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
Site type
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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 bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Reception is unmanned after 6 p.m.. Please inform the site 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 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
Pitch types & availability
Electric gravel touring pitch
8 people maximum 
8/10
300 reviews Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum 8.7/10
170 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £45 (£45)
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum 8.4/10
317 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50 (£50)
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Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
84% would stay here again
What customers say
A grand and welcoming spot for families, with plenty to do. Pitches are good, facilities mostly grand. The bar and grub are a hit. Staff are sound, though a few niggle about older loos and a bit of a din when it's busy. Works are afoot for upgrades.
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Warm welcome, good pitch size/location…
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Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Warm welcome, good pitch size/location
Disliked Unisex toilet and shower block
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Improvements to showers and access roads required. Friendly staff.
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked * Good sized gravel pitch which was essential as connecting roads and surrounding grass areas rapidly flooded due to poor weather
* Staff friendly at reception and in cafe area
* Cooked breakfast was good at cafe
* Close distance to surrounding facilities for food shopping, cafes, pubs, petrol station if staying for longer periods
Disliked * Many potholes in road areas, car parks. High water levels in ditches between field and pitches. Excessive rain would have worsened the flooding. This may have been a problem as only 1 access road identified. No check in from staff to update on conditions.
* Poor upkeep of toilet/shower facilities. No hot water. Mould apparent. Small shower cubicle.
* Both hand dryers in ladies and disabled toilet at cafe not working and no paper towels provided
* One toilet block was closed for maintenance and it was a long walk to next facility near cafe. This was too far away from camping area G1/G2 and certainly would not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues due to distance.
* Generally not disability friendly e.g. lack of handrails in cafe area and multiple steps plus poorly maintained roads.
* Not made aware at checking in that there would be regular and loud sounds of guns firing nearby. This may of been a problem for those with dogs.
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Would be handy for the activity…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Would be handy for the activity centre
Disliked No locks on the toilets or showers. Restaurant closed
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Absolutely great i took my 8…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Absolutely great i took my 8 Yr old in our campervan and she loved it. Ehu is 1st class. The bar/restaurant /soft play was very busy but shows how popular it is.
Shower and toilet block pristine hot water clean was great!
Clean drinking water
Kitchen etc
No wifi on pitch but showed my daughter life is better interacting!
We will definitely be back
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Nice site friendly owners
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Good location for Marwell Zoo and surrounding attractions. Friendly and responsive warden and owner. Towed us out when we got stuck( our fault)
Very helpful.As we were there in February some facilities not open( understandably) but seems like there is lots to do and a good site for children.
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Lovely site, peaceful and quiet, good…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Lovely site, peaceful and quiet, good walking area for dogs (in the wet weather), really nice restaurant with takeaway available.
Hard standing, gravel pitch with electric good size and easily accessible.
Very welcoming lady at reception and site team that we met during our stay.
Toilet block clean, facilities maintained although dated but functional. We had our own shower so did not use the sites to review.
Other toilet/shower block under renovation.
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Quiet pitch with lots of space…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Quiet pitch with lots of space
Disliked Toilets did not work and the other ones were in pitch black at night so had to use the gents. Poorly lit sight and no real
Amenities open eg no shop and no wifi on pitch. So felt pricey for what we got
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Sit was ok just needs some TLC and regular checks on shower block
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Check in was easy, reception lady was very welcoming
Disliked Where shall I start!!!
Pitch was on slop and wooden shingles board on pitch broken with screws sticking out not ideal for dogs or children. we arrived at 1pm on friday. Shower block had mud in showers and toilets had toilet paper on floor and toilet rolls with plastic centres in cubicles for the whole weekend we left at 10am Sunday and they had not been cleaned all weekend. Mould all over walls and ceiling. The power supply kept tripping out at least 6 times over the weekend. The bar and grill had a smell like old chip pan oil and was not pleasant to be in. Driveway had many pot holes which needs maintenance.
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Great sized pitch. Soft play area…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Great sized pitch. Soft play area for our grandson. Great food. Shower blocks were clean and well maintained but cold. Great customer service.
Disliked Shower blocks were cold.
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Would definitely stay again
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked We liked the site it had everything that we needed for our few days stay.
Disliked The toilet facilities could have been cleaned on a more regular basis.
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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 Launderette 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 Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Large (51-200 pitches)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 pitchesLocation
Marwell Resort
Hurst Lane
Owslebury
Hampshire
England
SO21 1EZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
50.98572°N
1.27669°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 touring 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 €34.34 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.