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
- 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
Pitch types & availability
Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
View prices & bookElectric gravel and sand touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel and sand
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £39 (£39)
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Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
View prices & bookNon-electric hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
View prices & bookCorner non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
View prices & bookNon-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
4 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
A lovely, welcoming spot with super staff & great value. The pub's a hit for grub & craic. Pitches are good, facilities clean. Handy for sights. Mind the road noise & busy periods.
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Quiet…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Quiet
Disliked Codes to get into toilets not really child friendly
Recommend to friends Visit again
A must
Corner non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked What a beautiful place nice people great pitch lovely pub and had a great stay .
Will definitely go back again perfect 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Recommend to friends Visit again
Friendly staff Good facilities Nice environment Very accommodating…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly staff
Good facilities
Nice environment
Very accommodating
Recommend to friends Visit again
Enjoyed our stay and would stay again .
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Great location and friendly welcome .
Disliked Only one working shower and 2 toilets for whole site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excelente site with clean facilities and very friendly staff
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff
Location is lovely located
Diner was good
Desserts were very good
Sanitary was very clean and well maintained
Recommend to friends Visit again
10/10
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Really quiet peaceful
Toilets showers are very clean ( they put mirrors in the toilets just those little added touches make it so good
Staff were lovely
Easy to get to Weymouth from there 2 aroundbout and beautiful scenery to look at on the way.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The food was great with lovely atmosphere in the bar. Staff very…
Electric grass pitch
Liked The food was great with lovely atmosphere in the bar.
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Site fairly quiet which was a bonus.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great camp site and onside staff will be back and recommend.
Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch
Liked Small campsite across two fields with a 3rd that has a play area.
Toilet and shower for camp site were clean.
Good inside pub with very friendly supportive and helpful staff, even let me use there plug for thr blow up bed.
Kids toy area to keep mini humans entertained also.
Disliked It can't be helped but road was particularly busy until parrocuarly late and first thing in the morning.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Brilliant campsite as a base and would use again!
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely clean campsite with fantastic put facilities. Had a lovely meal and the staff were very friendly and even came and checked we happy at our pitch.
Disliked We wanted to go to the pub for breakfast but it wasn’t open at 9am so we had to leave it.
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Great location for visiting the coast (Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, etc). Plenty…
Corner non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Great location for visiting the coast (Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, etc). Plenty of showers and toilets on site and had plenty of room to pitch. The pub itself is amazing and had great food and drink. Ground was flat and made setting up easy.
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 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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.66708°N
2.2767°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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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
- Dorset County Show (Saturday 6 September 2025 – Saturday 6 September 2025)
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable 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? 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 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 €25.48 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.