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Campuses fit for the future
The places and spaces you study in will shape your experiences here. That's why we continually invest in our campuses.
Whether you study at Hemel Hempstead or Watford our campuses are cutting edge and we strive to replicate industry settings. Each year we invest in facilities and industry standard kit and equipment that you'll find across our classrooms, studios and workshops.
Want to see what all that looks like? Come on in and take a peek below at the exciting spaces and facilities that await you.
Hemel Hempstead Campus
Whether building the foundations for a career in Construction and Engineering, or if it’s choosing the academic route towards a future job, our Hemel Hempstead campus has everything students need to succeed.
The main building offers a wide range of classrooms, labs and spaces for students to develop, learn and grow. The Construction & Engineering Centre is the training ground for engineers of all disciplines, carpenters, plumbers, builders, joiners and more. It’s all about hands-on skills for in-demand jobs.
Watford Campus
Our Watford Campus is home to a wide range of courses, classrooms, workshops and studios that provides students with a place to feel at home whilst developing their skills.
Located on Hempstead Road, we’re well connected to Watford town centre, local transport hubs and plenty of employers to make it a great place to study.
Watford brings together aspiring musicians and make-up artists, scientists and software engineers, professional chefs and performing artists, educators and entrepreneurs – and everything in-between.
Watford Campus
Watford Campus, Hempstead Rd, Watford WD17 3EZ
How to get here
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Bus
- Aylesbury: 500 bus → Watford
- Hemel Hempstead: Arriva 321 → Stratford Road (5 min walk)
- Bushey & Borehamwood: Arriva 320/320A, TFL 142, or Sullivan 306 → Watford (5 min walk)
- Uxbridge (Hillingdon): 724 Green Line → Clarendon Road (5 min walk)
- St Albans: Arriva 321 → Stratford Road (5 min walk)
- Rickmansworth / Kings Langley: Arriva 10 or 320 → Shepherds Road (3 min walk)
- Watford & local areas: Arriva 10, 320, 321, 322, Rainbow 8 → Stratford or Shepherds Road (5–10 min walk)
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Train
- Amersham & Chesham: Metropolitan Line → Moor Park → Watford Underground, then 10 min walk
- Hemel Hempstead: West Midlands Trains → Watford Junction (9 mins), then 15 min walk
- Harrow: Metropolitan Line from Harrow-on-the-Hill → Watford Underground (no change needed on fast services), then 10 min walk
- Bushey: West Midlands Trains → Watford Junction (5–10 mins), then 15 min walk
- Uxbridge: Metropolitan Line → Watford Underground (via Harrow-on-the-Hill; no change at Moor Park on most services), then 10 min walk
- St Albans: Abbey Line → Watford Junction (13 mins), then 15 min walk
- Rickmansworth: London Underground (Met Line) → Watford Underground
- Kings Langley, Abbots Langley, Apsley: West Midlands Trains → Watford Junction (5–13 mins), then 15 min walk
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Bike
- On-site bike parking: Both campuses offer secure, covered bike racks.
- Health & environmental benefits: Cycling promotes fitness, reduces your carbon footprint, and helps save on travel costs.
- Student bike discounts:
- Halfords Education Discount: Up to 10% off bikes and cycling equipment with valid student ID.
- Local bike shops: Many offer student discounts on helmets, locks, and lights — ask in store.
More travel support may be available through the Learner Support Fund.
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Car
We have car parks on campus, where parking is free-of-charge for staff and visitors. There is no student parking at our campuses.
New Spaces
This year we officially opened our brand-new Patient Care Training Centre at our Watford campus. This cutting-edge facility is designed to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals in Watford and the surrounding area.
The centre will play a crucial role in preparing students for employment in vital healthcare settings, including Watford General Hospital, with whom the college maintains a strong and active partnership.
Getting to College
Studying at West Herts College puts you right at the heart of Hertfordshire. Our campus is in a great location with well-connected transport links.
We've made it easy to plan your journey. Whatever your mode of transport discover the best travel routes and nearby transport links and see how were ideally placed for you to get to college.
Here to Help
Got a question about getting to college? Talk to us and we can help.