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Our Aldershot Removals Service Includes…
Armishaws are the South’s leading removals company, all our removal packages include;
- Trained, Uniformed Staff
All Armishaws’ crew members are background checked and carry photo ID. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage to ensure there are no hidden costs. - Cover for Goods in Transit
We offer restricted liability as standard, further options are available. - Robe Cartons
Your clothes will travel in style with specialist boxes for hanging garments - Covers & Blankets
White goods and furniture are protected with slot-on, padded covers. - Carbon Footprint Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees to offset our carbon emissions. - Used Box Recycling Service
Our team will collect your flat boxes for recycling (or reuse where possible). - We Use Recycled Materials
Our crews use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible. - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are only used once, then recycled. - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available at both locations (fees may apply).
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Why Move to Aldershot With Armishaws…
Eco-friendly Aldershot Removals
Extra Aldershot Removals Services
How We Can Help With Your Move…
Packing Service
Storage
Shredding
Packing Materials
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Aldershot Removals – Local Information
Schools
The Aldershot area has a large number of schools (some with names linking to the area’s military roots). It’s also conveniently placed for Surrey University. You can see the latest Ofsted reports and scores HERE.
Population
The 2011 You.Gov census calculated Aldershot’s population as 57,000, however the Aldershot urban area, (which includes Camberley, Farnborough, and Farnham) has a population of 243,344.
Transport
Sitting neatly between the M3 and A3, Aldershot offers excellent routes to London, Guildford and Southampton. By train you can be in London in under an hour and Guildford in 17 minutes. The nearest airport is Heathrow.
News
The principle local news source is GetSurrey
Staying Local?
As well as UK and overseas moves, Armishaws’ Aldershot removals cover the local area including;
- Crookham
- Fleet
- Ash
- Ash Vale
- Frimley
- Frimley Green
- Sandhurst
- Crowthorne
- Bagshot
- Normandy
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8 Quirky Facts About Aldershot
- Home of the British Army
In 1854 the Aldershot garrison was established as the first permanent training camp in England making it the Home of the British Army, a title it still boasts. - Plastic Surgery
Aldershot’s Cambridge Military Hospital opened in 1879. In 1917, during WWI, it became the first place in the world to perform plastic surgery following pioneering work from surgeon Harold Gillies to treat soldiers’ facial injuries. - A Lot of Welly
The 40-tonne statue of the Duke of Wellington originally stood in London, it moved to Aldershot in 1885 at the suggestion of the then Prince of Wales. - The Hobbit
Actor Martin Freeman, known for his roles in The Hobbit, The Office and Sherlock Holmes was born in Aldershot. - Well Observed
On Queens Avenue, within the army garrison, is a small red-brick domed building, this unassuming spot is actually an observatory built in 1891. Housing an eight-inch cell refractor the building still has its original rotating roof controlled by pulleys and ropes. - The Tramp
One of the most famous actors of all time, Charlie Chaplin, performed on stage for the first time at the Canteen Theatre aged just 5. - Buddhist
Aldershot has the UK’s largest Buddhist community due to the large number of Ghurkhas stationed in the area. - Churchill
Sir Winston Churchill was barracked in Aldershot during his army career.
Best Of Aldershot
Aldershot is a lively location with great countryside and transport links. If you’re looking to ‘go native’ here’s our top picks of the best local shops and services;
Greyfriars Vineyard
An award-winning vineyard right on your doorstep. Offering tours and tasting, the Cellar Door shop, and locally produced wines in a stunning location… Life doesn’t get better than this!
The Soulmine
Soul music fans can indulge their passion thanks to the friendly team at The Soulmine. Specialising in Northern Soul, this is one of the finest specialist record shops of its kind in the UK.
Hogs Back Brewery
So close to Aldershot you can almost smell the hops, this award-winning brewery even has a refill service so your reusable ‘Hogs Back Snorter’ can be refilled direct from the brewery. Hog-tastic!
Caffe Macchiato
More than just a café, this excellent Italian Restaurant serves pizza that wouldn’t be out of place in the winding streets of Napoli. Magnifico!
The Antique Warehouse
If you’re looking for something to add a little grandeur to your new home, The Antique Warehouse offers a huge selection of furniture, décor and gardenalia.
About Aldershot
In 1607 Aldershot was a small market town, situated on heathland in the beautiful count of Surrey and featured within the Hundred of Crondel wen recorded in the Doomsday book. The town’s name is believed to derive from the native alder trees.
Aldershot found fame in 1854 when it became the UK’s first permanent training camp and is now considered to be the home of the British Army. The town has strong royal routes thanks to its military ties, Queen Victoria visited on a number of occasions and parades were held in her honour every year. Princes William and Harry have both had associations with the town. Today, among the most famous residents are the Ghurkha regiment.
Leisure
If you’re feeling fit, you’re in luck! Boasting a gymnastics academy, tennis centre, bowling, swimming pools, leisure centre, dry ski slope, athletics, football in the Conference League, cricket, rugby and even an outdoor lido, Aldershot is a very active town. If you’re looking for something to entertain yourself and the family then there’s plenty to choose from and new challenges to try.
There are two entertainment venues in Aldershot, The Princes Hall, a 600-seat theatre and the West End Centre which can hold 106 people. Both are well used and host a wide variety of shows and acts including national tours and local productions.
As well as stunning heathland, countryside and canals to explore, the area offers, Aldershot Park, Rowhill Nature Reserve and Brickfields Country Park for dog walks, bike rides, exercise or just somewhere to walk off Christmas dinner.
Transport
With the M3 to the north and the A3 to the south, Aldershot has first class transport links. By train London Waterloo is less than an hour away, or you can be in Guildford or Woking before you’ve even had time to take the lid off your take-out coffee.
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