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Arborfield Garrison

Arborfield Garrison is situated on the edge of Arborfield village, 3 ½ miles from Wokingham and 7 ½ miles from Reading. London (35 miles away) is less than one hour by train. Reading has a lot to offer, excellent shopping, restaurants, pubs and clubs at the Oracle and a great sports stadium, 'The Madjeski', home to Reading FC and London Irish RUFC. There is a Showcase Cinema at Winnersh and a Vue Cinema at the Oracle. The Hexagon Theatre plays host to many famous names.

The Garrison is comprised of two barracks, Rowcroft and Hazebrouck. Rowcroft is largely unused but remains home to the REME Corps Band. Hazebrouck Barracks is home to DEME(A), SEAE, SEAE Regt, REME Arms School, and DCAE.

 Within the barracks there is a Garrison Gym, available for use by all members of the military community, a Spar Shop, NAAFI Club, Regimental Tailors, Barbers and a Welfare Centre. Within the Welfare Centre there is a WRVS Coffee Shop and lounge, internet suite, HIVE, games rooms, the Garrison Welfare Officer and the Padre. Passes for the barracks can easily be obtained via SEAE. The Garrison Church is located close to the entrance to Rowcroft and near the Community Centre which houses a hairdressers, beauticians, various clubs and activities as well as 2 nurseries and a library.


The information on this site has been compiled from various sources accessible on the internet:  acknowledgements are due to The British Army Website, the HIVE website, and Wikipedia. 
The site is intended to be an impartial and useful source of information about the Forces Base and surrounding area for members of HM Armed Forces, their families and civilians working on the Base. There should be nothing of a sensitive nature as everything here is readily available on the internet.  If you spot anything that is out of date or just plain wrong, please contact us.