The Red Lion

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The site
The pub in the early morning sunlight
The red lion lit up at night
Winter sunrise over the campsite
The red lion pub's beer garden
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The pub in the early morning sunlight
The red lion lit up at night
Winter sunrise over the campsite

  • 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. As on-site guests, you get 10% off your food bill using the voucher given to you at check-in. 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).

Campground type

Caravan sites 6
Tent sites 20
RV & Motorhome sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Dogs

  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 479 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

83% would recommend this campground to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

Great staff, especially at the pub with top tucker! Handy for exploring Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove. Pitches are roomy and flat. Facilities are a bit basic and can get crowded, sometimes not the cleanest. Road noise can be heard.

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Very nice area, pub is very…

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 IAN S. 1 review

Corner unpowered grass tent or motorhome site

Liked Very nice area, pub is very nice and staff very helpful and friendly

Disliked Campsite is very noisy due to the proximity of a busy road

Recommend to friends Visit again

No frills campsite or stop over

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Level pitches

Disliked Lack of security, not enough shower and toilet facilities, no option to choose pitch being told they were full when they were not. Pub opening times for food on Sunday limited and bookings only, finishing at 6pm for food. Despite a fire/ bbq ban one customer had both and didn’t retire to bed until 3am and due to the open space noise carried. Only staff seen on campsite was the cleaner.

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Excellent site couldn't have been more…

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calum s. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Excellent site couldn't have been more friendly

Disliked The weather but it was a bank holiday weekend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff ,clean facilities and quiet.…

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 calum s. 2 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Friendly staff ,clean facilities and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not too bad for a quick stop iver

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Robin A. 2 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Close to the pub

Disliked The road is quite noisy

Recommend to friends Visit again

Comodissimo per visitare Durdle Door prendendo…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Comodissimo per visitare Durdle Door prendendo poi il bus di linea, evitando così il parcheggio carissimo e affollato sulla costa

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Grazie per aver dedicato del tempo a lasciare una recensione. Siamo lieti che abbiate apprezzato il vostro soggiorno presso di noi e speriamo di accogliervi nuovamente in futuro.

Lovely friendly site with good public transport.

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Carolyn W. 1 review

Powered gravel and sand caravan site

Liked The proximity to public transport, local shop and pub/restaurant.
The site itself was well kept and the pitches were well spaced. It was our very first trip in our motorhome so definitely hasn’t put us off touring.

Disliked Nothing.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review on your stay with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, especially as this was your first trip in your motorhome. We hope to welcome you back to stay with us at some point in the future.

Basic but good value for money

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 Chris L. 3 reviews

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Basic but good value for money. We ate in the pub and food was lovely. We also got a discount voucher as we were camping on site. Over night the site was very quiet and we had a lovely stay.

Disliked 10:00 check out was a little early.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. The reason for the checkout time is to ensure there is sufficient time to prepare the campsite for the incoming campers; a later checkout can be arranged if needed and available on check-in. We look forward to welcoming you back at some point in the future.

Very clean and tidy and staff…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Very clean and tidy and staff were very friendly and helpful

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again at some point in the future.

Nice and quiet. Really nice pub…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass site

Liked Nice and quiet. Really nice pub and staff. Very helpful. Will be definitely be coming back. Had a wonderful time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed the pub and campsite and had such a good time during your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.66708°N
2.2767°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Red Lion
12 km Post Office
12.3 km South Station
Rail
4.2 km Wool Rail Station
4.6 km Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
11.8 km Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
13.8 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
20.6 km Poole Ferry Terminal
21.2 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
33.7 km 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. Plus, the ever-popular Tank Museum in Bovington (10 minutes) is within striking distance. 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.

Food and drink

  • The Red Lion Pub 0.04 km
  • The Countryman Inn Pub 0.7 km
  • Sailor's Return Free House Pub 2.4 km
  • Seven Stars (Freehouse) Pub 2.8 km
  • The Ship Inn Pub 3.8 km
  • The Black Bear Pub 4.4 km
  • Frampton Arms Pub 4.6 km
  • Clouds Hill Pub 4.7 km
  • The Castle Inn Pub 5 km
  • Finley's Restaurant 5.5 km

Parks and play

  • God's Pocket park 2.4 km
  • Knighton Reserve SANG park 6.1 km
  • Hastings Farm Cottages Playground 7.8 km
  • Orchard Meadow park 9.1 km
  • The Springhead Pub Playground 9.9 km

Family days out

  • Durdle Door Visitor attraction 5.1 km
  • Stair Hole Visitor attraction 5.7 km
  • White Nothe Visitor attraction 5.7 km
  • Lulworth Castle 5.7 km
  • Lulworth Castle and Park Visitor attraction 5.9 km
  • Clouds Hill Visitor attraction 5.9 km
  • Fossil Forest Visitor attraction 6.2 km
  • Woodsford Castle 6.9 km
  • Dorset Falconry Park Visitor attraction 8.2 km
  • Athelhampton House Castle 9.6 km

Public transport

  • The Red Lion 0.1 km
  • Post Office 0.6 km
  • Pigeon Close 0.8 km
  • Kit Lane 3.7 km
  • The Tank Museum 3.9 km
  • Event Bus Stop 4 km
  • Wool Station 4.2 km
  • Wool Bridge 4.2 km
  • Primary School 4.3 km
  • Durdle Door Park Entrance 4.3 km

Beaches

  • Durdle Door 5 km
  • Man O' War Cove 5.1 km
  • Lulworth Cove 5.8 km
  • Ringstead Beach 6.1 km
  • Ringstead Beach 6.9 km
  • Pondfield 8.7 km

What’s nearby

  • The Dorset Golf & Country Club & Resort 7.6 km

Local services

  • Texaco Fuel station 3.5 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.6 km
  • Wool Filling Station Fuel station 3.8 km
  • The Wellbridge Practice Doctors 3.9 km
  • Bovington Medical Centre Hospital 4.2 km
  • Crossways Surgery Doctors 4.8 km
  • Puddletown Surgery Doctors 9.9 km

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Must see

The Tank Museum 3.9 km

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 5.4 km

Lulworth Heritage Centre 5.7 km

Lulworth Castle & Park 5.7 km

Hardy's Birthplace 10.6 km

National Trust

Clouds Hill 5.9 km

Hardy's Cottage 10.6 km

Max Gate 11.3 km

Corfe Castle 15.8 km

White Mill 21.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

West Lulworth Circular 4.8 km

Lulworth and White Nothe Coastal Tour 5.4 km

South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 5.5 km

LULWORTH CASTLE 5.5 km

Clouds Hill - Moreton 5.6 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday 5 September 2026 – Saturday 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, England 12.2 km

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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From $37.79 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.