National landscapes (AONB) · London
The Watford Hornet
In or near Aldenham.
The Watford Hornet — Public artwork (statue) by Heather Burrell.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Watford High Street · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Watford Hornet is a place of interest in Hertfordshire, London. Built or established in 2000, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Watford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Watford High Street, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area WD18.
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Official information
The House of Amma is a creative space focused on personal development and self-discovery. It offers various practices and tours designed to help visitors explore their heritage and creativity. The venue also features a showroom and a gallery showcasing unique items and artworks.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Watford Hornet is located in Watford, Hertfordshire, London. Established in 2000, it represents modern architecture within an area designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Chilterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6541, -0.3941
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Watford
- Parish
- Watford, unparished area
- Postcode
- WD18 0GP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Watford
- Phone
- 07823 957 926
- Established
- 2000
- Nearest railway station
- Watford High Street — 0.2 km
- Official site
- houseofamma.com
Sources
- osm: n9856064420 (ODbL)
- commons: At London 2024 393.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Watford Hornet?
- The Watford Hornet is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode WD18 0GP), in the parish of Watford, unparished area.
- What is The Watford Hornet?
- The Watford Hornet — Public artwork (statue) by Heather Burrell.
- How do I get to The Watford Hornet?
- The nearest railway station is Watford High Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WD18 0GP.
- When was The Watford Hornet built?
- Built or established in 2000.
- Is The Watford Hornet a protected site?
- Yes — The Watford Hornet is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Watford Hornet free to visit?
- Yes, The Watford Hornet is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Watford Hornet?
- The nearest railway station is Watford High Street, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WD18 0GP.