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Nascot Wood is the area of Watford that can be found to the northwest of the town center. The name is borrowed from the main road. Nascot is also the name of the local administrative ward. The railway tunnels border this residential area to the east. Hempstead Road forms the west border. Cassiobury Estate can be found nearby. This WD17 area certainly does have a more leafy character than the absolute majority of other zones of the town. You can enjoy a large number of mature trees in Nascot Wood.
Thanks to the Industrial Revolution, the Grand Junction Canal and the London and Birmingham Railway were built in the area. What is now known as the Grand Union Canal opened in 1798. The railway came to Nascot Wood in 1837. This was the year when the first railway station in Watford was opened. The station closed in 1858 and the Watford Junction railway station took its place. The ticket office of the old station is now a Grade II listed structure. The old station building still stands on St Albans Road. It is one of the two remaining stations from the UK’s early railway era.
The woodland grew back after the expensive railway tunnel was built. This tunnel goes from Nascot Wood to Kings Langley railway station. By the way, Nascot Wood contains some ancient woodland among houses that date to the late 19th century. Educational facilities in this part of North London include a junior school. The Nascot Wood Slot Car Club can be found here. The Watford Quaker Meeting House is here as well. St Luke’s Church can be found nearby. Nascot Arms is a popular Thai restaurant. Other amenities in the area include a bakery, a dentist, a Tesco supermarket, several retirement homes, a 4-star hotel, an auto parts store, and a Holiday Inn hotel.