Walford is a fictional borough located in East London. It serves as the primary setting for the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders. While it exists as a fictional location within the television series, its production is based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, situated to the north-west of London.
Many exterior scenes for the show are filmed in the nearby town of Watford due to its geographical proximity and its name's similarity to Walford. This connection often results in stray road signs or advertising boards appearing as "Walford" in background shots. Specific locations utilized in Watford include various church interiors and exteriors, a snooker club, courtrooms for the County Court and Magistrates' Courts, and a cemetery.