Newcastle United Training Centre, more commonly known as "Darsley Park" is the training ground of
Premier League
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club
Newcastle United
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. It lies next door to the
Northumberland Football Association
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...
base at Whitley Park,
North Tyneside
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,
England
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.
Since July 2003 Newcastle United's first team have trained at the purpose-built centre.
The academy train in a separate facility at
Little Benton
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, south of Darsley Park.
The complex comprises four buildings: the main building which houses the main reception, changing rooms, managerial offices, meeting rooms, gym, physiotherapy, restaurant and a recreation area. Adjacent to this is the laundry area where all the strips and training gear are taken care of. Next, is the indoor pitch, a full-size pitch with a rubber-based astroturf, called
FieldTurf, shielded from the elements by a tough canvas covering. Finally there is the green-keepers' building.
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Sports venues in Newcastle upon Tyne