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The Red Lion

9.7 23 reviews

The front garden, always available for your use

The site the 'high point' in the area and you can see all the way to cambridge

Quiet and peaceful back-to-basics site at a 450 year old country pub
Food made from scratch using local produce where possible
Just off the Icknield Way and 15 minutes' drive from Newmarket

Sometimes escaping to the country is just the thing to do… so go and do it at The Red Lion in Cambridgeshire, on a back-to-basics site with an acclaimed Grade II-listed pub a few minutes away. The pub is known in the area for its food, with almost everything made from scratch using the freshest of produce – local or home-grown where possible. Packed lunches and drinks are available if you're here to walk the Icknield Way, and if you'd like a hot breakfast before you move on to your next stop, the team can do that too. For eating in, just let them know if you'd like to book for lunch or dinner. The Red Lion is a peaceful site in a wildlife haven, with ducks and moorhens on the pond, a resident owl flitting over the adjacent field, and pheasants and partridges hanging out in the front garden (go to see for yourself: the garden is free for guests to use at all times). Pitch up in the quiet area among trees and hedges behind the pub, to listen to the wood pigeons at dusk and drift off to sleep in a remote and rural setting. The site is at the far end of a small village, under 15 minutes' drive from Newmarket and half an hour from Cambridge. It's dog friendly too: the entire property is fenced and chicken wired for safety.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Red Lion

High Street

Brinkley

Newmarket

Cambridgeshire

England

CB8 0RA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.1682°N
0.37621°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.6 km Horse Racing Museum

17.4 km Parkside

Rail

3.8 km Dullingham Rail Station

8 km Newmarket Rail Station

14.4 km Kennett Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

14.6 km Cambridge Airport

31.9 km London Stansted 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

If you're here for some history (Cambridge is within easy reach), there are plenty of National Trust properties in the area, such as Anglesey Abbey Gardens and Lode Mill 15 minutes' drive away, and Ickworth, the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds and Wimpole Hall within 35. Slightly further afield, have days out at Melford Hall (40 minutes), Lavenham Guildhall (50 minutes) or Houghton Hall (55 minutes). The National Trust's oldest nature reserve Wicken Fen, half an hour from the site, is a famed wetlands area home to over 9,000 species. Head here for wildlife watching, a 14-mile circular cycle trail, the eight-mile Lodes Way and regular events including den building and pond dipping. Equine enthusiasts have the famed horse racing centre and racecourse of Newmarket within easy reach, for days at Palace House and the National Horseracing Museum, summer meets and The National Stud just outside town. The racecourse has concerts in summer.

Must see

Newmarket Racecourses 7 km

The National Stud 7 km

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 12.1 km

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 16.8 km

Fitzwilliam Museum 17.8 km

National Trust

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 12 km

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 16.9 km

Ickworth House, Park and Gardens 20 km

Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 24.5 km

Melford Hall 25.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

DULLINGHAM HOUSE 3.1 km

West Wickham - Withersfield - Horseheath - Streetly End - 5.3 km

Balsham 5.8 km

WILBRAHAM TEMPLE 7.8 km

SWAFFHAM PRIOR HOUSE 11 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Well maintained site with plenty of room

Excellent, cheap pitch. Gwen was very welcoming, she made sure everything was…

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Fionn O. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked: Excellent, cheap pitch. Gwen was very welcoming, she made sure everything was ready on arrival, and set up a table in the pub for a lovely home made meal, and was ready to answer any questions I had. I would definitely recommend that any walkers taking the Icknield way plan a stop at the Red Lion.

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Lovely quiet site. Very welcoming with simple but clean and well presented…

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small, two person)

Liked: Lovely quiet site. Very welcoming with simple but clean and well presented facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nicely presented camp site Lovely pub with delicious food available…

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Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked: Very nicely presented camp site
Lovely pub with delicious food available

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great staff, great prices, great for walkers.

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David C. Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, solo)

Liked: Really friendly staff, the available facilities are very good and there was nothing I disliked at all, I would highly recommend and the price was extremely good. The surrounding location is ideal for walkers or those wishing to do longer local walks.

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Food and drink in the pub was perfect for slightly lazy camping!…

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Anonymous Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked: Food and drink in the pub was perfect for slightly lazy camping! The landlord was really helpful in his recommendations for the area.

Disliked: Could do with an outdoor water tap

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very well maintained site with plenty of room.…

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Anonymous Jun 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small, two person)

Liked: Very well maintained site with plenty of room.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very friendly and welcoming

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Anonymous Jun 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small, two person)

Liked: Service, location and surroundings were excellent - flawless!

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Everything…

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Anonymous Jun 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small, two person)

Liked: Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just what I was looking for…. Peaceful and yet so much birdsong…..…

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Mark T. May 2023

Non-electric grass tent pitch (small, two person)

Liked: Just what I was looking for…. Peaceful and yet so much birdsong….. welcoming hosts and good food. Thank you. Will visit again.

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I arrived late, around 9pm and was greeted by the friendly owner,…

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David B. Oct 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)

Liked: I arrived late, around 9pm and was greeted by the friendly owner, who knew my name and my booking details. I was given a guided tour of the best place to pitch and the code to access the toilet facilities.
The campsite is very quiet. I will definitely come here again as it is a great place to stop off on my way to London.

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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? No View all features
What attractions are near The Red Lion? If you're here for some history (Cambridge is within easy reach), there are plenty of National Trust properties in the area, such as Anglesey Abbey Gardens and Lode Mill 15 minutes' drive … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Red Lion?

Camping and touring

Arrive: noon – 8:30 p.m.

Depart by: noon

Read more