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
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, axe throwing, air rifles, 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 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.
- 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
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
85% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious sites, loads for families! Praises for clean facilities, friendly staff, great on-site services. Beautiful grounds & location noted. Some water pressure/facility condition concerns, especially peak/off-season. Popular with families, many keen to return.
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Last updated 2026-06-16
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Great place for families and people with dogs. Friendly staff
Powered grass campsite
Liked Good layout with lots of activities if people feel like it. Very pretty surroundings.
Disliked The shop never seemed to be open but we didn't really need anything anyway, just a bit strange.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great family atmosphere, clean and tidy…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Great family atmosphere, clean and tidy
Disliked Clay shooting going off constantly, need some form of warden for the cars moving about in the early hours and the noise 1/2 am
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent clean camping facilities. Good size…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Excellent clean camping facilities. Good size pitches and fun activities to join in with if desired
Recommend to friends Visit again
Not the worst site, but some customer service would have been nice.
Powered grass campsite
Liked The food and drink were very nice.
Disliked No hot water in showers, and when mentioned “ first I’ve heard darling” was not the answer I was hoping for.
Also nothing to do with site but had children just running around pitch and even going into awnings ect.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good activities clean bathrooms and showers
Powered grass campsite
Liked Mini golf
Football pitch
Activities
Kids loved the location and options for entertainment.
Pizza, bar and band great for the parents too.
Lovely clean bathrooms and showers. Cleanest I've ever seen a campsite toilet block.
Disliked Shop was closed
Recommend to friends Visit again
Ideal for our stay. Great staff. Great food.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Warm welcome from lovely girl in Reception. Excellent food in the bar. Clean toilet/shower block. Recommended.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Pretty area lovley estaurant and bar…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Pretty area lovley estaurant and bar areas. Beautiful walk around the lake.
Disliked Small gate opening for driving a large caravan through it.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Really enjoyed the stay and will definitely be returning soon!
Powered grass campsite
Liked We liked the pitch we had (S1), near to facilities and fairly quiet in our field.
Facilities were great (e.g. bar, restaurant and pizza area). Also like that there was live music. Nice, modern washing and cleaning facilities.
Disliked The only problem we really had was some people in field next to us were playing loud music and shouting a lot until around midnight.
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Needs some improvement this year
Powered grass campsite
Liked I’ve been to this campsite a few times. The staff are friendly and the site is always clean. Pitches are a good size. Bar is good and pizza night with live music was excellent.
Disliked Having been previous years I was quite disappointed with the main wash block. There was no hot water on Saturday for showers or to wash up. There was also no soap in the lady’s soap dispensers for a period of time. I don’t think it was as clean as previous years either, especially the toilets.
The other point to note is the children’s play are is currently out of use and the woodland adventure trail has mostly been removed, both of which have always provided a lot of entertainment for our children. This led to there being very little for the children to do, which didn’t involve spending money. I think some prior warning about this would have been beneficial.
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Clean facilities Decent size pitch Evening entertainment Evening…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Clean facilities
Decent size pitch
Evening entertainment
Evening food choices
Disliked Not being advised the park was closed prior to visit or at reception
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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
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Thursday, July 9, 2026)
Chichester, England 39.7 km
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 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 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 $56.26 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

