The Red Lion Certificated Site is a small campsite in the field behind the Red Lion pub in Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset, close to the Jurassic Coast. The village sits in open countryside between Dorchester and Wareham, and the site is roughly a ten minute drive from Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Man o' War beach, which makes it a practical base for the coast path. Pitches are spacious and many are sheltered by mature trees, with showers, mains water, toilets and a washing up area on site. Tents, touring caravans, motorhomes and smaller campervans are accepted. The main draw is the pub on the doorstep: it serves food and West Country ales and ciders through the year, with log fires in winter and a beer garden in summer, and staying campers get a discount on their food bill. Dogs are welcome, and the surrounding downs give straightforward walking from the gate. This is a simple, back to basics field rather than a facility heavy park, so it suits campers who want a quiet pitch and a good pub over playgrounds or pools. The pub is now run by Barr and Barr's Hospitality. Booking and current prices for the Winfrith Newburgh site are handled through the pub, so contact them directly to check availability and pitch rates.
Where is the Red Lion campsite and how far is the coast?
The site is the field behind the Red Lion pub in Winfrith Newburgh, Dorset, about a ten minute drive from Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Man o' War beach on the Jurassic Coast. The village lies between Dorchester and Wareham, with downland walks starting near the gate.
Are dogs allowed at the Red Lion campsite?
Yes, dogs are welcome on the campsite. The surrounding Dorset downs give easy walking straight from the field, and the pub has a beer garden in summer. Bring leads for the village lanes and keep dogs under control near the pub and its garden during busy times.
What kind of pitches does the site have?
The campsite is a spacious field behind the pub with pitches for tents, touring caravans, motorhomes and smaller campervans. Many pitches are sheltered by mature trees. On site facilities cover showers, mains water, toilets and a washing up area. It is a simple field rather than a facility heavy holiday park.
Is there a pub on site?
Yes, the campsite sits directly behind the Red Lion pub, which serves food and West Country ales and ciders. It opens through the year with log fires in winter and a beer garden in summer, and staying campers receive a discount on their food bill at check in.
How do I book and how much does it cost?
Booking is handled through the pub rather than a large online park system, and the Red Lion is now run by Barr and Barr's Hospitality. Contact the pub directly to check availability and current pitch prices, as rates were not published on the operator site when this listing was written.
Things to do nearby
Beach nearby
Fishing
Golf
Horse riding
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