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.- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum 
8.4/10
49 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
6 people maximum 7.9/10
47 reviews Ground type: Gravel and sand
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum 8.7/10
120 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18
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Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum 8.6/10
43 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £18
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Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite, situated behind the Red Lion pub, offers a welcoming atmosphere with consistently praised friendly and helpful staff. Visitors highlight the excellent food at the pub and the convenient location for exploring local attractions. Pitches are generally described as level and spacious, with facilities noted as clean, though some suggest they are basic and could benefit from updates or more provision when busy. Road noise is occasionally mentioned as a minor drawback.
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Lovely place . Pub serves excellent food with great friendly staff .
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Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Great place with really easy access & marked pitches . From the moment I checked in the team in the pub we’re friendly , professional & very welcoming .
Well maintained & peaceful .
Toilet & showers were better than I had expected . Great stay & will definitely come back .
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From the manager: Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and it’s great to know that our facilities exceeded your expectations. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another visit!
Good for a short stay, pub is a real bonus on site.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Easy check in, clean bathrooms, and the pub is lovely - great food and welcoming staff. Good location for Lulworth Cove and castle.
Disliked Disliked is a strong word - just two things to be aware of. 1: you are by a main road so I can be a little noisy with traffic at times. 2: we went during a quiet period, so access to the toilets and showers wasn't an issue. However when the field is full, you have 3 toilets and 3 showers - i would imagine you have a bit of a waiting time!
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From the manager: Thanks so much for your lovely review! We’re glad you enjoyed the pub, our food, and the location.
We do have 4 showers on site, and our pub toilets are also open to campers during pub opening hours, so there’s usually plenty of space even when it’s busy.
We’d love to welcome you back soon!
Nice Flat dry pitch close to…
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Nice Flat dry pitch close to shower toilets and pub. Fantastic range of food and drinks.
The Breakfast is a must. The staff gave great service.
Disliked Waiting for showers and lack of in use sign on doors.
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the pitch, breakfast, and our team’s service.
We appreciate your comments about the showers and signage and will look at ways to improve.
We hope to welcome you back soon!
Wouldn’t recommend or visit again
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Not a lot
Disliked Expensive field for a weekend. One shower out of use which left two for the whole site. Not enough facilities for the size of site. Annoying having to use a separate code for each one, especially in the night. Noisy road right outside and expensive pub food. Staff not trained with complaints about cold food and just ignored our table
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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your stay didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments about the facilities, showers, and service, and will review them to see how we can improve. We hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience in the future.
Good place to stop for dinner and a night of camping. Friendly
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked There was a pub and amenities close by
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed your dinner and stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great camping experience!
Welcoming staff, clean and warm showers. Lovely site and very safe.
Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked We had a fantastic stay. Super welcoming at the pub and great food. We would definitely recommend. The location was perfect for getting to the popular locations to visit. Can’t wait to come back.
Disliked I could imagine it could get busy in the summer months with only a few toilets and showers. But they are great clean toilets and showers just could do with more.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the pub, our food, and the location. We really appreciate your feedback regarding the facilities, and we’ll certainly keep it in mind as we continue to improve. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic stay!
Really nice camp site behind an excellent pub, cant really fault it.
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Friendly greeting from bar staff who were very switched on and provided all the info we needed. Nice level pitches with a decent choice of locations and the facilities were nice and clean. Food at the Red Lion was great and very reasonably priced. Pleasant, attentive staff throughout our short stay. Will be returning.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We can’t wait to welcome you back on your next visit!
All great!!
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Nice clean facilities. Great pub with friendly staff. Short drive to Monkeyworld and Tankworld.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Lovely location, great overnight park up…
Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Lovely location, great overnight park up spot, basic but good facilities.
Staff were brilliant, very welcoming, food good.
A great atmosphere all round
Disliked nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed our location, facilities, and the welcoming atmosphere. We hope to you again soon!
Atmosphere very friendly and polite, good…
Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Atmosphere very friendly and polite, good price and nice food,would recommend
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
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
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: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From £18 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.