Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite

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  • Well-maintained pub site for guests 14 years and over
  • In Stanton by Dale; 20 minutes' drive from Attenborough Nature Centre
  • Real ale and pub food served; 20 minutes' walk from a golf club
Dart off to Derbyshire and make for Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite in Stanton by Dale, a well-kept site attached to an award-winning pub. The name of this spot is a nod to Stanton's industrial heritage – if the village rings a bell, it may well be because 'Stanton' crops up on many a manhole cover across the UK. Nowadays, things are peaceful around here, and the site is set between traditional red brick houses and a small village green. The Chequers Inn is over 200 years old and still in fine fettle – its selling point remains its focus on real ales and proper home-cooked food. The pub, like the site, is mightily dog-friendly, so don't hesitate to bring four-legged friends along on your trip. The pitches here are level, well-drained and conveniently located to the rear of the pub. Although it's close to the M1, off-site strolls are unlikely to involve busy roads and traffic – Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite is a few minutes' walk from footpaths that'll take you through the pleasant fields and hills that make up the local landscape. The nearest supermarket can be found in Sandiacre (five minutes' drive); Ilkeston (10 minutes) has a wider range of shops and takeaways. Please note that kids under the age of 14 aren't allowed to stay at Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite.

Site type

Tent pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Guests under the age of 14 are not allowed on site.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 304 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, well-maintained campsite located behind The Chequers Inn. Pitches are hardstanding, spacious, and level, often featuring a picnic table and umbrella. Guests praise the friendly owners, particularly Sue, and the welcoming atmosphere of the pub. Food at the pub is highly rated, though pre-ordering is usually required. Toilets are available 24/7 in the pub. The site is dog-friendly with good walking routes nearby. While generally praised for its quietness and excellent facilities, some guests mention the lack of showers and a tight entrance. A notable feature is Ken, the resident Harris Hawk.

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Fijne kleine campsite, gezellige pub en…

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 BJ H. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Fijne kleine campsite, gezellige pub en toiletten zeer netjes en 24 uur per dag open.
Sue is super aardig en haar dachsies zijn net zo lief en eigenwijs als onze Siepie (ook een dachsie) En Ken Moon is een prachtige vogel!!🦅

Disliked Prima plek om te overnachten.
Spijtig dat er geen douche is maar we hebben ons goed gered!

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Very nice site

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 Charon 6 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Love the area, owner very friendly and lovely, loved our stay

Disliked Nothing

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Great stop over location. Friendly owners,…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great stop over location. Friendly owners, good communication before arrival, lovely pub.
Seeing Ken Moon fly was a fantastic bonus.

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The welcome text advising which pitch…

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Wendy T. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The welcome text advising which pitch we were on. Sue ensuring we were settled and all set up 30 mins after arrival. Toilets open 24/7.
Lovely little country pub. Very quiet and peaceful. Not suitable for wide/long tourers due to access but we were fine in 7.5 m motorhome.
Did not try pub so can’t comment but looked lovey and dogs welcome

Disliked Nothing

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Will come again

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 Dale M. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great site, lovely host

Disliked Nothing

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Easy set up, nice pitch with…

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Donnie T. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Easy set up, nice pitch with plenty of room. Fur baby was able to just wander and was safe and enclosed.
Pub was only yards away, good food.
No shower block but not an issue as motorhome has its own.
Didn’t use any WiFi as was having an “off line” weekend.
Lovely walk, and fascinating history.

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Ken the Harris Hawk and the…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Ken the Harris Hawk and the pitches well laid out and level. Food in the pub was very good and value for money. Finally a proper pub needs a proper landlady which this pub definitely has 10/10

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Sauber, ruhig, perfekt für uns und…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Sauber, ruhig, perfekt für uns und unsere Hunde.
Sehr freundlicher Empfang.

Disliked Nichts

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Great stopover

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The site had 5 nice large pitch with electric. It was gated so felt safe for our pets should they have got loose.

The pub was good and the staff friendly with a good selection of drinks.

I felt there was good access from the Motorway. No small country lanes.

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Worth the visit

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Andrew y. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great site clean and very well kept great location and pitch is situated behind a well kept, clean well stocked pub. Access to the toilets which are clean and easy accessible 24/7

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers

Location

Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite

The Chequers Inn

14 Dale Road

Stanton by Dale

Derbyshire

England

DE7 4QF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.93693°N
1.31105°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.7 mi Friar Lane
6.8 mi Bus Station
6.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
3 mi Ilkeston Rail Station
3.7 mi Long Eaton Rail Station
3.9 mi Attenborough Rail Station
Airport
7.6 mi East Midlands 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

Do a round of the greens at Erewash Valley Golf Club (20 minutes' walk), a well-kept local club with fab tree-lined fairways that's easily accessible on foot. Other outdoor pursuits around here include fishing, with the nearest angling spot about five minutes' drive away, and birdwatching – Attenborough Nature Centre (20 minutes) may be named after the nearby village rather than the TV presenter, but it's still a prime pick for a spot of ornithology. Nottingham city centre (20 minutes) is next up, for a castle, shopping centres and the interactive National Justice Museum. (Rather not drive around town? Pull up to one of the city's park and rides and take the tram instead.) On the outskirts of Nottingham is Wollaton Hall (20 minutes), an Elizabethan country house with a deer park and formal gardens. (Remember Batman's mansion in The Dark Knight Rises? Yep, that was filmed here.) Heading towards the Peak District National Park (from 45 minutes) is also on the cards, whether you opt for Derbyshire dalliances in the grounds of Chatsworth House (an hour) or old-time amusements and riverside walks in Matlock Bath (45 minutes).

Must see

Wollaton Hall and Park 4.2 mi

Nottingham Castle 6.6 mi

Castle Donington Museum 6.7 mi

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 6.9 mi

The Lace Market Centre 7 mi

National Trust

Kedleston Hall 9.5 mi

Calke Abbey 11.4 mi

Staunton Harold Church 12 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 16 mi

Hardwick Hall 16 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

LOCKO PARK 3.4 mi

WOLLATON HALL 4.3 mi

ELVASTON CASTLE 4.6 mi

HIGHFIELDS PARK 4.9 mi

CLIFTON HALL 5.3 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 Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite? Do a round of the greens at Erewash Valley Golf Club (20 minutes' walk), a well-kept local club with fab tree-lined fairways that's easily accessible on foot. Other outdoor pursuits around here … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.