Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.
Situated at the rear of an award winning and traditional country pub, Irondale is a peaceful camping site for tents and tourers with a nearby tranquil fishing lake. Open to adults only, pitch up on the doorstep of open countryside on a small range of all weather pitches, each serviced with electric and dog friendly too.
Why you'll love it at Irondale
A small adult-only campsite as part of a pub, The Chequers Inn
Set within Stanton by Dale, just a 20 minute drive to Attenborough Nature Centre
Easy access to lots of nearby footpath and a 20 minute walk to a golf course
About the site
Nestled within the quaint village of Stanton by Dale, just five minutes from junction 25 on M1, Ian and Sue look forward to welcoming you to their small yet idyllic camping spot at the rear of their very own Chequers Inn pub. There is one all weather grass pitch which allows tents only. There are then another five all weather hardstanding pitches for tourers, each of which is 11m square. All pitches include 16 amp electric hook up and have their own picnic benches. Although easy to access from the M1, the pub also includes access to lots of green footpaths, a golf course just 20 minutes walk away and the Attenborough Nature Centre within a short drive. Catering for adults only and suitable for tents and tourers, choose from a select range of electric all weather pitches. Pitches also feature a grassed area with private picnic table. All bookings for food at the Chequers Inn must be made in advance along with your choice of food no later than mid day of the evening you wish to eat Dogs are welcome both on the site and in the pub at no additional cost.
"Food in the pub was really nice, as was the atmosphere ... all the locals made us feel very welcome"
Jane H
"Really lovely site and really nice staff and the food is to die for"
Neil H
"Lovely staff, great facilities, fantastic service and dog friendly too - what's not to like?"
Glyn R
"Best pub site we have stayed on. Lovely village location and very quiet"
Timothy S
"Conveniently located just minutes from the M1, it proved to be an excellent single-night stopover"
John M
"Ken Moon is most unusual being he is there to meet & greet (Ken is a Harris Hawk!)"
Paul M
Open all year
There are 6 accommodation options on-site

Electric All Weather Tent Pitch
Max 3 people
An all weather grass tent pitch with 16 amp electric hook up and your own picnic bench.

5 x Electric All Weather Pitches
Max 3 people
Each pitch is 11m square with all weather standing for tourer, with space for an awning and grass area and picnic bench for individual use. Plenty of room for parking your vehicle in front of your pitch, plus individual 16 amp electric on every pitch.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Irondale?
Unfortunately Irondale doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Interested in staying at Irondale?
Unfortunately Irondale doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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