The Red Lion

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  • 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; a 10-minute walk from the 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 of 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 (which has varied winter and summer opening days and hours, but is always closed on Mondays). It serves hot food 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.

Campground type

Camper sites 29
Tent sites 23
RV sites 29
Mobile homes for rent 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • The pitches are on grass, so the ground may not be perfectly level or flat. The pub is closed on Mondays from 01 April - 30 September and closed Monday-Wednesday from 01 October - 31 March.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9

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Peaceful

91% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

This neat, friendly campground offers ample space and great value. Reviewers rave about the adjoining pub's tasty food and portions, plus its welcoming vibe and proximity to the Aviation Heritage Centre. Facilities are mostly clean, though some note a need for upgrades and occasional cleanliness lapses from heavy use. Self-check-in is smooth, and the site is peaceful.

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Great site good facilities Chris was…

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Andy P. 2 reviews

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Great site good facilities Chris was very friendly

Disliked Kids on playground at 7.30 in morning. Not Chris fault some parents don’t care

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was fab loved it thank…

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 Marie T. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked It was fab loved it thank u x

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I have no complaints everything went…

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 Rachel B. 1 review

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked I have no complaints everything went smoothly as it should we came to the pub and were greeted friendly, prices were brilliant would Definetly book again

Disliked None

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Found the site to be a…

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 Michael T. 1 review

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Found the site to be a great value for money venue, toilets/showers were clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

A perfect campsite with a brilliant pub.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked A quiet campsite that is well spaced out. A brilliant pub serving good food and Jeremy Clarkson's beer! A short walk across the field to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. We love this campsite and will come back again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Great little site. Massive pitches. All…

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Matthew M. 2 reviews

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked Great little site. Massive pitches. All amenities you need and pub on site is always a bonus.👍🏻
Great price.

Disliked Noty

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Great little gem of a campsite,…

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 Beth F. 1 review

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Great little gem of a campsite, grass electric pitches set up nicely with plenty of space. Great little play park right in the middle for kids. Pub to the front although we didn't venture in as went off site/cooked our own food. Was a bit worried about the toilet/shower block as only 2 toilets and 2 showers (one male, 1 female block) and with the amount of people on site I thought we would struggle but everytime we went there was only ever one person in there or non at all.
Wifi on site which was fab.
Plenty of communication before we arrived with site access codes, local guide and contact numbers if we had issues.
Will definitely return :)

Disliked Ants! But this was not the sites fault at all. I guess the dry weather hasn't helped and all part of being out in nature!

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Fabulous location, clean facilities, peaceful, simple…

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 Caz R. 5 reviews

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked Fabulous location, clean facilities, peaceful, simple walkthrough to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage centre (def not to be missed) good sized plots and behind the pub offering food and a good selection of drinks-my advice would be to book ahead of stay if you want to to eat at the pub.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Handy location great pint and large…

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 Em G. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked Handy location great pint and large portions of food in the pub. Only stayed one night but quiet level pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

every thing about the site, the…

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 david p. 5 reviews

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (deluxe)

Liked every thing about the site, the hard standing pitches are a very good size even has its own water supply

Disliked holiday not long enough

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area 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 Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Red Lion

Fen Road

East Kirkby

Spilsby

Lincolnshire

England

PE23 4DB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.14027°N
0.00664°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.6 mi Interchange Shelter
7.2 mi War Memorial
7.2 mi War Memorial
Rail
8.7 mi Thorpe Culvert Rail Station
10.3 mi Wainfleet Rail Station
11.3 mi Boston Rail Station

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

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.

Food and drink

  • Olive Tree 1.3 mi
  • Beijing Dragon 4.7 mi
  • Ambridge Fisheries 4.8 mi
  • Indian Cottage 4.9 mi
  • Little Italy 4.9 mi
  • Chillie Spice 4.9 mi

Public transport

  • War Memorial 0.04 mi
  • War Memorial 0.04 mi
  • Aviation Heritage Centre 0.2 mi
  • Aviation Heritage Centre 0.2 mi
  • Elms Farm Entrance 0.7 mi
  • Elms Farm Entrance 0.7 mi
  • Priory & Church 0.8 mi
  • Priory & Church 0.8 mi
  • St Helen's Church 1.7 mi
  • Fen Road 1.8 mi

Groceries

  • Sainsbury's 4.7 mi
  • Lincolnshire Co-op 5 mi

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Must see

Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace 22.9 mi

Lincoln Cathedral 22.9 mi

Lincoln Castle 23 mi

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum and Gardens 25.3 mi

Belton House 28.9 mi

National Trust

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel 7 mi

Tattershall Castle 8.2 mi

Gunby Hall 8.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

REVESBY ABBEY 1.4 mi

Battle of Winceby, 1643 4.2 mi

Snipedales - Ashby Puerorum - Hagworthingham Circular 4.3 mi

Hagworthingham - Sausthorpe - Hundleby Circular 4.4 mi

SCRIVELSBY COURT 4.5 mi

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? 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
  • When can I check in and check out of The Red Lion?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From $24.54 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.