Anyone who has served National Service is more than likely to have paid a visit to the Beach Road Army Market at one point in time or another. The place is synonymous with army surplus goods and NS boys picking up needed supplies or getting their uniforms sewn and more.
The Beach Road Army Market also serves as a useful spot for outdoor enthusiasts who need to get outdoor gear for an upcoming hike or expedition. Whether it is looking for survival equipment or picking up some essential supplies, if it is something to do with the outdoors, you are likely to find it at the market.
What’s at the Beach Road Army Market
The Beach Road Army Market is made up of a collection of small shops and sole proprietors. It is most well know for selling army surplus equipment and even though most people head there for practical and functional reasons, a walk around the various small stores feels like an invitation to uncover hidden treasures.
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Army Gear
Need to get ready to report for National Service? Need to get an alarm clock, batteries and others to fill complete the packing list? You will be able to find all the items you need at one location at the Beach Road Army Market.
Of course, you will also be able to find other army surplus goods at the Beach Road market. In the past, it was well known for being the place where you could go to pick up spare or replacement items in case it was lost to avoid signing “extra”.
Camping Gear
However, you do not need to be serving National Service to pay a visit to the Beach Road Army Market. It is also a good place to pick up camping gear. Therefore, you may find secondary school students also picking up camping gear and equipment for their CCA activities.
Sports and Outdoor Bags
Some of the goods that you can purchase at the Beach Road Army Market include outdoor sporting equipment such as bags and pouches. These are useful for those who need something to take outdoor will be able to find products here. You can even find shops selling sports shoes too.
Patches and Customised Badges
You can also pick up some military patches at the various stores. Or even get customised name tags and badges made.
T-shirts
Want to get some metal band t-shirts? Hidden away in one corner is a shop that sells them. If not, you can also pick up other military style t-shirts too.
Sewing Services
As you walk around the Beach Road Army Market, you will also come across various shops where there are tailors and seamstresses hard at work. This is where NS boys can get their ranks and badges sewn on to their uniforms.
Coffee and Antiques
Looking a bit out of place amidst all the stores selling army goods are two stores. One is a shop that sells coffee.
Just opposite from it is an old time shop that has knickknacks and antiques for sale.
Where is the Beach Road Army Market?
The Beach Road Army Market has been around for the longest time.
It is located along Beach Road, on the second floor of the Golden Mile Food Centre. This is opposite Golden Mile Complex and just beside the Kampong Glam Community Club.
The food centre located just below the stores of the Army Market makes it convenient to get some food while also shopping, or to get lunch while waiting for the tailors or seamstresses to finish sewing your uniform.
Opening Hours
The shops at Beach Road Army Market have different opening hours. You may arrive on certain days or at certain times of the day and not all the shops may be open.
However, generally speaking the opening hours at Beach Road Army Market are from 11 am onwards.
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