A weekend of discounts, giveaways and entertainment will be on offer to showcase businesses and encourage more visitors to the town.

Shops, bars, clubs, restaurants, gyms and beauty salons have joined the Watford Weekender with discounts of up to 50 per cent.

Created by Watford BID, a company funded by businesses in the town centre, the Watford Weekender will take place on October 1 and 2 in the town centre.

There will be free gym taster sessions, free club entry, dining discounts, live music entertainment and activities for children.

For more information, visit: http://www.watfordforyou.org/weekender