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 at a Glance#
Address: Vicarage Road Stadium, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 0ER, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.watfordfc.com/
Hours: Box office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (matchday hours vary)
Admission: Matchday tickets vary; adult seating generally from £20-£45 depending on fixture and competition
About Vicarage Road#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 61 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 1° | 41 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 4° | 48 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 46 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 53 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 54 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 41 mm | overcast | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 51 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 57 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 64 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 5° | 59 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 61 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
