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
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
6

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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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
84% would recommend this site to a friend
82% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers spacious pitches and a wide range of activities, making it popular with families. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the cleanliness of facilities, particularly the showers. While some mention dated shower blocks and occasional water pressure issues, the overall feedback is positive, highlighting the good food and entertainment options. It's a well-loved spot recommended for a family getaway.
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Last updated 18/08/2026
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All the facilities are very good…
Electric grass pitch
Liked All the facilities are very good and well maintained.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really disappointed, not returning.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Communication from booking to arrival good.
Very helpful and friendly reception staff.
We didn't use any of other onsite facilities.
Disliked Toilets and showers really dirty.
Washing up area not clean, sinks blocked.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Bar area is good and the…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Bar area is good and the walk through the woods and around the fishing lake was lovely
Disliked Pitch size was good BUT very close to neighbouring campers about 1m gap a total fire hazard . Other campsites I’ve been to have a 6m rule . Staff didnt seem concerned about how close tents and motorhomes were .
Was given a site map but nothing on it to show where to get drinking water from and Elson point . No grey waste disposal point on site .
Shower block near the bar needs updating and toilets very tight , knees touch the doors when sitting down .
Better shower/toilet block near the Elson point but no mops to clean up after so all shower floor really dirty .
Recommend to friends Visit again
Activities for the children. Music entertainment…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Activities for the children. Music entertainment on Saturday evening. Availability (though not price) of pizzas.
Disliked Guest WiFi wasn’t working throughout our stay.
Water pressure was very weak in shower block and drinking water refill meaning it was often only a dribble.
Limited toilet facilities for number of campers. The male toilet block has only 4 toilets, one of which was repeatedly blocked and another with a door lock that was broken. The toilets had no toilet paper until the daily refill and the whole toilet block was generally dirty and uncared for.
We were a family group with 2 young children and our neighbouring pitch had half a dozen or so 18 year olds celebrating their A level results until the early hours. More careful and appropriate allocation of camping pitches would have meant we could have got some sleep.
The prices of the thin medium sized stone baked pizzas, which incidentally were very nice, was excessive. A meat feast with jalapeños costing £17 each.
Likewise charging £7 for a round of crazy golf was expensive.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely friendly people and good things…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely friendly people and good things to do on site
Recommend to friends Visit again
A good stay, will definitely come again
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Area was lovely
Lovely friendly staff
Hot showers
Disliked Toilet and shower blocks need refurbishing,
Recommend to friends Visit again
Toilets need freshed up and toilet roll needs replaced quicker.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Location and general relaxed feel
Disliked Toilets and shower were very dated. Shocking prices in the shop and very early closing
Recommend to friends Visit again
We had a good 2 night stay here & would return.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lots of space in our allocated electric grass tent field. The park, crazy golf & soft play were a hit with our children age 5 & 6.
Friendly staff.
Bar / restaurant.
Pizzas on saturday night were good & live music.
Disliked The toilet / shower block is outdated an in need of renovation.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Food was fantastic and the service…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Food was fantastic and the service was very good. Bar staff were very friendly and this particular part was very clean and tidy from what we experienced
Disliked The showers are an experience to say the least. They only have one heat setting which for kids is too hot and they spray everywhere. Also not the cleanest either. When you close the toilet door as well you feel very much like you are hugging it as there is very minimal room.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely and helpful staff, amazing environment…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely and helpful staff, amazing environment and just felt safe and welcomed.
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
- 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.
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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.

