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
Caravan sites 6
Motorhome sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag 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 campground/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 276 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A small, tidy adult-only touring site behind a classic pub. Generous hardstanding pitches with grass and picnic tables. Friendly owners, great pub food (book ahead!), and handy M1 access. Clean, 24/7 pub loos. Minimal facilities, but the good vibes mean it’s not an issue for most. Ideal for stopovers.

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Neil H.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Me and the wife stayed from 27th dec to jan 1st 2026
The site has 5 no pitch’s all with electric and drainage, 1 water tap feeds the site , entrance a little tight but good drivers won’t have an issue . The pub is very nice and cosy with all the locals making you feel like home . Sue and Ian were very friendly and looked after us well .

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Will definitely be staying again. Lovely clean, friendly place.

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Andrea C.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Great place to stay, pub was great. 24hr toilets. Pitches well maintained and spacious

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Cathryn H.

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Liked Ian and Sue are very welcoming and always say hello and making sure everything is alright during your stay. Always lovely welcome when you go into the pub from the regulars and bar staff always very helpful and the food is outstanding and excellent they have to be pre-booked which is understanding as the food is very tasty and good quality Sue is a fantastic cook. The toilets are clean and tidy open 24 hours a day. We will be back and can highly recommend this site. The pitches are a good size and lovely table and benches on each pitches too cold to use it this time. Dog friendly pub and site.

Disliked Nothing

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Little gam of a site

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Trudy H.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Lovely clean site
Very peaceful
The pub is fantastic food is amazing and dog friendly.
Lovely little village
Nice cafe that's dog friendly not far away

Disliked Nothing

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Very welcoming, large well laid out pitches

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chris b.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked What a welcome !
Sue was so pleasant and the meal in the Chequers was cooked to perfection.
Very tidy pitches.
Pity this was just a covenient stopover.
Next time definitely a few nights

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent stay nice warm welcome on arrival .

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Hazel H.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked We had a lovely stay nice size pitch and well maintained food was very nice and all home made we will definitely be visiting again in the very near future 😀 Excellent

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Fantastic one night stay, Sue and…

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Sarah O.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Fantastic one night stay, Sue and Ian made us feel very welcome, also the locals. Access to toilets overnight, electric hook up. Lovely pub with food available if pre booked. We will definitely stay again.

Disliked Nothing

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Delightful stopover.

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Deirdre D.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Lovely tidy site, pitchers perfectly maintained. Toilets in the pub lovely and clean
Got to see the owners pet hawk, Ken Moon in flight this morning.

Disliked Nothing.

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Elizabeth M.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked very good and clean and helfull

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Site/pitches - large and open and…

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Anthomy L.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Site/pitches - large and open and the location - next to pub and lovely village with another pub and tea room. Great welcome by landlady/landlord and locals!

Disliked None!

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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 site/unit 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 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 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

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Location

Irondale Touring Caravans and Campsite

The Chequers Inn

14 Dale Road

Stanton by Dale

Derbyshire

England

DE7 4QF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

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

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 caravan
    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 $69.96 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.