Dads Cave Camping
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- Sustainable, off-grid pop-up site in quiet Leicestershire countryside
- Direct access to Tropical Birdland and Mallory Park 10 minutes’ drive
- Well-kept grass pitches; a café next door and a pub 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
General
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Occupancy
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue 28 Jul to
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a well-maintained, back-to-basics campsite with spacious pitches, ideal for a peaceful escape. Guests praised the friendly and helpful owner, easy check-in, and the convenient location next to Tropical Birdland, with a village shop and pub a short walk away. Animals on site and the surrounding countryside were also highlighted as positives. Some visitors noted the basic facilities, including a lack of hot water and a single toilet, but this did not detract from their enjoyment.
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Last updated 04/08/2026
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Plenty of space, peaceful, handy café, close to local pub / shop.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Rolling countryside... huge pitches...shady footpath walk into Desford (takes about 10 mins) to a great dog friendly pub. Well stocked co-op next to the pub.
On site cafe at Tropical Bird World does a cracking breakfast! Great start to the day. Sounds like you are camping in the jungle when the birds start calling. Basic amenities but all clean and looked after. Friendly host. Bit of a hidden gem this one. Enjoyed it so much, we're going back next weekend!
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From the manager: Morning Andy thank you for your great review, so glad you enjoyed it. your completely write about the tap, its on my list of things to do. see you soon
A Great Pop Up Site
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked The pitch sizes are very generous with newly planted trees in between ,once they are established will be lovely with privacy.
Quiet and relaxing atmosphere even with it being situated near bird land
Short walk into Desford
Owner very friendly
Disliked nothing to dislike :-]
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From the manager: Morning Alex thank you for your review, so glad you enjoyed your stay. your welcome back at dads cave camping anytime
Beautiful place, easy to access. The…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Beautiful place, easy to access. The pitches are great and there's a nice little walk to a local pub.
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From the manager: Morning thank you for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay. you got some great photos, your welcome back at dads cave camping anytime
Peaceful location with good sized pitch’s…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Peaceful location with good sized pitch’s they have ample space between them. There were lovely walks and a pub a short walk away.
There was good communication and easy check in. As you arrive and drive through the gate you are welcomed by alpacas and donkeys. If you fancy a visit tropical birdland is on the doorstep.
The owner has planted many trees and in time this place will be a gem.
Disliked Not so much a dislike but there was only one toilet for the camp site.
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From the manager: Morning Gillian thank you for your great review. The alpacas and donkeys welcome you back anytime
Perfect for a one night stop…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Perfect for a one night stop over or longer for some peace and quiet with nice large pitches. Tropical birdland right next door. We will definitely be back
Disliked Nothing to dislike for us
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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed it Paul, your welcome back anytime.
Great site if you have a…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Great site if you have a self contained van. 10min walk to the pub.
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From the manager: Morning Phyl. i will take your feed back onboard and look into making the pitch sizes a bit bigger. thanks again for choosing Dads Cave Camping.come again soon.
We are actually very local to…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked We are actually very local to Dads Cave Camping, but we decided to book a stay so I could get a few jobs done on my van. It turned out to be the perfect little escape! My SEN son absolutely thrives when we go off-grid, and he loved the peaceful environment here. The biggest compliment I can give the site is that he has specifically asked to come back, telling me, 'this is the life!' The owner was also incredibly welcoming, making a point to come over, introduce himself, and have a friendly chat. A fantastic, back-to-basics spot we will definitely be returning!
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From the manager: Morning Richard hope you got done what you needed to to the van lol. so glad you enjoyed your stay, you and your son are welcome back anytime.
Very basic but excellent location and well worth a visit
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked The owner popped in to say hi and check everything ok. He was lovely so that is a big positive.
We were here for tropical bird land and this is right next door. You would think this would make it noisy but the trees cut this out.
Also village of Desford is gorgeous and in walking distance where there is a pub and a shop, also a nice heritage trail to follow.
Loads of trees have been planted so the site will look even better in a few years with lots of privacy.
This is a very small site, we were midweek so were fortunate to have it to ourselves, apart from the alpacas and donkeys of course.
Disliked No hot water and portaloo toilet but knew this before we came so didn't really affect us.
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From the manager: Good Morning Kerry thank you for your feed back, glad you enjoyed your stay. the Hot water is something we are looking into for the future. thanks again hope you come back soon.
Great little spot if you want…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Great little spot if you want to come for a solo camp or a trip with the family, plenty of pitch space and enough room to set up small games..badminton/football etc
Customer service was fantastic, we had zero problems during our stay, we had to bring a second car and the owner was more than willing to accommodate our needs
Facilities were very clean and tidy and although basic, provided us with all the things we would need, fresh water, a place to wash up and most importantly, a toilet
With the camp being within the grounds of tropical birdland there’s plenty for kids to see and do and you’re only a 5 minute walk back to your pitch, you also have the benefit of a secure coded gate once birdland closes for the night, you’re free to come and go as you please so long as you ensure the gates are shut behind you
All in all we had a brilliant stay, will definitely be coming back for a solo camp in the near future and in my opinion, is great value for money in terms of location and pitch size
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From the manager: Hi Kyle your welcome back @ dads cave Camping anytime. thanks for the great review.
Easy to check in nice and…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Easy to check in nice and local but could be anywhere. Also nice to have to donkeys and alpacas on site and Birdland right next door for a nice activity in the morning. Thankyou for having us
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From the manager: Hi Edwina thank you so much for your great comments, lovely to meet you. hope to see you again soon
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Campfires allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitchNearby leisure
Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Dads Cave Camping
Lindridge Lane
Desford
Leicester
Leicestershire
England
LE99GN
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.63109°N
1.29674°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
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 5.2 mi
National Space Centre 7 mi
Twycross Zoo 9.9 mi
National Forest 12.6 mi
Calke Abbey 12.9 mi
National Trust
Staunton Harold Church 11.4 mi
Calke Abbey 14 mi
Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 23.6 mi
Kedleston Hall 24.7 mi
Baddesley Clinton 26.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Bagworth Heath Woods 2.1 mi
Bagworth Centenary Wood and Royal Tigers Wood 2.1 mi
Thornton Reservoir 2.2 mi
Ratby Burroughs 2.4 mi
Barlestone - Newbold Verdon - Cadeby 3.3 mi
Local events
- Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday, 6 August 2026 – Thursday, 6 August 2026)
Swadlincote, Derbyshire 18.2 mi
- Moseley Folk Festival (Friday, 4 September 2026 – Friday, 4 September 2026)
Birmingham, West Midlands 27.9 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 Dads Cave Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dads Cave Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dads Cave Camping? All the family will surely love communing with the cheeky parrots and exotic flamingoes at Tropical Birdland (direct access); there are also colourful tropical birds in walk-through aviaries. Another great family day … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dads Cave Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dads Cave Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.



