The Red Lion

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The pub
The pub
Driveway into the site
The road into the site
Children’s playground on site
Toilet and shower block with an outside dishwashing area
Plump pigeon
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Driveway into the site
The road into the site
Children’s playground on site

  • Pitches behind a traditional country pub in the Waveney Valley
  • A 10-minute drive from canoe hire on the river Waveney and two museums
  • Traditional pub grub menu and playground; close to the Angles Way
Pub grub, canoeing on the river Waveney and waterside wanders might very well make up some of your stay at The Red Lion in the Waveney Valley. With dog-friendly and family-friendly pitches in the grounds of a traditional country pub (where dogs are permitted in the outside area only), this site is not just for the foodies, although it certainly scores highly on that front thanks to its classic menu of pub grub. The site is 10 minutes’ drive away from a couple of museums (aviation and World War II included) and canoe hire for the river Waveney, which runs through the valley. In fact, the site is just 10 minutes’ stroll away from the riverbank, where you can walk right onto the Angles Way, a 93-mile trail along the riverside. On site, there’s an amenities block with a toilet, shower room and an outside washing-up area handy that's handy for dealing with barbecue aftermath. There’s a playground here where kids can run off any excess energy, perhaps while you supervise from over a pint in the pub’s outdoor seating. For snacks and that sort of thing, Harleston’s selection of supermarkets is five minutes’ drive away from the site. Handily, there’s a local bus route that runs past the outside of the pub, so it should be easy enough to get around the surrounding area. Please note the pub's opening hours: it is closed on Mondays, open between 12pm and 3pm on Tuesday through to Sunday and open in evenings from 5.30pm to 8pm for food (and until 10pm for drinks) on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Site type

Caravan sites 11
Motorhome sites 11
Tent sites 1
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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.9

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A top little spot! Friendly, quiet, with spacious sites & great WiFi. Pub's a winner for food & vibes. Clean loos, plenty of hot water. Minor cleanliness hiccups sorted fast. Most folks want to come back!

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Liked Friendly owner met us on arrival and showed us a choice of available pitches. Perfect for what we wanted while seeing friends. Would like to come back and will recommend it to camping friends.

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Liked Friendly owner met us on arrival and showed us a choice of available pitches. Perfect for what we wanted while seeing friends. Would like to come back and will recommend it to camping friends.

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 Eddie B. 45 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Friendly owner met us on arrival and showed us a choice of available pitches. Perfect for what we wanted while seeing friends. Would like to come back and will recommend it to camping friends.

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 Eddie B. 45 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Friendly owner met us on arrival and showed us a choice of available pitches. Perfect for what we wanted while seeing friends. Would like to come back and will recommend it to camping friends.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Friendly owner met us on arrival…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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 Eddie B. 45 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Friendly owner met us on arrival and showed us a choice of available pitches. Perfect for what we wanted while seeing friends. Would like to come back and will recommend it to camping friends.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Friendly owner met us on arrival…

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9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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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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 Eddie B. 45 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Friendly owner met us on arrival and showed us a choice of available pitches. Perfect for what we wanted while seeing friends. Would like to come back and will recommend it to camping friends.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner met us on arrival…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Eddie B. 45 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Friendly owner met us on arrival and showed us a choice of available pitches. Perfect for what we wanted while seeing friends. Would like to come back and will recommend it to camping friends.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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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

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 Walkers' paradise

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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 85 cm) Site close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

The Red Lion

117 High Road

Needham

Harleston

Norfolk

England

IP20 9LG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.38419°N
1.26946°E

Nearest transport

Coach
3 km Broad Street
3.4 km School Lane
11.2 km Bus Station
Rail
10 km Diss Rail Station
16.6 km Halesworth Rail Station
18.7 km Brampton (Suffolk) Rail Station
Ferry
27.2 km Reedham Ferry South
27.2 km Reedham Ferry North
28.2 km Southwold Ferry Landing
Airport
31.8 km Norwich 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

Activities on the river Waveney might have already given you a taste for the water… and if that’s the case, you can’t go far wrong with a beach day. While the valley scenery might suggest otherwise, the coast is within driving distance and that includes Southwold beach (45 minutes' drive), a sandy stretch with an amusement arcade on the pier and good windsurfing conditions, and Aldeburgh beach (55 minutes), known for its tasty fish and chips. Those of you who have kids fond of animals, Banham Zoo (half an hour) might be one afternoon out to add to the itinerary, while Camel Park Oasis (15 minutes) is another with camels in the limelight. And for a place with play areas and farm animals, Easton Farm Park (35 minutes) is your guy. To switch things up with a history-geared visit, you’ll have your pick of a few places, including the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum (10 minutes), The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum (10 minutes) for historical accounts of American involvement in World War II and Bressingham Steam & Gardens (25 minutes) for a steam museum and gardens… or steam train trip of your own aboard one of the trains that are in action.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Southwold The Denes 28.7 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Southwold The Pier 29 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Lowestoft (South Of Claremont Pier) 33.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Lowestoft (North Of Claremont Pier) 33.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Gorleston Beach 37.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Bressingham Steam and Gardens 14.5 km

Banham Zoo 18 km

Framlingham Castle 18.7 km

Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery 27.3 km

Colman's Mustard Shop and Museum 27.4 km

National Trust

Sutton Hoo 32.7 km

Orford Ness National Nature Reserve 37.2 km

Elizabethan House Museum 39.4 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 40.9 km

Lavenham Guildhall 44.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Needham 1.6 km

Syleham 3.6 km

Fressingfield 5.4 km

Pulham Market - Tivetshall St Margaret 5.8 km

Hoxne 6.3 km

Local events

  • Latitude Festival (Thursday, 23 July 2026 – Thursday, 23 July 2026)

    Beccles, England 22.4 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? Activities on the river Waveney might have already given you a taste for the water… and if that’s the case, you can’t go far wrong with a beach day. While the valley … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Red Lion?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From $61.86 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.