Dads Cave Camping

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Well-tended camping field
Well-tended camping field
Rural views
Leafy view from the pitches
Non-electric grass pitch
Spacious pitches
Campfires allowed
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
The camping field at sunset
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Rural views
Leafy view from the pitches
Non-electric grass pitch

  • 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
A peaceful spot for soaking up the Leicestershire countryside, Dads Cave Camping sits on the edge of Desford village, right next door to Tropical Birdland and 25 minutes by car from Leicester. It has just a small number of spacious pitches in a field with calming rural views; you’ll have plenty of room to unwind, listen to the wildlife and simply enjoy being away from everyday cares. This back-to-basics pop-up is all about keeping things simple but comfortable for family stays. There are a couple of basic toilets, a washing-up sink and access to clean, fresh water for drinking and cooking. If you don’t fancy alfresco cuisine, there’s a quality café a few steps away from the field and a cosy pub within 10 minutes’ walk. Dads Cave Camping is surrounded by valleys and woodland crossed with walking routes. Dogs are welcome to share your camping adventure (and walkies), but to keep wildlife, livestock and other campers happy, always keep them on leads while on the pitches – and pick up after them too. The site has a strict leave-no-trace policy, so please respect the environment by minimising waste, sticking to designated paths, leaving natural features untouched and keeping noise levels low. You’re welcome to have a campfire, but raised off the ground so the grass doesn’t burn. When you leave, your pitch should look exactly as it did when you arrived: pristine and untouched.

Campground type

Tent sites 6
RV & Motorhome sites 7
Open now
Opens 2 July
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 2 July to

Open from Tue, 28 July to

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Great little spot if you want…

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Kyle D. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

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…

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Edwina-May J. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

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

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Jane B. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Spacious pitches. A peaceful back to basics campsite with clean portable toilet, pot washing sink and water. There is a chemical waste point if needed. Good location on the edge of a village ( which has a Co-Op) and easy to get into Leicester. Tropical Birdland next to the site has a tearoom although we didn't have a chance to use it. Friendly and helpful owner. Good instructions for arrival.

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From the manager: Hi Jane, thank you so much for this fantastic 10/10 rating! We are thrilled you enjoyed Dads Cave Camping ,It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future!"

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Jack T. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Perfect little campsite for that stripped back feel, limited amenities but enough to keep you covered if your mostly self sufficient, really well kept pitches too, will definately be back in the future!

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From the manager: "Hi Jack, thank you for taking the time to leave us a perfect score! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time staying with us. We hope to see you again for another wonderful trip!"

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dads Cave Camping

Lindridge Lane

Desford

Leicester

Leicestershire

England

LE99GN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.63109°N
1.29674°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.1 km Sturgess Showroom
9.2 km Rowley Fields Avenue
11 km St Margaret's Bus Station
Rail
9.2 km Narborough Rail Station
11.6 km Leicester Rail Station
11.8 km Hinckley Rail Station
Airport
21.9 km East Midlands Airport
31.7 km Coventry Airport
35.5 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1

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

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 out can be had at Twycross Zoo (25 minutes’ drive), with hundreds of animals and conservation-focused exhibits. You can combine a family hike with a history lesson on Desford Heritage Trail (five minutes’ walk) through local villages, and learn all about 1485’s Battle of Bosworth Field at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre (15 minutes’ drive) on guided tours of the battle site. Thornton Reservoir (five minutes) in the National Forest lends itself to gentle lakeside strolls, wildlife spotting and fly fishing for trout at the fishery. There’s also a golf course – and crazy golf for younger visitors – about five minutes away by car, and if you fancy more high-octane days out, Mallory Park (10 minutes) hosts motor racing and track events.

Must see

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre 8.3 km

National Space Centre 11.3 km

Twycross Zoo 16 km

National Forest 20.3 km

Calke Abbey 20.8 km

National Trust

Staunton Harold Church 18.4 km

Calke Abbey 22.6 km

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum 38 km

Kedleston Hall 39.8 km

Baddesley Clinton 42.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bagworth Heath Woods 3.4 km

Bagworth Centenary Wood and Royal Tigers Wood 3.4 km

Thornton Reservoir 3.5 km

Ratby Burroughs 3.8 km

Barlestone - Newbold Verdon - Cadeby 5.4 km

Local events

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 6 August 2026 – Thursday 6 August 2026)

    Swadlincote, England 29.3 km

  • Moseley Folk Festival (Friday 4 September 2026 – Friday 4 September 2026)

    Birmingham, England 44.9 km

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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dads Cave Camping? From $48.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.