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
Site type
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, axe throwing, air rifles, clay pigeon shooting, and adventure golf are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- 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
Pitch types & availability
14

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Primitive grass campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45)
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Powered grass campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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Coopers Crop Field primitive grass campsite (XXL, fire ring)
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 100m width × 80m depth (8000m²)
Arrival daysFrom £400 (£400)
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Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This family-friendly campground boasts spacious sites & lots of activities like soft play, mini-golf, & nature walks. Guests rave about the friendly staff, clean facilities, & proximity to Marwell Zoo. Despite minor concerns about showers, noise, & upkeep, most had a great stay & want to return. The restaurant & bar are also a hit.
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Good location needs more facilities
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great location, large pitches, good bar and restaurant area.
Disliked Not enough toilet/shower facilities and long walk to the drinking tap from our camping field.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Site was amazing lots to do…
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Site was amazing lots to do with the kids . Beautiful location.
There was a cleaner in the shower block all day so it was spotless in there .
Disliked Showers were so cold you couldn't use them and water didn't work on pitch 90% of the time . On the hottest may bankholiday on record it wasn't good not having water available.
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We liked absolutely everything…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We liked absolutely everything
Disliked However the lack of water for showering was a big problem
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Visit enough daid
Primitive grass campsite
Liked What a nice time in a nice venues. Had one night stay as was booked out for the rest. Very plesant vibes, nice scenery
Disliked Under staffed a little. Coffee shop could have been open before 10. Expensive for non electric pitch.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Relax chilled family friendly resort
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Space, lovely bar atmosphere/ entertainment/ toilets/ shower block was always clean
Disliked Shower temperature
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Nice site, great location
Powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely site, great location. Lots of familys and a few things for kids to do.
Disliked A little noisy at night. They encourage fire pit use which is great but it means eveyone is up late hanging around the firepit. Lots of chatting and laughter well past 11pm.
Biggest downside was water pressure, the closest cleaning area to our pitch was always low on pressure during busy times. It was a scorching hot weekend so not being able to get a proper shower was disappointing
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Ok, not as good as last year.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Pitch sizes, woods for kids to play in, food in restaurant and pizza good. Bathrooms were constantly cleaned - amazing cleaning team in blistering hot temps!
Disliked Cold showers or just a trickle. Playground has been removed. Logs they sold us were damp. Bar was totally overwhelmed on the Saturday with long queues. Not many activities considering they call themselves an activity centre.
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Overall vety nice
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Facielities on site and family oriented
Disliked Long walk to bathrooms due to non electric grass pitch location. No toilets in that part of the campsite. Missing hot water in the showers in the evening.
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Love the pretty campsite with great…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Love the pretty campsite with great facilities and activities. Lovely green well kept sites. Showers/toilet block cleaned regular throughout the day which was good on a bank holiday weekend that was busy.
Disliked No hot water in showers most of the time which wasn't too bad on a boiling hot bank holiday weekend. Need more shower/toilet blocks for the amount of sites on a crowded bank holiday weekend.
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Will see you next year
Powered grass campsite
Liked Great clean site with quality amenities
Disliked On our final night there was a constant banging noise from gas bottles at rear of shower block.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Soft play area TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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 Horseback 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, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Fareham, England 11.1 km
- Southampton Boat Show (Friday, September 18, 2026 – Friday, September 18, 2026)
Southampton, England 13.2 km
- New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Tuesday, July 28, 2026)
Brockenhurst, England 26.9 km
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Thursday, June 18, 2026)
Newport, England 31.4 km
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026)
Chichester, England 39.7 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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From $55.86 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.