and drinks.

When you’re in the mood for a proper Turkish grill, the Oaks will reserve a seat just for you. Would you rather just a simple gastropub? How about try, the Bedford Arms, the Coach and Horses, the Feathers, the Pennsylvanian, the Rose and Crown, or Ye Olde Greene Manne?

The Halfway House is a Thai bar/pub located in Rickmansworth. Another bar worth visiting is Wishful Drinking. Not only do they serve a range of drinks, but they can also provide you lots of facts about them!

 

 

 

Landmarks and Activities

HydeAway Spa is a relaxing place with a Russian banya (sauna), steam room, and swimming pool. They’ll even pamper you with a nice massage.

If you’re a more active person, Moor Park Golf Club is a great place to play by the beautiful 17th century mansion.

Want to impress your guests with your amazing cooking skills when they come to visit? The Cooking Academy offers great cookery classes for you and your friends to enjoy.

Three Rivers Museum showcases the history of Rickmansworth and is free admission! If you’re in need of watching a film, musical theatre production, or professional pantomime, the Watersmeet Theatre holds great entertainment.

When it comes to christian churches, you’ve got Church of Saint Thomas of Canterbury and Saint Mary the Virgin to choose from.

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Green Spaces

Near, in, and around Bury Lake, Batchworth Lake, and Stocker’s Lake; Rickmansworth Aquadrome is water sports venue. There you can go water skiing, kayaking, canoeing, have lunch in the picnic area, play in the park, and have a walk down the footpaths around the lakes, canals, and rivers.

Need a nice place to walk the dog? Stocker’s Lake is perfect with it’s dog-friendly area and non-paved footpaths.

The Batchworth Lock Canal Centre, the Batchworth Lake and the Grand Union Canal Walk all contain trails for you to explore. The footpaths and cycle routes will lead you around the lake, canals, and boat tours.

Chenilles Manor House has beautiful gardens to walk through. Not only do they have a range on different flowers and trees, they also have peaceful ponds.

 

 

 

Education

Christ Church Chorleywood Church of England School, Harvey Road Primary School, and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School are for 3-11 year olds.

Rickmansworth School, Saint Clement Danes School, and Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School are all academy converter primary schools for 11-18 year olds.

When it comes to close universities in the area, you have quite a few to choose from. There’s Brunel University London, Harrow College Uxbridge College (HCUC), and West Herts College. Are you really into your films and TV? The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is just around the corner!

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