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 bar and/or restaurant is open between 02/01 et 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.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site 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
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 80m²
Arrival daysFrom £43 (£43)
View prices & bookElectric grass pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 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
Great for families, loads for kids, friendly staff & clean facilities. Bar/restaurant's good. Some bits need updating & activities pricey, but most love it and return.
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Brilliant venue just which had a little more co operation with staff.
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Atmosphere in the bar area was great and facilities were well looked after, felt like options and activities were great if you have children it’s a great place lots to do for them.
Disliked Staff were arguing at the bar which was a bit of a downer on a great evening that hosted. Unfortunately I had to leave early too due to emergency and haven’t got anything for it :/
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Loved our stay here, great resort, lovely bar and restaurant with good…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Loved our stay here, great resort, lovely bar and restaurant with good food and fun entertainment! Would definitely go back and recommend to friends and family
Disliked Only dislike was the toilets, they could do with a bit of a refurb but were kept pretty clean so weren’t too bad.
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I would definitely recommend this site for families with young kids
Electric grass pitch
Liked The facilities on site are great for older and younger children, the activities are great for keeping the kids entertained in between playing on the fields and sitting around camp. The bathroom facilities were really good too, always clean and nice hot showers in the ladies bathroom, the mens hot water was hit and miss most days. Great washing up facilities too. The bar/restaurant area was nice to visit in the evenings and we had live music on Friday and Saturday night. The electric points on the tent pitch were nice and close by too and our 15m cable was more than long enough. All the staff were nice and friendly too.
Disliked Not really a dislike, but found it odd that you had to book the activities in advance, although we've not been to a campsite before with activities. The quad biking unfortunately was not on the weekend we camped and most of the activities seem to take place mid week, but we camped a long weekend.
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Great site we will return
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Nice relaxed feeling to the site yet it seemed safe and children were able to run around quite happily. Fishing was great and the restaurant was amazing service we also had water on our pitch which is always good..
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This is our 5th visit to the site, fantastic location, live music…
Electric grass pitch
Liked This is our 5th visit to the site, fantastic location, live music and pizza Saturday night is really good, food in the restaurant is lovely liked the little shop now staffed for the summer, we had missed this on other visits,
Disliked Showers are normally really good, this time a full lack of hot water maybe due to the site being booked up, but cold showers are not fun when pregnant, only time water was truly warm was silly time in the morning or on Monday when everyone is leaving. Probably could do with a few more cleans when site is full
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Well organised place with clean toilets all the time. Very friendly staff.…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Well organised place with clean toilets all the time. Very friendly staff.
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Highly recommend.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Everything!
Such a lovely campsite, so much to do for young kids. We’ve been to many campsites and this is by far up there with the best ones, met the owner who was so lovely and all staff very welcoming one man in particular but unfortunately didn’t catch his name! Highly recommend will be coming here again most deffo.
And to start the holiday off we was supposed to come in our caravan, which my partner lost the keys for which we didn’t realise until we was packed in the car ready to go. I phoned up explained the situation and a lovely lady at reception was very nice and took my balance and transferred to a safari tent - which was incredible, very clean. Very comfy beds and the kids loved the little ‘den bed’.
Disliked Nothing.
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This is a good site for groups, plus if you want to get to Marwell zoo
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked The crazy golf was fun & very imaginative. Also nice that you can just turn up, rather than having to book in advance
Toilet block was clean and the staff in the bar were very friendly
Disliked I wasn’t so keen on an allocated pitch. We were in the middle of the field, so felt fairly exposed, plus other campers walked directly through our pitch, rather than around. We were also quite far from the toilet block (could do with a few more loos), which wasn’t ideal in the middle of the night
There were a few dogs not on leads. It would be good to ask dog owners to keep them on the lead at all times, or if you do, to actually enforce this
There are lots of activities to do, which is great, however, even 4 weeks before our start, there was very little availability to book anything.
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We liked the allocated space and parking for our tent, and layout…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We liked the allocated space and parking for our tent, and layout of the whole park, lovely bar / social area , and play park for the kids, staff were very friendly
Disliked The men’s shower block never ever had any hot water and at times never had running water, this was the same for the washing up sinks, very poor
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we are in our 70s and this is our third venture out so it’s all new
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Amenities are good restaurant was good staff were excellent.
Disliked as with any site this large kids will be kids in toilets and there was some blockages but they seem to be cleared quite quickly The water in the washing up unit could be a little bit after Water
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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
- CarFest (Friday, 22 August 2025 – Friday, 22 August 2025)
Basingstoke, England 25.9 km
- 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.
Nearest sites
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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 R655,14 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.