Dads Cave Camping
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- 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
Site type
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 Tue, 28 Jul to
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
A chilled, no-frills escape with roomy, tidy sites. Close to bird park & Desford village, with a pub and shop handy. The friendly owner, great comms & resident alpacas/donkeys get a big thumbs up. Basic but clean facilities suit self-sufficient campers. Perfect for short breaks or peaceful longer stays.
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Last updated 28/07/2026
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Perfect for a one night stop…
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Liked Perfect for a one night stop over or longer for some peace and quiet with nice large pitches. Tropical birdland right next door. We will definitely be back
Disliked Nothing to dislike for us
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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed it Paul, your welcome back anytime.
Great site if you have a…
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Liked Great site if you have a self contained van. 10min walk to the pub.
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From the manager: Morning Phyl. i will take your feed back onboard and look into making the pitch sizes a bit bigger. thanks again for choosing Dads Cave Camping.come again soon.
We are actually very local to…
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Liked We are actually very local to Dads Cave Camping, but we decided to book a stay so I could get a few jobs done on my van. It turned out to be the perfect little escape! My SEN son absolutely thrives when we go off-grid, and he loved the peaceful environment here. The biggest compliment I can give the site is that he has specifically asked to come back, telling me, 'this is the life!' The owner was also incredibly welcoming, making a point to come over, introduce himself, and have a friendly chat. A fantastic, back-to-basics spot we will definitely be returning!
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From the manager: Morning Richard hope you got done what you needed to to the van lol. so glad you enjoyed your stay, you and your son are welcome back anytime.
Very basic but excellent location and well worth a visit
Unpowered grass tent or motorhome site
Liked The owner popped in to say hi and check everything ok. He was lovely so that is a big positive.
We were here for tropical bird land and this is right next door. You would think this would make it noisy but the trees cut this out.
Also village of Desford is gorgeous and in walking distance where there is a pub and a shop, also a nice heritage trail to follow.
Loads of trees have been planted so the site will look even better in a few years with lots of privacy.
This is a very small site, we were midweek so were fortunate to have it to ourselves, apart from the alpacas and donkeys of course.
Disliked No hot water and portaloo toilet but knew this before we came so didn't really affect us.
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From the manager: Good Morning Kerry thank you for your feed back, glad you enjoyed your stay. the Hot water is something we are looking into for the future. thanks again hope you come back soon.
Great little spot if you want…
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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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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
Highly recommend.
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Liked Fabulous site in the Leicestershire countryside.
Outstanding communication from the owner throughout my stay.
Short walk to the lovely village of Desford.
Peaceful setting.
Disliked Nothing at all.
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From the manager: Thanks for your feedback, you're always welcome back
Spacious pitches. A peaceful back to…
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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.
Disliked Nothing
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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!"
Perfect little campsite for that stripped…
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Golf nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Dads Cave Camping
Lindridge Lane
Desford
Leicester
Leicestershire
England
LE99GN
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.63109°N
1.29674°W
Nearest transport
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
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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dads Cave Camping? From $57.44 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


