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
- 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, treetop adventure 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 and not all activities are available daily, please check with the site. Junior quad bikes and treetop adventure are closed during the autumn/winter season. 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
Dutch
English
French
German
Spanish
Pitch types & availability
Electric gravel touring pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.50 (£27.50)
View prices & bookNon-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £43 (£43)
View prices & bookElectric grass pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £48 (£48)
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Reviews
88% would recommend this site to a friend
85% 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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Overall a good site and in a good spot for zoo and surrounding towns
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Staff helpful and accommodating. Pitches well maintained and spacious. Clean
shower and toilets. Washing up facilities good.
Disliked Toilet facilities would have been nice near our pitch (G1) especially at night. The walk to toilets at night was a little scary!
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Excellent for young children, clean facilities and friendly staff.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely resort.
Lots to do for children.
All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Toilets and showers were clean and maintained throughout the day.
Disliked Pitches are a bit close to each other.
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It was an okay stay.
Electric grass pitch
Liked The wild meadows dog walk and the lakes.
Nice location.
Disliked Bar seemed to only be open odd hours. Staff weren’t the friendliest and they seemed very understaffed with one member doing multiple things.
Shop was very small and didn’t have a wide selection.
Place seemed very run down and outdated. It has such potential to be an amazing site but it just felt like a camp site where your school used to take you. The washing up facilities were good but the space had such potential such as having large freezers to store freezer bags, food etc. it could have done with a paint also to freshen it up. There were empty vending machines that they could have filled and space to add some cheap toy machines.
The ground was awful with random holes on the main pathway - our pitch had a massive hole in the middle which we all kept tripping on despite there being sand.
There should have been more signage for vehicles/ pedestrians as the cars sped through and drove too quickly. I’m aware it’s private land so there’s no requirement to have signs etc but other campsites have done and it makes such a difference. It would have felt safer having a proper crossing for pedestrians as the main track felt like a race course and an accident waiting to happen.
The site should also be signposted with a speed limit to ensure safety.
The showers were awful; only on for a few seconds before you had to push the button again. They weren’t the cleanest as I think the staff struggled to keep up with the footfall. The water pressure was also awful and came out as a drizzle. There were no family showering units which meant my husband wasn’t able to assist with the girls; not ideal if he was camping on his own with them.
The toilets themselves were tiny. Barely enough room to shut the door and I’m not the biggest person.
There was an old play castle near our pitch but was out of action and has been for a while which is a shame as it has such potential.
The children were happy and played well and spent a lot of time in the fields but would have been nice to have something a bit closer to the pitch for them to do.
Also there was no noise curfew which I’m fine with usually but when you have children running around and screaming at gone midnight it’s a bit annoying.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We’re really glad you enjoyed the natural surroundings of our site, especially the wild meadows, lakes, and open space for children to play—these are things we’re proud to offer our guests.
We’re sorry to hear that certain aspects of your stay didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback.
Just to clarify a few points you raised:
Speed and site safety: We do have speed limit signs displayed around the park and take safety very seriously. That said, we are reviewing whether additional signage or traffic calming measures might help further improve awareness.
Family bathroom: We do have a designated family bathroom located at the end of the main shower block next to the washing-up area. It offers ample space for parents assisting children, and we’re sorry if this wasn’t clearly signposted during your stay.
The “play castle”: The structure you referred to is actually a storage shed and is not intended for guest use. We’ll make sure its appearance doesn’t cause confusion moving forward.
Noise curfew: We operate a 10:30 PM quiet time policy, and our site warden carries out regular walkarounds to help enforce this. Every guest is also provided with the warden’s phone number so that any concerns after hours can be dealt with promptly. We’re sorry if your experience didn’t reflect that, and we would have appreciated the opportunity to help had we known at the time.
Facilities: We do understand that some of our facilities can feel dated and are actively making improvements. We're also reviewing vending and freezer availability, and appreciate your suggestions.
We’re continuously working on making the site more enjoyable and accessible for all our guests, and your feedback is very helpful in highlighting areas to improve.
Thanks again, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Loved the fishing lake and the…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Loved the fishing lake and the dog walking area which was awesome. The restaurant looked really nice although we didn’t attend as we were only on a short visit. The campsite was more for families and children, and as we were just two older adults camping it did get a bit overwhelming with the noise and the entertainment! (It was a bank holiday weekend!). The campsite itself however had a nice feel to it.
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Excellent place. We will definitely be returning for longer.nextt time
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We loved everything about marwell resort
. Staff are friendly. It's extremely clean everywhere and food served was delicious and generous portions.
Brilliant place to stay.
Disliked Nothing we disliked
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you loved everything about Marwell Resort—from the friendly staff to the cleanliness and delicious food. Your kind words mean a lot to us.
We look forward to welcoming you back for another brilliant stay soon!
Its an amazing camp site !…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Its an amazing camp site ! Best I have ever been on . Defo worth a visit!!
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Location, cleanliness, Coopers creek quality of…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Location, cleanliness, Coopers creek quality of food and setting. Friendliness of staff
Disliked Showers and basin taps. Ideally need changing to manual ratherthan push button.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your kind words—we’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the location, the cleanliness of the site, and your experience at Coopers Creek. We’ll be sure to pass on your compliments to the team there, as well as to our staff, who will be pleased to know they helped make your stay enjoyable.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the showers and basin taps. The push-button system is currently in place to help with water conservation, but we understand that manual taps are often preferred for ease of use. It's something we are reviewing as we continue to look for ways to improve our facilities.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave your feedback—we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Generous size pitches, plenty of communal…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Generous size pitches, plenty of communal space, good facilities, excellent full English breakfast
Disliked Poor water pressure in showers
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely feedback—we're so pleased you enjoyed the generous pitch sizes, communal areas, and our facilities. It’s also great to hear you enjoyed the full English breakfast!
Regarding the water pressure in the showers, we completely understand how frustrating that can be. Unfortunately, the issue stems from an external supply problem with Southern Water, which is currently beyond our control. We are, however, in regular contact with them and continuing to push for improvements.
Thank you again for your review, and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Excellent site I would stay again perfect for families
Electric grass pitch
Liked Large pitches plenty of space. The walks the lakes and bar and restaurant just a really chilled atmosphere. Clean and tidy site.
Disliked Not enough toilets for the amount of people on site. However the toilets they did have where very clean.
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From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments—we’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the spacious pitches, beautiful walks, and the relaxed atmosphere of our bar and restaurant. It’s great to know you found the site clean and tidy as well.
Regarding the number of toilets, we appreciate your feedback. We want to reassure you that our facilities currently exceed the requirements set out by legislation. That said, we are always reviewing our amenities to ensure we provide the best possible experience for all our guests.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Good site and good facilities
Electric grass pitch
Liked Space and facilities
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed everything about your stay. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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
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 |
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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?
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. - How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From €31.83 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.