Prince Consort's Library, Aldershot

Name: Prince Consort's Library
Address: Aldershot, United Kingdom

#31 among attractions in Aldershot

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The Prince Consort's Library in Aldershot Military Town in the English county of Hampshire was founded by Prince Albert to contribute to the education of soldiers in the British Army. Today it is the military specialist library of the Army Library Service, specialising in the provision of information on current military topics, political subjects and international relations in support of operations, intelligence, training and education in the Armed Forces. It is a Grade II listed building. ()

Established: 1860 (164 years ago)Coordinates: 51°15'17"N, 0°46'20"W

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Aldershot (Wellington)Aldershot United Kingdom

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Prince Consort's Library – 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.

1.4 miNE
Military museum, Museum
Aldershot Military Museum, Aldershot
36 min walk • Aldershot Military Museum in Aldershot Military Town in Hampshire, England was conceived by former Aldershot Garrison Commander, Brigadier John Reed.
1.1 miE
Cemetery
Aldershot Military Cemetery, Aldershot
28 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.
1.1 miSE
Church
Church of St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot
30 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 miSE
Park, Playground
Manor Park, Aldershot
27 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.
1.2 miSE
Park
Brickfields Country Park, Aldershot
32 min walk • Brickfields Country Park is a park in Aldershot in Hampshire described as one of the smallest country parks in Britain. The park is owned and maintained by Rushmoor Borough Council.
~1730 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot
9 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.
~1770 ftW
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, Aldershot
9 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.
0.5 miS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
West End Centre, Aldershot
12 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
21 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.
~1760 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Event space, Concert hall
Princes Hall, Aldershot
9 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.
0.7 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of St Michael and St George, Aldershot
17 min walk • Cathedral Church of St Michael and St George serves as the Roman Catholic cathedral for the Bishopric of the Forces.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prince Consort's Library?

Nearby attractions include Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot (9 min walk), Princes Hall, Aldershot (9 min walk), Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, Aldershot (9 min walk), Princes Gardens, Aldershot (10 min walk).

How to get to Prince Consort's Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prince Consort's Library:

Bus

Victoria Road Court House • Lines: 520, Kite (18 min walk)
Aldershot Football Ground • Lines: 520, Kite (21 min walk)

Train

Aldershot (20 min walk)