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Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

From £20 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum
One Tent or Class B motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Class B motorhome, Trailer tent, (RV not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.
Car parking by site/unit

Availability

Your booking From £20
Based on 1 night, 6 people

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

The Red Lion

View prices & book 8.5 23 reviews
The site (added by manager 22 Apr 2022)
The red lion (added by manager 09 may 2024)
Red lion pub (added by manager 09 may 2024)
Electric gravel and sand touring pitch (added by manager 09 may 2024)

Reviews

79%

would recommend this campground to a friend

83%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice campsite with a nice pub which does great food…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Joe G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Nice campsite with a nice pub which does great food

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great venu, great pub and hosts…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Shaun J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Great venu, great pub and hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely would use again.very friendly fantastic facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
andy p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Easy to find and spotlessly clean.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff in the pub, close to Lulworth Cove.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
David H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Clean and flat pitches

Recommend to friends Visit again

clean, tidy, friendly, easy to find

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Victoria S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: First time camping, place was easy to find, hosts were really friendly and helpful, campsite and facilities very clean and tidy.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect campsite! Clean bathroom and shower. Friendly staff..…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Matyas V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Perfect campsite! Clean bathroom and shower. Friendly staff..

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stay here… it’s awesome!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass campsite

Liked: Friendly welcome, laid back approach, spacious pitches, basic but adequate facilities and uber friendly hosts.. #lizzie #dad… great ribs n chips … xx Big up The Captains Beards 🖤

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay and value for money. Super location only 8 mins from beach

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
lisa k. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Clean showers and lovely pub

Disliked: Noise of traffic

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice flat campsite, friendly staff, good price . Was good having the…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Nice flat campsite, friendly staff, good price . Was good having the pub next to the campsite , we had our evening meal there and great cooked breakfast this morning for a good price. Nice to have hot water at the toilets and showers as been to another site over the weekend which didn't have this ! We would be happy to stay again if we in the area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loads of space and good grounds. Really friendly welcome and good follow…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Loads of space and good grounds. Really friendly welcome and good follow up on any issues.

Disliked: Bathroom may need update

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Climbing nearby

Cycling 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Jurassic Coast: 10 minutes’ drive - Durdle Door: 10 minutes - Lulworth Cove: 10 minutes - Man O’War Beach: 10 minutes - Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre: 10 minutes - The Tank Museum: 10 minutes - Osmington White Horse: 15 minutes - Corfe Castle: 15 minutes - Weymouth: 20 minutes - Chesil Beach: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Durdle Door East 3.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent N/A Excellent
Durdle Door West 3.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Lulworth Cove 3.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ringstead Bay 4.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bowleaze Cove 6.7 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

  • Tankfest (Friday, June 28, 2024 – Friday, June 28, 2024)

    Wareham, England 2.4 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, July 25, 2024 – Thursday, July 25, 2024)

    Wareham, England 3.6 mi

  • Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival and Rally (Friday, July 19, 2024 – Friday, July 19, 2024)

    Dorchester, England 5.8 mi

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Saturday, September 7, 2024)

    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.

Want to know more about camping in Dorset?

  • 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? Local attractions and activities include: - Jurassic Coast: 10 minutes’ drive - Durdle Door: 10 minutes - Lulworth Cove: 10 minutes - Man O’War Beach: 10 minutes - Monkey World - Ape … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Red Lion?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From $25.34 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.