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- Palace Car Park Entrance: ///spider.roofs.areas
- Queens Car Park Entrance: ///bind.filer.locked
- Kings Car Park Entrance: ///caves.will.sling
- M1 Link: ///human.life.fakes
Click the links or enter the three words into the free what3words app to navigate directly to each entrance.
Our centre has four car parks with 2,773 spaces, including disabled and parent & child bays.
Passenger lifts and escalators provide direct access to the centre.
Electric vehicle charging is available on Level 1 of Queens car park.
Watford High Street Station (Overground): 3-minute walk, with frequent services to and from London Euston.
Watford Junction: 10–15-minute walk, with fast services to London, St Albans, Milton Keynes, Northampton and Birmingham.
Watford Station (Metropolitan Line): 20–25-minute walk, with services to and from Central London and surrounding areas.
Frequent services from across Hertfordshire and North West London stop right outside the centre – on Beechen Grove, Water Lane and the High Street.
We’ve got four car parks to choose from, each with easy access to the centre. Here’s the lowdown:
Palace Car Park
Opening times: 7am–7pm (9am–6pm on Sundays)
Height restriction: 1.93m/6ft 3″
Charter Car Park
Open 24 hours
Height restriction: 1.93m/6ft 3″
Queens Car Park
Opening times: 7am–7pm (9am–6pm on Sundays)
Height restriction: 1.93m/6ft 3″
Kings Car Park
Opening times: 7am–7pm (9am–6pm on Sundays)
Height restriction: 1.93m/6ft 3″
Up to 2 hours – £2.20
2–3 hours – £3.20
3–4 hours – £4.20
4–5 hours – £5.20
5–6 hours – £6.20
6–7 hours – £10.60
7–24 hours – £15.10
Evening/Night rate (5pm–3am) – £2.00
Please note: we do not accept American Express.
Car park Payment machines are located on Levels 1 and 2 of every car park, near all main entrances and exits. They accept card, contactless, and mobile payments.
Charging up? We’ve teamed up with BP Pulse to offer a reliable, up-to-date EV charging network. You’ll find four standard chargers on Level 1 of Queens Car Park – they’re painted green, so they’re easy to spot.
You’ll need to be a BP Pulse member to use the chargers – sign up at bppulse.co.uk.
Got questions? Give Centre Management a call on 01923 250292.
Premium Car Parks look after Harlequin’s corporate parking scheme, providing heavily discounted rates for local employees requiring regular parking.
They use automatic number plate recognition, meaning no need for a ticket. Enter and leave as many times as you like per day too, for one single charge.
No queueing up at the ticket machines either, with their hassle-free payment process! Find out more by visiting their website.
Register today by clicking here.
If you are a local business, looking to provide your employees with discounted parking as part of your company’s benefits package, then please get in touch with them on info@premiumcarparks.co.uk
Retailers within the centre are eligible for discounted rates at our car parks. For further information, please call us on 01923 250292 or visit our reception desk in the Management Suite on Queens Car Park, Level 1.
You’ll find breastfeeding and baby changing facilities in both of our main toilet areas: on the upper mall opposite Zara (Men) and on the lower mall next to Boots. Bottle warmers are also available for added convenience.
We’ve got spacious family toilets near Boots on the lower mall too, designed to give you, your children and your buggy a bit of breathing room. Clean, comfortable and private – so you can get sorted, stress-free.
All four of our car parks have dedicated parent & child spaces – 40 in total – located on Level 1 for easy, direct access into the centre. Safer, simpler, closer.
Gymboree on Level 1 of Queens Car Park offers sensory, music and art-themed classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers – perfect for little learners with big imaginations.
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Opening hours
Monday / Tuesday / Friday 9am – 4pm
Wednesday / Sunday: Closed
Thursday / Saturday: 9am – 1pm
You’ll find accessible toilets at both ends of the centre. They’re wheelchair-friendly and unlocked with a RADAR key – because comfort and convenience should never be out of reach.
We’re proud to provide a Changing Places facility – a safe, spacious, fully equipped space designed for people with complex disabilities and their carers. It’s just one of the ways we’re making Harlequin work for everyone.
We’ve got 59 priority spaces across our four car parks, all within easy reach of the main entrances. Just pop your Blue Badge on display – standard parking charges apply. Our Security team keeps an eye on things and will step in if someone’s not playing fair.
Need a little help getting around? No problem. Shopmobility Watford is based on the ground floor of the Church car park, just off the ring road. The full address is: Ground Floor, CitiPark Church Car Park, Exchange Road, Watford, WD18 0BU (Quick tip: take an immediate left after the barrier once you’ve entered Church Car Park.)
They’ve got manual wheelchairs, powered scooters and powerchairs in all shapes and sizes – including child-friendly and bariatric models for extra comfort. The team’s always happy to help you find your perfect fit.
Planning ahead? Book the larger sizes in advance to be on the safe side. (Max user weight: 35 stone/226kg)
It’s free to use, but donations are always appreciated. You’ll need to register – just bring two forms of ID showing your name and current address.
To book or find out more, call Shopmobility Watford on 01923 211 020 or email info@shopmobilitywatford.org
We’ve got a small number of manual wheelchairs available to hire – completely free of charge – from the Centre Management Office on Level 1 of Queens car park. Just bring a valid driving licence or car keys as a refundable deposit.
Assistance dogs – including guide, hearing and emotional support dogs – are welcome across our centre, anytime.
Let someone else do the dirty work. The Car Wash Company delivers high-quality interior and exterior valeting, without wasting water, thanks to their clever ‘Little Drop of Brilliance’ system.
Choose from a standard Gold package to a full Deluxe Showroom Valet with Ceramic Wax, or something in between to suit your plans and your paintwork.
You’ll find them in Kings, Queens and Palace Car Parks. Kings and Queens even have waiting lounges for that extra bit of comfort.
Planning a shopping day? Book your valet online.
Need cash or a quick balance check? You’ll find free-to-use ATMs throughout the centre:
- Lower mall (by Black Sheep Coffee)
- Lower mall (by Flying Tiger)
- Upper mall (by Eurochange)
Lloyds Bank is also located on the lower mall, next to TK Maxx.
You’ll find the Post Office inside WHSmith on the upper mall.
It offers a wide range of services, including:
- Personal and business banking
- Passport applications
- Mail and delivery services
- Driving licence renewals
- Travel money and bureau de change
All the essentials, all under one roof.
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Amazon Lockers are conveniently located next to WHSmith on the Lower Mall, making it easy to pick up or return parcels while you’re shopping.
With over 140 businesses across Watford Town Centre, the Watford Gift Card is the perfect way to treat someone – and support local companies at the same time.
Trainers from JD Sports, a burrito from Tortilla, a martini at The Beech House, Watford FC merch, or a climbing session at Rock Up… whatever they’re into, let them choose what they really want.
Gift cards can be loaded online with any amount between £10 and £500. Choose between a physical card or an e-card – perfect for any occasion.
You can also pick up a Watford Town Gift Card in person at Reception, located in the Management Suite on Level 1 of Queens Car Park. Just head online to load it up when you’re ready.
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