Marwell Resort

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Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
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).

Campground type

Camper sites 43
RV sites 10
Tent sites 43
Rent a tent 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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, 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.
  • 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

Dutch

English

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Campsite types & availability

Reviews

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8
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9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

Family-friendly resort with spacious sites, great activities & clean facilities (popular soft play/restaurant). Staff are praised. While most loved it, some found showers needed updating/more cleaning, activities pricey, and occasional noise. Many would return.

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Nikita B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Clean facilities

Disliked Absolutely rubbish electrics!! when paying for a fully electric pitch I expect to use the electrics the whole time but it tripped our caravan 5 times leaving us with the inability to use hot water and heating

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Chris B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Disappointed want worth 20 pounds per night disappointed

Disliked Terrible
Toilets dirty
Site very tired
So over priced it’s unreal
Restaurant shut when staff felt like it
And staff members partners using the c**t word if front of my wife was discussing

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Not great value especially as out of season

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Facilities were good and flat large pitches

Disliked Price

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Pleasant place to stay with good…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Pleasant place to stay with good facilities

Disliked Noisy neighbours waking my up at 1am

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First night away without the children,…

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Kayleigh P.

Powered grass campsite

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

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This is a good site with clean facilities level grass pitches.

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MERISSA P.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Was such a lovely site very friendly staff very helpful staff and problems quickly resolved when raised to staff. Being just out of season this meant food and bar closed early.
You may need an extra long cable for the electric hook up for some pitches especially if by the fenced area because of how the cables are run.
The sunsets and sun rising were spectacular.
Lots to do locally we visited Southsea in Portsmouth and Winchester and the cathedral.

Disliked The bar closing at 8 pm when u needed an alcoholic drink 😂
By the evening the toilets were not as clean and often out of toilet paper particularly the Friday and Saturday night as these two nights were quite busy on site.
People who can't pitch their tents correctly between the clearly marked out bays.
WiFi is only available near the bar area and very slow WiFi didn't work on the WiFi bench near reception.
People who didn't follow the rules numerous dogs off leads when it says dogs should be on a lead at all time.
People not picking up their dog poop
Potholes on the road in on the site as damage caused to two of our cars as it had been raining before arrival you couldn't see them

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This is a good campsite with…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked This is a good campsite with excellent facilities. The bar/s and restaurant were good too.

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A excellent site for families and friends

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gillian g.

Powered grass campsite

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

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Found the price too expensive for a gravel pitch and electric.

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The site was very large with fishing lake and spacious grounds to walk around. Club house was nice with outside terrace. Food was also good.

Disliked Shower facilities are old and grubby. Raining during stay and doors were permanently open so cold. Only 3 toilets, sinks for a large number of people.

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Just a lovely peaceful site but with with cafeteria etc

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Keith K.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

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

Disliked Nkthing

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Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies 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

Themes

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

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

Bus
5.4 mi Broadway Guildhall
6.3 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
6.3 mi Southampton Uni Interchange
Rail
3.4 mi Shawford Rail Station
3.4 mi Eastleigh Rail Station
3.8 mi Hedge End Rail Station
Ferry
8.4 mi Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal
8.4 mi Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal
9 mi Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing
Airport
4.4 mi Southampton Airport
28.2 mi 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 12.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Calshot 12.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lee-On-Solent 13.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Lepe 14.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cowes 15.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

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

  • 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.

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From $26.79 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.