Marwell Resort

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Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
The site and surrounding area from above.
Sunset at the lake
Electric gravel touring pitch
Electric gravel touring pitch
Electric gravel touring pitch
A large electric grass pitch
A large electric grass pitch
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The site and surrounding area from above.
Sunset at the lake
Electric gravel touring pitch

  • 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
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, quad biking and clay pigeon shooting. Please note that many of these activities have a minimum age restriction applied- please check directly with the site. 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, 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.
  • 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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English

French

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 918 Pitchup.com customers

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

87% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-friendly resort offers spacious pitches, a range of activities, and clean facilities, including a popular soft play area and restaurant. Staff are consistently praised for being friendly and helpful. While many visitors enjoyed the amenities and atmosphere, some noted that certain facilities, particularly shower blocks, could benefit from updates and more frequent cleaning. Some guests also found activities to be pricey, and occasional noise from other campers was mentioned. Despite minor drawbacks, many visitors expressed a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stay. Thank you

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Chris F.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Very enjoyable stay. Great facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely visit again

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Large flat pitch. Great communication from the team as we were later arriving that originally stayed. Great price too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok site but bit expensive with what is available.

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6 out of 10
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Dean B.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Peacefulness
Firm ground
Ease of access

Disliked No water tap on pitch
No waste water area on pitch or advise on where to empty on pitch
Communication or information on site(was new year)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Regular visitors to this site.. friendly, convenient & great access.

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8 out of 10
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Anna M.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Flat pitches, superb services, friendly site.

Disliked Shower pressure poor, basin pressure extreme!

Recommend to friends Visit again

It is a great place to…

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Tomasz D.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked It is a great place to go with kids. Good and clean facilities. We will be coming back in the warm months.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

ok overall. But needs an update. Great location.

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Pitch size and location are great. So close to marwell zoo. Great pub/restaurant down the road 5 mins drive and only 10 mins into Winchester. Nice quiet site (out of season). Lots to do in local area. Plenty for the kids to do even in winter.

Disliked The freezing cold dated shower block. It does say they’re not heated but I don’t know why they havnt invested some money in the shower blocks following feedback. A mop and bucket and a hair dryer and a plug in heater would even be helpful. I can take the mud, it’s a campsite but it needs an update. Lucky to have a shower I can use in my van. I would stay again but in the knowledge of using my own facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be visiting again

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Claire S.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything. Good pitch sizes and close to all shops etc

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really enjoyed our stay very peaceful…

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Amanda D.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Really enjoyed our stay very peaceful lovely dog walk , and great having the restaurant food was fab , definitely going again .

Disliked Needs heating in the shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, fantastic amenities for children and a restaurant.

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9 out of 10
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Russell G.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Very peaceful location. I would imagine the spring and the summer period would be a great escape for children with the various activities on offer. I hope to bring my grandson in the summer to enjoy the activities.

Disliked The chemical toilet waste point is not brilliant. The water level was just below the manhole cover which is not ideal to avoid splashing. To be fair this could be down to the amount of rainfall.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Won’t be coming back. Was hoping it was going to be a lot better.

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Pitch ok appart from electric kept tripping out. Had heating on 1k with gas to keep van warm. Hot water on gas Tv on 12 volt

Disliked Toilet block putting it bluntly bloody cold so glad we have a good shower in the van. Elsa disposal point disgusting! Stunk as soon as you open in it was full of water no way of ensuring excrement gone. Never seen one like that even on a CL! Road up to site full of potholes. Only 1 toilet block dread to think what it is like in the Summer

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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 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

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Marwell Resort

Hurst Lane

Owslebury

Hampshire

England

SO21 1EZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

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

  • 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 £27.50 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.