RECREATION GROUND (ALDERSHOT)
Recreation Ground (Aldershot) was a League ground for 66 seasons
from 1 Jul 2008 to 30 Jun 2013
and from 1 Jul 1932 to 1 Mar 1992
The 152nd ground used for a League game
Current capacity: 7,100
Opened: 1927
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Aldershot Town | 26 Aug 1927 | Current | The club was elected into Division 3 [S] in 1932 and, following financial problems, wound up on March 20th, 1992. Aldershot FC withdrew from Division 4 on March 26th and the records for 1991/92 were expunged. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1932 | Aldershot Town | Elected into the League |
| 1 Mar 1992 | Aldershot Town | Went out of business |
| 1 Jul 2008 | Aldershot Town | Promoted to the League |
| 30 Jun 2013 | Aldershot Town | Relegated from the League |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Aldershot FC leased the ground from the local council following the clubβs formation in 1926 and a unique feature (for Football League grounds) was that it was sited within a public park necessitating itsβ closure on match days to allow for the collection of gate money at the park entrances.
Within three years a seated stand was built on the south side, a stand installed on the north side (following their election to the Football League in 1932) and the east end covered after the end of WWII. The record attendance of 19,138 was set at the FA Cup 4th Round replay v. Carlisle United (1-4) on January 28th, 1970 and in 1980 the north stand was modernized and improved with the installation of additional seating giving a nominal capacity of 16,000 with 1,885 seats. Following the demise of Aldershot FC the ground was subsequently used by the re-formed Aldershot Town.
Within three years a seated stand was built on the south side, a stand installed on the north side (following their election to the Football League in 1932) and the east end covered after the end of WWII. The record attendance of 19,138 was set at the FA Cup 4th Round replay v. Carlisle United (1-4) on January 28th, 1970 and in 1980 the north stand was modernized and improved with the installation of additional seating giving a nominal capacity of 16,000 with 1,885 seats. Following the demise of Aldershot FC the ground was subsequently used by the re-formed Aldershot Town.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- The Recreation Ground, High St, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 1TW
- Main phone
- 01252 320 211
- Ticket prices
- Adults Β£17, Concessions Β£13, Under 16's Β£9, Under 16's Β£6
Family Tickets: 1 Adult + 1 under 16's Β£20, 1 Adult + 2 under 16's Β£23 - Food & drink
- The Beehive Aldershot is an away friendly pub is located at 264 High Street three minutes from the station just turn right and walk down the High Street friendly staff and decent food
The Crimea Inn on Crimea Rd is 200 yards away from the Station Friendly family run pub close to the football ground with a pool table, 2-3 ales on tap and well-priced pub grub available.
- If driving
- North
From M25 Junction 10 then take A3 towards Guildford. At Guildford, turn off onto the A31 (Hog's Back) leading to Farnham (the exit is on the crest of a hill just past BP garage). From the A31 Hog's Back, take the A331 towards Camberley and turn off at Aldershot (the first exit). Follow the A323 towards Aldershot town centre, and once past Manor Park (on the left) continue on under the bridge. The Recreation Ground is just past the bridge on the right.
South
Leave the M3 at Junction 4 and take the A331 towards Farnborough/Aldershot. Continue towards Aldershot passing the North Camp turn off. At the next junction (Aldershot South) turn right at the roundabout towards Aldershot Town Centre (A323). Keep straight on this road and after going under a railway bridge, the ground is visible on your right.
South West
Take the A358 then the A303 and just past Popham Airfield merge onto the the A30 then the A3 just before junction 6 and follow the above directions from the south
- Public transport
- Aldershot Rail Station is less than a ten minute walk away from the ground. Upon leaving the train station, go down the station approach and turn right into Arthur Street. Continue down Arthur Street, then turn right into Victoria Road, at the bottom of the road you will see floodlights of the Recreation Ground in front of you cross over the High Street at the pedestrian crossing the ground is in front of you. Or you can go down Windsor Way into Victoria Street
MAP
Recreation Ground (Aldershot)