The Red Lion
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- Family-friendly campsite adjoining a Winfrith Newburgh pub in Dorset
- A 10-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
- Showers and loos on site; delicious food and drink in The Red Lion pub
Site type
6
20
6
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum 
8.8/10
128 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 8.7/10
55 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 8.1/10
59 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39
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Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
6 people maximum 7.9/10
79 reviews Ground type: Gravel and sand
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite, adjacent to The Red Lion pub, receives consistent praise for its friendly and welcoming staff, excellent food, and convenient location near Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Pitches are generally described as level and spacious. While many guests found the facilities clean and adequate, some noted they were basic and could benefit from upgrades, particularly regarding heating and lighting in cooler months. Road noise was occasionally mentioned.
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A stopover next to a pub but expensive for what it is.
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Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff. Convenient location near Lulworth but by a busy road.
Disliked Bring your headtorch to use toilet or shower - no internal lights after 7am in the middle of winter!
Very basic and cramped facilities for the price and only one toilet and shower open. A little more thought and design could have gone into the facilities - a bigger sink, working lights, a few more hooks to hang towel and clothes etc. Small things that would make a big difference.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear you found our staff friendly and appreciated the convenient location near Lulworth, though we understand the road can be busy.
We’re sorry that the facilities did not meet your expectations. Your suggestions about lighting and layout are noted, as these details do make a real difference to comfort.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Lovely campsite with such friendly and…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Lovely campsite with such friendly and helpful staff who made us feel very welcome. The location is great. Would defo stay again.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and felt so welcome — the team will be delighted to read your kind words. We’re glad you loved the location and cant wait to welcome you back again
Location, really warm and friendly team,…
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Location, really warm and friendly team, make you feel very welcome
Disliked Nothing really, perhaps more menu availability
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the location and found the team warm and welcoming.
We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Fairly level pitch. Close to Lulworth…
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Fairly level pitch. Close to Lulworth cove & other places of interest.
The sunrise was beautiful.
Disliked The facilities. Appalling tbh. Cold unheated & run down. They are definitely an afterthought! We were told the toilets/showers nearest the pitches weren't accessible & to use the "small campsite ones". Awful is an understatement. 1 toilet & 2 showers. There was a radiator but it wasn't on. One of the showers didn't get hot. My husband went to speak to the proprietor & was told the shower takes a few minutes to get hot & they would come & look at the radiator as it should be on. We ran the shower for a few mins but still couldn't get hot water. We were there 4 nights/5 days...the radiator was never on.
I do not expect luxury but I do expect a decent standard of decor & for some kind of heating during the cooler months.
If we could have found somewhere else to stay we would of because the facilities were truly awful.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed the level pitch and our location near Lulworth Cove.
We’re very sorry to hear about your experience with the facilities. Your comments have been noted and will be used to address these issues and make improvements going forward.
Good food in the pub, awful…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Good food in the pub, awful Badger beer…
Disliked Do not arrive before your allocated time , 3pm in our case as you won’t be allowed to pitch up. We asked if we could go in earlier as we were drinking in the pub , but not hook up until 3 and it was a firm no. I understand there has to be rules but the site was virtually empty, and as there were 3 parties involved, all spending a fair amount of money, I felt this was rather mean . I’m afraid it left a nasty taste unfortunately
I never leave bad reviews but in this case I thought others should be aware
Pitches seemed very close together
No return for us sadly…
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to here you enjoyed the food in the pub.
We’re sorry to hear that your arrival experience left you disappointed. Our check-in times are in place to ensure pitches are properly prepared and to keep things fair for all guests, but we understand how this can feel frustrating when the site appears quiet.
We appreciate you taking the time to let others know your perspective, even though we’re sorry to hear you won’t be returning.
Only good thing about this was te food in pub
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Food in the pub was amazing
Disliked All weather pitches are awful you sink in the sand and stones and makes levelling very difficult. Also only 1 toilet and 2 showers . There was no heating in them either . Definitely needs to be upgraded
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the food in the pub.
We’re sorry to hear that the all-weather pitches and the campsite facilities did not meet your expectations. Your comments have been noted as part of our ongoing review of the site.
We would like to highlight for future guests that campers are also welcome to use the three cubicle toilet block located in the pub during opening hours, in addition to the campsite facilities.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Lovely site, friendly staff in the…
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Lovely site, friendly staff in the pub and lovely food.
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed the site, found the pub staff friendly, and loved the food. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
We will return
Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Good location excellent food lovely people
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay.
We hope to see you again soon.
Nice site but because of the facility's won't be staying again.
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Lovely site great pub and staff.
Disliked Toilets and showers both need upgrading and showers not that hot, radiators off even when cold outside.
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Will definitely return.
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Lovely site. Staff and customers at the pub were very friendly. Food was excellent. Overall a great place to stay.
Disliked Should have booked and stayed longer.
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From the manager: Thank you for such a great review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the site, the friendly atmosphere in the pub, and the excellent food.
We look forward to welcoming you back. 😊
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 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
D. of E. 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 Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
The Red Lion
Winfrith Newburgh
Dorset
England
DT2 8LE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.66708°N
2.2767°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durdle Door East | 3.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 3.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lulworth Cove | 3.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 4.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 6.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Tank Museum 2.4 mi
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3.3 mi
Lulworth Heritage Centre 3.5 mi
Lulworth Castle & Park 3.5 mi
Hardy's Birthplace 6.6 mi
National Trust
Clouds Hill 3.6 mi
Hardy's Cottage 6.6 mi
Max Gate 7 mi
Corfe Castle 9.8 mi
White Mill 13.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
West Lulworth Circular 3 mi
Lulworth and White Nothe Coastal Tour 3.3 mi
South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 3.4 mi
LULWORTH CASTLE 3.4 mi
Clouds Hill - Moreton 3.4 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.
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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? You won’t have to wander very far afield to sample the best of Dorset attractions; The Red Lion is only 10 minutes’ drive from Man O’War Beach on the Jurassic Coast, the … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Red Lion?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.