Carpenters Arms, Dale Abbey, Ilkeston, Derbyshire – pub stopover.

Spent the night here (December 2025) en-route from Harrogate back to East Devon. A large, level carpark and cost to stay over in the carpark is £10 plus £5 for electricity (metered and you get about 15 kwh).

There is also a small campsite which I think was £25 plus electric.

Very friendly pub, toasty log fire and great food. I had the Christmas dinner and it was excellent. Decent selection of real ales including Abbott and Marston Pedigree. Not a bad effort on the cider front too with Aspall and Inches on draft

Very peaceful and felt safe. There were 2 other motorhomes parked up.