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 park 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 park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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 274 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet, adult-only site behind a friendly pub. Spacious, level pitches with picnic benches. Clean 24/7 loos. Pub grub excellent (book ahead!). Near M1, great dog walks, charming village. Hosts and locals welcoming. Peaceful, clean. Note: no showers, tight entrance.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent site, level pitches, friendly staff and well situated.

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Spacious and level gravel pitch with grass area to the side with a bench.
Entrance mildly restricted but 7.5m motorhome goes through with ease. Hosts are really friendly. Sue was out flying Ken Moon, her Harris Hawk, in the morning.

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A beautiful little site in a perfect location. Spotless facilities

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Anonymous

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Liked Absolutely loved the place. Sue was a brilliant host and so welcoming and friendly

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Great little site and fabulous pub!

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Anthomy L.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Nice tidy site with great sized pitches, location and access to pub/village, friendliness of host and locals in pub

Disliked Elsan waste disposal

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Pleasant stay. Clean facilities.Level pitch, friendly owner and staff.

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Susan W.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Well maintained pitch with access to clean toilets.Located behind pleasant friendly pub.Although we didn't use them during our stay, each pitch had an outside seated area.

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Another great stay. Thanks Sue…

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Alan D.

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Liked Another great stay. Thanks Sue

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Great location

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Clare W.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Good size hard standing pitches
Great location
Get to ser Mr Moon being flown

Disliked Not the owners fault as cleaned daily. But finding more and more wherever we go that some people just don't care how they leave the toilets. Used to just be the mens but now the women's. What's wrong with people??? Im sure they wouldn't leave it like that at home??

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Would we go ago ,Defo

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Neil H.

Electric hardstanding and grass pitch

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.

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

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2nd visit

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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.

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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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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 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 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 R663,11 (for 1 night, 3 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.