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
A peaceful spot for soaking up the Leicestershire countryside, Dads Cave Camping sits on the edge of Desford village, right next door to Tropical Birdland and 25 minutes by car from Leicester. It has just a small number of spacious pitches in a field with calming rural views; you’ll have plenty of room to unwind, listen to the wildlife and simply enjoy being away from everyday cares.
This back-to-basics pop-up is all about keeping things simple but comfortable for family stays. There are a couple of basic toilets, a washing-up sink and access to clean, fresh water for drinking and cooking. If you don’t fancy alfresco cuisine, there’s a quality café a few steps away from the field and a cosy pub within 10 minutes’ walk.
Dads Cave Camping is surrounded by valleys and woodland crossed with walking routes. Dogs are welcome to share your camping adventure (and walkies), but to keep wildlife, livestock and other campers happy, always keep them on leads while on the pitches – and pick up after them too.
The site has a strict leave-no-trace policy, so please respect the environment by minimising waste, sticking to designated paths, leaving natural features untouched and keeping noise levels low. You’re welcome to have a campfire, but raised off the ground so the grass doesn’t burn. When you leave, your pitch should look exactly as it did when you arrived: pristine and untouched.
Site type
13
13Opens 2 July
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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 Thu, 02 Jul to
Open from Tue, 28 Jul to
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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 Launderette 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal 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 pitches)Nearby leisure
Restaurant nearbyLocation
Dads Cave Camping
Lindridge Lane
Desford
Leicester
Leicestershire
England
LE99GN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52,63109°N
1,29674°W
Nearest transport
Coach9,1 km Sturgess Showroom
9,2 km Rowley Fields Avenue
11 km St Margaret's Bus Station
Rail9,2 km Narborough Rail Station
11,6 km Leicester Rail Station
11,8 km Hinckley Rail Station
Ferry
Airport21,9 km East Midlands Airport
31,7 km Coventry Airport
35,5 km Birmingham International Airport Terminal 1
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
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 out can be had at Twycross Zoo (25 minutes’ drive), with hundreds of animals and conservation-focused exhibits.
You can combine a family hike with a history lesson on Desford Heritage Trail (five minutes’ walk) through local villages, and learn all about 1485’s Battle of Bosworth Field at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre (15 minutes’ drive) on guided tours of the battle site.
Thornton Reservoir (five minutes) in the National Forest lends itself to gentle lakeside strolls, wildlife spotting and fly fishing for trout at the fishery. There’s also a golf course – and crazy golf for younger visitors – about five minutes away by car, and if you fancy more high-octane days out, Mallory Park (10 minutes) hosts motor racing and track events.
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
- Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)
Derby, England 22,5 km
- 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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- 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 touring Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Dads Cave Camping? From R556,94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.