Located in Thringstone, Leicestershire, Grace Dieu Manor Park is the home of FCV International Football Academy. Set within 66 acres of countryside in the heart of England, our residential campus brings together football training, accommodation, education and leisure facilities in one location.
The estate combines its historic surroundings, including a Grade II listed building dating back to 1833, with facilities designed to support aspiring footballers from the UK and around the world.
For FCV students, Grace Dieu Manor Park provides more than somewhere to train. It is a place to live, study, develop friendships and focus on their football ambitions.
Our football facilities provide FCV players with dedicated spaces for training, technical development and competitive matches.
Our full-size 3G artificial football pitch provides a consistent playing surface for regular training sessions and competitive football.
The pitch allows our coaching team to deliver technical and tactical sessions, team training and match preparation throughout the football programme.
Alongside our full-size pitch, Grace Dieu Manor Park features a smaller 3G football pitch suitable for small-sided games and focused training exercises.
This space allows players to work on their passing, movement, ball control and decision-making in situations where they have less time and space on the ball.
Together, the pitches provide a variety of training environments for players developing their football skills.
Grace Dieu Manor Park provides a range of sporting, fitness and recovery facilities that complement football training and offer additional recreational opportunities.
Our on-site gym supports strength and conditioning sessions, helping players work on the physical attributes required for football.
Training can focus on areas such as strength, mobility and overall physical development as part of their wider football programme.
Grace Dieu Manor Park features an indoor padel court, providing an additional sporting and recreational facility on campus.
Padel combines elements of tennis and squash in a fast-paced, social game, offering an enjoyable way to stay active away from the football pitch.
The court is also available for public bookings through Grace Dieu Padel.
Grace Dieu Manor Park has a dedicated physiotherapy room where players can receive support with sports-related injuries, rehabilitation and recovery.
This provides a convenient setting for players to access appropriate physical support alongside their regular training activities.
The campus also features an indoor swimming pool, providing an additional leisure and fitness facility for FCV students.
Having a range of sporting facilities on-site helps create a balanced environment for football development and student life.
FCV International Football Academy welcomes students from across the UK and overseas, with accommodation available directly on campus.
Grace Dieu Manor Park features three dedicated accommodation blocks, allowing players to live close to their training pitches, classrooms and shared facilities.
Student accommodation includes comfortable bedrooms with private bathroom facilities, providing a practical and welcoming place to relax after training and studying.
Living on campus also gives players the opportunity to develop friendships with teammates from different countries and backgrounds.
For more information about the residential experience, visit our Academy Life page.
Away from the football pitch, students have access to shared spaces where they can relax, socialise and spend time with their teammates.
The Players’ Hub is a dedicated communal area where students can unwind between their football, education and other daily activities.
It provides a social space for players to spend time together and build friendships throughout their stay at FCV.
Our on-site kitchen and dining facilities provide students with three meals each day.
Having meals available on campus makes it easier for students to follow their daily routines around training, education and leisure activities.
Grace Dieu Manor Park also provides dedicated classroom facilities, allowing students to combine their football development with educational activities.
The classrooms create a focused learning environment within the same campus as the academy’s sporting and residential facilities.
For students combining football with academic study, having these facilities close to their accommodation and training areas helps bring the different parts of academy life together.
You can explore FCV’s available academic opportunities through our Football with Education programmes.
Grace Dieu Manor Park is situated in Thringstone, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England.
Our address:
Grace Dieu Manor Park
Thringstone
Leicestershire
LE67 5UG
United Kingdom
The campus provides a countryside setting for students while remaining within reach of nearby towns and cities, including Loughborough and Leicester.
For international students and their families, Grace Dieu Manor Park provides a residential base from which to experience football training and education in England.
For prospective players and parents, visiting Grace Dieu Manor Park is an opportunity to see the campus, explore the facilities and learn more about life at FCV.
Our taster days provide an opportunity to experience the academy environment, meet members of staff and take part in football training.
If you’re considering joining FCV, we encourage you to explore the campus and discover what it has to offer.
Find Out More About FCV Taster Days
Alongside being home to FCV International Football Academy, Grace Dieu Manor Park operates as a wider venue offering facilities and spaces for events, sports and other activities.
These include padel, venue hire, celebrations and corporate events.
To find out more about the wider estate and its services, visit the official Grace Dieu Manor Park website.
