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
- 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.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- 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
13

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
Spacious, family-friendly site with heaps to do for kids. Staff were a ripper, facilities clean, and the bar/eatery got a good wrap. A few bits could do with a spruce-up and water pressure was patchy. Great spot for exploring.
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Last updated 28/07/2026
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Would stay again.
Powered grass site
Liked Friendly staff, clean toilet and shower facilities. Bingo night was good laugh and pizza on site was amazing. Everyone there was respectful if times etc and families.
Disliked Could have done with more events on, was disappointed that the wild activities were in such disrepair and un maintained. Guess its just a sign of the times with the cost of everything.
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Awesome place
Powered grass site
Liked Amazing beautiful clean site with fantastic facilities and loads of things to do, friendly staff great stay all round.
Disliked My pitch tripped out all the time when using my kettle or microwave, so making food and a brew in the Campervan was awkward and frustrating instead of the stress free that I wanted, But that is it no other dislikes, Pitch B2 if you want to look into it.
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Food and bar area Flat field…
Powered grass site
Liked Food and bar area
Flat field for tents
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All the amenities, friendly staff. Lots…
Powered grass site
Liked All the amenities, friendly staff. Lots to do on site for both small children and older. Would definitely stay again.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Clear spacing, accommodated requests, lovely meal.…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Clear spacing, accommodated requests, lovely meal.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The location was lovely. The bar/grill…
Powered grass site
Liked The location was lovely.
The bar/grill and having the playground were amazing features.
Close to the toilets and washing up blocks.
Disliked The extra activities seemed very expensive for what they were.
The walks were disappointing, the woods and ponds need some work as they don’t look like how your advertise them.
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We went with two family’s and…
Powered grass site
Liked We went with two family’s and had part of the field to our self
Disliked - loud music at night until midnight
- lady on email and reception. (Assuming same lady) quite off and rude, unhelpful
- lake/water stank - was like being next to skewer water - looks loving in the photos but realistically dirty water
- additionally things to do very limited for younger children and activities were expensive
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Everything. We couldn't fault it.…
Powered grass site
Liked Everything. We couldn't fault it.
Disliked Nothing
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Really well equipped high class camping…
Powered grass site
Liked Really well equipped high class camping site. Comfortable and easy for everything.
Recommend to friends Visit again
I think either fix what’s broken or remove it as it lets the site down
Unpowered grass site
Liked The field is large and spacious and it’s a good sized pitch. The showers were very clean and the water warm. Nice site to go exploring in and we enjoyed walking round the fishing lake, the woodland walk and we played crazy golf.
The pizza was absolutely delicious and the cider excellent. The outside bar was our favourite and deserves to be open everyday.
Disliked It’s a shame there is a broken/ unused aerial walkway. It added a shabby air to the site together with the abandoned play structure in our field. They also don’t use the quad bikes anymore. Also the pond in the woodland walk/ disused aerial walkway stinks.
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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 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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 | 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
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 $57.40 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

