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

9.4

Overall rating from 285 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Small, peaceful, adults-only touring park at The Chequers Inn. Spacious, level pitches with picnic tables. Pub serves great food (book ahead), 24/7 toilet access. Well-kept, clean, dog-friendly with local walks. Handy for M1.

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked 2nd visit, excelent pitches with the addition of picnic bench and umbrella on every pitch, gated area,very quiet site. Toilets very clean, had meal i pre ordered and was very nice. lovely location for going walks, and a few pubs locally . landlord and landlady very fiendly. friends that came also indicated they would like to to come themselves in thefuture as we will also be returning

Disliked nothing tbh

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Great site, we would recommend to anyone

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Jerry M.

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Liked Nice clean site. The owners are very friendly. The pub is excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant site

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David C.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Nice site, well laid out and not crowded, each pitch has own waste water disposal
Attached to lovely, traditional welcoming pub with limited food offer but with another pub offering food every night only 5 minutes walk into the village
Good bus links to local town

Disliked No shower
Very poor internet and tv signals

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well run site, Very friendly owner…

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Gary G.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Well run site, Very friendly owner and staff, Good food in a nice village pub.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A brilliant little campsite , just off the M1

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Martyn S.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked A great little campsite behind the Chequer inn with good size pitches .We had a brilliant overnight stay. We were made very welcome by the landlady , her staff and the local customers. A hi light was meeting Kevin Moon her bird of pray

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Good value stop over with facilities .

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Mandy B.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Clean and tidy site with hook up and gravel pitches, well maintained and with tables and umbrellas on each pitch. Washing up area and toilets available all night .

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Excellent site Very clean site with toilet available for use

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HOWARD S.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Good size pitch Quiet site Very well maintained

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can absolutely recommend. Great for a stop…

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Graham P.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Can absolutely recommend.
Great for a stop over or Holiday child free.
Close to M1 and for us Close to home, but so peaceful and quiet we could have been anywhere. Site is behind the pub. One of two in the pretty village, both offering good food good beer good atmosphere.
Big pitch with your own picnic bench [nice touch].
No showers, but that doesn't generally matter, most have that facility on board these days. Toilets in pub, 24 hrs access and so we'll kept.
Ken moon, the hawk was there to keep us company. Overall ten stars.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay ,friendly host yummy food

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Suzanne S.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Small friendly wonderful pub food quiet location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic hosts - we were delayed…

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Kevin W.

Powered concrete and grass site

Liked Fantastic hosts - we were delayed on the motorway and they had our meal ready when we arrived late.
Great beers and food (order in advance if you want the food).
Clean toilets available through the night

Disliked Nothing!

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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 +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

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 $68.75 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.