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
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, junior quad biking, 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.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
French
German
Spanish
Site types & availability
Unpowered grass site
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20)
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Powered grass site
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Powered gravel caravan site
8 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Site size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 27.50 (GBP 27.50)
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Reviews
88% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This family spot's got good sites, heaps to do, and clean loos, with a popular soft play and eatery. Staff are always a gem. Most loved the vibe and bits and bobs, though some reckon showers need a spruce up and more cleans. A few found activities dear, and a bit of noise from neighbours. Still, loads wanna come back.
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Loved the staff, really friendly, walks…
Powered grass site
Liked Loved the staff, really friendly, walks and toilets facilities where really clean
Disliked Pizza restaurant closed which was a shame food options not much for kids
Recommend to friends Visit again
More bins around the site maybe in each camp field
Unpowered grass site
Liked Nice and scenic walks around the lake , soft play and park are brilliant for the kids.
Camp site well set out and nice map to help find you way around
Disliked Fire pits seemed expensive maybe it should be on a deposit and optional firewood basis .
Recommend to friends Visit again
It was very good staff were…
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked It was very good staff were very helpful
Recommend to friends Visit again
The restaurant onsite is nice and…
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked The restaurant onsite is nice and love the look of the pizza restaurant although it was closed due to out of season. The activities offered are fun but again out of season so we were not able to book but did enjoy adventure golf. Would possibly return in peak season when shop etc open.
Disliked The toilet blocks are below standard. Although clean they were worn, mouldy and cold. Basic facilities for water and toilet/grey waste for caravan/motorhome users.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Staff were great, clean facilities, soggy field at end of season
Unpowered grass site
Liked Clean toilets and showers and attentive staff.
Disliked Soggy field. By extending the camping season (end of October) and allowing cars to drive onto pitches has resulted in a churned field. This combined with mowing without collecting the grass meant grass and mud was inevitably everywhere! I imagine it’s a different place during the warmer months.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Awesome
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Peace and quiet…
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Peace and quiet
Disliked Toilet blocks although clean were cold and needed heating.
The Elsan Point was another story. It was full to the brim ( blocked I guess?)
Recommend to friends Visit again
been several times now, will defo be coming back
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked FISHING LAKE
Disliked distance from campsite to lake
Recommend to friends Visit again
lovely stay but would of been better with a later checkout.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Having fire pits
Nice facilities
Disliked Having to be offsite by 1000
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site, good pitches, facilities were…
Powered grass site
Liked Lovely site, good pitches, facilities were good but had some minor problems, sink taps were hard to push on, and turned off as soon as you let go of the tap. The gents lights would go off halfway through having a shower, I had jump out of the shower and dance around naked to get the lights to come back on.
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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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Marwell Resort
Hurst Lane
Owslebury
Hampshire
England
SO21 1EZ
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
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
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday 20 July 2026 – Monday 20 July 2026)
Farnborough, England 47.8 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 $40.08 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.