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
Campground type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- 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.
- 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 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 bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- 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
Site types & availability
14 
Powered gravel caravan site
8 people maximum Ground type: Gravel
Site size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
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Unpowered grass site
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 45 (GBP 45)
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Powered grass site
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 50 (GBP 50)
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Coopers Crop Field unpowered grass site (XXL, firepit)
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 100m width × 80m depth (8000m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 400 (GBP 400)
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Reviews
85% would recommend this campground to a friend
83% 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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Last updated 03/06/2026
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Anonymous Powered grass site
Liked Always very welcoming and has great facilities for the family. Especially important is the cleanliness and availability of bathroom/showering facilities, which never disappoint.
Disliked What’s not to like?
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First time staying here and I…
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked First time staying here and I was so impressed, clean and beautiful surroundings. Restaurant, bar, soft play, mini golf all fantastic. Beautiful lakes and assault courses dotted around for kids. Shower and toilet block all looked clean.
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The location was good the…
Unpowered grass site
Liked The location was good the bar area was nice we played crazy golf it was a bit dated but was ok. nice big pitch’s and you get left alone. The older lady with glasses who was working in the bar very nice and helpful lady
Disliked Not all but most of the staff need training on customer service the front desk not very welcoming
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The open spaces…
Powered grass site
Liked The open spaces
Disliked Toilets were dirty, used sanitary towel on ladies floor
Water was extremely slow in the mornings and evenings making showering / washing hair difficult
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We enjoyed our stay and would come again! 😊
Anonymous Powered grass site
Liked It was super friendly and the setting was beautiful. There was plenty of activities for the children to take part in, and a great choice of food 😊
Disliked I found the pitch a bit small. I felt that we were very tightly packed into the field area and I would have liked a little more space between our “neighbours”.
Facilities: Sadly there was an issue with the water too, and this was reflected in the showers - they were dreadful. Zero water pressure and it was really difficult to get clean. Plenty of toilets and showers though! More than enough to cater for everyone.
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Excellent site
Powered grass site
Liked We’ve just come back from a stay at Marwell Resort as part of a large group (over 60 of us) We had requested to be pitched together and around 90% of us were, with the rest only on the neighbouring field, so it worked out really well.
We were a group raging from young babies to teenagers children and they all loved it (fishing is great)
The site is fantastic, with a well-stocked shop on-site and excellent toilet and shower facilities for a campsite. The on-site bar and restaurant are also great – we treated ourselves to takeaway pizzas, which were delicious.
There are various activities available to book, although we didn’t take part in any this time. It was nice to have the option, especially for families.
Having visited quite a few campsites over the years, this is definitely one of the best we've stayed at, and being fairly local to us is an added bonus.
One thing we particularly liked was that our group could stay together regardless of whether we were in tents, caravans, or campervans. Unlike some sites, you're not separated based on your accommodation type, which made the whole experience much more social.
If you're booking as a large group, it's worth noting that being together is subject to availability and can't be guaranteed. We booked around 10 months in advance and unfortunately couldn't all be placed on the same field, but having a few members of our party on the field next door wasn't a problem at all.
Overall, we had a great stay and would happily return. 🙂
Disliked Just would have all liked to have been all in same field but done the best they could.
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Lovely staff. Not a quiet family site
Powered grass site
Liked Staff were lovely. Site was clean. Fishing was great.
Disliked Campsite was rammed. Went during heatwave and there was little to no shade, so ending up not camping. There was nowhere quiet to enjoy with the family. More of a "friend group site to get merry and rowdy" than a quiet getaway with the wife and kids.
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Nice place
Anonymous Unpowered grass site
Liked Every thing around the site was brilliant tidy and staff very friendly
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Pitches are nice…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Pitches are nice
Disliked Shower block water pressure is terrible
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Good years ago not anymore
Anonymous Unpowered grass site
Liked Staff on reception were friendly enough that’s about all.
Disliked The whole place looks run into the ground, shabby shower blocks virtually no water pressure which took on average about 12 mins to fill a 40 litre barrel. The queue was awful, toilets were bad, no live entertainment in the week and no staff on outside bar. Playpark was out of action tbf being renewed but no notice of that on the website when booking. All the go kart and go ape is over grown and just seemed like a tired site that’s lost its spark we won’t be back.
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Features
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 Laundry 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 Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
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
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 | 19.5 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Calshot | 19.8 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lee-On-Solent | 21.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Lepe | 23.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cowes | 24.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
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?
Read moreCamping 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From $56.52 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.