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 and other adventure sports
Site type
- 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).
- Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, axe throwing, air rifles, clay pigeon shooting, and adventure golf are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- The bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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. The shower blocks do not have heating.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
14

Electric gravel touring pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £45
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50
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Coopers Crop Field non-electric grass pitch (firepit, XXL)
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 100m width × 80m depth (8000m²)
Arrival daysFrom £400
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Reviews
85% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
Marwell Resort offers a family-friendly environment with spacious pitches, clean facilities, and numerous activities. Guests praise the friendly staff, convenient location, and amenities like the restaurant and bar. While generally well-regarded for families and dog owners, some visitors noted issues with shower temperature, water pressure, and the upkeep of certain facilities, particularly during busy periods or off-season. The site's layout and extensive activities are highlights for many.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 07/07/2026
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Non-electric grass pitch
Liked ?
Disliked Bar, restaurant shop not open after 5!
Running on bare staff.
Fine if you cant make it work, but make sure its advertised as such.
Lake is a disgrace, platforms dangerous, exposed metal and broken.
Wasted potential.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great stay!
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Amazing experience for a birthday for my 6 year old. So much to do, lots of space, live music, great cocktails!
Recommend to friends Visit again
We will be back.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Loved it not too big, clean facilities and quiet at a reasonable time.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Little hidden gem! We loved it. 2 children enjoyed themselves
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely clean site, lots to explore
Recommend to friends Visit again
We will be back .. great family friendly location . Good facilities 🙌
Electric grass pitch
Liked We would definitely book again. !!
Lovely location and family friendly,
Clean facilities, toilets & showers and wash up sinks
Good space , friendly staff.
Nice busy hustle on a Saturday around the bar , pizza bar and entertainment
Beautiful location
Nice walk around the creek and evening stroll round the lake
Lots for kids to do ( 2 + 4 )
Disliked Maybe look at another water point to fill up fresh water from ?
Maybe Sunday morning just have the reception open for a few hours until the Sunday lot have set sailed and packed up this might be useful to hand in lost property or a chance to discuss to re book
Maybe look at having the shop open more often maybe we was a touch out of season.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great for young children.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Staff are really friendly and very helpful,
Book the night before just as it was a spontaneous weekend away. Looks like there is lots to do on site and surrounding areas.
Disliked Water to the toilets and showers wasn’t working but the next day they got it up and working, the bar was only open till 21:00.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Cleanliness of the site. Size of pitches. No…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Cleanliness of the site.
Size of pitches.
No noise late into the night.
Very helpful staff all over the site.
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great weekend escape
Electric grass pitch
Liked Everything was nice, the local restaurants were great, good food, nice atmosphere.
The pitch was a good size, plenty of free space for any activities.
The facilities were nice and clean.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site, excellent facilities, very clean and well cared for
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great facilities, excellent pitches with ample space, lots to do on site especially for families.
Disliked Restaurant/pizza opening times but perhaps where it’s out of season.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great stay , will definitely go back
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Loved the site , had a great pitch in a shaded area for our Motorhome. Lovely walks by the lake, great bar, restaurant and outside Pizza oven. The staff were lovely and amenities were clean
Disliked Shower water temperature was way too hot - not able to control it
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 nearbyLocation
Marwell Resort
Hurst Lane
Owslebury
Hampshire
England
SO21 1EZ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
50.98572°N
1.27669°W
Nearest transport
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
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
- Wickham Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Fareham, Hampshire 6.9 mi
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, Hampshire 8.2 mi
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)
Brockenhurst, Hampshire 16.7 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 9 July 2026 – Thursday, 9 July 2026)
Chichester, West Sussex 24.7 mi
- 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 £30 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

