Cassiobury Park
Cassiobury Park
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Cassiobury Park is a Green Flag Award winning park. It has two Cafes, a miniature railway, Tennis courts, Croquet club, Bandstand, newly refurbished paddling pools and lots of open space to walk about or to play sports. It holds lots of events throughout the year.
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VALKENNY
Manchester25 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Very disappointed with queuing for water park and even the playground. All in the open air yet my grandchildren couldn't get in the park one in one out. After queuing for water park couldn't get in told there were 100 people in and would have to wait in queue for another 1 1/2 hours. I believe a paper ticket system would be appropriate as in the heat I couldn't expect myself and grandchildren to wait. I know covid has changed things but surely common sense should prevail. We are here on holiday seeing our grandchildren and all other parks weren't manned neither was whipsnade zoo outside areas or odds farm.
We left after two hours of waiting around disappointed.
We left after two hours of waiting around disappointed.
Written June 5, 2021
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Ismael
Baku, Azerbaijan437 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Was looking for a place to kill time my toddler son in Watford. Noticed this large park on Google maps, and tested. Was nicely surprised, it turned to be on of top UK parks by voting. It is really good, spacious, very green, has a wetlands reserve, rich playground, green area, walking paths, open air gym, fountains and shallow pools! Kids really have massive fun here. There public toilets, cafes and tap water stand. Everything is quite new, not much wear and tear. Enjoyed lock operations to move a boat upstream. Great experience! Parking is super busy there, arrive early, or choose a underground station nearby. More or less people start to leave only at 5 pm. It is a full day family time.
Written May 22, 2022
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MrQuiet1949
London, UK382 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
After so long being locked away and avoiding the world due to COVID we decided to try Cassiobury Park and so glad we did. We were hungry so started off in the restaurant which was serving food out on the patio. Very tasty burger and chips. Everyone including staff was masked inside the building and the tables were. Well distanced outside.
Went for a walk through the nature reserve which was lovely and overgrown how a nature reserve should be. Strolled on the edge of the park for the canal, ancient bridge and waterfall which was cool under the trees and very relaxing.
Then back into the park which is vast and beautiful. The water features and pools were not in use but there is a very extensive children's play area, a fairground carousel and an excellent train ride.
I'm looking forward to going back with my kids and grandkids.
Went for a walk through the nature reserve which was lovely and overgrown how a nature reserve should be. Strolled on the edge of the park for the canal, ancient bridge and waterfall which was cool under the trees and very relaxing.
Then back into the park which is vast and beautiful. The water features and pools were not in use but there is a very extensive children's play area, a fairground carousel and an excellent train ride.
I'm looking forward to going back with my kids and grandkids.
Written August 1, 2020
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Kath-P42
Buckinghamshire, UK41 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Wonderful day, great facilities, swimming splashpools were extremely clean! Loved the online system (you need to sign up to the 'everyone active' app and book a time slot to cassiobury splashpools. Means no queing with the kids. The train ride was loved by all ages, the train staff were lovely, the river walk lovely! Tip is to get to the Grade car park early which is right at the park, after 12 on a busy day is extremely busy 👍
Written August 15, 2021
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Mrs_S_06
Darlington, UK96 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
We visited the park for a stroll during a stay nearby and found it a nice place to visit. Its really big with plenty of walking routes. The cafe and toilets were open as was the play area. There seemed to be a good water area for use in summer too. Lots of parking, first 2hrs free, charges apply after.
Written October 27, 2020
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JoannASam123
Watford, UK3 contributions
Apr 2021
Very disappointed.
Be warned there is no parking around the park. Came back to my car to find a yellow parking ticket. There are no signs or parking bays to suggest parking along the road would attract a parking ticket.
The parking warden had issued tickets to every other car!!!!!!!
Of course this will be nightmare to try to dispute knowing the local council.
Very disappointing that the Council are pursuing this tactic to rise money.
The Council need to be open and transparent with their new parking
Be warned there is no parking around the park. Came back to my car to find a yellow parking ticket. There are no signs or parking bays to suggest parking along the road would attract a parking ticket.
The parking warden had issued tickets to every other car!!!!!!!
Of course this will be nightmare to try to dispute knowing the local council.
Very disappointing that the Council are pursuing this tactic to rise money.
The Council need to be open and transparent with their new parking
Written April 8, 2021
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Diana
London, UK253 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I have been to Cassiobury Park a few times, the most recent visit was last weekend. It’s a beautiful oasis in Watford, the largest park in the town centre. It’s said to be double the size of Hyde Park in London. Very well maintained and always busy with people (but large enough to find your own space). Full of families with kids, couples, people walking dogs, walking, jogging or just enjoying a quite day out sitting on the grass or bench. The shared paths are wide enough to fit both cyclist and pedestrians, particularly in the first half of the park as you come from the town centre. The canal area is also beautiful and peaceful. For nature photography lovers, you can take great photos of the trees reflecting in the water, particularly on a sunny day. There is also a small waterfall which is nice. Convenient location close to Watford Metropolitan Underground Station for those getting to the park by underground. There are free toilets near the cafe and playground. If you like some greenery and are in the area, it’s worth visiting.
Written August 9, 2023
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Chris M
308 contributions
Oct 2021 • Family
This is a fantastic park. The park has a great mixture of kids play areas, open spaces, paths to walk and rivers.
There is parking (not desperately well sign posted) but it's free for up to 2hrs which is welcome.
The park appears to have a splash area and a cafe but can't vouch for those.
There is parking (not desperately well sign posted) but it's free for up to 2hrs which is welcome.
The park appears to have a splash area and a cafe but can't vouch for those.
Written October 25, 2021
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drvarun123
Mumbai, India54 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Was there with family and really enjoyed the time. Its a huge park with oodles of natural beauty. The sky was clear and we could see till far.. It felt as if we were seeing wallpapers on windows! There is a big children play area. We went around 4 pm, the park was not crowded. They were preparing for the upcoming dinosaur event. Unfortunately the cafes were closed. Overall good experience. Will visit again for sure.
Written April 4, 2022
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Pasta Monster
Surrey, UK138 contributions
Jul 2020
I've visited Cassiobury Park twice now - once in the summer and once in autumn. Both visits were wonderful! The parking is effortless (mobile app), the grounds themselves are kept very clean and free of litter. There are dozens of perfect spots for the dogs to take a dip into clean water. Overall, I would highly recommend this park and will be visiting again!
Written October 16, 2020
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Are the splash pools and water jet etc heated?
Written August 23, 2022
Are the splash pools and water jet etc heated?
Written August 23, 2022
What is the name of the pub? Not the one above the artificial ponds the other one that has a small playground. I need to contact them for a reservation. Thank you
Written July 13, 2019
Hi As others have said there are no pubs in the park. However if you want a pub there is one in Langely way. Leave the park at the bottom entrance/exit and walk up the hill on Langely way and you'll find on the roundabout. About a 5 min walk. They do serve food and have a garden.
Written July 13, 2019
There is parking nearby but check as there are parking restrictions Monday to Saturday. There is parking in the park but is limited. Get there early is my advice.
Written August 15, 2018
Is BBQ allowed in this park ?
I have a disposable BBQ - and I plan to take that
Written May 5, 2018
Hi there, does anyone know if the pools are open now please.
Thanks
Written April 15, 2018
According to Watford council website the paddling pools are closed for winter. You can try emailing them at cassiobury@watford.gov.uk
Written April 16, 2018
Domo884
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Hi, does anyone know what time the train is open from now it's the summer holidays?
Thanks in advance!
Written July 27, 2017
Trains running in #Cassiobury #Park #Watford every day 11am - 5pm, weather permitting, until 3rd September!
Written July 27, 2017
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