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.
- 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
Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Non-electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Corner non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £39
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Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and sand
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £39
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite, adjacent to the Red Lion pub, is praised for its friendly and welcoming staff, spacious and level pitches, and proximity to local attractions like Durdle Door. Facilities are generally found to be clean and basic, though some visitors noted a need for upgrades. The attached pub receives positive mentions for its food and atmosphere. Some minor criticisms include road noise and occasional issues with facility codes or availability during peak times. Overall, it's considered good value for a convenient and pleasant stay.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Lovely sized field with mixed touring and tents. Shower and toilet facilities…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely sized field with mixed touring and tents. Shower and toilet facilities were good, showers hot and all facilities very clean.
The pub was very good, food excellent and the staff couldn't have been better.
All round a great place to stay even though it's on the roadside, hardly noticed the traffic!
WiFi only available in the pub.
Well done to all the staff
Thank you
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Hard standing, ehu, friendly staf, clean loos and showers…
Corner non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Hard standing, ehu, friendly staf, clean loos and showers
Disliked No food on Mondays but that's common in pubs
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Great value for money, clean facilities
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet camp site with great little country pub on site. Toilets and showers all kept very clean. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend, great value for money
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We liked the friendly atmosphere, very helpful staff, clean loos and showers,…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We liked the friendly atmosphere, very helpful staff, clean loos and showers, and the proximity of pub with good food and beer. This is a great place to stay if you want to go walking in beautiful Dorset, or visiting the many attractions nearby. It's nice to find a site that doesn't discriminate against people arriving in vans or on motorcycles.
Disliked There were no lights in the main toilets and showers (there was electricity to the buildings for heating the water!) and the number of toilets and showers was insufficient once the site became busy.
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Clean and large pitches…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Clean and large pitches
Disliked Lack of staff in pub
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Nice small campsite…
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Nice small campsite
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Good location, friendly staff. Dilapidated facilities
Electric grass pitch
Liked The friendly staff
Disliked The facilities are dire. One small toilet and 2 showers for the touring side and 1 wash up sink for the whole site. They try to keep it clean but it’s so past it it’s almost impossible and don’t shower if anybody is in the toilet, other shower or washing up as the water goes freezing and hot about every 10 seconds. Used the toilets in the other field but both had broken lights so it was a very dark experience. Again kept reasonably clean just badly maintained. Pitch was almost impossible to hammer pegs in as was so rocky under the grass and there was old buckets and broken bits around the falling down brick shed we were pitched next to. It has potential but someone needs to put some finesse in. It’s not the cheapest site around for an electric hook up so was hoping for at least a tidy location.
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Good facilities, easy checking in and nice pitch area. Friendly staff. Tasty…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Good facilities, easy checking in and nice pitch area. Friendly staff. Tasty food. Hiking distance to the South West Coast Path.
Disliked The showers/toilets didn’t have a mirror in the campsite area, and the food was a bit pricey.
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Excellent location and nice small campsite so nice and quiet .…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent location and nice small campsite so nice and quiet . Would certainly book again if in the area.
Up to date showers/toilets which were well maintained and clean . Thank you for that
Friendly pub on the site .
Disliked Nothing I can think of.
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Great site for a weekend
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Clean site, pub friendly, quiet on site good value for cost
Disliked Road was a bit noisy
Pitches were a bit close together - but maybe we were being fussy!
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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
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.
Nearest sites
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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? No 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 £22 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.