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. The shower blocks do not have heating.
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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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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Reviews
87% would recommend this campground to a friend
85% 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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Nice site, few issues
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Friendly staff
Good size caravan pitches
Good level pitches
Plenty of activities (summer)
Nice looking outdoor bar (summer)
Disliked No water on pitches even though there are taps available
No water at disposal point to wash out toilet cassette
Toilets do not flush properly.
Potholes everywhere
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great stay with level pitches, clean facilities and friendly staff.
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Lovely hot showers and water for washing dishes despite freezing conditions.
Friendly staff in the Bistro/soft play when we realised we didn’t have a lighter to cook! A lighter donated to us!
Informal atmosphere.
Disliked No hairdryers.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The campsite, it could be great, probably just needs a little love
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Staff in the cafe area were friendly, pitches were flat and large in size. Pizza area looked very nice, although everything was either shut or shutting at 4:45pm
Disliked Campsites seems like a bit of an afterthought, facilities seem to be there for the safari tents but they are away from the main campsite if your staying open through the winter, at least have some kind of heating in the showers and clean them, as they were freezing once you stepped out of the shower, the shower itself was warm.. mouldy ceilings, cracked windows and dirty loos were not the best advert..
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely nice short break…
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Lovely nice short break
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
The peace and quiet…
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked The peace and quiet
Disliked The freezing cold toilet shower block
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Highly recommend
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Absolutely fabulous place, great walks and facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
Close to several places we wanted…
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Close to several places we wanted to visit
Disliked Toilets and showers always dirty. I have disabilities and I nearly slipped in the disabled shower room. There was no floor squeegee to mop after the shower and the tiled floor was very slippery. Also the men’s toilets had urine on the seats and blocked toilets, the men’s showers were also dirty.
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Good for family’s , Bar lunch…
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Good for family’s , Bar lunch was good value,
Disliked Site information has missing information regarding where waste water & elsan toilet waste should be emptied .
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site clean facilities staff friendly pitches level and good
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Site and pitch good restaurant and food good
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site - brilliant pitch…
Powered gravel caravan site
Liked Lovely site - brilliant pitch
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 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 $55.45 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.