Aldershot Observatory, Aldershot

Name: Aldershot Observatory
Address: Aldershot, United Kingdom

#27 among attractions in Aldershot

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Facts and practical information

Aldershot observatory is a circular red-brick building with a domed roof standing on Queens Avenue in Aldershot Military Town near Aldershot, England, home to the British Army since circa 1854. Inside is an 8-inch refracting telescope on a German-type equatorial mount with a clockwork drive which will run for about 2 hours without rewinding, this has a facility to vary the drive rate. The telescope and observatory building were a gift from aviation pioneer Patrick Young Alexander to the British Army, a fact which is recorded by a plaque near the observatory door. It reads: ‘Presented to the Aldershot Army Corps by Patrick Y Alexander Esq 1906’. ()

Coordinates: 51°15'32"N, 0°45'47"W

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Day trips

Aldershot Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aldershot Military Museum, Aldershot Military Cemetery, Church of St Michael the Archangel, Manor Park.

0.9 miNE
Military museum, Museum
Aldershot Military Museum, Aldershot
24 min walk • Aldershot Military Museum in Aldershot Military Town in Hampshire, England was conceived by former Aldershot Garrison Commander, Brigadier John Reed.
0.7 miE
Cemetery
Aldershot Military Cemetery, Aldershot
20 min walk • Aldershot Military Cemetery is a burial ground for military personnel, or ex-military personnel and their families, located in Aldershot Military Town, Hampshire.
1.2 miS
Church
Church of St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot
32 min walk • The Church of St Michael the Archangel is the parish church for the town of Aldershot in Hampshire. Dating to the 12th century with later additions, there was almost certainly an earlier church on the site. The existing structure is a Grade II listed building and is located beside Manor Park.
1.1 miS
Park, Playground
Manor Park, Aldershot
28 min walk • Manor Park is an urban park in the town of Aldershot in Hampshire. A short walk from the town centre, it has been a public park since 1919. The former manor house located in the park is Grade II listed.
0.8 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot
21 min walk • Royal Garrison Church of All Saints is a Church of England church in Aldershot Garrison, England. It was built in 1863 and designed by the architect P. C. Hardwick.
0.8 miSW
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, Aldershot
21 min walk • The Wellington statue in Aldershot is a monument to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, victor at the Battle of Waterloo and later prime minister of the United Kingdom.
0.8 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
West End Centre, Aldershot
21 min walk • The West End Centre is an entertainment venue and arts centre located on Queens Road in Aldershot. The centre hosts classes, workshops, art exhibitions, music performances, stand-up comedy, and small-scale and intimate theatre.
0.8 miSE
Temple
Buddhist Centre, Aldershot
20 min walk • Aldershot Buddhist Centre is a Buddhist temple and community centre catering for the Buddhists of Aldershot in Hampshire and surrounding area. Opened in 2015, it describes itself as the United Kingdom's first Buddhist community centre.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Event space, Concert hall
Princes Hall, Aldershot
16 min walk • The Princes Hall in Aldershot, England is a 600-seat theatre / receiving house which presents a varied programme of music, ballet, comedy, pantomime and vaccination.
~890 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of St Michael and St George, Aldershot
5 min walk • Cathedral Church of St Michael and St George serves as the Roman Catholic cathedral for the Bishopric of the Forces.
~1210 ftNE
Church
St Andrew's Garrison Church, Aldershot
6 min walk • St Andrew's Garrison Church, situated at Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire in southern England is a large army church designed in the late 1920s by the prominent Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Aldershot Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum, Aldershot (4 min walk), Cathedral of St Michael and St George, Aldershot (5 min walk), St Andrew's Garrison Church, Aldershot (6 min walk), RAMC Memorial, Aldershot (10 min walk).

How to get to Aldershot Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aldershot Observatory:

Bus

Victoria Road Court House • Lines: 520, Kite (19 min walk)
Aldershot Bus Station • Lines: 520, Kite (22 min walk)

Train

Aldershot (23 min walk)