Built-up area in Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.641, -0.465 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 06 94 |
| Population: | 12,043 |
| Dialling code: | 01923 (Watford) |
Rickmansworth is a suburban market town in the district of Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, England, notable for the confluence of the River Colne, River Chess and River Gade and for the nearby Grand Union Canal. The rivers and canals have shaped its history – former mills and market activity grew up alongside waterways – and today the town is best known for the Rickmansworth Aquadrome, a popular lakes-and-park nature reserve that attracts walkers, birdwatchers and watersports enthusiasts from across the region.
Historically a market and milling centre, Rickmansworth expanded as a commuter hub after the arrival of the Metropolitan rail link and retains a mix of period buildings, conservation areas and post‑war suburban housing. Its economy combines local independent shops, offices (including the district council), and commuter residents working in London, while a steady programme of community events and waterside leisure gives the town a lively, village‑by‑the‑water character.
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