Marwell Resort

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Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
The site and surrounding area from above.
Sunset at the lake
Electric gravel touring pitch
Electric gravel touring pitch
Electric gravel touring pitch
A large electric grass pitch
A large electric grass pitch
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The site and surrounding area from above.
Sunset at the lake
Electric gravel touring pitch

  • 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
Zebras, tigers and bokibokies await in these handsome Hampshire surrounds – taking the kids to see Marwell Zoo's multitude of beasts is likely to make for some very happy hols indeed. Marwell Resort is within walking distance of this much-loved menagerie and is home to plenty of adventurous action in its own right – head here if you like the sound of oodles of outdoor activities in a pretty lakeside setting. The team at Marwell Resort have been instructing for more than 25 years, so they're well qualified to help you try out sports like archery, quad biking and clay pigeon shooting. Please note that many of these activities have a minimum age restriction applied- please check directly with the site. The site lake has a total of nine swims available for anglers (mega-sized carp can be found in its waters, including whoppers weighing up to 45 pounds). Surrounded as it is by trees, it also looks pretty fine (especially at sundown) and is a popular spot with local wildlife. Marwell Resort has strong all-round facilities, including toilets, showers and wifi. There's also an on-site bistro restaurant that serves up nourishing meals seven days a week. You can set up a barbecue and cook your own grub, too (stock up on fresh meat and veg 15 minutes' drive away at Westlands Farm Shop).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 43
Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 43
Rent a tent 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • 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 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 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.

Languages spoken

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Accommodation

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 1,026 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

A great spot for families, with loads for kids to do. Clean facilities, staff are sound and pitches are well kept. Food's good in the bar and restaurant. Some bits need a spruce-up and activities can cost a few bob, but most have a grand time and plan to come back.

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Pleasant place to stay with good…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Pleasant place to stay with good facilities

Disliked Noisy neighbours waking my up at 1am

Recommend to friends Visit again

First night away without the children,…

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Kayleigh P.

Electric grass pitch

Liked First night away without the children, Lovely open space, loads for the kids to do, homely atmosphere, toilets were lovely and clean, indoor play area and a pizza place on site with decent prices

Disliked Didn’t state the shop would be closed which was abit annoying, trying to get a caravan onto the field through there gate is a very very tight squeeze, for someone with little experience driving with a caravan this would be hard

Recommend to friends Visit again

A excellent site for families and friends

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gillian g.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Marwell resort, was very clean and tidy throughout, the facilities met all our needs, all staff were very attentive, friendly and happy to help with anything, we had a little issues with our pitches x2 by another camper crossing over to the pitchs we were allocated, but we were able to move straight away. We had a fantastic stay and can not wait to visit again,

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just a lovely peaceful site but with with cafeteria etc

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Keith K.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked The freedom that it gives children. The clean toilets and showers. The friendly staff.

Disliked Nkthing

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What a fantastic place. Love the…

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Yariela P.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked What a fantastic place. Love the family atmosphere. The staff are so nice and friendly. Nothing is a problem. My husband have a medical and we need to cancel our booking. Normally you loose your money. They were so kind to let us rebooked it. Proper nice people. The Woodfire oven pizza it’s amazing. The activities are great. Just make sure you booked them in a lot of advance. Recommend the Quad bike for kids. The kids love to toast marshmallows in the fire. The fishing lake is gorgeous. My kids are teens. But if you have toddlers. The soft play open into the bar. Brilliant 🤩 would defo come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had the loveliest stay....again! And will continue to return!

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Jess D.

Electric grass pitch

Liked The pitches are so well looked after. The showers and toilets are regularly cleaned. It is such a beautiful site with the friendliest staff. The bar, restaurant and pizzeria are all brilliant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

It's got it all

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Keith K.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything, loved seeing the children playing football, all the children having so much fun .

Liked the clean toilets, showers, friendly staff, such a family place

Disliked Nothing

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Loved the area and the facilities…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loved the area and the facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets immaculate and lovely staff in the bar and soft play.

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Chad U.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Hey Marwell, well what can I say, absolutely excellent stay, everyone is so friendly, welcoming and very approachable, me and my family had an amazing weekend. Perfect balance of checking everything is going well without being overpowering. I will definitely be visiting again next year (probably several times).

Disliked N/A

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Laura Ann M.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Loved it, clean and tidy, good bathrooms and washing up facilities.
Lovely restaurant - yummy pizza!
Fun golf course and lots to do with kids.
Great place will definitely be returning ❤️

Disliked Having to leave to go back to work! 🫶🏻😀
Some of the activities seemed quite expensive, but we had fun without doing them!

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Marwell Resort

Hurst Lane

Owslebury

Hampshire

England

SO21 1EZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.98572°N
1.27669°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 km Broadway Guildhall
10.1 km Southampton Uni Interchange
10.1 km Southampton Uni Interchange
Rail
5.4 km Shawford Rail Station
5.5 km Eastleigh Rail Station
6.1 km Hedge End Rail Station
Ferry
13.5 km Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
13.6 km Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
14.4 km Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
Airport
7.1 km Southampton Airport
45.4 km Bournemouth International Airport

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

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. Paultons Park (25 minutes' drive) is another perennial fave for family-oriented days out – here you can meet Peppa Pig, crash down log flumes or opt for wanders through a dinosaur-filled forest. The South Downs National Park has some truly splendid hiking trails, including the 100-mile-long South Downs Way (the trail starts 15 minutes down the road in Winchester). Mountain bikers also have plenty to choose from around these parts – an exhilarating bike track through the woods is on hand in the nearby village of Bishopstoke (10 minutes). The gorgeous New Forest National Park (25 minutes) is also within easy reach, and one of the best ways to get around is by open-top tour bus. There are three routes to choose from – it all comes down to whether you prefer vistas of heather-covered heathland or coastal explores. Speaking of the sea, beaches like Lepe and Highcliffe Castle (both 40 minutes) are very much worth the journey (make sure to pack jelly shoes and a towel if at all tempted).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hillhead 19.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Calshot 19.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lee-On-Solent 21.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lepe 23.1 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cowes 24.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

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 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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From €31.56 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.