The Red Lion

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The site
The site
The pub in the early morning sunlight
The red lion lit up at night
Winter sunrise over the campsite
Touring pitches backed by trees
The red lion pub's beer garden
View of pitches on the main campsite and the red lion pub
Non electric grass pitches
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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. 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
  • 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

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 319 Pitchup.com customers

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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

86% would recommend this campground to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot behind the Red Lion pub! Friendly staff, awesome food, and handy for exploring. Mostly level, roomy pitches. Facilities are clean but basic; could do with a spruce-up. Occasional road noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great hosts, friendly, sociable.Gravel pitch due to weather sinkable.

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Neil H.

Powered gravel and sand caravan site

Liked Locallity to village shop and pub

Disliked Disappointed the facilities near the EHU were out of action. The ones that were open needed some tlc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good. Have stayed before and will stay again.

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Graham D.

Unpowered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Great facilities, food and hospitality was brilliant in the pub. Quiet site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overnight getaway

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Kate C.

Powered gravel and sand caravan site

Liked One of our favourite local overnight stays. Level pitch, good breakfast and a walk in the morning to the Heaths nearby.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The campsite was next to the…

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Robert D.

Powered gravel and sand caravan site

Liked The campsite was next to the pub. Good food and warm welcome.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommendable

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Scott J.

Powered gravel and sand caravan site

Liked Easy access to pitch and facilities
Lovely country pub, good atmosphere with great food and very friendly staff.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site and staff — will be coming back

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Lily R.

Unpowered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Staff were absolutely fantastic — really welcoming and genuinely chatty, which made us feel right at home straight away. The food was brilliant too; the massive pig-in-blanket was a standout, and breakfast was thoroughly enjoyed.

We were the only ones on the campsite (early December !), and the hard-standing pitch was perfect for our stay. The location is spot-on as well, just a 10-minute drive from Durdle Door and the Tank Museum.

Overall, a great experience and we’re already looking forward to coming back.

Disliked Nothing

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Site was all we could ask…

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Anonymous

Unpowered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Site was all we could ask for. The Red Lion was very festive and the food and friendly atmosphere were excellent.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place for a short time base.

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Jeff R.

Powered gravel and sand caravan site

Liked Staff at the pub were great. Food was of a very good quality.

Disliked Site would benefit from a few lights put up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Level pitches, road is noisy but that didn’t bother me .

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CATE C.

Powered gravel and sand caravan site

Liked Lovely friendly staff made to feel very welcome. Lovely breakfast! Great overnight stop while walking the coast path.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pub, location for a nights stay

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Daniel M.

Powered gravel and sand caravan site

Liked Stayed here for 1 night and breakfast. The food was really nice and a good selection of wines and beers. At breakfast the lady serving us was so friendly and fantastic. Makes you want to go there again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Durdle Door East 5 km Sea N/AExcellentN/AExcellent
Durdle Door West 5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lulworth Cove 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ringstead Bay 6.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bowleaze Cove 10.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

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:  4 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 $36.25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.