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, quad biking and other adventure sports
Site type
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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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, axe throwing, air rifles, junior quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, treetop adventure and adventure golf are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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.
- The bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Please note that the restaurant opening times vary, depending on guest occupancy numbers at the time of stay. Please note these are the age requirements for the activities: minimum age 3 years old: adventure golf minimum age 8 years old: archery, junior quad biking, treetop adventure, air rifles maximum age 10 years old: indoor soft play minimum age 16 years old: clay pigeon shooting Junior quad bikes and treetop adventure are closed during the autumn/winter season. Not all activities are available daily, please check with the site. Fishing bookings must be made in advance. Guest wifi is available in the bar and grill area but may unfortunately be slow. Due to the site location phone service can also be limited, depending on your provider.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
French
German
Spanish
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum 
8.8/10
237 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £43
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum 8.6/10
442 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £48
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Reviews
87% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
This site is highly recommended for families, offering abundant activities for children and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and well-maintained pitches. The bar and restaurant are popular for their good food and pleasant ambiance. While most visitors have a positive experience, some mention that certain facilities could benefit from updating and that activities, while plentiful, can be costly. Overall, it's a well-regarded destination that many plan to revisit.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Clean toilets and showers. Fishing Axe throwing…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Clean toilets and showers.
Fishing
Axe throwing
Disliked Noisy, music blaring until 1030pm
Small pitches no privacy
Recommend to friends Visit again
Not value for money in current market.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Good restaurants, not expensive. Personnel are very friendly, professional and willing to assist.
Disliked Optional extras should be reassessed for payment, adventure golf and soft play should be free.
Most of the optional extras were not open this should be made clear in the advertising before booking.
Male staff cleaning ladies toilets /showers without calling out before entering to ensure users are in a decent state of dress.
Lake fishing details should be redressed as it is not up to date. Lake might have held large carp but it is not likely that it still does. Lake is not well maintained, dead ducks, old fishing line, empty cans, bottles and rubbish in swims and lake.
Pitched needs attention, not flat and sparse grass. P
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great campsite with good facilities
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very friendly reception team
Good size pitches
Clean facilities
Great adventure golf
Disliked Outdoor playground needs a refresh - both trampolines broken.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good family friendly site with plenty for everyone to do Large pitch
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked A well kept site
Staff very pleasant and helpful
Entertainment was top notch ,the outside stage area was rocking on Saturday night
Amazing pizza from wood fired oven
Great wooded area and dog walks
Plenty of room for all
Showers kept spotless even though site was near capacity
In all a great atmosphere run well by an amazing team
Thank you!
Disliked Only booked for two nights
Recommend to friends Visit again
Had an ok time but wouldn't stay again
Electric grass pitch
Liked Shower temperature
Walks around the site
Archery lesson
Cleanliness of site and amenities
Disliked Rowdy families until 1am!
Fishing was rubbish.. this was why we chose this site
Location was a little remote
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good size pitches, plenty of space around for kids to have fun.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Pitch size
Activities on offer
Disliked Our neighbours(drinking, swearing, kareoke till the early hours
Fishing was a bit rubbish
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall the park was nice with lots to do.
Electric grass pitch
Liked There was a good choice of Outdoor activities, walks and play areas for the kids.
The Pizza night was amazing.
Disliked The water pressure of the showers was not very good. They would also go from a warm temperature to very hot. Luckily it was my older child that was in the shower and not my youngest.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great stay, would recommend.
Electric grass pitch
Liked We had a fantastic time at Marwell resort and everyone loved the activities and a big part of that was due to our instructor, Dale. He was incredibly helpful and patient with everyone, making the experience enjoyable and easy to follow. His genuine and hands-on approach stood out, especially compared to some of the other staff who seemed to be just reading from a script.
The food at the restaurant was delicious and well-prepared. Ed at the bar also deserves a shout-out; he was excellent, providing quick and friendly service.
Disliked The campsite itself was very tidy and well-maintained. The only downside was the toilet facilities, which were only cleaned three times a day. While they were clean, more frequent attention would have made a difference given the number of people using them. The sinks and shower facilities could also do with an update
Recommend to friends Visit again
Overall it was an easy, quick, and worthwhile getaway
Electric grass pitch
Liked Very warm friendly welcome. Great amount of activities available, very child friendly. Also just really easy and simple to book and get to.
Disliked Our campsite was a little messy on arrival, just quite a bit of rubbish and about 10 tent pegs that were tricky to remove and my little ones kept tripping over. The only other thing I would have liked is somewhere to be able to have a swim on site to cool off in the extreme heat we had.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Amazing site, clean friendly and tent pitches where lovely.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Amazing site, super friendly staff. Pitch was lovely. We went electric pitch. Lots of greenery everywhere with amazing walks and my son and husband loved the fishing lake. Shower block and toilets great. Shop on site open early for a morning coffee. Bar and bistro was lovely, great food and entertainment on a Wednesday night was brilliant. Will definitely be coming back. Kids enjoyed the quad biking and marwell zoo is just around the corner.
Disliked Nothing major just the activities on site where quiet expensive.
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
- CarFest (Friday 22 August 2025 – Friday 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, Hampshire 16.1 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 £27.50 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.