Marwell Resort
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- Lakeside site on the edge of the South Downs National Park
- A 15-minute drive from central Winchester; 1.5 miles from Marwell Zoo
- Fishing, archery, quad biking and other adventure sports
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, axe throwing, air rifles, junior quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, and adventure golf are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- The bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- The restaurant opening times vary, depending on guest occupancy numbers at the time of stay. There are minimum and/or maximum age limits for some activities. Not all activities are available daily and some are unavailable from 01 September to 31 March. Fishing bookings must be made in advance. Guest wifi is available in the bar and grill area but may be slow. Phone service may also be limited, depending on your provider.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
French
German
Spanish
Pitch types & availability
Electric gravel touring pitch
8 people maximum 
8.3/10
280 reviews Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.50
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Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum 8.8/10
252 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £43
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum 8.6/10
474 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £48
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Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This site is highly recommended for families, offering abundant activities for children and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and well-maintained pitches. The bar and restaurant are popular for their good food and pleasant ambiance. While most visitors have a positive experience, some mention that certain facilities could benefit from updating and that activities, while plentiful, can be costly. Overall, it's a well-regarded destination that many plan to revisit.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
It's got it all
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Everything, loved seeing the children playing football, all the children having so much fun .
Liked the clean toilets, showers, friendly staff, such a family place
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Loved the area and the facilities…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Loved the area and the facilities
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Toilets immaculate and lovely staff in the bar and soft play.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Hey Marwell, well what can I say, absolutely excellent stay, everyone is so friendly, welcoming and very approachable, me and my family had an amazing weekend. Perfect balance of checking everything is going well without being overpowering. I will definitely be visiting again next year (probably several times).
Disliked N/A
Recommend to friends Visit again
Loved it, clean and tidy, good…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved it, clean and tidy, good bathrooms and washing up facilities.
Lovely restaurant - yummy pizza!
Fun golf course and lots to do with kids.
Great place will definitely be returning ❤️
Disliked Having to leave to go back to work! 🫶🏻😀
Some of the activities seemed quite expensive, but we had fun without doing them!
Recommend to friends Visit again
All in all, we will be back
Electric grass pitch
Liked Location was great. Campsite was very clean. Bar good, Golf fun but too long for us (group of 9) Shower facilities cleaned 3 time a day. Wife enjoyed clay pigeon shooting. Allowing fire pits is great especially when you have got children with you and they can roast marshmallows :)
Disliked We all felt that the end of season is far too early. A lot of other campers we spoke to were looking forward to taking part in a few activities but told the season had finished. Even the shop was closed! Maybe extend the season by 4 weeks (you'll make a bit more money;)
Dislike the no drone policy. Even though i understand why, i do it for photography reasons and fly away from the site.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site, especially for families with all the activities available.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Excellent communication and customer service, particularly Emma who couldn’t have been more helpful. Lovely flat pitches, pitches were well spaced apart. The toilets were clean and well stocked with hand soap/loo roll and the showers had hooks, step and wooden foot boards. The washing up facilities were well lit but no plugs so bring a washing up bowl. Pleased to see good recycling and waste facilities.
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Nice campsite could do with a few improvements.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Nice campsite, clean lots of space.
Showers/toilet nice and kept clean, Fishing great, nice little bar and restaurant.
Disliked No activities on, no shop open, when asked why they said it’s only open in busy times, I think this is wrong as people are still paying to stay there for the same price. Could have a little shop in reception for essentials,
No where to buy sanitary product.
Restaurant food was very good but very rushed and the man was taking the plates away before we had finished eating.
Some things were over priced.
No entertainment after August.
WiFi not great but we was ok with this.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good activities. Plenty of space. Nice…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Good activities. Plenty of space.
Nice restaurant helpful staff
Disliked Having to pay the high price of soft play and crazy golf. Feel if you are staying on site, this should be discounted
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the activities, open space, and had a great experience at our restaurant with our helpful team.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the pricing of the soft play and crazy golf. We do our best to keep activities affordable while maintaining and improving the facilities, but we completely understand your point. Offering a discount for guests staying on site is a great suggestion, and we'll certainly take that on board as we review our pricing and packages.
Thanks again for your input—we hope to welcome you back in the future!
Family Owen’s and very well looked after . Staff were super friendly
Electric grass pitch
Liked Everything was fantastic.Very clean and tidy site with plenty of space around. Toilets and showers were 10/10.
Restaurant served awesome freshly cooked food. Sticky toffee pudding with custard- need I say more!?
Disliked Nothing.. was
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From the manager: Wow—thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great stay and that everything from the cleanliness of the site to the showers, toilets, and food hit the mark.
And yes... sticky toffee pudding with custard really does speak for itself! 😊
We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for another stay (and another pudding, of course!).
A great stay thanks
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Level open pitches, warm welcome, lovely outdoor bar and great food in the restaurant and a well stocked shop. We had a great stay despite the rain.
Disliked Awful showers, barely a trickle of hot water from them.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're really pleased you enjoyed the level pitches, warm welcome, and had a great time at the outdoor bar, restaurant, and shop—despite the rainy weather!
We're sorry to hear about the issue with the showers. The water pressure problem is due to an external issue with Southern Water, and we've already alerted them to the problem. We're doing everything we can from our side and will continue to follow up until it's fully resolved.
We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back again soon—hopefully with better weather and better water pressure!
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
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 Soft play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Marwell Resort
Hurst Lane
Owslebury
Hampshire
England
SO21 1EZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.98572°N
1.27669°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillhead | 12.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Calshot | 12.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lee-On-Solent | 13.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lepe | 14.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cowes | 15.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 5.1 mi
Winchester Cathedral 5.5 mi
Southampton Maritime Museum 8.3 mi
Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 8.6 mi
Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 12 mi
National Trust
Winchester City Mill 5.4 mi
Hinton Ampner 6.7 mi
Mottisfont 12 mi
Uppark House and Garden 16.9 mi
Newtown Old Town Hall 19.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Upham - Woodcote - Green Hill - Upham 1.9 mi
Upham - Street End 1.9 mi
Shawford - Highbridge - Marwell - Shawford 3.3 mi
CRANBURY PARK 4 mi
COMPTON END 4.1 mi
Local events
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, Hampshire 29.7 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 Marwell Resort have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Marwell Resort dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Marwell Resort? Marwell Zoo (five minutes' drive) has over 140 different species to admire – you can also leave the car back at base and stroll over (about 20 minutes) for a pedestrian safari. … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Marwell Resort?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From £27.50 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.