Alderford Lake

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Our team make us proud everyday! 😍

5 things to do at Alderford this Bank Holiday Weekend!

If you're thinking about a place to visit this weekend, whether that's meeting family or friends or you are seeking a solo destination, Alderford has something for everyone.

We know the weather isn't looking 10/10 but us Brits are used to that (don't worry, he water is 19 degrees and there is always the cafe for a warm escape)

See you there!

Miki and Sam are on the job today!

Operating paddlesports hire and lake patrol- they are a credit to the Alderford team!

There's still time to sign up for Alderford Lake's 24 hour Wild Swim Relay in aid of Level Water!

Taking place 26–27 September, teams will take it in turns to swim relay-style for an hour at a time, keeping the relay going for a full 24 hours – including those magical swims under the stars!

And the best bit? It’s not a race and it’s not about how far or how fast you swim. It’s about teamwork, camaraderie and taking on an unforgettable challenge together.

You’ll camp lakeside, cheer each other on through the night and cross that 24-hour finish line together the following day.

Even better, you’ll be raising money for Level Water, helping to provide one-to-one swimming lessons for children with disabilities across the UK.

So round up your swimming crew, choose your team name and take on something a little bit different this September!

Sign up here: https://www.levelwater.org/24hr-alderford

ALGAE UPDATE
Following our green results last week, we promised we would continue to keep a close eye on our water quality, so we took another sample on Wednesday.

Those results came back this evening and have shown that our algae levels have increased again.

The latest results show moderate levels of algae, slightly above our threshold of 20,000 cells per ml.

Of course, we would have loved another green result, but this is exactly why we continue to test even when results have improved.

So, what does this actually mean?
Firstly, it does not mean that everyone who goes into the lake is going to become ill.
The presence of algae does not automatically mean the water is toxic or harmful. It simply means that as the cell count increases, the potential risk increases too, so we need to take some extra precautions.
Think of it a little like rain clouds. Seeing some clouds doesn’t mean there will be a thunderstorm, but as more clouds gather, the potential increases.
It’s similar with algae. As cell numbers increase, there is greater potential for a bloom to develop. That is why we have thresholds in place and why we introduce additional precautions when our results move above them.

What happens now?
The lake remains open, but from tomorrow we will be reintroducing the additional precautions we had in place previously.

We ask everyone entering the water to avoid swallowing lake water, shower thoroughly afterwards, wash their hands before eating, clean equipment after use and avoid entering the water with open wounds or if feeling unwell.

We will also be reintroducing the additional algae waiver for anyone entering the water.

If you already have an activity booked and would prefer not to enter the lake while levels are raised, please get in touch and we can talk through your options.

We’ll continue to monitor the lake closely, keep testing and, as always, share the results with you.

We appreciate that algae has been a bit of a recurring theme for us this summer, and believe us, we would much rather not be talking about it again! But we think it’s important to be open about our results, even when they aren’t the ones we were hoping for.

50% off the aquapark for parkrunners!

We have a lovely treat for all of our beautiful park runners, to say THANK YOU 🌟

This Saturday, use the code PARKRUN50 to get 50% off Aquapark sessions this Saturday only.

You will need to show your parkrun barcode on check in, if you book in advance.

Have fun!

How cute is Mollie?

Snapped during a visit to the lake last week 😍

Fright Night is BACK at Alderford Lake from the 30th October-1st November!

This Halloween, Alderford is transforming for a season packed with frights, family fun and plenty of surprises.

𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
For those who dare, Nightmare Island is Alderford's ultimate Halloween experience.
Recommended for ages 16+

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
Spooky Island is designed to deliver plenty of thrills without the heart-stopping terror of Nightmare Island, it's the perfect next step for those who wanted to be scared...just a little bit.
Recommended for ages 8-12

𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚
Park up,get cosy and settle in for Halloween on the big screen! Have a look on our website for the rundown of spooky films we are showing!

Find out more and book here:
https://alderford.com/halloween-experiences-at-alderford