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
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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
5 
Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Corner non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24
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Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36
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Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and sand
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
82% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite benefits from a prime location, close to popular attractions like Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, and is attached to The Red Lion pub, which is frequently praised for its excellent food, friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere. Many visitors highlight the spacious, level pitches and the overall cleanliness of the site. However, some reviews mention limited toilet and shower facilities, particularly during busy periods, and occasional issues with water pressure or heating. Road noise is also noted by some.
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Last updated 21/07/2026
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Lovely little site
Corner non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked The open field and clean facilities. Didn’t try the pub as only stayed one night, it did look nice.
Disliked The fact you have to put a code to get in loo’s and showers and they don’t work all the time.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. Sorry we din't see you in the pub! The toilet code pads can be a bit fiddly but this prevents passers by from the beach using the facilities and causing long queues. Not sure what you mean by the toilets and showers not working. This was not brought to our attention but I'll ask the team to go out and have a look. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Location and price…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location and price
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Best place to stay over night,…
Non-electric hardstanding motorhome pitch
Liked Best place to stay over night, great pitching area and in general not far from the coast. The pub right next to the pitches is also just spectacular with a wide range of Beers and Ciders, and wide range of food.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed both the pub and your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Perfect for a one night stay…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Perfect for a one night stay over, staff were friendly, facilities were clean. We had a BBQ and enjoyed the evening on the site. Pub is there for a pint and food if you fancy.
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Best camping weekend
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Liked how peaceful the site was and how close to everything by car we were.
Lovely friendly staff. Pub was beautiful for breakfast. Lovely little pitch. Enough showers and toilets for both sides of the site.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Very peaceful location.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very friendly staff, very clean showers and toilets. Very close to durdle door only 5 min by car. Close to local farm shop.
Disliked One small TV in the pub and this was game night
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Absolutely recommend
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The staff are incredibly friendly and warm, always super helpful and willing to have conversations and get to know you.
The location is amazing - superbly placed for lots of great trips out to some of Dorsets beauties.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Great place to camp
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Anonymous Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Very good place pub is great staff very welcoming a good location to explore the surrounding areas
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
This site is kept clean and…
Corner non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked This site is kept clean and tidy. The staff are great and the pub does great food. In a perfect position for visiting lots of great coastline.
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and also enjoyed the pub. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Very polite, helpful and hospitable. Food…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very polite, helpful and hospitable. Food was lovely and its a fab atmosphere.
Disliked Nothing to dislike washing facilities were a little shabby but do the job
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and also enjoyed the pub. Ae look forward to seeing you again soon.
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 BST (GMT+01:00)
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
Local events
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Wareham, Dorset 3.6 mi
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)
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.
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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: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.