Things to do

Green spaces

Oxhey Village Green – The green is central to life in Oxhey Village. Located on Lower Paddock Road, it’s where we host many of our events such as the Summer Fayre and the Picnic on the Green. As well as plenty of space to walk and relax, there is a well-maintained children’s play area.

Watford Heath – The heath is an historic part of Watford, located at the southern end of Oxhey Village. It is a beautiful, tree-lined green with seating around the edges.

The Royal Oak and Load of Hay pubs, as well as Oxhey Bowls Club, are close to Watford Heath.

Attenborough Fields – Just a stone’s throw from Oxhey Village Green you’ll find the historic parkland of Haydon Hill House, named after the Attenborough family, the house’s former occupants.

The 23-hectare site lies between Oxhey Village and Bushey. The Friends of Attenborough Fields was formed in 1994 to assists the county council with site management.

Outdoor activity

Oxhey Park – The 14 hectare Oxhey Park is just a few minutes’ walk from the village centre. It includes a wooded dell and rolling grassy slopes.

There are tarmac footpaths through the park, at river level and at the top of the park. Entrances are on Eastbury Road, Wiggenhall Road and on Lower High Street, by Bushey Arches.

Oxhey Activity Park – The activity park lies within Oxhey Park. It was opened in 2020, complete with a skate park and the Tasty Bean Cafe. The park was one of ten that received the 2022 Green Flag People’s Choice Awards.

Find out more about Oxhey Activity Park.

Shopping

Shop local – There are numerous independent businesses around the village.

Whether you’re looking for newsagents, beauty treatment, food, music or jewellery, you’ll usually be to find what you need.

Please support our traders and shop local wherever possible. You can find more details on our Oxhey Village business directory.

Local events

Community spirit – Throughout the year, there are many local events to enjoy, such as:

• The Oxhey Village Summer Fayre
• The Picnic on the Green
• The Jumble Trail
• Brewfest
• The Big Breakfast

If you’d like to be the first to hear about OVEG events, become an OVEG member today. You can also keep date by following us on Facebook and Instagram, and by subscribing to our email newsletter alerts. 

Live music- Jazz Steps takes place each year in Oxhey Village, with live music on offer at local pubs, the village green, Oxhey Bowls Club and local church halls.

It marks the final day of the week-long Watford Jazz Junction Festival, during which musicians perform at venues across the town including the Palace Theatre, Halsey Hall and the Pump House Theatre & Arts Centre.

For more information on Oxhey Jazz Steps, visit the Watford Jazz Junction website.