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.- 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 
8.3/10
56 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 7.8/10
61 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 8.8/10
124 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
50 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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Handy spot for the coastline
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Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Convenient location to explore the area
Disliked Shower facilities were limited as there was an issue in 1 cabin plus the cabin and toilet were cold and not user friendly in the winter weather. Large flooded area meant getting wet legs even with boots on
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Great site
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Quiet site attached to a great pub with good food at reasonable prices. Dog friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great place to stay for touring the local area.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Warm Welcome, easy to find and very peaceful. Clean WC and showers
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Great location with easy access. Spacious…
Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Great location with easy access. Spacious level gravel pitch. The people in the pub were very friendly and there was great food and drink, with a 10% discount. The toilets and showers were ok, although would have preferred not to have to enter a code to get in.
Disliked Small changing space in the shower. Gate hard to open.
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level pitch with hard standing was great. Field lovely in summer
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Everything but I don’t use the loos and toilets so I don’t know how good they are.
Pub is great and staff are excellent. Campsite is lovely.
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A very warm welcome, easy to…
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked A very warm welcome, easy to check in. Shower and toilet facilies were very clean.
Delicious food at the pub with 10% discount. Would definitely stay again.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Brilliant stay
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Ease of check-in and breakfast and service was superb
Disliked Slight noise of road but no issues
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Great location. Great facilities. Friendly staff.…
Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Great location. Great facilities. Friendly staff. Staying again next week.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The pub and staff are very…
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked The pub and staff are very friendly.
The site is good with rustic toilets and showers.
We will visit again 😊
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback! It’s great to hear you plan to visit again — we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Lovely pub stop, friendly staff and…
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Lovely pub stop, friendly staff and great food
Disliked Quite a lot of pitches for only 2 toilets
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the food, friendly staff, and your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback about the facilities — just to note, there are 3 camping-specific toilets available, and campers are also welcome to use the pub toilets during opening hours for extra convenience.
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 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: 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.