Watford Weekender returns to offer the best deals in town!

Enjoy special offers, discounts and events at over 60 businesses in Watford town centre, including 50% off parking, during the Watford Weekender on 13th & 14th May.

The Weekender, which is organised by Watford BID, includes great food deals in many of Watford’s cafés, restaurants and sandwich shops, plus discounts in its bars, clubs and pubs. Many of the town’s big brand retailers, including John Lewis, Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer, as well as its smaller independents, have exclusive in-store offers or events. Plus, there are offers on leisure activities, pampering sessions and fun for the kids.

Pick up a copy of the Watford Weekender May 2017 Brochure or visit the dedicated website www.watfordforyou.org/weekender to see the full list of what’s happening over the weekend. The brochure has been delivered to Watford households and will be distributed throughout the High Street over the 13^th and 14^th May.

Kwame Tefe, Chair of Watford BID said, “We are really excited to host our second ‘Watford Weekender’ building on the success of the first one last October. It’s great to brings local businesses together to collectively promote Watford town centre as a great destination for shopping, dining out, leisure and business. We hope the Weekender will continue to grow, moving from strength to strength.”

Not only will there be discounts and offers galore, there will also be great live music courtesy of Vibe 1076 FM's Raw Vibes Live, with performances from a variety of artists across Watford Town centre. On Saturday, you can catch singer and acoustic guitar player Matt Wallington, Shaun Twomey and singer-songwriter Lauren Rich. Then on Sunday, there will be more fantastic music from Tom Craven as well as Martin Henshaw.  

Tom Craven                                                                                                Lauren Rich 

(Artists will be located at the Ketts Mall Entrance near McDonalds, near the old Gordon Scotts store in intu and on the steps by Cafe Nero, on the High Street)

Saturday - 11am - 3pm

11am - 1pm: Matt Wellington - An amazing local artist based in South Oxley and a Raw Vibes regular who uses his loop pedal to create incredible sounds

1pm - 3pm: Lauren Rich -  Championed by BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing and BBC London, Lauren has an ep called ‘The Drink Talking’ out and is gigging in London and Hertfordshire.

2pm - 3pm: Shaun Twomey - One of our talented local musicians, who regularly gigs in Watford; with his brand of guitar and vocals he is bound to gar far!

Sunday - 11am - 2pm

11am - 1pm: Martin Renshaw - Lead singer of local band Lucien’s Library, Martin also runs an open mic night every fortnight in Watford. Championed by Jo Whiley he is sure to have a big future.

12noon - 2pm: Tom Craven - Local Legend! His latest video reached over 6,000 views, premier on Vibe 107.6 FM. Owner of Papermouth Presents, he is very well known in the local music scene.

Vibe 107.6 FM's very own Lee Partridge will also be entertaining the crowds on the steps near St. Mary's Church, so pop along and say hi!

Take advantage of all these amazing offers and make sure you come into Watford on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May to enjoy great shopping, music, activities and so much more with the Watford Weekender!

Full details of all the activity taking place over the Watford Weekender plus Terms and Conditions can be found at www.watfordforyou.org/weekender. Please note that the Watford Weekender offers are subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. They are only valid in Watford on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May 2017 when presenting the Watford Weekender brochure or website, via smartphone or printout. Some offers are subject to additional Terms and Conditions, please see each offers’ details.

You can also visit the Watford BID offices at Suite 5 Kings Court, 153 High Street, Watford, WD17 2ER or contact them on 01923 919989 or email enquiries@watfordbid.co.uk.

In addition, Watford For You is a one-stop shop for anyone wishing to find out what’s happening in Watford. Whether you live, work, visit or do business here, Watford has a lot to offer!

(Source: Watford BID)