Welcome to Meriden

Meriden is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. It is situated near the town of Watford and is known for its picturesque countryside and historic landmarks. The village has a population of around 1,500 people and is a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the English countryside.

One of the most notable landmarks in Meriden is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful stained glass window that was designed by the famous artist, William Morris. Another popular attraction in the village is the Meriden Hall, which is a historic building that has been used for various events and functions over the years.

Meriden is also home to several local businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village has a strong sense of community and hosts several events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. Overall, Meriden is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Hertfordshire.

Local Schools

School	Details
The Grove Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sarah Hennigan	Fourth Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9RH 01923674463 School Website
Parkgate Infants And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Gwyn Pritchard	Northfield Gardens Watford Hertfordshire WD24 7RL 01923221984 School Website
Parkgate Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Pipe	Southwold Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 7DN 01923243905 School Website
Stanborough Primary School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tiann Madden	Appletree Walk Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0DQ 1923673291 School Website
Stanborough Secondary School Other Independent School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Headteacher Jeanetta Liburd	Stanborough Park Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9JT 1923673268 School Website
Knutsford Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Eileen Anderson	Balmoral Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 7ER 1923466020 School Website
Kingswood Nursery School La Nursery School Ages:2-5 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Macdonald	Briar Road Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0DX 01923672531 School Website
Cherry Tree Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Cheska Tyler	Berry Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD24 6ST 1923245490 School Website
Coates Way Jmi And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Hayes	Coates Way Garston Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9NW 01923670341 School Website
The Watford Utc University Technical College Ages:14-19 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Quinn	18 Colonial Way Watford Hertfordshire WD24 4PT 01923905240 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Garston Garston Lane, Garston, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RT 0.47 Miles

Watford North Bushey Mill Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DS 0.49 Miles

Watford Junction Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU 1.30 Miles

Watford High Street 182 Watford High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2NW 1.99 Miles

Bricket Wood Station Road, Bricket Wood, Hertfordshire, AL2 3LN 2.04 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A C W Personal Cars 01923 672441 5 Harvest End, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9UB 0.10 Miles
Alpha Taxis 01923 673007 Munden View, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9DE 0.10 Miles
Absolute Style Limousines 01923 672676 786 Saint Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9FH 0.49 Miles
A One Taxis Watford 01923 222222 Orient House/815 St. Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0LE 0.61 Miles
A1 Taxis 01923 461000 815 Street Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0LE 0.61 Miles
Arriva The Shires 0844 800 4411 Marchwood House, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9NN 0.66 Miles
Skyline Taxi 01923 241111 56 Knutsford Av, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7EG 0.69 Miles
Easy Limos 07766 687088 Saint Albans Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5BN 0.89 Miles
Am Cars Private Hire 07884 391194 98 Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0HP 0.96 Miles
Kingswood Cars 01923 662233 89B North Approach, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0EL 1.01 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Colne Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Colne Way Wenta Business Park No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Meriden Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Phillipers No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Asda Store Walmart No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Wd25 Westlea Avenue Watford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greycaines Rd Meter Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
178 Bushey Mill Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cuffley Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Garston Drive No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Imperial Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Imperial Way Meter Box No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
Devon Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Crown Rise No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Lane Bricket Wood No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Meriden Surgery	Harvest End Watford WD25 9UB
Garston Medical Centre 01923 672086	Garston Medical Centre 6A North Western Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9GP
Tudor Surgery	137-139 Bushey Mill Lane Watford WD24 7PH
Manor View Practice At Callowland	141A Leavesden Road Watford WD24 5DG
North Approach Surgery 01923 223178	95 North Approach Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0EL

Local Stores

Garston - York Way
174 York Way
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 9EA
01923 673265
Store Website
0.16 miles

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SPAR Abbots Langley
SPAR
28 Schoolmead
Abbots Langley
WD5 0LA
01923 265693
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Avenues Veterinary Clinic
The Avenues Veterinary Clinic 22 Garston Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9QJ 01923 894 274 avenuesvets@live.co.uk Website 0.56 miles
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Medivet 24 Hour Watford
237 St. Albans Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5BP 01923 243429 24hour.watford@medivet.co.uk Website 0.91 miles
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The Park Veterinary Clinic
9 Katherine Place Leavesden Watford Hertfordshire WD5 0BT 01923 681261 1.64 miles

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Park Veterinary Centre
256 Cassiobury Drive Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3PA 01923 223321 Website 1.75 miles
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Vets4pets Watford Century
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Century Retail Park Dalton Way Watford Hertfordshire WD17 2SF 01923 802587 watfordcentury@vets4pets.com Website 2.21 miles
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Selix Vets
71 High Street End Terrace Abbots Langley Hertfordshire WD5 0AD 07879 827953 spinonelocum@virginmedia.com Website 2.24 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Cassiobury Park And Grand Union Canal
This Short Hertfordshire Walk Explores Watford's Cassiobury Park Along With A Section The Grand Union Canal. Cassiobury Park Is The Largest Public Open Space In Watford Comprising Of Over 190 Acres Of Green Space Stretching From Watford Town Centre To Woodland And Countryside To The West Of The Town. WD18 7LG 2.33 miles The Car Park Is Signposted From The Centre Of Town And Rickmansworth Road With Brown Tourist Information Signs.

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Hyde Lane
1 Hyde Ln Frogmore 3.11 miles

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Sarratt
A Gentle, Flat Walk Through And Around The Historic Village Of Sarratt, In Hertfordshire. Sarratt Sits In An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Surrounded By Fields Which Go Down To The Chess Valley Riverbed. WD3 6AS 4.65 miles Sarratt Is Located In The County Of Hertfordshire, Two Miles North-East Of The Town Of Chorleywood, Five Miles North-West Of The Major Town Of Watford, And 20 Miles North-West Of London. Sarratt Lies Just South-East Of The Buckinghamshire Border.

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Stanmore Country Park
Lovely Views Over London. Circular Walk And Woodland/Pasture Walk. Nature Trail And Good Pathways. 2 Wood Ln 4.71 miles

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St Albans French Bulldog Walk
We Meet The Last Sunday Of The Month, Every Month At 2Pm For A Walk Where All The Frenchies Can Run And Play As A Group. For Further Information Please Go To The Link To Our Facebook Group 39 St Michael'S St Lancashire 5.05 miles Walk Around Verulamium Park With Other French Bulldogs

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Ruislip Woods
Large Woodland. Lots Of Routes To Walk, Comes Out At Ruislip Lido. There Are Many Entrances. Ruislip Woods 6.22 miles It'S Probably Worth Checking The Website And Figuring Out Which Way You'D Like To Enter

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