Aldershot City Guide

The town offers British pub food, Indian, and Nepalese options reflecting the local community. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are common. Most places close by 10–11 PM with limited late-night food.

Nightlife centers on pubs and a few bars with a relaxed vibe. It’s quieter than in bigger cities.

Standard coffee shops like Costa and Starbucks are common; specialty coffee is less frequent.

Tipping is appreciated but not required. Restaurants often add a 10-12.5% service charge; otherwise, 10% is common. Taxi tips are usually rounding up.

Buy SIM cards at Vodafone, EE, O2, Three shops or supermarkets. No ID needed for prepaid SIMs. Major providers offer good coverage and eSIM options.

Streets are generally clean with regular waste and recycling services.

Limited 24/7 services. Some supermarkets have extended hours; late food options mostly takeaways.

Supermarkets like Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, and Lidl stock international products. Most open early until late, with shorter Sunday hours and closures on major holidays.

Card and contactless payments are widely accepted in shops and restaurants.

ATMs are easy to find at banks and supermarkets, including Barclays, Lloyds, and Santander. UK cards usually avoid ATM fees; international cards may have charges from their own bank.

Local schools teach primarily in English. For international schools, options exist in Surrey or London.

A small digital nomad presence means networking is mostly through broader community groups.

Parks and nature reserves provide ample green space for outdoor activities.

Good running routes in parks and along canals, with safe and well-lit paths.

Gyms offer equipment and classes for different fitness levels.

Tennis courts at Aldershot Tennis Centre and local parks; booking needed.

Padel courts are less common but available in some regional sports centers.

Yoga studios offer drop-in classes in various styles.

Several dojos offer karate, judo, and taekwondo with English-speaking instructors.

No skiing nearby; UK skiing is rare and mostly in Scotland or indoor slopes far away.

Some water sports like kayaking or paddleboarding are possible on nearby canals and rivers, availability varies.

No surfing in Aldershot; nearest spots are on the south coast, requiring a longer drive.

No diving in Aldershot; coastal diving requires travel to the coast.

Frimley Park Hospital nearby offers public and private care with English-speaking staff. Pharmacies and OTC medicine are easy to find. Emergency number is 999.

Tap water in Aldershot is safe to drink.

Parks with playgrounds and kid-friendly cafés are available. Baby supplies are sold in most stores. Nearby attractions include Aldershot Military Museum and Alice Holt Forest.

Generally accepting with strong legal protections. Nearby cities offer more venues.

Many dog-friendly pubs and parks. Veterinary services are available.