Local Guides
In-depth guides to restaurants, things to do, moving to Aldershot, and more.
5 Oct 2026
Aldershot Train Station: Services, Parking, Facilities and Access
What to know before you catch a train from Aldershot, from ticket office hours to the station car park.
5 Oct 2026
Buses in Aldershot: Stagecoach Routes, Tickets and Bus Passes
Which Stagecoach buses serve Aldershot, where to catch them, and who gets a free bus pass in Hampshire.
5 Oct 2026
EV Charging in Aldershot: Where to Charge and How to Check
A plain guide to public EV charging in Aldershot, separating what operators confirm from what the map lists.
5 Oct 2026
12 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Aldershot
From a village of 875 people to Olympic swimming and a Beatles gig nobody came to, here are twelve checked facts about Aldershot.
5 Oct 2026
A Short History of Aldershot: Village to Home of the Army
Aldershot went from a heathland village to a garrison town in a single decade, and its story has kept changing ever since.
5 Oct 2026
The Wellington Statue on Round Hill, Aldershot
A 30-foot bronze Duke of Wellington that London did not want and Aldershot adopted.
5 Oct 2026
The Night The Beatles Played Aldershot: 9 December 1961
Four months before a record contract, The Beatles played to a handful of people in a Hampshire ballroom.
5 Oct 2026
Aldershot's Nepalese Community: People, Places and Food
About one in ten Rushmoor residents is Nepali, and the community has shaped the town's streets, temples, calendar and menus.
5 Oct 2026
Aldershot Military Museum: Visitor Guide, Hours and Prices
Tanks, a 1940s assault course and an aviation pioneer's workshop in the only brick-built barracks left in Aldershot.
5 Oct 2026
GP Surgeries in Aldershot: Addresses, Phones and How to Register
Four GP practices are listed on the NHS website with an Aldershot address, and registering with any of them is free.
5 Oct 2026
Dentists in Aldershot: NHS Listings and Urgent Dental Care
Practices listed on nhs.uk for Aldershot, how to ask for an NHS appointment, and where to turn for urgent dental problems.
5 Oct 2026
Pharmacies in Aldershot: Opening Hours, Sundays and Pharmacy First
Eight pharmacies are listed on nhs.uk for Aldershot and Ash Vale, with two showing Sunday opening.
5 Oct 2026
Urgent Care Near Aldershot: 111, A&E and Treatment Centres
Aldershot's own urgent care centre closed in 2024, so here is what to use now and how to check before you travel.
5 Oct 2026
Schools in Aldershot: Primary, Junior, Infant and Secondary
A plain list of Aldershot's state infant, junior, primary and secondary schools, with how to apply and where to find Ofsted reports.
5 Oct 2026
Parks and Green Spaces in Aldershot: Facilities and Access
Where to walk, play and watch wildlife in Aldershot, with facilities taken from Rushmoor Borough Council and the sites' own pages.
5 Oct 2026
Things to Do with Kids in Aldershot: Lido, Museum, Shows
Swimming, play areas, a museum, library rhymetime and live shows for children, each confirmed from an official page.
5 Oct 2026
Bin Collection Days in Aldershot: Rushmoor Bins Explained
Everything Aldershot residents need to know about Rushmoor Borough Council's bin collections, in one place.
5 Oct 2026
Aldershot Council Tax Bands 2026/27: Rushmoor Charges A to H
The full 2026/27 council tax charges for homes in Aldershot, plus how to check your band and pay.
5 Oct 2026
Report a Problem in Aldershot: Who to Contact and Where
Potholes, fly-tipping, noise or a broken street light: here is who handles each in Aldershot.
5 Oct 2026
Aldershot Library and Post Office Branches: Where They Are
Opening hours, addresses and services for Aldershot Library and the town's Post Office branches.
5 Oct 2026
Things to Do in Aldershot: Museum, Football, Theatre, Walks
A practical list of what to see and do in Aldershot, with addresses, opening days and how to visit.
5 Oct 2026
Aldershot Recycling Centre (Ivy Road Tip): Booking, Permits, DIY Waste
What to know before you visit Hampshire County Council's Aldershot tip on Ivy Road.
13 Jul 2026
Aldershot Retail & Shopping Guide: The Wellington Centre and Beyond
Looking for a one-stop shopping destination? Here's what to expect at Aldershot's main shopping centre.
5 Oct 2026
Parking in Aldershot Town Centre: Car Parks, Charges and Rules
Where to park in Aldershot town centre, what each car park charges, and the Sunday, evening and Blue Badge rules.
13 Jul 2026
Aldershot Market and Railway Station: Getting Around, Shopping, and Connections
Aldershot Market runs twice weekly, and Aldershot Railway Station is a step-free, accessible transport hub. Here's what you need to know about both.
13 Jul 2026
Dog-Friendly Aldershot: Parks, Pubs, and Places to Go With Your Dog
Got a dog? Aldershot is more dog-friendly than many people realise. Here's where you and your pooch are welcome.