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

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 286 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

Sure, this small, adult-only touring site is set behind The Chequers Inn pub in a peaceful village. Pitches are level and well-kept with tables. Facilities include 24-hour pub toilets. The pub serves great home-cooked food (book ahead!). Hosts are friendly, site is clean, and it's handy for the M1. Some mentioned a tight entrance and no showers.

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This was an absolutely lovely site. Extremely…

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 Kim H. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked This was an absolutely lovely site.
Extremely peaceful and pitches were roomy and very level and well kept.
Great communication prior to our arrival and we were informed which pitch we had been allocated.
The pub is lovely at the front of the campsite and access to the campsite at the side of the pub is easy.
Situated in a great area to visit local attractions.
We would definitely stay again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike the campsite is great.

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So clean and tidy. Good communication…

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viv i. 8 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked So clean and tidy. Good communication and lovely facilities and very large pitch with lawn and table as well. The village is so lovely too. We will be back I hope.

Disliked Sadly we didn't see the request to book food in advance but now we know.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Private, clean well maintained site in a lovely village

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked A well layed out site with spacious pitches and grass area and picnic table for each pitch Attached to a friendly pub and plenty of local walks around the village

Disliked Price is high given no access to showers or grey waste dispensing but full access is available to toilets

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Very clean and tidy site. Just missed…

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 Pamela W. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Very clean and tidy site.
Just missed a shower but knew this before booking.
Be aware you need to place order for food at the pub the day before as we did t realise till it was too late.

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Not a big writer but site…

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Kevin B. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Not a big writer but site is clean , friendly and all we needed, ordered food which was excellent. not first time we have been and wont be last

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Always love staying here, such a…

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S Wright a. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Always love staying here, such a friendly welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets available 24/7 Friendly owners Pub onsite great food & beers

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Tracey G. 2 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitches with a picnic bench and umbrella provided.
Only a small site in a small village so ideal for much needed quiet, relaxation and rest.
Loved the horses in field behind us.

Disliked No shower facilities but we managed with that by being prepared with wipes as we don't have a shower in our tiny camper.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, very conveniently situated close to the M1

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John B. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, very clean & tidy, perfect halfway stopover travelling from our home on the Hampshire coast to our son in North Yorkshire.
Friendly adjacent pub, good beers, the landlady noticed my cloudy beer & replaced with a fresh pint!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stopover, friendly staff.

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Jan S. 3 reviews

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked This is a very well kept site behind a quaint pub in a nice village. The pitches are spacious, handstanding and each is equipped with a picnic table and parasol.
Electricity is included in the fee and fresh water and elsan facilities are available. There are no showers but the toilets in the pub are available 24/7 for guests.
Food is available on a preorder basis and the drinks are very reasonably priced.
All in all a very pleasant stopover.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities.

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 Lorraine W. 1 review

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site. Plenty of space on the pitch. Lovely warm welcome and great pub. The pub is very dog friendly.

Disliked No shower facility, but knew this going. Although, there is 24/7 access to the pub toilets.

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 +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

  • Download Festival (Wednesday 10 June 2026 – Wednesday 10 June 2026)

    Derby, England 12.8 km

  • Bloodstock Open Air (Thursday 6 August 2026 – Thursday 6 August 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?
    Camping and touring
    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 €34.75 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.