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
13

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
This resort is highly rated by families for its spacious pitches, abundant children's activities, and friendly staff. Guests praised the cleanliness of facilities, delicious pizzas, and the overall well-maintained grounds. While some noted issues with water pressure and occasional noise from other guests, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return. Updates to facilities are ongoing, with positive mentions of recent improvements.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 21/07/2026
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Amazing! Highly recommended
Electric grass pitch
Liked It was my first time camping and I loved it! I took my 13 year old son for the weekend and I will definitely be back with all my family!
Disliked The only negative is I wish there was more to do, we did axe throwing and archery we had to do that on the same day and left very little activities to do after.
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Great location, very close to the…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great location, very close to the Zoo which definitely is worth a visit, good size pitches, clean toilets, plenty of options for activities
Disliked Cooper's Creek Bar & Grill is basically Wetherspoon food quality and service ( you have to go pick up your menu at the till, then order at the bar and pick up your drinks from there - with food deliveredto the table ) on at least double the prices.
We were unable to go on the Adventure Golf because the were running low/out of golf balls, although in all fairness, it was quite late in the afternoon when we went there.
Wi-fi non existent, at the pitch or restaurant.
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It was a perfect setting staff…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked It was a perfect setting staff were very helpful very good value for money
Clean areas will definitely return
Disliked Having to go home x
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall good place would vist again
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Nice clean site, great place to be
Disliked Shower water pressure at times was poor, aerial tree trekking looks like it has not been used in a while would be nice if this was an option for an activity again,
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Lovely pitch, lots for children to…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely pitch, lots for children to do. Lovely pizzas!
Disliked Restaurant meals not the best (had a fry up for breakfast). 1st shower was perfect, 2nd one was scalding hot.
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Staff are friendly. Site is clean.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Staff are friendly. Site is clean. Lots to do.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good seize pitches, clean toilets and…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Good seize pitches, clean toilets and showers. Good price for food and drinks, huge area to explore, lots of activities to keep kids busy.
Disliked Nothing to dislike.
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It's a beautiful good place. I…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked It's a beautiful good place. I recommend this
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site, great for kids.…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site, great for kids.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Prefer when less busy with large children groups
Electric grass pitch
Liked It’s a great one stop park with lots of things for kids to do and the pizzas are delicious
Disliked Kids from other parties running across your pitch with no care for others and still running around at midnight
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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 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
- 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.
