Arts education programs in Watford

“I cannot recommend Brilliant Theatre highly enough. My daughter is with the company for 18 months and has progressed so much in that time in terms of confidence and has developed a deep appreciation for musical theatre. David and the team, whilst uber professional, make participation so much fun for the kids. The team bring out the best in the kids and help them all shine. Until you’re part of Brilliant it’s hard to explain just how great it is. If you join up, you’ll get it!”

“In a town where culture, the arts and music has been allowed to dwindle for the best part of 15 years, the Pump House is an absolutely vital part of the local arts and music scene. It provides an essential space for music and theatre in a way no other venue now does in Watford. From amateur theatre and kids theatre groups, to live music of all sorts, Watford would be artistically poorer without the Pump House. It should be supported and protected at all costs.”

“Our visit to the theatre was excellent, my daughter loved the experience and she said she wants to come again, all of the staff were very caring and understanding, highly recommend visiting. Thank you for a great time”

“This is an another department of Watford General hospital Just opposite of A&E main entrance.”

“I started adult tap classes at Rise in Mill End last term and I utterly love it. Such fun. Wonderful atmosphere, I'm learning lots and improving too. Highly recommend it if you want to start tap as an adult or go back to it after years away!”

“Excellent classes with excellent teaching. I highly recommend to anyone looking to learn the martial art of Kung-Fu while having fun!”

“A lot of good talent being supported here.”

“Admin and teaching staff are very friendly and helpful. Happy to see good progress for my son and he enjoys learning here.”

“After a frightening experience and sudden emergency situation,my friend was taken to Watford General Hospital. Their care and aftercare wad amazing and we are so grateful,but their Blood Clinic needs sorting out! After having been sent there for an URGENT! blood test....his name was 1 minute at the top of the screen then the next minute at the bottom and 30 mins was nearly up! He wasn't well and was getting stressed,one lady receptionist was fairly pleasant,but one male wasn't....so l give the hospital 5 stars but the Blood Clinic 2!”

“I’ve had conversations on the phone and in person with a number of different staff since my daughter has started full time in Nov 2024. I have been really impressed with them all and the quality of communication I’ve received. It’s always so hard leaving your baby with strangers and I speak from experience of 3 different well-established nurseries (2 of which were rated Outstanding by Ofsted) that my elder child had been at. The experience so far with Boys & Girls Croxley has been really good. The updates via the Blossom app are prompt throughout the day helping me keep up with my daughter’s experience and reassuring me about her wellbeing. The photos and well thought-out daily activities cover a real breadth of topics and developmental opportunities and I’m seeing the positive changes in her as a result. When she has been unfortunate enough to have little accidents or difficulty falling asleep or being upset, the staff have kept me informed and personalised their response to her by calling and making me aware of all the things they have tried and asking if there is anything else they might be able to do to help her feel more comfortable. She has settled in really well and I would highly recommend this nursery to Others based on my experience so far.”

“My daughter attends The Dan Tien and thoroughly enjoys the chance to learn new skills, make friends and grow in confidence. In a world where there can be so much pressure on young people, it's great to be able to send her to such a warm and creative environment. Great for physical and emotional health. Teachers are awesome. High standard of performance all round”

“Oana Hair Studio is absolutely amazing! From the moment I walked in, I felt so welcomed and cared for. The whole team is incredibly friendly, kind, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They put so much love and effort into my hair, and I have never experienced such a high level of service anywhere else. My hair came out looking absolutely stunning — light, free, and full of life! They truly treat you like royalty, with the quality and attention to detail of a top-tier salon. I left not only looking amazing, but feeling so happy and confident. Highly, highly recommended to anyone who wants both incredible hair and a beautiful experience. Thank you, Oana Hair Studio, for making me feel so special! ❤️”

“This is the best because my son has a great time.”

“Been a Gym member here for years. It's very small, but perfect if you want to use good equipment mostly on your own. The staff are all very friendly and on hand if needed. Added Bonus is the Barn for lovely coffee and the girls are great.”

“Lovely clean place with friendly people and staff”

“Eleven of us had lunch today for a 70th Birthday it was excellent in every way. Back again in May for another birthday lunch.”

“I had the pleasure to see the HIT perform at a local awards ceremony, and they were a joy to watch. Thoroughly entertaining, well choreographed and kept the audience engaged!”

““Inspiring our children and community to be the very best that they can be!” As a Trustee I feel really privileged and proud to be involved in this journey. “Inclusive” is not only our name but core to everything we do to help our community fulfil the hopes and dreams of our children. Every day our 3 Watford primary schools – Beechfield, Cherry Tree and Laurance Haines work closely together to create great opportunities which inspire our pupils to learn and develop skills to adapt and succeed in our ever changing world. Each school is very much a part of the local community with its own distinct characteristics and curriculum –we don’t believe that one size fits all but a nurturing philosophy underlines everything we do. As part of a group of schools we provide opportunities for our children to participate and share in exciting projects across the schools – whether sporting, outdoors or creative - for example our art display in Watford Museum or the more recent song written and performed to celebrate and thank Covid-19 key workers. Supporting our people to succeed is a core belief and strength – we are lucky to include former pupils among our teaching staff! Working together enables the sharing and development of best practice whilst addressing workload too. Good career progression is available across the Trust schools. “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together – African Proverb”

“Fantastic service. Very helpful and friendly. Felt very at ease and will certainly be returning. Can not recommend enough.”

“Highly passionate, motivated, friendly fun-loving and enthusiastic teachers. We look forward to the classes every week.”

“My daughters have danced here for many years and they have loved it. Excellent Teachers and fantastic choreography. If your children love to dance to current music they will love it.”

“Teachers are annoying sometimes”

“Excellent school my daughter loves the school”

“Lovely place. I attended Microsurgery 5 day course. Best for plastics and Hand Surgery.”