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 sites 6
Travel trailer sites 6
RV sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 14 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 31/12.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 296 Pitchup.com customers

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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

A friendly, adult-only touring site behind a pub. Spacious, level pitches with picnic tables. Clean facilities, welcoming owners. Great pub food (book ahead). Convenient M1 stopover with local walks. Note: no showers, tight entry for big rigs.

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Tiny 5 pitch pub site. Does what other says on the tin, well

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Wulf L. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked The location, nice pub/toilets and the Harris Hen bird

Disliked None

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Quiet, well laid out site. Ideal…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Quiet, well laid out site. Ideal stopover near M1

Recommend to friends Visit again

Es war sehr ruhig ,Besitzer sehr…

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Es war sehr ruhig ,Besitzer sehr freundlich

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Stayed here a number of times…

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Ian L. 6 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Stayed here a number of times now and love how peaceful it is. Everywhere is very well kept, and run by a friendly couple Ian and Sue. All the facilities are clearly stated on Pitchup, so I don't understand why people moan about not having some facilities. Also when they moan about the pub, when they're only reviewing the site. Nothing to dislike from us, and we'll keep coming back. Thanks Sue and Ian for a great weekend again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Lovely site at a good honest pub

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Gill C. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Lovely secure site, friendly owners and all we expected and required. 24 hours toilets available

Disliked Nothing

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Super friendly, down to earth staff.…

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Claire T. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Super friendly, down to earth staff. I booked last minute (on the day) and got a text letting me know which pitch we were on. Easy to find and get set up. Pub toilets are accessible over night which is great and they were very clean.
We liked how each pitch had its own grass area with a table. Located in a small village, close to the M1 but far enough away to feel like you’re in a rural location. Great little stop over.

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We wanted a peaceful weekend away…

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JB A. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked We wanted a peaceful weekend away and that's definitely what we got. Lovely village and campsite. Facilities were clean. Pub is lovely and the food was 10/10. The host was friendly, informative and helpful. Plenty of places to walk with the dogs in the surrounding areas. We will definitely be back, thank you!

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Really enjoyed my stay here. Everyone…

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 Ethan K. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Really enjoyed my stay here. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming throughout. The pitches were very well maintained, clean, and tidy, and looked fantastic. I would highly recommend staying here!

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Great little find

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Michelle P. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Fantastic find which we booked last minute as we needed some work on our van carried out locally.

The site has a great layout, with water nearby, electric hookup and a waste cleaning point - even our own little picnic table. The site is secure and just a few feet away is a wonderful little pub - lots of atmosphere and friendly locals.

We only drove through the village but it looked beautiful and the hills surrounding suggest there is some great walking.

The owner was very friendly - even delivering my wife’s sunglasses after she left them in the pub - thank you for that!

I did see a review saying WiFi was an issue. We had no issues at all and were able to stream Netflix over EE.

I’d like to come back here and get to know the area better. It’s a gem of a site and I have no hesitation in recommending.

Disliked The fact we could only stay one night as we were passing through - wish we could have stayed longer.

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Fantastic. We stayed here before heading…

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Mac M. 3 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass campsite

Liked Fantastic. We stayed here before heading to download and it was awesome, we will definitely book again

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers

Location

Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite

The Chequers Inn

14 Dale Road

Stanton by Dale

Derbyshire

England

DE7 4QF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.93693°N
1.31105°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.8 km Friar Lane
10.9 km Bus Station
10.9 km Bus Station
Rail
4.9 km Ilkeston Rail Station
6 km Long Eaton Rail Station
6.4 km Attenborough Rail Station
Airport
12.3 km 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 6.8 km

Nottingham Castle 10.6 km

Castle Donington Museum 10.8 km

Royal Crown Derby Factory Shop 11 km

The Lace Market Centre 11.2 km

National Trust

Kedleston Hall 15.3 km

Calke Abbey 18.3 km

Staunton Harold Church 19.3 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 25.7 km

Hardwick Hall 25.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LOCKO PARK 5.4 km

WOLLATON HALL 7 km

ELVASTON CASTLE 7.4 km

HIGHFIELDS PARK 7.9 km

CLIFTON HALL 8.5 km

Local events

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

    Swadlincote, England 34.3 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite? From $56.47 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.