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Marwell Resort

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Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake (added by manager 27 Jul 2020)

The site and surrounding area from above.

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

Open all year

Please note

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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, junior quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, treetop adventure 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.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

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 The bar and grill will be closed on 07 October from 5pm due to a private event. 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

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Gorgeous woodland walk & activity course for children.

Would definitely go again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked: Condition and size of pitches all good. Lots of activities to choose if you wished. Bar and restaurant. lots of walking in very green surroundings. Staff very helpful and friendly.

Disliked: No heating in toilet and shower blocks. But very hot water so did compensate.

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Amazing weekend at Marwell activity resort! Friendly staff & great facilities. The…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Amazing weekend at Marwell activity resort! Friendly staff & great facilities. The site has so much to offer for us as a family with 2 children aged 6 & 7. It was my first visit and we made use of the park on site, crazy golf course and the woodland activity course. We had fantastic weather therefore didn’t need to make use of anything else but I was pleased to see an indoor soft play for rainy stays and a fab restaurant. The toilets & showers were clean & spacious. I think you get fantastic value for money here & will be back next year for sure. Thank you Digby & team!

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Camping visiblement en fin de saison avec un peu de laissé allé …

Overall	4/10
Location	8
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Michel P. Sept 2024

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked: La situation

Disliked: Pas de lumières pour le lavage vaisselle Eau chaude inexistante WC et douches Un seul point d’eau potable

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Great staff, lovely food, good walks and quiet sight which is great…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

John P. Sept 2024

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked: Great staff, lovely food, good walks and quiet sight which is great for star gazing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Don't go here in September!

Overall	2/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: Plenty of space.

Disliked: After all the families left in early September the reception was closed and some water pipes were turned off. The wastewater was not maintained and was about to overflow on the day we left (2 days earlier than booked). Big dislikes - sink taps too fierce showering the torso if you stand too close. Toilet/shower block lights go off after about 4 minutes and the sensor is in the centre of the room so if the site is quiet or at night, take a torch. No shop. Disabled toilet/shower room was disgraceful. Washing up facilities not cleaned. Activities only open at the weekend. Restaurant & bar closes at 5.30 & 3.30 on Wednesdays. Very expensive (£48 per night) for the lack of facilities. No trip on individual electrics for tents & cables laying in wet grass. Safety concern. Would not recommend.

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Sorry only thing was water and loos were close.…

Overall	6/10
Location	4
Value for money	4
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Douglas G. Sept 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: Sorry only thing was water and loos were close.

Disliked: We were told on Friday pizza on Saturday. Checked Saturday pm pizza off. No decent food on site. Terrible pot holes on entering site. Map not very clear regarding footpaths to lake.no hot water in mens taps. Entertainment expensive.

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Our first visit even though the weather could have been better, enjoyed…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Malcolm M. Sept 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: Our first visit even though the weather could have been better, enjoyed our stay, impressed with the amount to do on site, highlight was watching a Owl flying near us hunting

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Great site with lovely staff

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Ben J. Sept 2024

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked: Lovely stay, 2nd time this year here and will book again. Great for families and groups, would highly recommend 👍🏼

Disliked: Shop was shut as not in season, however local shops only down the road, so no major problem

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Great stay, something for everyone.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Powered grass site

Liked: The facilities were cleaned regularly, the option of doing lots of different activities or going old school football, rounders ect. Staff very friendly and happy to help with any queries.

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Crazy golf and soft play (you have to pay for these)…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Anonymous Sept 2024

Unpowered grass site

Liked: Crazy golf and soft play (you have to pay for these)

Disliked: really like this site normally, but didn’t realise the season ends at the beginning of September and so the shop was shut and restaurant closed at 6.30. There was also clay pigeon shooting all day which was very noisy and scared my little boy.

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Features

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

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

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	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

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

General

A state-issued fishing license is required (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, junior quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, treetop adventure are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Occupancy

No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.

Reception

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.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

General

The bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.

Dogs

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).

General

The fishing lakes are stocked with carp.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Pitches

Units should not be left unoccupied unless previously agreed with the management. Please speak to reception when the need arises, a fee may be charged for unsupervised units.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Additional terms

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

The bar and grill will be closed on 07 October from 5pm due to a private event.

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.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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