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Discover what water activities we offer and how to get involved. Including swimming, canoeing, paddleboarding & more in Shropshire!
Plan your visit before you come by reading through our FAQs
For all of Alderford’s activities including the aquapark and paddlesports, you will be provided with a buoyancy aid for the duration of your session. These are mandatory, and you must wear one of Alderford’s buoyancy aids for this.
If you are not participating in an activity, we still strongly advise you wear a buoyancy aid in the lake.
We always advise wearing a wetsuit if you are not acclimatized to cold water. You can hire them on site or bring your own.
Simply book your activity tickets, and on the next “add-on” page there will be a bring a craft option (add on as many crafts as you have)
Yes, everyone coming onto site needs to sign a waiver (unless you are just visiting the cafe or Farm Shop)
You can sign your waiver here: https://waiver2.roller.app/alderfordlake
You can book a table by clicking here or call 01948665914.
No. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the islands unless they are a registered assistance dog or a guide dog.
You CAN bring:
You CAN’T bring:
The capacity for each of the islands is 8.
If you have more than 8 guests, you can book more than one island.
Yes, we have new showers recently just installed!
Yes, we have outdoor changing cubicles.
Yes, the café is dog friendly however we do ask that they are kept on the lead.
We do serve Afternoon Tea daily in the café from 12-3pm. We do ask to pre-book 24 hours in advance and you can book here.
From the 23rd of November to the 22rd of December, if you book Afternoon Tea, you will receive our Festive Afternoon Tea, which costs £24.50 per person.
You can book by clicking here or by emailing enquiries@alderford.com.
Breakfast is served from 9am to 11:30am daily.
Unfortunately we do not offer any camping or accommodation onsite.
Please click here for information on nearby accommodation.
Yes, these can be purchased online by clicking on the ‘book’ button.
Yes, we carry out a water quality test regularly, including Algae bloom tests.
The latest swim safety water quality results can be found here.
We do have a health and safety capacity in place. Should we reach this (which we do regularly) those without pre-booked tickets will not be able to get in.
Always book to come to avoid unnecessary journeys and upset
Yes, due to a large investment on the driveway & parking areas, we now charge for parking.
Parking fees are as follows:
Up to 3 hours – Free
Up to 4 hours – £3.00
All Day £5.00
Yes we do! Only for activities & events, not in the cafe.
Enter the code “bluelight” at checkout and this will take 10% off your booking.
You will be asked to show proof of your blue light card when you arrive on site.
Yes, we offer one free carer ticket. Only for activities & events, not in the cafe.
You must have proof of eligibility.
You must contact us via an email to enquiries@alderford.com to book in advance or you can pay on the gate.
We update our temperature weekly on the Wild Swimming page which can be found here
If you are on Facebook, please visit ‘Alderford Lake – Lake users community’ group. You will find many customers in this group who enjoy and welcome swimmers at Alderford.
Please see the right hand side tab.
Yes, all customers entering the Lake site will need to sign a waiver. Customers who are just visiting the Cafe or Farm Shop do not need to sign a waiver.
The waiver has been introduced for the safety of both customers and our employees. If you have visited us before you will remember we asked you to read the T&Cs at admissions and wear a wristband to confirm you have read this. We didn’t feel customers had a sufficient amount of time to understand the T&Cs, therefore by moving the waiver digitally, it enables visitors time to digest and understand the information. A copy of our waiver can be found here.
Please press the ‘book’ button where you can view all activities and prices.
You can arrive anytime between our opening hours & spend as long as you want with us. Your pass entitles you to the full day. By booking your swim pass online this guarantees you entry.
Sorry, no. We don’t allow any drone flying.
No, fishing is strictly forbidden.
Yes, you can!
Please note, glass, metal cutlery and alcohol cannot be brought onto site.
Read more about what you can and can’t bring onto site here.
No, both gas and charcoal BBQs are strictly not allowed.
We are no longer running our Sunday Markets, however if you are interested in having a stall at Alderfest, please email info@alderford.com.
Wetsuits are advised but not compulsory.
We hire out equipment between March-September.
Yes, we welcome paddleboards, canoes & kayaks. Please select self launch when booking.
We take both, but prefer card payments where possible.
Our Lakeside Kitchen is open everyday from 9am – 4.30pm. Hot food is served until 3.30pm.
You can also enjoy food from our Lakeside Takeaway all day (weather dependant).
Yes you can, however, we would advise you speak to a coach first to assess your ability. Open water swimming is much different to indoor pool swimming.
You can read more about coaching here.
Please read our terms and conditions.
Yes, we have a toilet block along with changing facilities.
No you don’t have to book but we do recommend it to guarantee you entry, its faster and cheaper to book online.
Yes we do, please follow the book now button.
YES! You can book in advance, please follow the book now button.
Yes, well behaved dogs are more than welcome. Please keep your dog on a lead, unless they have good recall.
Dogs can swim in the lake however please ensure they are kept on a lead, unless they have good recall and keep them away from other lake users.
Open 9am-4:30pm Daily
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing
Open 9am-4:30pm
Hot food served until 3:30pm
Alderford
Tilstock Road
Whitchurch
Shropshire
SY13 3JQ
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