Trains
Empire is just a 5 minute walk from Aldershot station. Trains run frequently from most local towns (47mins to central London). For national rail enquiries telephone 08457 484950.
Website: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Buses
There are frequent bus services to and from Empire located opposite the venue at High Street stops D, E and F. For bus services, telephone Traveline on 01737 223 000
Website: www.traveline.org.uk
Parking – GU11 1DB
The most convenient place to park when visiting Empire Banqueting & Hall is the Main Town Centre Car Park at The Wellington, Aldershot. This secure car park offers over 400 spaces, is open 24/7, and accepts card payments only.
Walking directions from the car park:
- Between 8:00am and 6:00pm:
Take the lift to the ground floor inside The Wellington shopping centre and exit onto Victoria Road near JD Sports. - After 6:00pm:
Use the staircase to exit the shopping centre to Victoria Road near JD Sports.
From JD Sports, simply walk straight ahead through Union Yard.
At the end of Union Yard, you’ll see Empire Banqueting & Hall directly in front of you — just a 2–3 minute walk from the car park.
Affordable and hassle-free parking
- Over 4 hours: £5.00
- Evening rate (6pm – 7am): £1.00
- Sundays: Just 60p all day
With these great rates, you don’t need to worry about extending your stay — you can park all day for just £5, or enjoy an evening event for only £1.
Taxi
There is a taxi rank a short distance from Empire, located on Court Street next to our neighbours Gala Bingo between them and the High Street car park.