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General
- Simple site in the grounds of a 19th-century coaching inn
- Lincolnshire Wolds walks and Skegness within half an hour's drive
- Pub with food; hot showers; 10 mins walk from Aviation Heritage Centre
Hikes, wildlife and generous helpings of history are all dished up at The Red Lion, a simple site in the grounds of an old Lincolnshire inn.
At a crossroads in the village of East Kirkby, The Red Lion has been refreshing travellers since 1841; more recently, it was a favoured watering hole for the men and women of Bomber Command in World War II, and the pub’s décor pays tribute to them. The staff are steeped in the history of the old coaching inn and the nearby airfield, and can point you towards the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, 10 minutes’ walk down the road and on the site of the former Royal Air Force base.
The Red Lion makes a splendid base for aviation and wartime history buffs, with the heritage centre nearby and the displays and memorials of the International Bomber Command Centre a 45-minute drive away. As it’s on the edge on the Lincolnshire Wolds and around half an hour's drive from the coast, it’s also well placed for walks, stately home visits and wildlife watching.
Most importantly, it’s at the back of a friendly pub, with free wifi and serving hot food from 6pm to 8pm every evening alongside local beers and other refreshing tipples. Canine companions are welcome in the bar (it’d be nice if they bought a drink…) and on the site.
Park type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Free wifi access is limited to the pub and car park area; it is not available on the caravan site.
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Max. persons: 8 x
One Tent or Trailer tent or Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 9.0m width x 6.0m depth (29.5ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 8 x
One Tent or Trailer tent or Travel trailer or Class B motorhome or Motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Min 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Ground type: Grass and earth
Reviews
Very good site would recommend and stay again
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Excellent site with excellent clean facilities. Staff are top notch
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Really accommodating site that I will stay at again.
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Ideal overnight break, our third visit
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Features
Leisure on park
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Playground
Recreation room/arcade
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Drying room
Free wifi
Grocery store
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Laundromat
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Payphone
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wheelchair access
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Type
Pub campground
Small (11-25 sites)
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Horncastle: Market Place Coach Stop
— 10.6 kilometers
Coningsby (Lincs): War Memorial Coach Stop — 11.5 kilometers
Tattershall (Lincs): Market Cross Coach Stop — 12.8 kilometers
- Train stations
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Thorpe Culvert Rail Station
— 13.9 kilometers
Wainfleet Rail Station — 16.6 kilometers
Boston Rail Station — 18.1 kilometers
- Ferry ports
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West Lynn Ferry Landing
— 50.3 kilometers
- Airports
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Humberside Airport
— 54.3 kilometers
Local attractions
With the chalk hills and sandstone peaks of the Wolds so close, walkers and cyclists are particularly well sorted. A 15-minute drive away, Horncastle is a handy point to join the Viking Way: 147 miles of country trails linking the banks of the Humber with the wetlands around Rutland Water.
For a more detailed look at the Wolds, take the Lindsey Trail from Horncastle up to Market Rasen (45 minutes by car), a far-from-flat route of around 80 miles passing through a landscape of ancient woodlands, Neolithic long barrows and fenland views.
If the sea’s more your style set course for Skegness, half an hour away, for pier and beach walks, sandcastle building and trips to the Natureland Seal Sanctuary. The same distance away but rather quieter, the Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve is a wild stretch of coastline crisscrossed with walks and bike trails, visited by skylarks and terns, brent geese and snow bunting.
If you’re up for a stately home or two, you can’t get much more stately than the sturdy brick towers of 15th-century Tattershall Castle (15 minutes), while 18th-century Gunby Hall (20 minutes) is sometimes compared to a (very large) dolls’ house.
Must see
- Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace (36.8 kilometers)
- Lincoln Cathedral (36.9 kilometers)
- Lincoln Castle (37.0 kilometers)
National Trust
- Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel (11.3 kilometers)
- Tattershall Castle (13.3 kilometers)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| RV, trailer and tent sites | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 11 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11 a.m. | |
When the pub is not open, please pick a pitch.
The Red Lion cancelation policy
No refunds within 10 days of arrival date.
Changes cannot be made once you have booked.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancelations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. The Red Lion will debit the balance from your card 2 weeks before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 2 weeks then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted at the park
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Cheque
Visa
MasterCard
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Terms and conditions
Park booking terms and conditions- 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? With the chalk hills and sandstone peaks of the Wolds so close, walkers and cyclists are particularly well sorted. A 15-minute drive away, Horncastle is a handy point to join the Viking … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of The Red Lion?
RV, trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. When the pub is not open, please pick a pitch.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From $21.59 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
