The Red Lion
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- 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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs 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 91% of visitors View breakdown
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A tail of two halves
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Lovely campsite
Disliked: Went to have a meal in the pub got in was told by some old women who was doing the bookings that we would have to wait while she tried to find us a table which was fine went to sit at a table while she was doing this only to be shouted at (You can't sit there I just told you) bearing in mind we were the only people in the pub so we stood at the bar while she huffed and puffed eventually got a table giving the early bird menu which was rubbish so went back and had something to eat in our campervan , If this woman whoever she is is front of house she needs replacing
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From the manager: So where to start!!!! The pub was empty when you arrived but we had 52 people booked that night for our “rubbish” early bird menu!!!!! Fish and chips plus a drink for £12. Which runs from 5.30pm till 7pm then we go on to the full menu from 7pm till 8pm You were asked to wait while we found a space for you to be squeezed in as you hadn’t booked and didn’t ask to book when you arrived!!!… you then sat down at a table that wasn’t available so you were asked to move to a table that was available!!!… then you proceeded to huff and puff because the menu wasn’t up to “your” standards and you left!!!…… if you would like to put a review about the pub please do so on the pubs review page…. Please remember that this is the campsites review page and has nothing to do with the pub Also can I make a suggestion that on your future bookings that you do a bit of research about where you’re staying and what is available at the time of your stay Kind regards Mike
Spacious pitch, quiet site, good shop, no rush for us to…
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Spacious pitch, quiet site, good shop, no rush for us to exit!
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cant wait to stay here again.
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Liked: everything,lovely site with friendly welcome,clean and tidy.
Disliked: nothing to dislike.
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Worth a visit is you want a very quiet break
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Liked: A very quiet small campsite with very level gravel pitches. 16amp EHU and excellent site wide 2.4/5.0 Ghz wifi. Small toilet, shower and washing up building with loads of hot water and all cleaned. Staff were friendly and helpful as is attached to a lovey pub serving good ale and excellent food. Sunday roast lunch was huge! Good walks for the dogs around the River Waveney. There is a small but very well equipped fenced of children's playground. Enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Disliked: Nothing to report
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Would recommend to friends and family. Definitely stay away.
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Liked: Friendly and welcoming staff. Great food and atmosphere in the pub. Tidy and well maintained site.
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A great stopover on our cycle tour and nearby Harleston was a lovely
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Liked: Grass either side of hardstanding, good hot shower, pleasant walk by the river, lovely pint from the pub. Harleston is a very pleasant market town with good local shops and a Coop supermarket.
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Good location Reasonable price…
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked: Good location Reasonable price
Disliked: Poor quality pitch Unfriendly welcome Limited facilities Smelly drains
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From the manager: Well I knew this review was coming!!!! Where to start!!! You left a message on the pub answer phone to book a table for Saturday night. Unfortunately you didn’t leave a name and you didn’t leave a number!!! When you arrived I had been asking all guest if they had left a message to book a table. I asked you and you said yes!!! I apologised that I’d not called you back but you’d not left a name nor a phone number!!!! You were outraged that I’d not gone through all the bookings for that weekend (11) and called them all to “check” unfortunately as it was a bank holiday weekend and we were fully booked on Saturday evening (82) you couldn’t get a table and waved your arms around like a wild man!!!!! So unfortunately this complaint came about because of your frustration because sadly you’d made a mistake in not leaving a contact number or name when calling. I don’t think I really need to address any of your other complaints as I believe you’re just trying to cause a problem out of frustration. If you’re reading this reply and would like to book a table please remember if it goes to answer phone please leave your name and a contact number Kind regards Mike
Near a pub...nice walks. Toilet block ok. Pub had nice food and…
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Liked: Near a pub...nice walks. Toilet block ok. Pub had nice food and v good beer.
Disliked: A rather tatty small campsite in need of a bit of TLC. Hardstanding was rough and uneven. Some run down caravans on site not being used.
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From the manager: Out of over 200 reviews no one has ever mentioned that the hard standing is rough and uneven!!!! All pitches are flat and level so again not really sure what you’re going on about!!! Unless of course you decided to roll around on them!!!! ALL Caravans that were on-site during your stay were being used. Considering you only stayed “one” night unsure how you would come to this conclusion?!?!!
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Liked: Host good food great amenities good price good no bad points at all
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Liked: Site is fab. Owners friendly and welcoming. Pub food is amazing. Shower and toilets always hot water and clean. Lovely site with little shops as well Beautiful walks and easy access to norfolk
Disliked: Nothing
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 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 yearThemes
Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitchesLocation
The Red Lion
117 High Road
Needham
Harleston
Norfolk
England
IP20 9LG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (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 | 17.8 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Southwold The Pier | 18 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) | 20.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) | 21 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Gorleston Beach | 23.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Bressingham Steam and Gardens 9 mi
Banham Zoo 11.2 mi
Framlingham Castle 11.6 mi
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 16.9 mi
Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 17 mi
National Trust
Sutton Hoo 20.3 mi
Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 23.1 mi
Elizabethan House Museum 24.5 mi
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 25.4 mi
Lavenham Guildhall 27.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Needham 1 mi
Syleham 2.2 mi
Fressingfield 3.3 mi
Pulham Market - Tivetshall St Margaret 3.6 mi
Hoxne 3.9 mi
Local events
- Aldeburgh Food and Drink Festival (Saturday 28 September 2024 – Saturday 28 September 2024)
Aldeburgh, Suffolk 18 mi
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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Red Lion have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Red Lion dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Red Lion? Activities on the river Waveney might have already given you a taste for the water… and if that’s the case, you can’t go far wrong with a beach day. While the valley … Read more
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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From £27 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.