Marwell Resort

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Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
Sunset at the lake
Electric gravel touring pitch
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).

Campground type

Caravan sites 43
RV & Motorhome sites 10
Tent sites 43
Rent a tent 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
  • 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 bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/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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Site types & availability

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Location
9
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9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
6

86% would recommend this campground to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This family park has roomy spots & heaps to do, like soft play, mini-golf & bushwalks. Staff are legends, facilities spotless, and it's a cracker spot near Marwell Zoo. While a few mentioned shower hiccups or noise, most loved it and wanna come back. The restaurant & bar get a big thumbs up.

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spacious, lots of activities, friendly staff…

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Powered grass site

Liked spacious, lots of activities, friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would be happy to return to this site.

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Tina N. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked The sceanary, walks, clean toilets, great bar staff and lovely food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitch was great in the sunset…

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Ian P. 1 review

Powered grass site

Liked Pitch was great in the sunset field. Staff always helpful. Food was good standard at the grill and restaurant. Clean facility’s.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall, great resort with excellent facilities and activities

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Unpowered grass site

Liked The pitches were spacious, shower facilities and toilets weee kept generally clean. The evening entertainment was brilliant, lovely addition to our stay.
The food is lovely too, we had the Tomahawk steak (special) and it was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. Well worth the money!!
The soft play area for the kids is a great addition. Everything you would want and more for a weekend of camping.

Disliked The showers were not letting out much water and the timing the water runs for is very short, however it really isn’t a major issue and when you’re camping it really is a minor thing and did not affect our stay whatsoever

Recommend to friends Visit again

All good

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Unpowered grass site

Liked Beautiful place for families

Disliked N/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice place, great staff,the food looked excellent

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Powered grass site

Liked Plenty of space lots to do great entertainment

Disliked Toilets were blocked a few times but the boss was there instantly as soon as reported

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loads of activities, good allergy choices in the restaurant

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Unpowered grass site

Liked This was my 2nd stay here, we did a couple of days this time instead of 1 over night. We did the archery which was fun, ate at the restaurant this time instead of cooking, they are so much choice for coeliacs, even managed to get a proper breakfast with sausages. (Something coeliacs never get) Staff are friendly and accomodating, facilities are clean. They allow camp fires (as long as they are off the ground) so it has everything you want from a camping experience.

Disliked Can't think of anything

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Campsite is brilliant lots todo the…

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Powered grass site

Liked Campsite is brilliant lots todo the staff are very helpful and friendly ,grandchildren love it there .

Disliked The toilet's and showers could be updated and more of them .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean toilets and shower area, great place to be with family

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Powered grass site

Liked Where we were placed, near toilets, washroom, bar etc but far enough from bar too

Disliked Annoying family 2 caravans away, kids were feral and kept walking into our caravan, but it was funny in the end lol, couldn't get internet very well but taught me to enjoy and stop using my phone.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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Unpowered grass site

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Laundry 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 Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.98572°N
1.27669°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 km Broadway Guildhall
10.1 km Southampton Uni Interchange
10.1 km Southampton Uni Interchange
Rail
5.4 km Shawford Rail Station
5.5 km Eastleigh Rail Station
6.1 km Hedge End Rail Station
Ferry
13.5 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
13.6 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
14.4 km Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
Airport
7.1 km Southampton Airport
45.4 km 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 19.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Calshot 19.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lee-On-Solent 21.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lepe 23.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cowes 24.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 8.3 km

Winchester Cathedral 8.8 km

Southampton Maritime Museum 13.4 km

Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 13.9 km

Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 19.3 km

National Trust

Winchester City Mill 8.6 km

Hinton Ampner 10.8 km

Mottisfont 19.3 km

Uppark House and Garden 27.2 km

Newtown Old Town Hall 31.5 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Upham - Woodcote - Green Hill - Upham 3 km

Upham - Street End 3 km

Shawford - Highbridge - Marwell - Shawford 5.4 km

CRANBURY PARK 6.5 km

COMPTON END 6.6 km

Local events

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday 30 July 2026 – Thursday 30 July 2026)

    Fareham, England 11.1 km

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday 18 September 2026 – Friday 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, England 13.2 km

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday 28 July 2026 – Tuesday 28 July 2026)

    Brockenhurst, England 26.9 km

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday 18 June 2026 – Thursday 18 June 2026)

    Newport, England 31.4 km

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday 9 July 2026 – Thursday 9 July 2026)

    Chichester, England 39.7 km

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 caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From $55.93 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.