VISITING THE VIC WATFORD FC 2015/16 FAN GUIDE
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VISITING
THE VIC
WAT F O R D F C 2 0 1 5 / 1 6 FA N G U I D E
WELCOME TO Thank you for choosing to come and
watch Watford FC. We are keen that your
and where you can get your hands on the
matchday programme and official club
VICARAGE ROAD visit to Vicarage Road will be as enjoyable
as possible, so we have put together this
merchandise.
THE HOME OF
guide to give you all the information we So as you prepare to cheer on the Golden
think you might need. Boys, please browse the information in this
guide and feel free to get in touch using
WATFORD You’ll find details on tickets, transport
and parking, as well as a Vicarage Road
the contact details at the back should you
have any further questions.
FOOTBALL CLUB
Stadium plan, information on the Junior
Hornets (for children aged 0-15 years),
ORDERING YOUR TICKETS
SO YOU WANT TO BOOK TICKETS TO WATCH
WATFORD FC AT VICARAGE ROAD? WELL, THE
DELIVERY AND
PROCESS COULDN’T BE EASIER. TICKETS CAN BE COLLECTION
PURCHASED ONLINE, AND OCCASIONALLY OVER
THE PHONE OR IN PERSON AT THE TICKET OFFICE Your tickets will be posted out to you, or they
– LOCATED BENEATH THE ROOKERY STAND AT will be made available for collection on the
THE BOTTOM OF OCCUPATION ROAD. MATCH-BY- matchday (at the collection point situated
MATCH PRICES AND SELLING ARRANGEMENTS directly next to the Ticket Office) if you are
CAN BE FOUND BY VISITING WATFORDFC.COM. placing your order after the Wednesday prior
to a Saturday fixture, or after the Thursday
prior to a midweek home match. If collecting
ONLINE tickets on a matchday, please arrive early to
avoid possible queues.
Log onto watfordfctickets.co.uk to browse
fixtures and buy tickets. We intend to place
tickets on sale for all home fixtures during IN PERSON
the 2015/16 season at least four weeks, and
ideally six weeks, before each match takes Subject to availability, tickets for home
place. Sales priority will be given to fans matches can be purchased on the day of the
who’ve attended regular home matches over game by visiting the Ticket Office. Availability
recent seasons. Please visit watfordfc.com for will be advertised at watfordfc.com and
full details. through the club’s social media channels. The
ticket office is
open from 9am through to kick-off for 3pm
OVER THE PHONE Saturday matches, and for all other home
games opening times can be found by visiting
Tickets will occasionally be available to watfordfc.com.
purchase via the Ticket Office Hotline on
01923 223023, however buying online is the
club’s recommended route.
G E T T I N G T O V I C A R A G E R O A D
P P P
BY TRAIN AND TUBE PARKING BY CAR
The nearest station is Watford High Street, There is no parking available for fans at From the North – Join the M25 and follow
a 10-minute walk away from the ground. the ground and street parking is restricted until Junction 20. Exit and follow signs for
Watford Junction train station is about a for local residents with matchday permits. Hempstead Road, follow Hempstead
20-minute walk. Watford also has its own Watford town centre has several car parks, Road into central Watford. Follow the large
London Underground tube station, which is the easiest of which for access to Vicarage roundabout system at the end of Hempstead
on the Metropolitan Line and is situated just Road is Church Car Park on the inside of the Road and exit towards Rickmansworth A412.
under one mile from Vicarage Road. ring-road, opposite the turn-off into Vicarage Follow this road for 1/4 mile and turn left at the
Road. All town centre car parks are within end of the underpass. Go through two traffic
a 10-minute walk of Vicarage Road. There lights and turn left into ‘The Hornets’ at the
is also additional car parking in the Town East end of Vicarage Road.
Centre at Royalty House (on King Street, just
off the High Street). Other possibilities are From the South – Join the M25 and follow until
Watford Grammar School for Girls, Cassiobury Junction 18. Exit via the slip road, which goes
Park Avenue, and Fishers Industrial Estate off up to a bridge going across the motorway,
Wiggenhall Road. then turn left towards Rickmansworth. Head
down into Rickmansworth until you arrive
at a large roundabout near Rickmansworth
BR station. Turn left here along the A412
towards Watford. Follow signs into Croxley
Green. Continue straight over at the two
roundabouts past Croxley, then take the fifth
right exit on to Harwood Road. Continue
straight down, heading straight over the
traffic lights, until you come to the end of the
road. At the end turn left and you will now
be on Vicarage Road, continue for a few
hundred metres and you will see the ground
on your right hand side.
STADIUM MAP
THE GRAHAM TAYLOR STAND
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THE 1881 CLUB
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THE ROOKERY STAND
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VICARAGE ROAD STAND
FAMILY STAND
STADIUM WAY
VICARAGE ROAD
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TURNSTILES
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MATCHDAY
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THE SIR ELTON JOHN STAND
OCCUPATION ROAD
THE HORNETS SHOP Now you’re coming to watch Watford FC, you’ll want to look the part. The Hornets Shop is located on Vicarage Road and is the best place to buy official club merchandise on matchdays. Whether it’s the Hornets’ replica kit, training gear or stylish leisure wear (all available in adult and junior sizes), why not pop into the store before the game to browse our range. You can also get your hands on a host of gifts and souvenirs at the shop, which is open from 9.30am until 6pm from Monday to Saturday. If you prefer to do your shopping online, fear not, as you can also order your official club merchandise by visiting thehornetsshop.co.uk – with products being delivered direct to your door and Click & Collect also available.
MATCHDAY PROGRAMMES No visit to Vicarage Road is complete without picking up a copy of the matchday programme – available at the stadium before every Watford home game. Featuring an exclusive column from the Watford Head Coach, in-depth interviews with players past and present, a detailed look at the Hornets’ opponents, all the on-pitch and behind-the-scenes club news, as well as fun quizzes and games for younger fans – the matchday programme really is a must-have purchase for all supporters. The 100-page programme costs £3.50 to purchase and is available from The Hornets Shop as well as various vendors situated around the stadium. You can also download a digital version for iPhone, iPad and Android devices from the Matchday Digital app.
JUNIOR HORNETS
DO YOU HAVE A CHILD AGED 15 OR
UNDER? THEN WHY NOT SIGN THEM UP Exclusive events are held throughout the
TO THE JUNIOR HORNETS – WATFORD’S season for Junior Hornets members - just last
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CLUB FOR season these included the one-off opportunity
YOUNG SUPPORTERS. to watch Watford’s first-team train at Vicarage
Road, including fantastic giveaways and a
It’s completely free to join and fun content is ‘meet and greet’ with the players. All new
regularly posted on the website – juniorhornets. members also receive a complimentary
co.uk – including competitions, interviews, membership pack to get started.
downloads and games, as well as information
on Junior Hornets events, such as meet and Registration is secure as it’s completed by
greets and football training sessions. parents or guardians, who, as part of the
process, go on to enter details for each child
Past competition winners have been awarded in their care. To register your child visit www.
trips to the Hornets’ UCL training ground, juniorhornets.co.uk or email
Nintendo Wii and Sony PSP consoles, as well as junior.hornets@watfordfc.com for more
signed footballs and even the chance to be information.
a mascot at Watford’s FA Cup game against
Premier League champions Chelsea last
season.KEEP IN TOUCH
The best way to stay abreast of In addition to the video content The Watford FC Facebook page
goings on at Vicarage Road is available on Hornets Player, – facebook.com/watfordfc – is
by visiting the official Watford teasers and some exclusive jointly run by the club and chosen
FC website – watfordfc.com footage are available via fan representatives, and includes
– for regularly updated news, the club’s official YouTube news and exclusive content from
fixtures, ticket details and club Channel. Visit youtube.com/ the club’s UCL training ground,
information. watfordfcofficial to browse the such as photos and videos.
Hornets’ video library.
You can also get in touch with the
club using the following contact
Hornets PlayerHD – our new-and- The perfect place for updates, Regular uploads of exclusive details:
improved subscription service delivered informally, regarding behind-the-scenes photos
at hornetsplayer.co.uk – offers day-to-day events at the club is charting life at Vicarage Road, ADDRESS
live audio commentary from the @watfordfc Twitter account as well as the club’s UCL training Watford Football Club
all Watford matches as well – a reliable source for ticketing ground. Visit instagram.com/ Vicarage Road Stadium
as exclusive news, interviews, queries, live match updates and watfordfcofficial to check it out. Watford, WD18 0ER
videos and extended highlights, regularly directing fans to Watford
available on your computer, content. EMAIL
smartphone and tablet device. yourvoice@watfordfc.com
PHONE
Club Contact:
01923 496000
Exciting short-form video content A unique way of following Keep up-to-date on home Ticket Hotline
brought to you on social media the Hornets’ Premier League and away matchdays with the 01923 223023
from behind-the-scenes on campaign, with exclusive image Hornets Hive app, bringing you
matchdays and at the club’s and video content telling the Hornets PlayerHD commentary FAX
training ground. Search for @ story of matchdays and club and videos, latest news, live 01923 496001
WatfordFC. events. Follow @Watford_FC. scores and league tables for both
Apple and Android.You can also read
