St George’s Park 

Client: The English Football Association

The training facility for all 24 of the England national football teams.  

St George’s Park is the training ground of all 24 of the England teams, and enjoys a fitting location on a 330 acre site in the heart of the English National Forest, populated with ancient oak trees, and abundant wildlife.  

Chosen against stiff competition the practice worked closely alongside the board of the National Football Centre to secure approval for the masterplan of the site. 

Consisting of a 230 bed Hilton hotel with conferencing, banqueting, leisure and spa facilities, and a unique football facility which focuses on coaching and education, including sports science and sports medicine facilities. 

13 football pitches, including a full size indoor facility, running track, and multi purpose hall, as well as hydrotherapy suites, gymnasia, and conditioning suites, provide visiting teams with facilities for all eventualities. As well as being the FA’s national facility for education, coaching and development, the facility has become a university of football, and attracts teams and clubs from across Europe including Barcelona, Porto, and Ajax. 

LOCATION	Burton upon Trent, UK
SECTOR	Sport
COMPLETION DATE	July 2013