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About Vicarage Road

Vicarage Road is an all-seater football stadium in Watford, England, home to Watford FC. With a total capacity of approximately 22,200, the ground features four stands: the Graham Taylor Stand (west, ~5,700 seats), the Vicarage Road Stand (north, ~5,796 seats, away end), the Rookery Stand (south, ~6,960 seats), and the Sir Elton John Stand (east, ~3,800 seats). The venue has a rich history, including periods when Saracens played rugby here (1997–2013) and notable Elton John concerts. This page provides practical details for fans and visitors, including seating information, parking guidance, transportation options, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats with ease.

Know before you go: parking is limited on-site with CPZ restrictions and residents-only access near the stadium. Public transport is strongly recommended. The stadium is within a 10–20 minute walk of Watford’s rail stations (Watford High Street ~10 minutes, Watford Junction ~20 minutes) and is served by frequent local bus routes. For travelers, nearby hotels like Best Western White House and Holiday Inn Watford Junction provide convenient options. Always check official Find Us details for the latest transit and access information. We’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward guidance to secure your tickets and plan your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: approximately 22,200 (all seated).
  • Address: Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0ER, England.
  • Venue type: All-seater football stadium; home of Watford FC; previously shared with Saracens (rugby) 1997–2013.
  • Seating/chart: Four stands – Graham Taylor Stand (west, ~5,700 seats), Vicarage Road Stand (north, ~5,796 seats, away end), Rookery Stand (south, ~6,960 seats), Sir Elton John Stand (east, ~3,800 seats).
  • Parking: Limited on-site parking; CPZ restrictions; residents-only near the stadium; public transport recommended; town centre car parks available.
  • Transit: Closest rail access via Watford High Street (≈10-minute walk) or Watford Junction (≈20-minute walk); frequent bus routes (e.g., Bus 10) and Underground connections via London; see Find Us for details.
  • Nearby hotels: Best Western White House (~0.5 miles); Holiday Inn Watford Junction (~1 mile).
  • Notable events hosted: Watford FC matches since 1922; Saracens rugby (1997–2013); Elton John concerts at Vicarage Road (1974, 2000s, 2010s); England U21 international in 2011; stand openings/renaming (Sir Elton John Stand 2014; Graham Taylor Stand renamed 2014).
  • Renaming/demolition notes: The main/ Vicarage Road Stand underwent redevelopment; the old main stand was closed/demolished in parts during the 2000s; the Sir Elton John Stand opened in 2014 and the Graham Taylor Stand was renamed in 2014 (renaming activities tied to the venue’s history).
  • Transit and walking times are location-specific; the stadium is within a 10–20 minute walk of Watford’s rail stations and is served by local bus routes.