Watford England FamilySearch Centre

The Watford FamilySearch Centre serves areas within Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.

Centre Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * location Map

Address:


 * Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England WD17 3NB United Kingdom
 * Parking is at the back of the building.
 * Wheelchair accessible

Phone:


 * +44 (0)1923 251471

E-mail: [Mailto:UK_Watford@familyhistorymail.org UK_Watford@familyhistorymail.org]

OPEN HOURS: Until further notice - please check opening times and to pre-book the use of a computer (see below).

We are usually open the first week of the month and the 3rd Tuesday of the month.


 * Tuesday 11.00 am - 1.30 pm
 * 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
 * Wednesday 11.00 am - 1.30 pm (not January 2023)
 * Thursday 11.00 am - 1.30 pm
 * 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm
 * Saturday 11.00 am - 1.30 pm
 * 3rd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm - 4.00 pm
 * Saturday 11.00 am - 1.30 pm
 * 3rd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm - 4.00 pm
 * 3rd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm - 4.00 pm
 * 3rd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm - 4.00 pm

To confirm opening times and to pre-book the use of a computer.

Please email:-

uk_watford@familyhistorymail.org

or telephone:-

01923 251471

during scheduled opening hours - there is no answer machine.

Holiday Schedule:

Closed on all Bank Holidays.

January 2023 closed - Tuesday, 3rd and Wednesday 4th

Collections
General research and reference books.

Databases and Software

 * FamilySearch Center Portal This centre has access to the FamilySearch Centre Portal page which gives free access while in the Centre to Premium Family History software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.
 * If you have a personal lap top and would like use it to access the FamilySearch.org Portal please follow the link for details of how to do this:- FamilySearch Center Portal
 * If you have a personal lap top and would like use it to access the FamilySearch.org Portal please follow the link for details of how to do this:- FamilySearch Center Portal

Hardware and Equipment

 * 4 computers - it may be useful for you to bring a USB stick to download anything interesting you find during your research at the centre.
 * 1 microfilm reader
 * 1 microfiche reader
 * 1 printer

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Volunteer at the Centre
''We would like to open more hours and we welcome volunteers to become part of our staff. General family history experience would be helpful, but training can be given.''