If you have an interest in Military Museums then visit the Army Physical Training Corps Museum in Aldershot
The Army Physical Training Corps Museum in Aldershot takes you back in time to the very first physical training course undertaken by the British Army.
Based in Queens Avenue in Aldershot, the Army Physical Training Corps Museum provides a educational insight into army physical training and education from the very first training course in 1860 to the present day.
Historic evidence shows that the British Soldiers who fought in the Indian Mutiny and the Crimean War were unfit and this led to Major Frederick Hammersley taking twelve sergeants (known as the twelve apostles) from various regiments to Oxford University for six months of intensive physical training and education.
Now, you can learn more about what happened in those eventful days at the Army Physical Training Corps Museum in Aldershot where you will find an educational display of historical photographs, militaria and gymnastic equipment used by the British Soldiers in their plight to become physically fit.
The Army Physical Training Corps Museum in Aldershot is open to the whole community and as another one of Hampshire’s fascinating and educational museums it also provides:
* Free car parking and free entry;
* Snacks/refreshments;
* Tour of School and training (by appointment);
* Video library of sport.
The Army Physical Training Corps Museum is open
Monday-Thursday 9.30am to 4.30pm
Friday - 9.30am to 12.30pm
(Friday afternoons and weekends by appointment).
Please mention
The Best of Aldershot when you visit Aldershot Army Physical Training Corps Museum, Fox Lines, Queens Avenue.