Rickmansworth
Things to do in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
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Rickmansworth draws visitors primarily for its food scene. Prime Steak & Grill leads the pack, rated 4.7 from around 2,100 reviews, while The Artichoke, The Cricketers, and Madhu's @ The Grove each hold strong ratings above 4.4. The Junction and Cafe West offer further choice. This concentration of well-reviewed restaurants suggests the town functions as a dining destination in its own right, rather than somewhere you'd pass through.
The Rickmansworth Aquadrome Nature Reserve, rated 4.7 from over 4,000 reviews, is the main draw for outdoor activity. It's a serious pull—the review count speaks to genuine visitor traffic. Footgolf Rickmansworth provides an alternative for those after something more structured, rated 4.2 from 305 reviews. Between the reserve and the restaurants, there's enough to shape a day's visit around.
For overnight stays, you have two options: the Bedford Arms Hotel (rated 4.4 from 813 reviews) and the Premier Inn Rickmansworth (rated 4.2 from 454 reviews). Both carry respectable ratings and appear regularly in reviews, suggesting reliable standards. This modest accommodation stock makes sense for a town that operates more as a destination for a meal and a walk than as a full holiday base.
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Premier Inn Rickmansworth
Batchworth Lock, Rickmansworth
Premier Inn Watford Croxley Green
2 Ascot Road, Watford
Leafy Suburban Bed and Breakfast
63 Kewferry Road, London
Ricky Road Guest House
73 Rickmansworth Road, Watford
The Grove
Chandlers Cross, Watford
Best Western White House Hotel
27-31 Upton Road, Watford
Travelodge Watford Central
23-25 Market Street, Watford
Southern Cross by Greene King Inns
41-43 Langley Road, Watford
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Attractions Near Rickmansworth
All attractions in Rickmansworth →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Rickmansworth.
2 mi
Whippendell Woods
Watford · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Cassiobury Park
Watford · ⭐ 4.7
Krafty Koala Pottery Cafe
Watford
3 mi
Sports City Watford
Watford Gap · ⭐ 4.2
3 mi
Cineworld Watford
Watford · ⭐ 4.4
3 mi
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Chalfont St Giles · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Rock Up Watford
Watford · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Cheslyn House and Gardens
Watford · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Rickmansworth
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Self-Catering Cottages in Rickmansworth
All cottages in Rickmansworth →The Barn
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £797
The Radlett Mansion
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £12,062
The Pool House
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £737
Barn Suite
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £403
The Library Suite
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £393
Woodland View
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £677
Longways.
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,292
Park Gate Apartment
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £752
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