Vicarage Road
Stadium Watford FC stadium in northwest London
Vicarage Road in Watford hosts Watford FC home matches and occasional events; fans come for English football, stadium tours and the town’s matchday hospitality.
Vicarage Road is a football stadium in Watford, Hertfordshire, that has been the principal home of Watford Football Club since the 1920s. The ground stages league and cup matches and includes spectator stands, club facilities and club offices.
The stadium’s capacity is in the region of twenty-one thousand spectators and it is the focal point for the club’s matchday activities and local supporter events. The venue has undergone renovations and stand improvements over the decades to meet changing league requirements.
Vicarage Road sits in the town of Watford, north-west of London, and remains a central sporting facility for the town and surrounding area.
- Capacity and tenancy: Has a capacity of approximately 21,500 and has been the long-term home ground of Watford Football Club since the early 20th century.
How to Get to Vicarage Road #
Vicarage Road Stadium sits a short walk from Watford Junction railway station (about 20-25 minutes on foot) or Watford High Street station (7-10 minutes). From London, trains run from London Euston to Watford Junction (fast services) and from London Marylebone to Watford High Street. Local buses serve Vicarage Road directly; follow signage from the town centre.
Tips for Visiting Vicarage Road #
- Buy tickets from the official Watford FC site or the club's ticket office on Vicarage Road to avoid touts.
- Stand on the top tier of the Sir Elton John Stand for the best view across the pitch and the surrounding Watford rooftops.
- If visiting outside a match, ring the box office for stadium tour availability - these are offered intermittently and sometimes coincide with preseason.
Best Time to Visit Vicarage Road #
Visit during the English football season for the full effect; non-matchday tours and behind-the-scenes visits are occasional and should be booked in advance.
Weather & Climate near Vicarage Road #
Vicarage Road's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (636 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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