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 and not all activities are available daily, please check with the site. Junior quad bikes and treetop adventure are closed during the autumn/winter season. 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
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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8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 43 (GBP 43)
View prices & bookPowered grass site
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 48 (GBP 48)
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Reviews
88% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
Great for families with heaps for kids and a friendly vibe. Clean amenities, helpful staff, and tidy pitches are a win. Good grub and atmosphere at the bar/eatery. Some facilities could do with a freshen up, and activities can be pricey. Mostly a cracker of a spot, with loads keen to head back.
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Good activities. Plenty of space. Nice…
Powered grass site
Liked Good activities. Plenty of space.
Nice restaurant helpful staff
Disliked Having to pay the high price of soft play and crazy golf. Feel if you are staying on site, this should be discounted
Recommend to friends Visit again
Family Owen’s and very well looked after . Staff were super friendly
Powered grass site
Liked Everything was fantastic.Very clean and tidy site with plenty of space around. Toilets and showers were 10/10.
Restaurant served awesome freshly cooked food. Sticky toffee pudding with custard- need I say more!?
Disliked Nothing.. was
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A great stay thanks
Unpowered grass site
Liked Level open pitches, warm welcome, lovely outdoor bar and great food in the restaurant and a well stocked shop. We had a great stay despite the rain.
Disliked Awful showers, barely a trickle of hot water from them.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Definitely would return!
Unpowered grass site
Liked We liked the position of our tents with an open field behind for the kids to play and it was nice and flat. They kept the toilets and wash areas nice and clean. Kids enjoyed the park, the adventure golf and crazy golf. The older children loved the quad bikes too!
Disliked There was no time limit on the soft play. As soon as it rained everyone went there and it was 1 in 1 out so for anyone else who wanted to escape the weather you had to just keep coming back in hopes you could get in. There needs to be away to book a time slot or something to make it fair for everyone. Plus the night where there’s music playing the tables in the cafe/ restaurant are reserved all day, left lots of empty unable to be used before the performance.
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The Reception staff are friendly and…
Powered grass site
Liked The Reception staff are friendly and helpful. The shop was a great bonus and the bar/restaurant reasonably priced. Plenty of space for children to play football or fish.
Disliked The drive in has huge potholes which caused an issue with our caravan. The showers are terrible! Very small and hardly any hot water or pressure. Not regularly cleaned either. The activities like clay pigeon shooting were not on. Overheard there are some issues at a top level and site is being left to go to ruin! Such a shame.
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Clean and friendly site.
Powered grass site
Liked Lovely large pitch, clean toilets and showering facilities. Good range of activities for the family and friendly bar and restaurant staff.
Disliked The British summer weather (rain), but won’t hold them responsible for that.🤣
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What a great place for all ages, definitely recommend
Powered grass site
Liked Overall great relaxing resort, nice breakfast and good value, shower and toilet facilities clean.
Disliked Rain!
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Absolutely will go again.
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked The kids loved it and are already asking when we can go back again.
Disliked The food / bar maybe could have been a little better priced.
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Amazing stay at the marwell resort.…
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Amazing stay at the marwell resort. We’ve done nearly all the activities which have been run and managed extremely well. The fishing onsite is brilliant, very flexible, We’ve fished morning afternoons and evenings on separate occasions. The marwell zoo is close by, we’re in a camper so got a cab which was £15 (minimum rate)The restaurant food is outstanding we had multiple pizzas, grills and specials, the food is way above campsite standard. All facilities onsite are brilliant and very clean.
Disliked Only one downside, the high wire was closed and some activities weren't available.
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Good location, lots of activities to…
Powered grass site
Liked Good location, lots of activities to do, good size pitches, affordable, bar and restaurant good range. Bingo was fun and pizza night great idea.
Disliked Some areas run down like trampolines in park and woodland high ropes.
Toilets in first field as quite a distance in the evening/night time with kids.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 +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 |
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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?
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. - How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From $56.56 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.