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
Campground 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, junior quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, treetop adventure and adventure golf are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
- The restaurant is open between 01/02 and 12/31.
- 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/site.
- The bar is open between 01/02 and 12/31.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- Please note that the restaurant opening times vary, depending on guest occupancy numbers at the time of stay. Please note these are the age requirements for the activities: minimum age 3 years old: adventure golf minimum age 8 years old: archery, junior quad biking, treetop adventure, air rifles maximum age 10 years old: indoor soft play minimum age 16 years old: clay pigeon shooting Junior quad bikes and treetop adventure are closed during the autumn/winter season. Not all activities are available daily, please check with the site. Fishing bookings must be made in advance. Guest wifi is available in the bar and grill area but may unfortunately be slow. Due to the site location phone service can also be limited, depending on your provider.
Languages spoken
Dutch
English
French
German
Spanish
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £43 (£43) 1 night, 2 adults
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8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £48 (£48) 1 night, 2 adults
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8 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £52.50 (£52.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 54% of visitors View breakdown
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We had a fantastic stay – this campsite is perfect for families!…
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Liked: We had a fantastic stay – this campsite is perfect for families! The toilets and showers were spotless and always had hot water, which made a big difference. On our first night, there was one group that got a bit noisy, but the owner dealt with it professionally. He was very apologetic and made sure it didn’t happen again – we were told this kind of thing is very unusual for the site.
The kids absolutely loved the park, made lots of friends, and spent hours playing football. The mini golf was a big hit too – great fun for all of us. We’ll definitely be coming back!
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Lovely staff, lovely site, good food,
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked: Lovely open field, ample pitch space
Disliked: Nothing
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Nice site good staff and the owner was good…
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Liked: Nice site good staff and the owner was good
Disliked: Bit tight putting in caravan through entrance into field needs to be wider as cars are in the way when you are trying to turn bit stressful.
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Lovely family friendly site, well set up, good facilities and bar.
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Liked: Good facilities, pitch layout, and a lovely vibe around the bar restaurant area with good indoor and outdoor seating, and outdoor bar. All set in lovely countryside surroundings, and a lake by the bar. Playground plus other extra paid activities such as soft play and crazy golf.
Disliked: Low mobile signal and WiFi wouldn't connect, needs an upgrade.
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The friendly vibe the site gives…
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Liked: The friendly vibe the site gives
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Great grounds and amenities, hot showers and good space for kids to…
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Liked: Great grounds and amenities, hot showers and good space for kids to play
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Great place to stay but the water pressure is a must fix by the resort
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Liked: Great pitch, very spacious relaxing and South Facing sun all day. Facilities clean and bar and music are great. Staff great and helpful. Marwell Zoo right next door
Disliked: The water pressure is terrible takes 15 mins to fill a 40L aquarium roll, shower pressure is terrible and the chemical waste point is too high up to empty a WasteMaster you can’t lift it up and the point is absolutely caked in bird droppings and has no water pressure to clean the cassette.
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Level pitches. Great place for families and children
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Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Campsite. Play area. Woodland assault course.
Disliked: Water pressure in sink in ladies restroom was so high you got drenched even when just wanting to clean your teeth, as the spray of water went everywhere and in the floor making us slippery, yet the water pressure in the showers was pretty low! This was the only downside.
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We have camped at many different sites but Marwell is our favourite.
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Liked: The staff are amazing. Every single one is patient, helpful and engaging. Pitches are always clean and well priced. Plenty of space for the kids to run around. Amenities are great. Food in the restaurant is of high standard.
Disliked: Water pressure is too high in the female toilets so sprays everywhere which means the floor gets very wet.
The onsite shop wasn't open so we had to drive to find a shop for essentials.
WiFi dropped in an out.
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Camping pitches were spacious…
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Primitive grass campsite
Liked: Camping pitches were spacious
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Features
Dogs 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 Car parking by site/unit 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
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
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 | 12.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Calshot | 12.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Lee-On-Solent | 13.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Lepe | 14.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Cowes | 15.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium 5.1 mi
Winchester Cathedral 5.5 mi
Southampton Maritime Museum 8.3 mi
Mid-Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' 8.6 mi
Mottisfont Abbey Garden, House and Estate 12 mi
National Trust
Winchester City Mill 5.4 mi
Hinton Ampner 6.7 mi
Mottisfont 12 mi
Uppark House and Garden 16.9 mi
Newtown Old Town Hall 19.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Upham - Woodcote - Green Hill - Upham 1.9 mi
Upham - Street End 1.9 mi
Shawford - Highbridge - Marwell - Shawford 3.3 mi
CRANBURY PARK 4 mi
COMPTON END 4.1 mi
Local events
- CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)
Basingstoke, England 16.1 mi
- Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, June 19, 2025 – Thursday, June 19, 2025)
Newport, England 19.5 mi
- Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Thursday, July 10, 2025)
Chichester, England 24.7 mi
- Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)
Farnborough, England 29.7 mi
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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?
RV, 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 $58.33 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.