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
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £27.50 (£27.50) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive 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
View prices & bookPowered grass campsite
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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Reviews
88% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again




















better family camping destination.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked We recently went camping at Marwell Resort and had an enjoyable time overall. One of the best things about the resort is the spacious area – there’s plenty of room for children to run around and play freely. The site also offers various facilities and activity options, including restaurants, which gives families more choices during their stay. The location is also quite easy to find, which made our journey there smooth and convenient.
Disliked However, there are a few areas that could be improved. The shower facilities were quite narrow and not very comfortable to use, especially during busy times. Additionally, the hot water supply was not always consistent, which can be frustrating after a long day outdoors. Another point worth mentioning is that the camping plots were quite close to each other, which meant less privacy and more noise when the site was busy.
Would come again, but would perhaps try and book a specific pitch
Powered grass campsite
Liked Mini golf was fun
Pizza at the restaurant was delicious
Shower/toilet facilities were fine
Disliked Pitches were too close together
People being noisy well past 10.30
Shop was shut in July
Excellent stay suitable for all ages. Exceptionally clean toilets
Powered grass campsite
Liked Absolutely everything will definitely be returning with children and grandchildren
Disliked That i didn't realise you were here before
Excellent
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Its was a lovely weekend, loved the site and all the activities
Disliked Shop was closed and a couple of the activities
Would definitely come back but wouldn’t pay for crazy golf again
Powered grass campsite
Liked Facilities - restaurant, soft play, clean toilets, crazy golf, park
Disliked Extortionate charge for crazy golf and only get one round - rip off!
Inconsistent charging for soft play. Neighbours in tent next to us got in and out free all weekend yet charging other paying campers. Young girls running reception not caring. Very unfair for paying customers. Should be free/heavily discounted
Shame shop wasn’t open
Why cram campers next to eachother when pitches aren’t full. Could’ve at least given one space between
Liked the bar & restaurant. Loads of activities to do for all ages…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Liked the bar & restaurant.
Loads of activities to do for all ages
Toilet & shower block is ok
Lovely walks & fishing
Disliked Taps in the toilets spray water everywhere
Showers were v hot & scolded skin a little bit
Couldn’t get WiFi at tents
Excellent site do go as a family with friends and lot of activities
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Nice walk distance to all facilities also restaurant and pub and plenty kids activities
Disliked Tent pitches quite close to each other but not big issue
amazing site…
Primitive grass campsite
Liked amazing site
Disliked nothing
Great family site with lots to do on site and in the locality.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Hot showers.
A good dog walk area.
Disliked Noisy birds - I think one was a peacock.
Excellent site, good facilities and lots on offer (at weekends anyway)
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The field we camped in had a big open space in the middle, ideal for games. Not far to the facilities. Showers and toilets were good and great to have the bar and food on site too. Lots of activities on offer. We played crazy golf - will save the others for next time.
Disliked Some of the toilets had no toilet paper late one evening but we just took some from the ones that did. The taps were very powerful and you couldn’t use them without getting splashed but more amusing than a problem.
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 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
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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
- 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.
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 $37.41 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.