Mentioned in the Domesday Book the town of Aldershot has a long history much of it associated with the British Army. It was around the mid 19th century that Aldershot was first chosen as a location for the British Army, and virtually overnight the sleepy village of Aldershot became the thriving hub of the British Army. The army took over large areas of land in and around Aldershot and the military community started to grow at a phenomenal rate. How great a change can be seen in the population statistics for the area, in 1851 the population was recorded as being at around 870 and by 1861 the population was in excess of 16,000. As with all changes in life this was met with some resistance however the benefits that this brought to the town were undeniable, new buildings were erected, a frequent visitor was Queen Victoria and such was the importance of the town it attracted important visitors from all over the Commonwealth ensuring that Aldershot became synonymous with military excellence. Today the military still have a presence in the town and the building very much reflect the Victorian era with its range of architectural gems. Once again Aldershot is going through a period of change and whilst change is sometimes treated suspiciously it is felt that here with the right initiatives that Aldershot will again become a thriving and popular location.
Attraction
Airborne Forces Museum
Aldershot Military Museum
Army Medical Services Museum
Army Physical Training Corps Museum
Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum
Budget
Potters International Hotel *book online*
Premier Inn Aldershot *book online*
Care Home
Classes
Dance - Angela's School of Dancing
Estate Agent
Castles
Halifax Property Services
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Market
Pub and Bar
Beehive
Duke Of York
Garden Gate
Heron (The)
Old Ford
Queen Hotel & Restaurant
Swan (The)
Unicorn Public House
Restaurant
Caffe Macchiato
Heron (The)
Old Ford
Queen Hotel & Restaurant
Swan (The)
Taxi
Ace Taxis North La
Airport Express
Airport Taxi
Ash Private Hire
Claremont Taxis Ltd
Cranmore Private Hire
Rushmoor Radio Taxis
Warner Taxis
Theatre
Sports Clubs
Aldershot and Fleet RUFC (Rugby Union)
Aldershot Tennis Centre (Tennis)
Charlotteville CC (Cycling)
Shops
Essay Flowers
County Bookshops
J D Sports
Gallery-2000
Peacocks
The Galleries
Mothercare
Rowlands Pharmacy
Julian Graves
Specsavers
The Copper Kettle Cafe
Sue's Cafe
Henry Potter & Co Ltd
Classic Heating
Cedar Hut
Barrie Phillipe Hair & Beauty
Bouncing Monkeys
Scrub-A-Dubs
The Flower Shop
Edgar Jerome
Three Wishes Gift Shop
Solitaire
R J Hibberd
Fashion Stop/Stocking Box
Nails Design Ltd
Pets Pets Pets
Personal Touch Photography
Antiques
Traders Antiques
Aldershot Antiques
Activities
Alpine Snowsports(Snow Sports)
Places to Stay near Aldershot
Premier Inn Aldershot (0.73 miles)
Potters International Hotel (0.81 miles)
Potter's International Hotel has its rightful position as one of the most intimate and charming hotels between the towns of Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough in Hampshire, England. We provide stylish accommodation ... More
Holiday Inn Farnborough (1.66 miles)
At the Holiday Inn Farnborough hotel, there’s more to do than just enjoy a good night’s sleep in our comfortable air-conditioned bedrooms. Stay connected throughout the hotel, thanks to High Speed Internet Access. Enjoy a ... More | visit website
Colebrook Guest House (1.79 miles)
Flexi Lets (1.85 miles)
Large luxury fully-furnished serviced apartments. Fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms and dining areas and sitting rooms. Including freeview LCD TV, Hi-fi, broadband (at most locations), 24 hour check-in, welcome pack. Exceptional ... More
Farnham Park Hotel (2.03 miles)
The Farnham Park Hotel and Restaurant is tucked away in one of the prettiest corners of Farnham at the edge of Farnham Park. The building is an attractively styled 17th century barn conversion, set in 40 acres of ... More
SACO Farnborough (2.09 miles)
These contemporary and stylish one bedroom apartments include all the individual features that you would expect from SACO, including Italian designer furniture, fully equipped kitchen, king size beds and bathrooms ... More
Aviator Hotel (2.11 miles)
Aviator which opened this July at Farnborough Airport is as sleek as the private jets that frequent the airport. A powerful combination of hypnotic views of aircraft arriving and departing ... More | visit website
Falcon Hotel (2.17 miles)
The Falcon Hotel is ideally situated in Farnborough and is the only hotel located just in front of Farnborough Airport, home of the world famous air show. The hotel is a ... More
Flexi-Lets Farnham (2.24 miles)
Flexi-Lets Farnham offer a choice of luxury 2 bedroom 2 bathroom, apartments, close the historic town and local amenties. Each fanastic apartment are fully equipped with designer furniture, the latest ... More
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