Museums · South East England
Rushmoor
Rushmoor is a local government district with borough status in Hampshire, England. It covers the towns of Farnborough and Aldershot, the former of which is the location of the council. The neighbourin
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rushmoor is a local government district with borough status in Hampshire, England. It covers the towns of Farnborough and Aldershot, the former of which is the location of the council. The neighbouring districts are Hart, Surrey Heath, Guildford and Waverley.
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Rushmoor is a local government district with borough status in Hampshire, England. It covers the towns of Farnborough and Aldershot, the former of which is the location of the council. The neighbouring districts are Hart, Surrey Heath, Guildford and Waverley.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the whole area of two former districts, which were both abolished at the same time: The new district was named Rushmoor, taking its name from an old area of heath on the west side of the borough, known for Rushmoor Arena, a military showground constructed in 1923. The new district was granted borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor. In May 2000, a referendum was held on whether to change the name of the borough. Two alternative names were suggested in place of Rushmoor: Aldershot and Farnborough or Farnborough and Aldershot. In the event, more than…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2775, -0.7715
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Rushmoor
- Parish
- Rushmoor, unparished area
- Postcode
- GU14 6UU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aldershot
Sources
- wikipedia: Rushmoor (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rushmoor?
- Rushmoor is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU14 6UU), in the parish of Rushmoor, unparished area.
- Who owns Rushmoor?
- Rushmoor is owned by Rushmoor Borough Council.
- How do I get to Rushmoor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GU14 6UU. It sits within the Aldershot parliamentary constituency.