Recreation Ground, Aldershot

Name: Recreation Ground
Address: High St, Aldershot, GU11 1TW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1252 320211

#32 among attractions in Aldershot

Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue

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Facts and practical information

The Recreation Ground is a football ground in Aldershot, Hampshire, England. Games have been played there since 1927 when Aldershot F.C. was founded. The ground hosted league football between 1932 and 1992 when Aldershot were members of the football league. Its current tenants Aldershot Town have used the ground since forming in 1992 and the ground has once again hosted league football between 2008 and 2013. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1927 (97 years ago)Coordinates: 51°14'54"N, 0°45'18"W

Address

High StAldershot (Wellington)Aldershot GU11 1TW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1252 320211

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Day trips

Recreation Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miNE
Cemetery
Aldershot Military Cemetery, Aldershot
15 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.
0.9 miS
51°14'7"N • 0°44'51"W
Aldershot Lido, Aldershot
25 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Water park
0.5 miS
Church
Church of St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot
12 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.
~1690 ftS
Park, Playground
Manor Park, Aldershot
9 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.
0.7 miS
Park
Brickfields Country Park, Aldershot
19 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.
1.1 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Royal Garrison Church, Aldershot
28 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.
1.1 miW
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington, Aldershot
29 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.
0.6 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
West End Centre, Aldershot
17 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.
~310 ftW
Temple
Buddhist Centre, Aldershot
2 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 miW
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.
0.8 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of St Michael and St George, Aldershot
22 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 Recreation Ground?

Nearby attractions include Buddhist Centre, Aldershot (2 min walk), Aldershot Cemetery, Aldershot (9 min walk), Manor Park, Aldershot (9 min walk), RAMC Memorial, Aldershot (12 min walk).

How to get to Recreation Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Recreation Ground:

Bus

Aldershot Football Ground • Lines: 520, Kite (2 min walk)
Redan Road • Lines: 520, Kite (3 min walk)

Train

Aldershot (7 min walk)