Alderford Lake

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A family-friendly site
Water activities available onsite
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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
Activities in the water are a big highlight at Alderford Lake, one mile from Whitchurch in Shropshire. Even better, you won't be returning to your own tent to towel off, as this site's thing is bell tent stays with real beds, a communal firepit and a just-lovely lakeside on-site café serving breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas seven days a week, all homemade using the freshest local ingredients from Shropshire, Cheshire and Wales. The range of water activities available to book (for an additional fee) at Alderford Lake includes wild swimming, paddlesports hire (including canoes, kayaks and paddleboards) and an aqua park. If you have your own watercrafts, you're welcome to bring them along and self-launch instead. The scenic lake and grounds are used throughout the year by open-air swimmers, runners and dog walkers, many of whom are already regulars at the café. There are regular events, so ask when you arrive to see what's on during your stay. Try out the lakeside walks for yourself or head along the play area if the kids are asking to run around a little. Escape rooms are also based on site, so for an additional fee, see if you can break free.

Site type

Rent a tent 7
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including 7.50 are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • 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, May 1 to

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Alderford Lake

Tilstock Road

Whitchurch

Shropshire

England

SY13 3JQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.95212°N
2.67951°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.8 km Bus Station
22.7 km Bus Station
23.8 km Bus Station
Rail
1.9 km Whitchurch (Shrops) Rail Station
5.9 km Prees Rail Station
9.4 km Wrenbury Rail Station
Airport
44.5 km Liverpool John Lennon Airport

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

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 point for miles (and miles) of long-distance walking trails (the town was founded by a Mr Julius Caesar and once lay on the main Roman road between Chester and Wroxeter). Five trails start from Whitchurch's Jubilee Park, including the 34 miles of the Sandstone Trail starting and ending in Whitchurch, and the Shropshire Way, which crosses the England/Wales border (several shorter trails run around the town too). Northern Shropshire is canal land: cruise along the Shropshire Union Canal onto Market Drayton, or stay close to home to drift on the Llangollen Canal around Whitchurch and on to the market town of Ellesmere. The Meres and Mosses peat bog landscape, filled with rare wildlife, is in the region too for nature spotting and more hiking. Also have a wander around Hawkstone Park (15 minutes' drive), a 400-acre site famed mainly for its follies of caves, cliffs and medieval castle ruins, and Cholmondeley Castle Gardens over the border in Cheshire with its 50 acres of ornamental gardens, aviary, deer park mere, and African pygmy goats, llamas and alpacas.

Must see

Cheshire Military Museum 29.7 km

Chester Castle 29.7 km

Chester Cathedral 30.3 km

Delamere Forest 30.8 km

The Trentham Estate 31.9 km

National Trust

Chirk Castle 27.6 km

Attingham Park 29.8 km

Sunnycroft 30.6 km

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill 31.5 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 39.8 km

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 2.1 km

COMBERMERE ABBEY 6.3 km

Malpas and Tushingham 9.5 km

Aston - Wrenbury - Aston 9.9 km

HAWKSTONE 10.8 km

Local events

  • Shrewsbury Folk Festival (Friday, August 28, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026)

    Shrewsbury, England 26.9 km

  • Creamfields (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)

    Warrington, England 42.4 km

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?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Alderford Lake? From $145.24 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.