Profane Cards

Walking into Profane Cards near Watford is like stumbling into someone's very funny, slightly irreverent private collection. This small gallery specialises in what you'd expect from the name - cards that say the things you're thinking but shouldn't say at the dinner table. It's cheeky, occasionally crude, and utterly British in its approach to humour.

The space itself is modest, which actually works in its favour. You're not here for a grand day out - this is more of a thirty-minute stop if you're in the area, or a proper laugh if you're already nearby. The cards on display range from mildly saucy to properly filthy, depending on your tolerance for that sort of thing. Photography enthusiasts and people who appreciate print design will spot some genuinely clever graphic work beneath the smut.

Families with young kids won't get much from this. Couples, friends heading for a night out, and anyone with a decent sense of humour will find it worth a look. It's the sort of place where you find something for your mate's birthday and end up chuckling to yourself in the car afterwards.

If you're staying at North Hill Farm, just five miles away, and fancy a quick jaunt into Watford itself, you could easily combine this with actual shops and cafes. Allow half an hour maximum, check their current hours online before you go, and don't expect anything profound. That's rather the point.