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About Sandhurst
Currently this town is best known for its Royal Military Academy, training ground for those hoping to attain high office in the British Military Service. Some famous service men have passed through its acclaimed doors, at present it is home to Prince Harry, younger son of Prince Charles, heir to the throne of England, and soon he will be joined by his elder brother Prince William, who is second in line to the throne.
The Academy was first established in 1813 as The Royal Military College. Its imposing buildings were designed by James Wyatt, they are quite simple two storied buildings stretching the length of the parade ground, with a frontage that is only broken by an impressive six columned classical portico.
The town possesses a fine church with records stretching back for over four hundred years. St. Michael's is a beautiful stone building with some splendid stained glass and other treasures. It sits serenely in a tree lined churchyard surrounded by graves and tombs of noted local families from many centuries.
What is now a lively typical Berkshire town was once part of a forest with a Royal hunting lodge. This is said to have been visited by Royalty from the time of Henry VIII. Prince Arthur, elder brother of Henry crossed the Blackwater River at Sandhurst on his way to meet his bride, the ill-fated Princess Catherine of Aragon, who eventually became wife to Henry VIII.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
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Recommended attractions near Sandhurst
| Yateley Country Park | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| California Country Park | (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| St Michael's Abbey | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lightwater Country Park | (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Aldershot Military Museum | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Wellington Country Park | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Dinton Pastures Country Park | (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Farnham Castle | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Odiham Castle | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Hog's Back | (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Virginia Water Lake | (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Valley Gardens | (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Legoland, Windsor | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Birdworld & Underwater World | (11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Guildford Cathedral | (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in SandhurstAll attractions in BerkshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Sandhurst
Farnborough, in the county of Hampshire (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction SE)
This town is listed in the Doomsday Book of 1086, then it was a mere settlement which over the passing centuries developed into a village.
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Woodley, in the county of Berkshire (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction NW)
There is much to do with England's great aviation history in the County of Berkshire, and at Woodley visitors will find the...
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Farnham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction S)
It was King Caedwalla of Wessex who, in 688 bestowed the Manor of Farnham on the Bishop's of Winchester.
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Sonning on Thames, a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction NW)
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Reading, in the county of Berkshire (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NW)
This town lies on the extremities of the Berkshire Downs and the Chiltern Hills at a point where the waters of the rivers Thames and Kennet meet making the River Thames a major river for the rest of its journey to the sea.
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Woking, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction E)
In the 17th-century the old part of Woking was a thriving market town with a lively population.
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Bray, a Picturesque Village in the county of Berkshire (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction N)
Bray is a pretty place lying on a bend of the Thames a short distance from Monkey Island where there was once a fishing lodge belonging to the Dukes of Marlborough.
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Windsor, in the county of Berkshire (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NE)
Windsor, or rather Royal Windsor, is a seductive mix of history and romance with a unique atmosphere. It is a place where the...
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Guildford, in the county of Surrey (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SE)
It has a High Street of mellow Georgian buildings, and despite changing times Guildford is a town that has managed to maintain its charm and character.
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Eton, in the county of Berkshire (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction NE)
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Henley on Thames, a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction N)
Henley held the very first regatta in 1839 and in the year 1851 Prince Albert became Patron of the Regatta, thus giving the event the pretigious title of Royal Henley Regatta.
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Godalming, a Historic Market Town in the county of Surrey (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction SE)
A feature of the town is its long narrow streets, these stretch out from the River Wey and are lined with several gracious historic properties.
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Burnham, in the county of Buckinghamshire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction NE)
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Wonersh, a Picturesque Village in the county of Surrey (15.1 miles, 24.4 km, direction SE)
Picturesque village on the road from Guildford to Cranleigh. Here visitors will find a wealth of timber-frame black and white properties dominating the narrow village streets, thus the village retains a lovely timeless atmosphere.
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Alton, in the county of Hampshire (15.4 miles, 24.9 km, direction SW)
An historic market town which in recent times derived its prosperity from hop fields and the brewing industry, previously it had been a centre for wool and cloth.
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All towns in BerkshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Sandhurst Station | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| Blackwater Station | (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction SE) |
| M3 Junction 4 | (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction SE) |
| M3 Junction 4A | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction S) |
| London Heathrow Airport | (17.7 miles, 28.4 km, direction NE) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (30.3 miles, 48.8 km, direction SE) |
| Sandhurst to London | (31.4 miles, 50.5 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Sandhurst
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Sandhurst center |
| The Waterloo Hotel (Formerly Corus Hotel Bracknell | (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction N) |
| Dial House Hotel | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction N) |
| Lakeside Continental Hotel | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction SE) |
| Tekels Park Vegetarian Guest House | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction E) |
| Warbrook House | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction W) |
| Maywood House | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction E) |
| Days Inn Hotel Fleet | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW) |
| Pennyhill Park Hotel And The Spa | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction E) |
| The Elvetham | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction SW) |
| Lakeside International Hotel | (4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction SE) |
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