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
Campground 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 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties 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, May 1 to
Campsite types & availability
2

Alderfest festival primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 6m depth (24m²)
Arrival daysFrom £55 (£55)
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Bell tent
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 16.4ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £79 (£79)
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Features
Dogs allowed
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 swimmingAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)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 +0100 (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, August 28, 2026 – Friday, August 28, 2026)
Shrewsbury, England 16.7 mi
- Creamfields (Thursday, August 27, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026)
Warrington, England 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-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Alderford Lake? From $73.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.