Our proximity to Watford, Bushey and the Hertfordshire countryside means there’s always plenty to do, and keep yourself busy, in Oxhey Village.
Green spaces
Oxhey Village Green
The green is central 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.
We have been working with the council to create ‘uncut’ zones, where grass and wildflowers are allowed to grow to encourage biodiversity.
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 Attenborough Fields; the historic parkland of Haydon Hill House. It is 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.
The majority of the fields are classified as a Local Wildlife Site and managed as a farmed parkland landscape, grazed by animals. Visitors are welcome to access and enjoy the fields respectfully.
Oxhey Park
The 14 hectare Oxhey Park is just a few minutes’ walk from the village centre.
Within it lies Oxhey Activity Park, which was opened in 2020, providing a skate park and a cafe. The park was one of ten that received the 2022 Green Flag People’s Choice Awards.
Find out more about Oxhey Activity Park.
Local events
Throughout the year, we run a programme of events, 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 our 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.
Shopping
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.
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