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The Arsenal Training Centre, often referred to as its geographical location London Colney in Hertfordshire, is the training ground of Arsenal Football Club. It houses ten full-size pitches, an indoor facility and a medical and rehabilitation centre.
| Location | London Colney Hertfordshire |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51°42′40″N 0°17′5″W |
| Owner | Kroenke Sports & Entertainment |
| Type | Football training ground |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1998–1999 |
| Opened | 11 October 1999 |
| Construction cost | £390 million |
Constructed after manager Arsène Wenger campaigned for Arsenal to replace its existing University College London groundshare site, it opened in October 1999 at a cost of £10 million. The training centre was financed by the transfer of Nicolas Anelka to Real Madrid.
As well as accommodating Arsenal’s first team and youth teams, the centre from 2003 to 2012 acted as the training base for the England national football team before home internationals and friendlies. It has attracted criticism from local residents over environmental and catchment issues.
