Marwell Resort

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52-acre site in the south downs national park

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

Open all year

Please note

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

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).

Extras

Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, axe throwing, air rifles, clay pigeon shooting, and adventure golf are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

The bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

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.

Safety

Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

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

Reviews

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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

82% would stay here again

What customers say

Guests praise the spacious pitches and friendly staff. The site offers numerous activities for families, including a popular soft play area, mini golf, and woodland walks. Many enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant, with pizzas frequently highlighted. Facilities are generally clean, though some reviews mention occasional issues with water pressure and the need for updates. While many found the atmosphere relaxed, some noted noise from other campers during peak times.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

The field we were located on. hard standing pitch for our caravan.

Wish the aerial platform was still available.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really gone down hill since last…

Overall 2 out of 10
Location		5
Value for money		1
Facilities / Activities		1
Customer service		2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		1
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Andrea W. 2 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Really gone down hill since last time I Stayed apparently it has new owners

Disliked Toilets and showers were filthy no toilet paper, shame as it used to be a nice site, expensive and facilities really gone down hill

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Really enjoyed stay (campervan). Would return again.

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		8

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The bar facilities were very good, enjoyed the pizza services (very quick to bake and tasty). Enjoyed the live music.
Very nice cooked breakfast, enjoyed the adventure gold. All located in a beautiful setting.

Disliked Some areas seemed rather ‘run down’. Enjoyed a walk around the site but disappointed in the dilapidated huts, outdoor activity climbing frames? Exercise equipment etc.
Toilet/ shower facilities very ‘tired’. Low water pressure from showers.

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Large filed with lots of space…

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		3
Facilities / Activities		2
Customer service		7
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		2
Wifi		1

Aug 2026 Jason M. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Large filed with lots of space for our group. Friendly reception staff

Disliked When we arrived, there were no instructions in the field as to where to pitch our tent. I called reception and was advised that there were posts around the field but there weren't, and I was told someone would come and help us; no one ever did, except the guy living in the cabin in the filed said Go anywhere. Toilet and shower facilities were very dirty, with toilet paper everywhere most times we used them. Showers were cold, and water dribbled out. In Sunset Field, we were so close to the fishing lake that all night, all we heard was the alarms from the fishermen catching fish, and there was no lighted path back to this field from the toilets like the D field

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Site itself and location is good.…

Overall 4 out of 10
Location	No rating
Value for money	No rating
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
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Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Zameer M. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Site itself and location is good. Staff are fantastic and friendly.

Disliked Came here a few years ago and it was excellent. This time not so much, lots of issues: toilet blocks are really poor and not kept clean, showers didn’t work, adventure park now closed, booked a safari tent separately and that was in poor condition. The whole sits is undergoing a revamp and they said it should be done in early 28

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Will not stay again.. similar resorts are far superior for same price.

Overall 3 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		2
Facilities / Activities		1
Customer service		1
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		5
Wifi		7

Aug 2026 Gareth E. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked The showers were good however only at certain times as during busy periods the water pressure was poor often leaving no water coming out what so ever. The pitches are good size and plenty of room between. Bar and entertain at the weekends is a nice touch which not all sites offer.

Disliked Many things are closed down and this is not advertised..Quad bikes closed, archery closed, high wires closed, axe throwing not avaliable, clay pigeon shooting not available..This was really poor and nothing on the website to say this. Staff were unhelpful in the reception and shop and generally looked fed up much like the site itself.. Crazy golf was open but at £50 for 6 people is extortionate considering its a very basic course ad well.

The place has so much potential and clear was a great site at one time but has just been left to fade away.

There are similar resorts for the same price nearby that are far superior...

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Great pitch and surrounding area Vast…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		10

Aug 2026 Emma S. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Great pitch and surrounding area
Vast amount of activities and areas for children
Peaceful and welcoming

Disliked Toilets and showers
Needed a more regular clean and checks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site but cleaning facilities lacked.

Overall 5 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		5
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		5
Child friendliness		7
Cleanliness		3
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Big pitches, bar/restaurant on site and the live music was fun. Good list of activities on site. Our pitch location was good. Tucked away. Felt safe.

Disliked Water pressure was poor. Hot water ran out regularly. As did the drinking water. Shower/toilet blocks were not the cleanest.

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Get your water system sorted.

Overall 5 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		6
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		3
Wifi	No rating

Aug 2026 Danny C. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked The site itself was nice, pitches were decent and was all very relaxed. Decent hook up posts and the on site playground, bar, mini golf and pizza bar were great. Saw a soft play but never needed to use it as it was great weather, but looked nice in there too. We got a leaflet of what was on and times which was very helpful with quite a bit to do on site.

Disliked Water and showers..... the water tap was constantly not working and when it was, it was a trickle at best. When needing to fill up aquarolls and water bottles, it was a joke. The washing up station was the same, no pressure nor hot water most of the time. Showers were hit and miss too because of this. For this reason, we wouldn't return.

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Very nice people and helpful and…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		8
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		6

Aug 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very nice people and helpful and very chilled and very reasonabley priced

Recommend to friends Visit again

Teenager, toddler and dog all had…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2026 Kiri M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Teenager, toddler and dog all had things to do and were kept entertained. We had a lovely stay and would definitely book again

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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

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

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	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

Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)
Southampton, Hampshire 8.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
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).

Extras

Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, axe throwing, air rifles, clay pigeon shooting, and adventure golf are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
The fishing lakes are stocked with carp.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This site Does have a catch-and-return fishing policy in place.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
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.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Firepits are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Additional terms

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.

Payment terms

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.

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.

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Dog (5 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Extra car (3 max)		£4 (£4) per night

Dog (5 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Extra car (3 max)		£4 (£4) per night

Dog (5 max)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Extra car (3 max)		£4 (£4) per night

Dog (max unlimited)		£2.50 (£2.50) per night
Extra car (10 max)		£4 (£4) per night

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What customers say

Really gone down hill since last…

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Really enjoyed stay (campervan). Would return again.

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Large filed with lots of space…

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Site itself and location is good.…

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Will not stay again.. similar resorts are far superior for same price.

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Great pitch and surrounding area Vast…

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Good site but cleaning facilities lacked.

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Get your water system sorted.

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Very nice people and helpful and…

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Teenager, toddler and dog all had…

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Leisure on site

Amenities on site

Groups welcome

Rules

Themes

Utilities

Nearby amenities

Type

Nearby leisure

Timezone

GPS

Nearest transport

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

Other

Local events

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