Marwell Resort

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Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
Sunset at the lake
Aerial view of cooper's crop field
Lots of space for one and all
Electric gravel touring pitch
Electric gravel touring pitch
Electric gravel touring pitch
A large electric grass pitch
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Sunset at the lake
Aerial view of cooper's crop field
Lots of space for one and all

  • 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
Zebras, tigers and bokibokies await in these handsome Hampshire surrounds – taking the kids to see Marwell Zoo's multitude of beasts is likely to make for some very happy hols indeed. Marwell Resort is within walking distance of this much-loved menagerie and is home to plenty of adventurous action in its own right – head here if you like the sound of oodles of outdoor activities in a pretty lakeside setting. The team at Marwell Resort have been instructing for more than 25 years, so they're well qualified to help you try out sports like archery and clay pigeon shooting. (Please note that many of these activities have a minimum age restriction applied.) The site lake has a total of nine swims available for anglers (mega-sized carp can be found in its waters, including whoppers weighing up to 45 pounds). Surrounded as it is by trees, it also looks pretty fine (especially at sundown) and is a popular spot with local wildlife. Marwell Resort has strong all-round facilities, including toilets, showers and wifi. There's also an on-site bistro restaurant that serves up nourishing meals seven days a week. You can set up a barbecue and cook your own grub, too (stock up on fresh meat and veg 15 minutes' drive away at Westlands Farm Shop).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 43
Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 43
Rent a tent 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Campervan

Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 842 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 9
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 6
Peaceful

85% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This resort offers spacious pitches and a wide range of activities for families, with many praising the clean facilities, friendly staff, and on-site amenities like the restaurant and bar. While most visitors enjoyed the beautiful grounds and convenient location, some highlighted issues with water pressure and the condition of certain facilities, particularly during busy periods or off-season. The site's popularity, especially for families with children, is evident, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place for families and people with dogs. Friendly staff

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
 7
 Kirstie H. 5 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Good layout with lots of activities if people feel like it. Very pretty surroundings.

Disliked The shop never seemed to be open but we didn't really need anything anyway, just a bit strange.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great family atmosphere, clean and tidy…

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8 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 9
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 2
 Jay S. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great family atmosphere, clean and tidy

Disliked Clay shooting going off constantly, need some form of warden for the cars moving about in the early hours and the noise 1/2 am

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent clean camping facilities. Good size…

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
 10
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
 7
 Stephanie P. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent clean camping facilities. Good size pitches and fun activities to join in with if desired

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not the worst site, but some customer service would have been nice.

Overall

6 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 3
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 3
Wifi
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 Jo W. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked The food and drink were very nice.

Disliked No hot water in showers, and when mentioned “ first I’ve heard darling” was not the answer I was hoping for.
Also nothing to do with site but had children just running around pitch and even going into awnings ect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good activities clean bathrooms and showers

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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 Lisa T. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Mini golf
Football pitch
Activities
Kids loved the location and options for entertainment.
Pizza, bar and band great for the parents too.
Lovely clean bathrooms and showers. Cleanest I've ever seen a campsite toilet block.

Disliked Shop was closed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal for our stay. Great staff. Great food.

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10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 No rating
Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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David E. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Warm welcome from lovely girl in Reception. Excellent food in the bar. Clean toilet/shower block. Recommended.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pretty area lovley estaurant and bar…

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Pretty area lovley estaurant and bar areas. Beautiful walk around the lake.

Disliked Small gate opening for driving a large caravan through it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed the stay and will definitely be returning soon!

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Heather G. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked We liked the pitch we had (S1), near to facilities and fairly quiet in our field.
Facilities were great (e.g. bar, restaurant and pizza area). Also like that there was live music. Nice, modern washing and cleaning facilities.

Disliked The only problem we really had was some people in field next to us were playing loud music and shouting a lot until around midnight.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Needs some improvement this year

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 4
Facilities / Activities
 4
Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
 5
Wifi
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Joanne E. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked I’ve been to this campsite a few times. The staff are friendly and the site is always clean. Pitches are a good size. Bar is good and pizza night with live music was excellent.

Disliked Having been previous years I was quite disappointed with the main wash block. There was no hot water on Saturday for showers or to wash up. There was also no soap in the lady’s soap dispensers for a period of time. I don’t think it was as clean as previous years either, especially the toilets.

The other point to note is the children’s play are is currently out of use and the woodland adventure trail has mostly been removed, both of which have always provided a lot of entertainment for our children. This led to there being very little for the children to do, which didn’t involve spending money. I think some prior warning about this would have been beneficial.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities Decent size pitch Evening entertainment Evening…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Emma A. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Clean facilities
Decent size pitch
Evening entertainment
Evening food choices

Disliked Not being advised the park was closed prior to visit or at reception

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

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 nearby

Location

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
5.4 mi Broadway Guildhall
6.3 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
6.3 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
Rail
3.4 mi Shawford Rail Station
3.4 mi Eastleigh Rail Station
3.8 mi Hedge End Rail Station
Ferry
8.4 mi Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
8.4 mi Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
9 mi Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
Airport
4.4 mi Southampton Airport
28.2 mi Bournemouth International 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

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. Paultons Park (25 minutes' drive) is another perennial fave for family-oriented days out – here you can meet Peppa Pig, crash down log flumes or opt for wanders through a dinosaur-filled forest. The South Downs National Park has some truly splendid hiking trails, including the 100-mile-long South Downs Way (the trail starts 15 minutes down the road in Winchester). Mountain bikers also have plenty to choose from around these parts – an exhilarating bike track through the woods is on hand in the nearby village of Bishopstoke (10 minutes). The gorgeous New Forest National Park (25 minutes) is also within easy reach, and one of the best ways to get around is by open-top tour bus. There are three routes to choose from – it all comes down to whether you prefer vistas of heather-covered heathland or coastal explores. Speaking of the sea, beaches like Lepe and Highcliffe Castle (both 40 minutes) are very much worth the journey (make sure to pack jelly shoes and a towel if at all tempted).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hillhead 12.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Calshot 12.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lee-On-Solent 13.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lepe 14.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cowes 15.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

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?
    Camping 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.
    Read more
  • 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.