The Red Lion

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The red lion

  • 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
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 01/01 and 12/31.
  • The pitches are on grass, so the ground may not be perfectly level or flat. The pub is closed on Mondays from 1st April - 3rd November and closed Monday-Wednesday from 4th November - 31st March.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Location
9
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9
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Well-organized, friendly campsite with spacious spots & clean facilities. On-site pub gets rave reviews for food/atmosphere. Close to Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. Mostly positive, many want to return, though some facilities could use updates.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would stay again

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8
Kimberley I.

2 bedroom mobile home (four person)

Liked Really lovely quiet site well maintained with a nice children’s play area. We had static caravan No.2 which was slightly elevated making it seem quite private. Was very clean and tidy So we had a lovely couple of days

Disliked Steps to the caravan were too steep and not deep enough Had to very careful No we are not too old !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Big site with great local history and nice views, lovely pub

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
6
Wifi
10
Gemma O.

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Stayed for 3 days, we was on plot 10, next to the park which we thought was great for our 3 kids, the park was really nice, clean and welcoming, we was aware it had been updated and we thought it looked great, parking spaces was a good size right across from our tent so easy access, the acces codes for the toilets and entry was a brilliant idea, and gave us a sense of safety too, the pitch was a good size however it did have some holes but we made it work, as no pitch can be perfect and we did go towards end of season so I expect uneven pitches from regular uses,
The pub we popped in for a drink and honestly it was such a perfect old classic type pub, 40p for pool table! Bargain we had a couple of games and enjoyed it, the Sunday dinner smelt and looked beautiful and we deeply regret not booking in for food, the decor of the pub and beer that was served gave of the lovely idea of supporting local businesses in terms of the beer served, it’s nice to see a pub which still holds tradition in comparison to crappy weather spoons

Disliked Been so close to the park did have its downfall, 6 in the morning and kids from a few pitches over thought it was a Great time to bounce scream n shout, again we made it work, sadly that is the parents fault and not the campsite owners at all, so when I do stay again I would try and get a pitch away from the park just for that reason, the toilet and showers was usable but I wouldn’t say clean, the floor was only mopped on the Monday as we left but it hadn’t from what I noticed been done since, tampon product bin was over flowing still so I wouldn’t say great standereds in terms of that. however I used it it did the job and they was toilet paper at all times so win win , we were out in nature I wouldn’t expect 5** especially with the rain which just made the floor look filthy so yeah it is what it is, and I did the clean the sink just because 😂 didn’t use the showers so can’t comment,
We did have an issue with the electric tripping with the rain, but didn’t need to alert the owners as this was an easy fix which my partner just flipped the switch and we was back on no issues really, again we expect this as it happens at home,

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Wouldn’t stay here again

Overall

1 out of 10
Location
3
Value for money
1
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
1
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
1
Terri C.

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Nothing

Disliked Food was very poor
Staff didn’t have a clue what was even being served ie food or drink
Facilities weren’t very clean
Pitches very uneven

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Firstly I would like to address the face that our touches are not very uneven at all, they may not be perfectly level which is mention before you even book and through the booking process and secondly I beleive this review is down to the fact that you and your party were told about that rules when it comes to pitching a motor home and a big tent on the same plot which is against all our rules from the start every plot must only have on tent or alike on each plot this is to abide by fire regulations which you totally ignored and I bovine that is why you were horrible to our staff, no one else had any issues the night you came in to eat with us with everyone else saying that it was the best meal they have had in a long time but no matter how hard our staff tried to help you and be nice it was met with hostility and aggression we are again glad that you and your family will never be returning again

This has put our staffs minds at rest as they do not come to work to be abused or belittled Thankyou

Amazing site loved it

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10 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
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10
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10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
10
Kelly L.

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Tidy grounds, play park for kids and interactive site was very well organised. Close to Skegness and Mablethorpe. Lovely cafe and shop close by

Disliked Toilets got wet and muddy and couldn't dry could do with a mop

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful weekend I will be back

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
9
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8
Jason M.

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

Liked Pleasant peaceful weekend stay friendly staff well maintained ground happy to see there improving it more good pub aswell

Recommend to friends Visit again

No toliet shower dirty

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
1
Value for money
1
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
1
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
1
Wifi
1
Neil C.

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked Was nice to stay

Disliked Toliet and showers was not clean
Food was reckon
Drinks had take bk few times
Online they said they did drinks and food but when there didn't do any of them
Wouldn't stay there again
Worse thing ever
Staff was very nasty

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fabulous. Checked in easy…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
8
Nigel E.

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

Liked Absolutely fabulous. Checked in easy enough and plenty of space to pitch up. Highly recommend. The Red lion nearby is a bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth a visit.

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
6
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
4
Customer service
4
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
No rating
Wifi
6
Carol C.

Powered grass and earth campsite

Liked Nice size pitch and clean ladies facilities. We didn’t get to eat in the pub but we will return again. Not expensive.

Disliked Very dusty and gravelly underfoot. Loads of muck trod into our motorhome. Gents facilities were disgusting but that’s probably due to the type of campers there at the time.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site absolutely loved it so Much…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
7
Wifi
10
Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked Great site absolutely loved it so
Much we booked to stay another night
Highly recommended and the pub was great also with really good food!

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Handy small site.

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Accommodation
No rating
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9
Verne S.

Primitive grass and earth campsite

Liked Large pitch , quiet. Near to air museum.

Disliked Non

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 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Skegness 14.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Ingoldmells South 15.3 mi Sea GoodGoodExcellentExcellent
Chapel St Leonards 15.5 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Anderby 16 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Moggs Eye 16.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Red Lion? From $22.87 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.