Transport for London (TfL) is teaming up with Hertfordshire County Council and the Museum of Watford to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Croxley and Watford stations on the Metropolitan line, with a day of free activities planned for Sunday 2 November.

Both stations opened on 2 November 1925 as part of the Metropolitan line extension to Watford. Croxley station was originally named “Croxley Green” before being renamed in 1949 to avoid confusion with another station of the same name. Watford station also opened on the same day, with electric trains running to Baker Street on the Metropolitan Railway and steam trains operating to Marylebone on the London and North Western Railway.

Visitors can drop by Watford Underground station between 10:30 and 15:00, where the Museum of Watford will transform the passenger waiting room into a living exhibition. The display will explore how the arrival of the Metropolitan line shaped Watford’s growth, connected communities across northwest London and Hertfordshire, and inspired generations of commuters and residents.

Those wishing to explore further can join free tours of Croxley and Watford stations, running every hour between 11:00 and 14:00. The tours will offer insight into the history and heritage of both stations, their links to the Metropolitan line, and their role in connecting Hertfordshire and northwest London with central London.

Other activities include creating Metro-land postcards with the Museum of Watford, meeting the station manager, and visiting an information stand about TfL’s award-winning apprentice schemes, aimed at school children interested in a career in transport.

Emma Strain, TfL’s Customer Director, said: “Croxley and Watford stations have helped connect Hertfordshire and northwest London into central London for 100 years, playing an important part in creating more jobs and opportunities for those in the surrounding county. We encourage customers to drop-by to this fantastic free celebration, and step back in time at two of the oldest stations on TfL's network.”

Peter Taylor, Elected Mayor of Watford, said: “Museum on Tour is a fantastic way of bringing Watford's rich heritage to life and connecting people with the stories that shaped our town. This special event at Watford Underground station is a wonderful celebration of 100 years since the Metropolitan line first arrived here, a milestone that helped put Watford on the map and strengthened our ties with London and beyond. I'd encourage everyone to come along, discover more about our history, and enjoy this unique experience that showcases what makes our town so special.”

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