Alderford Lake
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- Bell tent stays at a lake one mile from Whitchurch in Shropshire
- Wild swimming, watersports hire and an aqua park on site
- On-site café serving homemade food made with fresh local produce
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Facilities/activities including 7.50 are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Swimming in the lake is available from April to the end of October and is subject to extra charges (£5 per person per session per day).
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 1 May to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
Good space between tents so didn’t…
Bell tent
Liked Good space between tents so didn’t feel overcrowded.
Also separate enough from the entrances so that it didn’t feel like you were in the ‘crowds’ being overlooked by the other users.
Disliked The traffic on the parallel road wasn’t intrusive on the whole but there needs to be an awareness that occasionally the road noise could disturb light sleepers - this shower is not within the gift of the site to solve
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Alderford Lake
Tilstock Road
Whitchurch
Shropshire
England
SY13 3JQ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.95212°N
2.67951°W
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Must see
Cheshire Military Museum 18.4 mi
Chester Castle 18.5 mi
Chester Cathedral 18.8 mi
Delamere Forest 19.1 mi
The Trentham Estate 19.8 mi
National Trust
Chirk Castle 17.2 mi
Attingham Park 18.5 mi
Sunnycroft 19 mi
Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 19.6 mi
Biddulph Grange Garden 24.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Sandstone Trail S to N (Part 1): Whitchurch - Bickerton 1.3 mi
COMBERMERE ABBEY 3.9 mi
Malpas and Tushingham 5.9 mi
Aston - Wrenbury - Aston 6.1 mi
HAWKSTONE 6.7 mi
Local events
- Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Friday, 28 August 2026 – Friday, 28 August 2026)
Shrewsbury, Shropshire 16.7 mi
- Creamfields (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)
Warrington, Cheshire 26.3 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Alderford Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Alderford Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Alderford Lake? Alderford Lake is a good base for checking out gardens and canals, meres and mosses, and city days out in celebrated Chester and Shrewsbury. Whitchurch, an easy mile away, is the starting … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Alderford Lake?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Alderford Lake? From £55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

