Marwell Resort

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Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
Sunset at the lake
Electric gravel touring pitch
Electric gravel touring pitch
Electric gravel touring pitch
A large electric grass pitch
A large electric grass pitch
52-acre site in the south downs national park
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Sunset at the lake
Electric gravel touring pitch
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).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 43
Motorhome pitches 10
Tent pitches 43
Rent a tent 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • 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 02/01 and 31/12.
  • The bar is open between 02/01 and 31/12.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 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. The shower blocks do not have heating.

Languages spoken

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English

French

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 771 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

86% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-friendly campsite offers spacious pitches and a wealth of activities, including a soft play area, adventure golf, and woodland walks. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and the convenient location near Marwell Zoo. While some guests noted issues with showers, noise, and site upkeep, the overall sentiment highlights a positive experience with many visitors keen to return. The site's amenities, particularly the restaurant and bar, are also well-regarded.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Will be back as close to home and kids love it but needs updating

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Spacious gravel pitches. Lots of things for young kids to do but few things looked a bit tired. Softplay and mini golf was great fun. Staff in the Adventure Barn and pub were great, really welcoming and helpful.

Disliked Showers were not that warm and few bits could do with a spruce. Trampolines in the park have been broken for the past 2 years and the adventure play in the woods needs redoing. Would be a real bonus if the shop opened up outside of peak times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean site would return with…

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Robin H.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice clean site would return with family

Disliked Not a thing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site with good facilities would stay again

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9 out of 10
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Kelly Anne B.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice sized pitches, very clean and polite friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lively visit on our way back from wales.

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Bill P.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Amazing scenery and facilities. A really warm welcome.

Disliked It didn’t bother me but some might not be comfortable with the unisex facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would visit again.

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8 out of 10
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Keeley C.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked The toilet/shower block was lovely. Warm, nicely decorated and very clean. There are 2 blocks - both unisex. We only tried one block, which had 7 individual showers either locking doors, 4 large individual toilets, and 5 sinks with plenty of room. Soap was provided, with paper towels and an electric hand dryer.

Easy access to chemical toilet disposal.

Had AMAZING help from an on site gentleman who spent quite some time with us sorting out our boiler and fresh water filling. As complete newbies (this was our first night in tge motorhome) he was invaluable.

Disliked We were pitched in a car.park. That could be because our motorhome is 7.5 metres & that was the only space big enough, but there were vehicles coming and going even early morning and evening, so not as peaceful as we were hoping for.

We would have benefitted from a sign pointing to the fresh water tap. We arrived after reception was closed, and couldn't find it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very big patches, shower block was…

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tracy c.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Very big patches, shower block was spotless and showers lovely and hot. Staff very helpful.

Disliked Nothing, will happily stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Did the job for me

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7 out of 10
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Bryan S.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Spacious Hardstanding, convenient location for my needs. Good communication with managers re arrivals. Well kept grounds in leafy green setting with ponds and activities.

Disliked I arrived late and left early so can’t really comment on the activities offered. Only frustration was the shower block. Distance from main camping area, 4 showers, but not cubicals to dress in after (no privacy). Lights kept turning off, could you add some more motion sensors please?
Some road noise, to be expected given location, but not overbearing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect motorhome stop with clean facilities

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Chris M.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Brilliant staff, brilliant pitches , perfect weather

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean facilities and plenty of Helen.

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rosemary w.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Great large pitches and accommodated us being next to our friends.

Disliked Shooting range all day saturday.

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Spacious , friendly and easy to…

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Judith L.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Spacious , friendly and easy to check in . Toilet block excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

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 nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Marwell Resort

Hurst Lane

Owslebury

Hampshire

England

SO21 1EZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.98572°N
1.27669°W

Nearest transport

Coach
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

  • Wickham Festival (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Fareham, Hampshire 6.9 mi

  • Southampton Boat Show (Friday, 18 September 2026 – Friday, 18 September 2026)

    Southampton, Hampshire 8.2 mi

  • New Forest and Hampshire County Show (Tuesday, 28 July 2026 – Tuesday, 28 July 2026)

    Brockenhurst, Hampshire 16.7 mi

  • Isle of Wight Festival (Thursday, 18 June 2026 – Thursday, 18 June 2026)

    Newport, Isle Of Wight 19.5 mi

  • Goodwood Festival of Speed (Thursday, 9 July 2026 – Thursday, 9 July 2026)

    Chichester, West Sussex 24.7 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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From £30 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.