When can I check in and check out of The Red Lion?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion?

From £22 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Red Lion

View prices & book Last booked 2 hours ago 8.6 122 reviews

View of main campsite looking towards the red lion pub.

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

Set in the middle of lovely Dorset countryside and on the outskirts of the peaceful village of Winfrith Newburgh, The Red Lion is a family-run pub with a namesake campsite on the extensive field to its rear. There’s easy access by car to dump your gear at the spacious pitches – most are sheltered by mature trees – and modern facilities on-site include showers, mains water toilets and a washing-up area. The adjoining pub is open throughout the year: winter brings warming log fires while summer invites alfresco dining in the beer garden – and whenever you visit, you’re assured of a constant supply of delicious food as well as award-winning West Country ales and ciders. Luckily the site is dog-friendly as it’s a great base for soaking up Dorset’s rural vibe on quiet walks across the downs. If you’d like to spark up your barbecue while you’re there, there’s a small store in the village, otherwise do a bigger stock up in Dorchester (15 minutes).

Site type

Open all year

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Courfe castle about 30 minutes from site

Pitch near to pub facilities. off season so quiet and very dog friendly.

Us with boris in the main bar. i ordered gammon and hubby had the smoked beef board, both were 🩷

Would use again, as so close to attractions, beachs etc

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Paul S. Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Great all around electric hook up, pub food and drink ,amazing, friendly staff,there to help.

Disliked: None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to find, pub on site. Clean toilets & showers. Level pitches…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Apr 2025

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Easy to find, pub on site.
Clean toilets & showers.
Level pitches

Disliked: Bins not obvious.
Expensive for facilities provided
Food in pub was expensive

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, friendly and welcoming and had a lovely breakfast.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Great facilities, friendly and welcoming and had a lovely breakfast.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed our facilities, the breakfast, and the warm welcome. We’d love to have you back again soon!

Best regards,
The Red Lion Team

Really enjoyed our stay . Our type of site . Nice and…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Kevin B. Apr 2025

Electric gravel and sand touring pitch

Liked: Really enjoyed our stay . Our type of site . Nice and quiet . Nice food in pub and very friendly.

Disliked: Can't really say I have anything negative to say tbh .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the campsite to your liking. It’s great to know you also enjoyed the food at the pub and the friendly atmosphere.

We hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing visit!

Excellent site, well kept and lovely staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Shannon B. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The staff were lovely and very helpfull. The site was very well kept and the facilities always clean. We loved the pub the food was fanatic and husband had the best Rack of ribs he's even eat there.

Disliked: I'll can't fault anything other than maybe how close the site is to the main road so it can be a little nosey even at night if like us your staying in a tent and in a pitch nearer the road. But really not a big issue and we would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the friendly staff, the well-kept site, and the fantastic food at the pub.

We appreciate your feedback about the noise from the main road, and we’ll take that into consideration as we continue to improve the guest experience. We're so glad it didn’t affect your overall stay, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon!

Best regards,
The Red Lion Team

Lovely welcome nice clean site…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Joanna G. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely welcome nice clean site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the warm welcome and found the site clean and well-maintained. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Best regards,
The Red Lion Team

Great location,great pub Suitable basic facilities

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Good hard standing pitches and lovely grass pitches for better weather. really convenient location
Good pub food and drink

Disliked: Facilities basic could probably do with more if it gets any busier

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your great review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our convenient location, the hard standing and grass pitches, as well as the pub food and drink.

We appreciate your feedback about the facilities, and we’ll certainly keep that in mind as we continue to improve. We’d love to welcome you back again soon!

Best regards,
The Red Lion Team

Good location for multiple points of interest. Lots of room for kids…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	4

Anonymous Apr 2025

Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked: Good location for multiple points of interest. Lots of room for kids to play. Toilets and washing up areas clean. Level pitches.

Disliked: Hard standing plots were right next to the gate/road so lots of noise and people walking right past the van.
Showers behind the pub were filthy, the cabin showers on the main campsite ran cold water with very poor pressure.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our location, the clean toilet facilities, and the space for the kids to play!

We’re sorry to hear about the issues with the showers and the noise near the hard standing plots. We take your comments seriously and will address these areas to ensure a better experience in the future.

Best regards,
The Red Lion Team

Love the tranquill location. The facilities were spotless, toilets and showers. Handy…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Ren J. Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Love the tranquill location. The facilities were spotless, toilets and showers. Handy to have the pub which serves good food amd drinks. Friendly and helpful staff. Really friendly. Second time staying. Good value for money and easy check in process. Will definitely return

Disliked: Nothing .

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tranquil location, spotless facilities, and the food and drinks at the pub.

We’re thrilled to have had you back for a second visit and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Best regards,
The Red Lion Team

Amazing staff, great site, wonderful stay!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Apr 2025

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The staff were so friendly and helpful! We felt very welcome and comfortable at the campsite. The facilities were clean and great for the price we paid. The food in the pub was also great. Altogether, it was a fantastic experience!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you felt welcome and comfortable during your stay, and that you enjoyed our friendly staff, clean facilities, and the food at the pub.

It’s great to know your experience was fantastic, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

Best regards,
The Red Lion Team

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Red Lion

Winfrith Newburgh

Dorset

England

DT2 8LE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.66708°N
-2.2767°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.4 mi Red Lion

7.4 mi Post Office

7.6 mi South Station

Rail

2.6 mi Wool Rail Station

2.8 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station

7.3 mi Wareham Rail Station

Ferry

8.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal

12.8 mi Poole Ferry Terminal

13.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing

Airport

20.9 mi Bournemouth International 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

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 spectacular Durdle Door sea arch and romantic, almost circular Lulworth Cove. The kids will relish the chance to encounter the primates at Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (yes, also 10 minutes away), or see the nesting mute swans at Abbotsbury Swannery (40 minutes). Weymouth (25 minutes), its sandy beaches and Sea Life Adventure Park is also a good bet for keeping youngsters happy. Take the Dorset air as you scramble up to Osmington White Horse (15 minutes), cut into the limestone landscape in 1808, for views over the downs to the English Channel. There are more wonderful vistas to be had from hilltop Corfe Castle (also 15 minutes), and if any cobwebs still need blowing away, head to Chesil Beach (half an hour) for a blustery walk along the shingle.

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

Local events

Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
Dorchester, Dorset 7.6 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £10.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From £22 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.