The Watford Football Club Training Ground is the

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and

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of the EFL Championship club

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The centre is located on the

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(UCLU) Shenley Sports grounds, in

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, situated between the

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and the de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre.Watford Football Club Training Ground
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until 1999 when they moved to their nearby own facilities. With an approximate area of 83,000 m², the centre is home to 4 full-size natural grass training pitches, 1 full-size artificial turf training pitch, 2 seven-a-side natural grass football pitches as well as a service centre with gymnasium, press rooms and medical facilities.

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