The Red Lion
From GBP 27 For 1 night, 6 adults
- Pitches behind a traditional country pub in the Waveney Valley
- A 10-minute drive from canoe hire on the river Waveney and two museums
- Traditional pub grub menu and playground; close to the Angles Way
Campground type
11
11
1
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- 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).
- Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
Voted 89% of visitors View breakdown
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Liked: The site was clean & tidy as were also the shower and toilet block. My wife is disabled & everything was perfect for her. We had dinner in the pub on the Wednesday night(steak night) which was delicious and very fairly priced.
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Great little site
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Liked: Pitch was little grass area with hardstanding patch and included picnic table...area that was ours well marked out. Toilets and shower clean and stocked lovely little essentials shop and selling hanging basket plants too and Christmas trees !! Lovely little camp site and although did not use the pub looked busy and cosy
Disliked: Nothing
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Excellent quiet small site, clean showers and toilets
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Liked: 2 minute to pub and restaurant, lovely quiet location.
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Excellent site, highly recommended.
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Liked: Quiet location behind a nice country pub. Loads of hot water and very clean facilities. Site owner very approachable and helpful. Well located for Suffolk coast but far enough away from the tourist stuff.
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Great value for a peaceful getaway
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Liked: Easy going and friendly welcome, basic facilities including HOT water shower. Everything we needed without any fuss. Lovely peaceful site with beautiful countryside around, lots of walks from the site. Shop with essentials and pub onsite, Sunday lunch superb!
Disliked: Nothing!
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Waking up listening to woodpeckers in the trees around the site was…
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Liked: Waking up listening to woodpeckers in the trees around the site was the best Great place everybody was so accommodating the locals were so nice The pub had a charity coffee morning which was great and even though we broke down on-site they had no problem with us having to wait onsite for recovery on the day we left so we were later than usual leaving If you want a small site in a rural location then this is one of the best places you could go Great small site would definitely go back again
Disliked: Nothing
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Great site, great location and a great experience.
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Liked: Set in an Idyllic location, The Red Lion was a small,friendly sight which enchanted us during our stay. We were greeted warmly by our host , who showed us to our pitch. The pitch was a good size with newly layed turf . We loved to sit out and watch an array of birds flitting through the shrubbery around us. There were 2 toilets adequate for the camp size. There was always hot water , the shower was good and the facilities kept clean. The red lion pub served excellent food. Service was great, staff were attentive and the Atmosphere warm and inviting . It provides a good base to travel . Harleston was 6 minutes up the road with quaint and quirky shops, which we enjoyed browsing. There was a small market on Saturday, well worth a visit. Local Pub, The Cap had live music, and let's face it you can't beat live music! A short walk from the site were , platforms on a local stream where you could lauch your canoes from. Alternatively Captain Cooks Canoes allows you to hire canoes, kayaks and Canadian canoes 2o minutes down the road, if that's what you're in too. I would definable recommend this site and will be returning this year.
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Nice peaceful site the owners were very freindly and helpful the pub…
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Liked: Nice peaceful site the owners were very freindly and helpful the pub food was excellent and decently priced
Disliked: The pub wasn't open enough but I understand why as it was quiet
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Great pub, lovely food, friendly owners. Excellent stop over
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Liked: Nice quiet site behind pub which serves great meals at affordable prices. We only stayed 1 night but would stay again as easy to get to and 10 mins walk from river for kayaking. Toilets were near and handy. Only 2 (one had shower as well) but It’s a small site so wasn’t a problem. Hard standing pitches were good little muddy at far end but to be expected with the amount of rain and flooding we have had over the last 5 months. Would recommend and definitely be back for food as it’s not that far from home.
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Friendly welcome and showed to our pitch. All facilities pointed out…
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Liked: Friendly welcome and showed to our pitch. All facilities pointed out to us and all questions answered with good cheer. Although there was some maintenance work going on (it is still early in the season), access to the toilet/shower was always available and there was no shortage of hot water. Pub food was a good standard and good value (note closed on Mondays). Good location for walking/cycling.
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Features
Dogs 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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Dump point
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Type
Pub campground
Small (11-25 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for caravans
Motorhome service point
Seasonal sites
Location
The Red Lion
117 High Road
Needham
Harleston
Norfolk
England
IP20 9LG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.38419°N
1.26946°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Southwold The Denes | 28.7 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwold The Pier | 29 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 33.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 33.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Gorleston Beach | 37.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 14.5 km
Banham Zoo 18 km
Framlingham Castle 18.7 km
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 27.3 km
Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 27.4 km
National Trust
Sutton Hoo 32.7 km
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 37.2 km
Elizabethan House Museum 39.4 km
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 40.9 km
Lavenham Guildhall 44.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Needham 1.6 km
Syleham 3.6 km
Fressingfield 5.4 km
Pulham Market - Tivetshall St Margaret 5.8 km
Hoxne 6.3 km
Local events
- Latitude Festival (Thursday 25 July 2024 – Thursday 25 July 2024)
Beccles, England 22.4 km
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, England 29 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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Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From $51.71 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.