Grosvenor Vale

Grosvenor Vale (also simply known as The Vale) is a football ground in Ruislip, West London, England. It is the home ground of Wealdstone F.C. The current capacity of the ground is 4,085.[3]

Grosvenor Vale
LocationGrosvenor Lane, Ruislip, England
Coordinates51.5694°N 0.4166°W / 51.5694; -0.4166
Public transitLondon Underground Ruislip and Ruislip Manor
OwnerKSIMC[1]
Capacity4,085 (709 seated) [2]
Opened1947
Tenants
Wealdstone F.C. (2008-)
Watford F.C. Women (2022-)
Ruislip Manor F.C. (1947-2007)

History

The ground was first opened in 1947 to house Ruislip Manor F.C., who played there until the club collapsed as a result of financial difficulties in 2008, whereupon the lease for the ground was purchased by Wealdstone F.C.[4] Wealdstone moved into the stadium following 17 years of ground sharing with other clubs after leaving their Lower Mead ground in Harrow, 4 miles away.

The stadium has been slowly improved and expanded since then.[5]

In the summer of 2022 Watford F.C. Women agreed to play the upcoming season at Grosvenor Vale.[6]

References

  1. Ranson, Jacob (21 May 2018). "Wealdstone extend lease at Grosvenor Vale". Kilburn Times.
  2. "Ground Grading and DCMS Funding Application". 28 March 2021.
  3. "Wealdstone FC | Grosvenor Vale Stadium | Football Ground Guide". www.footballgroundguide.com.
  4. Gordon, Lucy (13 February 2018). "Grosvenor Vale | JDG Sport".
  5. Torpey, Paul (22 August 2008). "Football: Wealdstone still rolling thanks to supporter devotion" via www.theguardian.com.
  6. "Watford Women to play at the Vale". 28 June 2022.


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