The Red Lion

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The site
The site
The pub in the early morning sunlight
The Red Lion lit up at night
Winter sunrise over the campsite
The Red Lion pub's beer garden
View of pitches on the main campsite and the Red Lion pub
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The pub in the early morning sunlight
The Red Lion lit up at night
Winter sunrise over the campsite

  • 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
Set in the middle of lovely Dorset countryside and on the outskirts of the peaceful village of Winfrith Newburgh, The Red Lion is a family-run pub with a namesake campsite on the extensive field to its rear. There’s easy access by car to dump your gear at the spacious pitches – most are sheltered by mature trees – and modern facilities on-site include showers, mains water, toilets and a washing-up area. The adjoining pub is open throughout the year: winter brings warming log fires while summer invites alfresco dining in the beer garden – and whenever you visit, you’re assured of a constant supply of delicious food as well as award-winning West Country ales and ciders. As on-site guests, you get 10% off your food bill using the voucher given to you at check-in. Luckily the site is dog-friendly as it’s a great base for soaking up Dorset’s rural vibe on quiet walks across the downs. If you’d like to spark up your barbecue while you’re there, there’s a small store in the village; otherwise, do a bigger stock up in Dorchester (15 minutes).

Campground type

Camper sites 6
Tent sites 20
RV sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

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

Dogs

  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 482 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Peaceful

83% would recommend this campground to a friend

82% would stay here again

What customers say

Staff are praised, especially at the pub with great food. Convenient for local sights like Durdle Door. Pitches are spacious and level. Pub food is a hit, but toilets/showers are basic and sometimes crowded/unclean. Road noise noted.

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Recommended site

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 Stuart W. 3 reviews

Powered gravel and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Site was nice, staff were lovely & helpful. Great location 👍

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review on your stay with us. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

Excellent staff very helpful.…

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calum s. 3 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Excellent staff very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review on your recent stay with us. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

Ideal for visiting durdle door and…

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 Tania M. 2 reviews

Powered gravel and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked Ideal for visiting durdle door and lulworth cove

Disliked Too many dogs off lead when are suppose to be on lead we kept ours on her lead.kids kicking football against caravan.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review on your stay with us. We are pleased you found our location, useful - it does allow easy access to the visitor attractions. I am sorry to hear that there were dogs not on leads and that some children were causing a nuisance. The rules are there for the safety and enjoyment of all and campers who we see on our 'staff rounds' or are reported to us for not abiding by the rules may be asked to leave the site and be reported to Pitchup as appropriate. I hope this does provide some clarity and we hope to see you again in the future.

Very nice area, pub is very…

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 IAN S. 1 review

Corner primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very nice area, pub is very nice and staff very helpful and friendly

Disliked Campsite is very noisy due to the proximity of a busy road

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. We are delighted you enjoyed the pub and particularly the helpfulness and friendliness received from the staff. As a traditional coaching inn with a campsite it is situated close to the local roads which can be busy at times but in turn is ideally situated for accessing the local attractions. There are pitches on the campsite that are quieter due to being further away from the road. We look forward to welcoming you back should you decide to stay with us in the future.

No frills campsite or stop over

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Level pitches

Disliked Lack of security, not enough shower and toilet facilities, no option to choose pitch being told they were full when they were not. Pub opening times for food on Sunday limited and bookings only, finishing at 6pm for food. Despite a fire/ bbq ban one customer had both and didn’t retire to bed until 3am and due to the open space noise carried. Only staff seen on campsite was the cleaner.

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Excellent site couldn't have been more…

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calum s. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Excellent site couldn't have been more friendly

Disliked The weather but it was a bank holiday weekend.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us - the weather was I am afraid that of a traditional bank Holiday ..... we look forward to welcoming you back at some point n the future.

Friendly staff ,clean facilities and quiet.…

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 calum s. 3 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Friendly staff ,clean facilities and quiet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again at some point in the future.

Not too bad for a quick stop iver

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Robin A. 2 reviews

Powered grass campsite

Liked Close to the pub

Disliked The road is quite noisy

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review. As a traditional coaching inn with a campsite, it is situated close to the roadside which whilst can be busy at peak times but provides an ideal base for accessing the local attractions. We look forward to welcoming you back at some point in the future.

Comodissimo per visitare Durdle Door prendendo…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Comodissimo per visitare Durdle Door prendendo poi il bus di linea, evitando così il parcheggio carissimo e affollato sulla costa

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Grazie per aver dedicato del tempo a lasciare una recensione. Siamo lieti che abbiate apprezzato il vostro soggiorno presso di noi e speriamo di accogliervi nuovamente in futuro.

Lovely friendly site with good public transport.

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Carolyn W. 1 review

Powered gravel and sand travel trailer campsite

Liked The proximity to public transport, local shop and pub/restaurant.
The site itself was well kept and the pitches were well spaced. It was our very first trip in our motorhome so definitely hasn’t put us off touring.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave a review on your stay with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us, especially as this was your first trip in your motorhome. We hope to welcome you back to stay with us at some point in the future.

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

Bus
7.4 mi Red Lion
7.4 mi Post Office
7.6 mi South Station
Rail
2.6 mi Wool Rail Station
2.8 mi Moreton (Dorset) Rail Station
7.3 mi Wareham Rail Station
Ferry
8.6 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
12.8 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
13.2 mi Poole Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
20.9 mi Bournemouth 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

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 spectacular Durdle Door sea arch and romantic, almost circular Lulworth Cove. The kids will relish the chance to encounter the primates at Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre (yes, also 10 minutes away), or see the nesting mute swans at Abbotsbury Swannery (40 minutes). Weymouth (25 minutes), its sandy beaches and Sea Life Adventure Park is also a good bet for keeping youngsters happy. Plus, the ever-popular Tank Museum in Bovington (10 minutes) is within striking distance. Take the Dorset air as you scramble up to Osmington White Horse (15 minutes), cut into the limestone landscape in 1808, for views over the downs to the English Channel. There are more wonderful vistas to be had from hilltop Corfe Castle (also 15 minutes), and if any cobwebs still need blowing away, head to Chesil Beach (half an hour) for a blustery walk along the shingle.

Food and drink

  • The Red Lion Pub 0.02 mi
  • The Countryman Inn Pub 0.4 mi
  • Sailor's Return Free House Pub 1.5 mi
  • Seven Stars (Freehouse) Pub 1.8 mi
  • The Ship Inn Pub 2.4 mi
  • The Black Bear Pub 2.7 mi
  • Frampton Arms Pub 2.8 mi
  • Clouds Hill Pub 2.9 mi
  • The Castle Inn Pub 3.1 mi
  • Finley's Restaurant 3.4 mi

Parks and play

  • God's Pocket park 1.5 mi
  • Knighton Reserve SANG park 3.8 mi
  • Hastings Farm Cottages Playground 4.9 mi
  • Orchard Meadow park 5.7 mi
  • The Springhead Pub Playground 6.2 mi

Family days out

  • Durdle Door Visitor attraction 3.2 mi
  • Stair Hole Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • White Nothe Visitor attraction 3.5 mi
  • Lulworth Castle 3.6 mi
  • Lulworth Castle and Park Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • Clouds Hill Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • Fossil Forest Visitor attraction 3.8 mi
  • Woodsford Castle 4.3 mi
  • Dorset Falconry Park Visitor attraction 5.1 mi
  • Athelhampton House Castle 6 mi

Public transport

  • The Red Lion 0.06 mi
  • Post Office 0.3 mi
  • Pigeon Close 0.5 mi
  • Kit Lane 2.3 mi
  • The Tank Museum 2.4 mi
  • Event Bus Stop 2.5 mi
  • Wool Station 2.6 mi
  • Wool Bridge 2.6 mi
  • Primary School 2.6 mi
  • Durdle Door Park Entrance 2.7 mi

Beaches

  • Durdle Door 3.1 mi
  • Man O' War Cove 3.1 mi
  • Lulworth Cove 3.6 mi
  • Ringstead Beach 3.8 mi
  • Ringstead Beach 4.3 mi
  • Pondfield 5.4 mi

What’s nearby

  • The Dorset Golf & Country Club & Resort 4.7 mi

Local services

  • Texaco Fuel station 2.2 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.3 mi
  • Wool Filling Station Fuel station 2.3 mi
  • The Wellbridge Practice Doctors 2.4 mi
  • Bovington Medical Centre Hospital 2.6 mi
  • Crossways Surgery Doctors 3 mi
  • Puddletown Surgery Doctors 6.2 mi

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Must see

The Tank Museum 2.4 mi

Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre 3.3 mi

Lulworth Heritage Centre 3.5 mi

Lulworth Castle & Park 3.5 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 6.6 mi

National Trust

Clouds Hill 3.6 mi

Hardy's Cottage 6.6 mi

Max Gate 7 mi

Corfe Castle 9.8 mi

White Mill 13.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Lulworth Circular 3 mi

Lulworth and White Nothe Coastal Tour 3.3 mi

South Down Car Park - White Horse Hill - Osmington - Osmington Mill - Ringstead - South Down CP 3.4 mi

LULWORTH CASTLE 3.4 mi

Clouds Hill - Moreton 3.4 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Saturday, September 5, 2026)

    Dorchester, England 7.6 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? 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From $27.03 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.