theFDC
Bowthorpe Park, Norwich, NR5 9ED
the fdc, bowthorpe
theFDC is a modern, state of the art football facility featuring:
- Six 5-a-side 3G pitches with roof netting
- Two 7-a-side 3G pitches with roof netting
- The 'Field of Dreams' - our 11-a-side grass pitch matchday facility.
- Two air conditioned rooms for meetings and conferences
- Fully licensed bar
- Function room for private parties
- 4 large TV screens showing live football
- Changing and shower facilities
- Fully floodlit, CCTV monitored car parking for over 200 vehicles
PITCH AVAILABILITY
have a Birthday Party at thefdc
Book a Children's Gold Birthday Party at theFDC!
- Our Gold package includes:
- A 5-a-side 3G pitch reserved for 2 hours
- A fun football session with a Norfolk FA coach for 75 minutes
- Themed party invitations
- A private party room, free to decorate however you wish
- A football themed present for the birthday boy/girl
- Free teas & coffees for parents, squash for the kids and access to our fully licensed bar
- Personalised 'Thank You' notes to send to all the party goers
book a pitch
Want to book one of our 3G pitches? Or how about our 11-a-side Field of Dreams?
Get in touch or book online!
county 5ives
The FDC is County 5IVES' biggest venue, with adult 5-aside leagues taking place on Monday & Wednesday evenings.
We also host a Women's League on a Monday!
tournaments
The Utilita FDC Youth Cup was a great success in 2019!
It saw over 90 teams compete across 10 different age groups, and was one of the largest youth tournaments in Norfolk once again. To find out more about Tournaments please get in touch!
Phone: 01603 704050 (option 2)
Email: theFDC@NorfolkFA.com
You can book a pitch by phone, by email or online via www.FDCbookings.com
Our prices vary depending upon size, block bookings, Charter Standard status and more - please visit FDCbookings.com to check availability and pricing or call the centre to speak to a member of staff.
Our opening hours are as follows:
Monday - Thursday: 9am-11pm
Friday: 3.30-8pm
Saturday: 9am-1pm (Later by request)
Sunday: By request
Yes! We host pay&play every school holiday and most weekends where customers can pay £3.00 and play all day. (Subject to availability - please check pay&play page/ social channels for latest opening hours).
You bet! The FDC is County 5IVES' biggest venue, with adult 5-aside leagues taking place between 7 & 10pm each evening Monday to Thursday.
We also host a 6-aside league and women's league - visit our County 5IVES pages or email County5IVES@NorfolkFA.com to find our more.
We do!
With our Gold package you'll have a 3G pitch reserved for 2 hours, and also receive:
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- 75 minutes of time with a Norfolk FA coach, who will oversee fun football games, teach some skills, and referee a match at the end.
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- Your own private party room
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- A football themed present for the birthday boy/girl
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- Free teas & coffees for parents, and squash for the kids
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- The opportunity to bring your own food and to decorate the party room as you wish (see pictures)
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- Access to our fully licensed bar, where parents can relax whilst we take care of the football activities
Price
A flat rate of £130 includes all of the above, with 18 children able to experience this special day. We will also provide you with invites to give to your guests and thank you notes for each guest!
Alternatively, our Silver package offers a 5-a-side pitch and party room for a one off fee of just £60. Both the room and pitch will be secured under this booking for a period of 2 hours.
Get In Touch
To speak to a member of staff about the services on offer at theFDC contact us on the below details.
By Phone: 01603 704050 (option 2)
By Email: theFDC@NorfolkFA.com
Walking Football
While not aimed exclusively at the over-50’s, Walking Football has proven to be extremely popular with this age group as well as those recovering from injury, given that the game is played at a walking pace with any running punishable by a free kick.
Interested? Come along!