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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
5 
Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Corner primitive grass tent or RV campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
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Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 10m depth (60m²)
Arrival daysFrom £24 (£24)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36)
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Powered gravel and sand travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and sand
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £36 (£36)
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Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite by the Red Lion pub gets props for its friendly staff, great location, and tasty pub grub. Pitches are level and roomy. Facilities are basic but generally clean, though some mention water pressure or maintenance hiccups. Nearby road noise is occasionally noted.
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Last updated 2026-07-28
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Tidy campsite and friendly landlord…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Tidy campsite and friendly landlord
Disliked Nothing
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Good location near Lulworth Cove/Durdle Door,…
Corner primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Good location near Lulworth Cove/Durdle Door, direct bus stops two minutes away
Nice country pub
Facilities were fine
Disliked A bit noisy next to the main road.
The pub stopped serving dinner earlier than advertised and had run out of some breakfast items in the morning. Hoping this is a one off ordering mistake as the breakfast we did was lovely.
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Decent stopover adjoining a good pub, but not great for a longer stay.
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Anonymous Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite
Liked Well signed access with easy turn in off a busy road
Level, well maintained pitch with a little shade.
Showers and toilets nicely cleaned.
Pitch was available at short notice on one of the busiest w/ends of the year.
Nice footpath walk to Winfrith Newburgh.
The pub was excellent.
Disliked Slightly off-hand booking-in at the pub bar.
Irritatingly awkward gate to the field; very difficult to unlatch.
Rather rustic shower cubicles - the one I used had a broken screen.
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Nice site just need some cleaning
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The assistant manager was fantastic very friendly whilst staying on site there was a group of travellers turn up she got them delt with and off site within a few hours. Its in a great location to see all the tourists attractions.
Disliked toilets and washing up area are dirty all the toilets ran out of toilet paper on sunday morning we informed bar staff at 9am and they only restocked it at 5:30pm
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Lovely little site
Corner primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked The open field and clean facilities. Didn’t try the pub as only stayed one night, it did look nice.
Disliked The fact you have to put a code to get in loo’s and showers and they don’t work all the time.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. Sorry we din't see you in the pub! The toilet code pads can be a bit fiddly but this prevents passers by from the beach using the facilities and causing long queues. Not sure what you mean by the toilets and showers not working. This was not brought to our attention but I'll ask the team to go out and have a look. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Location and price…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Location and price
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Best place to stay over night,…
Primitive cement/asphalt RV campsite
Liked Best place to stay over night, great pitching area and in general not far from the coast. The pub right next to the pitches is also just spectacular with a wide range of Beers and Ciders, and wide range of food.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed both the pub and your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Pub Beer was great…
Corner primitive grass tent or RV campsite
Liked Pub Beer was great
Disliked Toilets & Showers Poor
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. I am not sure the context of your observation on the toilets and showers but there are a total of 4 unisex showers available on a 24-hour basis in two separate blocks. In this respect the campsite is therefore aligned to the AA 3* standard of one shower per gender per 35 pitches. In terms of toilets we have 3 unisex toilets available on a 24 hour basis and we also invite campers to use the pub toilets when the pub is open, these being able to be accessed without going through the main pub area. The toilets and showers are cleaned on a regular basis, though during peak 'rush hour' timings they can become busy. That said we do ask for any issues to be identified to the bar staff so that they can be fixed in a timely manner. I hope this helps provide clarity and we look forward to welcoming you back at some point in the future.
Perfect for a one night stay…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Perfect for a one night stay over, staff were friendly, facilities were clean. We had a BBQ and enjoyed the evening on the site. Pub is there for a pint and food if you fancy.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Best camping weekend
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Liked how peaceful the site was and how close to everything by car we were.
Lovely friendly staff. Pub was beautiful for breakfast. Lovely little pitch. Enough showers and toilets for both sides of the site.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Features
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campgroundNearby 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 +0100 (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 | 5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | N/A | Excellent |
| Durdle Door West | 5 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lulworth Cove | 5.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ringstead Bay | 6.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bowleaze Cove | 10.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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
Local events
- Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Wareham, England 5.9 km
- Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From $37.48 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.