St Joseph's Church, Aldershot

Name: St Joseph's Church
Address: Queens Rd, Aldershot, GU11 3JB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1252 320956

#17 among attractions in Aldershot

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Joseph's Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Aldershot, Hampshire. Built in 1913, it is situated at the top of a ridge on Queens Road, overlooking the town centre, between the Municipal Gardens and Princes Hall. It is a Grade II listed building. Sir Nikolaus Pevsner described it as 'One of the most impressive churches of its date, brilliantly planned on a triangular site.' ()

Completed: 30 January 1913 (111 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 51°14'54"N, 0°46'8"W

Address

Queens RdAldershot (Wellington)Aldershot GU11 3JB United Kingdom

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+44 1252 320956

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Day trips

St Joseph's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1.1 miNE
Cemetery
Aldershot Military Cemetery, Aldershot
27 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.
1.3 miSE
51°14'7"N • 0°44'51"W
Aldershot Lido, Aldershot
33 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Water park
0.7 miSE
Church
Church of St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot
19 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.
0.7 miSE
Park, Playground
Manor Park, Aldershot
17 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 miSE
Park
Brickfields Country Park, Aldershot
21 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.
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot
13 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.
0.6 miNW
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, Aldershot
15 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.
~220 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
West End Centre, Aldershot
2 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.
0.5 miE
Temple
Buddhist Centre, Aldershot
14 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.
~780 ftN
Concerts and shows, Event space, Concert hall
Princes Hall, Aldershot
4 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.
0.9 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of St Michael and St George, Aldershot
23 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 St Joseph's Church?

Nearby attractions include West End Centre, Aldershot (2 min walk), Wesleyan Church, Aldershot (2 min walk), Aldershot Baptist Church, Aldershot (4 min walk), Princes Hall, Aldershot (4 min walk).

How to get to St Joseph's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Joseph's Church:

Bus

Victoria Road Court House • Lines: 520, Kite (10 min walk)
Aldershot Football Ground • Lines: 520, Kite (14 min walk)

Train

Aldershot (11 min walk)