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Up to 120 guests
A striking space for bigger celebrations
The Dome at Alderford is a spacious lakeside venue for celebrations, milestone events, festive socials, business functions, and community gatherings.
Set against the Shropshire countryside, it gives you the room, atmosphere, and flexibility to bring people together in a way that feels polished, relaxed, and memorable from the moment guests arrive.
Flexible, light-filled, and ready to host
The Dome is designed for larger gatherings of up to 120 guests, with the flexibility to suit formal dinners, lively parties, business events, presentations, and community occasions.
Its open layout, high ceilings, and bright feel give you a strong starting point, whether you want a seated setup, a more social standing event, or room for dining, music, and live entertainment.
Food, layouts, and comfort all in one place
The Dome is set up to make planning feel smoother. On-site catering can be shaped around your event, from afternoon teas and canapes to fuller meals, with locally sourced ingredients and optional drinks packages helping you build the right atmosphere.
The space is enclosed, heated, and AV-ready for year-round use, with free on-site parking and easy access for guests travelling from across Shropshire, Cheshire, North Wales, and the surrounding region.
Bring everyone together
From milestone moments to business events
The Dome works beautifully for big birthdays, anniversaries, festive parties, family celebrations, presentation evenings, away days, client events, and community-led gatherings that need room to breathe.
If guests are travelling in, Alderford’s location also makes it easier to turn your event into a fuller day out or weekend plan, with nearby places to stay and plenty to explore in the surrounding area.
A few quick answers before you enquire
How many guests can The Dome hold?
The Dome is positioned as a larger event space for up to 120 guests.
What kinds of events does The Dome suit?
It is well suited to celebrations, milestone parties, festive socials, corporate events, presentation evenings, and community gatherings that need a flexible, larger-format venue.
Is catering available?
Yes. Alderford offers on-site catering options that can range from lighter hosting styles through to fuller meals, with locally sourced ingredients and optional drinks packages.
Can the venue be used year round?
Yes. The Dome is enclosed, heated, and AV-ready, making it suitable for events across the year.
Is parking available for guests?
Yes. Free on-site parking is part of the venue offer, helping keep arrival simple for guests.
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If The Dome feels like the right fit, the next step is simply to tell us what you are planning.
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