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General
- 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
Lions, 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 Activity Centre 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 Activity Centre 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.
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 Activity Centre 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).
Park type
Languages spoken
✓ English
✓ French
✓ Spanish
Please note
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, May 17, 2021.
Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
The restaurant is open between 05/17 and 12/31.
Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The bar is open between 05/17 and 12/31.
The bar facilities are closed due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The toilet facilities are closed until May 17, 2021. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
The shower facilities are closed until May 17, 2021. Guests will need to use their own facilities.
The café is closed due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, junior quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, aerial adventure are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
All onsite food and drink establishments are closed due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
The restaurant is closed due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.
Tents are not accepted until May 17, 2021.
Pre-booking of activities is advised before arrival. Marwell Activity Centre will send guests an email before arrival explaining how to book these via their website.
Check availability at Marwell Activity Centre…
To generate better results:
- Choose the 'Multiple units per pitch' filter in the search results
- Break your booking down into smaller groups and book multiple sites.
- Click the button ‘Make another booking like this’ on the confirmation page to easily rebook.
- Ask to be sited together in the ‘Special requests’ box on the booking form.
You can also try filtering your search by group type and by parks allowing multiple tents/caravans/motorhomes per site.
Max. persons: 6 x
One Camper or Camper trailer or Tent or RV site or Class B motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Bring a gazebo
Max. persons: 6 x
One Camper or Camper trailer or Tent or RV site or Class B motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 6.0m width x 6.0m depth (19.7ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 36.0m² (387.5ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Camper or Camper trailer or Tent or RV site or Class B motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Max. persons: 6 x
One Camper or Camper trailer or Tent or RV site or Class B motorhome allowed per campsite
Campsite size : Max 10.0m width x 8.0m depth (32.8ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 80.0m² (861.1ft²)
Ground type: Grass
Reviews
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Features
Coronavirus
Activities/entertainment run in smaller groups
Capacity reduced to increase social distancing
Check-in: one group at a time
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Disinfectant sprays and wipes provided
Distance markers in shared facilities
Extra spacing in seated areas
Extra toilet/shower facilities available
Hand sanitizing stations
Individual rooms in toilet/shower/basin facilities
Masks/gloves available
Meal delivery to unit/pitch/outdoor seated area
More frequent emptying of bins
One-way flow for entering/leaving buildings
Removal of soft furnishings (e.g. decorative cushions)
Shared spaces: daily deep cleaning
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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
TV room
Takeout
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities 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
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Restrooms
Shower available
Washing-up area
Wheelchair access
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Scouts welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue grills allowed
Barbecue provided
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent sites
Themes
Peaceful
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Communal fridge
Dump station
Electric car charging point(s)
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Propane/gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Convenience store nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Large (51-200 sites)
Medium (26-50 sites)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Southampton Airport Parkway: Megabusplus
— 4.5 miles
Winchester: St Catherine's P&R Coach Stop — 4.8 miles
Winchester: Town Centre Coach Stops — 5.4 miles
- Train stations
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Shawford Rail Station
— 3.4 miles
Eastleigh Rail Station — 3.4 miles
Hedge End Rail Station — 3.8 miles
- Ferry ports
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Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
— 8.4 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal — 8.4 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing — 9.0 miles
- Airports
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Southampton Airport
— 4.4 miles
Bournemouth International Airport — 28.2 miles
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).
Must see
- INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium (5.1 miles)
- Winchester Cathedral (5.5 miles)
- Southampton Maritime Museum (8.3 miles)
National Trust
- Winchester City Mill (5.4 miles)
- Hinton Ampner (6.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| RV, trailer and tent sites | ||
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| Arrive: | noon – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
| On-park accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 4 p.m. – | 9 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 10 a.m. | |
Marwell Activity Centre cancelation policy
No refunds within 1 week of arrival date.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, May 17, 2021.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancelations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Marwell Activity Centre will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted at the park
CashVisa
MasterCard
Maestro
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Terms and conditions
Park booking terms and conditions- Can bookings for Marwell Activity Centre be amended free of charge? Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers can amend their dates with the campsite/holiday park free of charge for all stays up to, and including, May 17, 2021. Read more
- Does Marwell Activity Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Marwell Activity Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Marwell Activity Centre? 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
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When can I check in and check out of Marwell Activity Centre?
Read moreRV, trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Activity Centre? From $48.66 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
