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 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).
- Facilities/activities including fishing, archery, axe throwing, air rifles, 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
English
Pitch types & availability
14

Electric gravel touring pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Non-electric grass pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £45
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Electric grass pitch
8 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £50
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Coopers Crop Field non-electric grass pitch (firepit, XXL)
Max. persons unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 100m width × 80m depth (8000m²)
Arrival daysFrom £400
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Reviews
86% would recommend this site to a friend
83% 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.
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Food was amazing and soft play…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Food was amazing and soft play showers and tolets clean
Disliked No park as being updated not told when checked in or booked sometimes at night no tolet roll
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Love it here , go every…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Love it here , go every year
Disliked I don’t dislike anything but needs a bit more like a pool
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Amazing , friendly place to camp would highly recommend
Electric grass pitch
Liked We have been coming to marwell for a few years not and it never fails to disappoint. Amazing staff, always so helpful. Toilets and showers are always kept clean and tidy. The younger Kids had an amazing time, with the ridiculously hot weather they thoroughly enjoyed water gun fights, being able to access water without any issues (had other campsites that have refused them to use the water for water fights) the older kids we to the lake to fish, although they didn’t catch anything they really enjoyed it. thank you all for another great stay. Roll on next time
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Lovely site! Immaculately clean, very friendly…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Lovely site! Immaculately clean, very friendly staff and beautiful grounds and facilities. This was our 4th visit and we love it.
Disliked Limited pizza nights.
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We have been coming for years…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We have been coming for years and we love it.
Disliked We do miss the tree top activity and noticed a lot of the obstacles have gone from the woods which is a shame. Hopefully they’ll be back next year.
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Amazing place to stay…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Amazing place to stay
Disliked Nothing
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Good location needs more facilities
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great location, large pitches, good bar and restaurant area.
Disliked Not enough toilet/shower facilities and long walk to the drinking tap from our camping field.
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Site was amazing lots to do…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Site was amazing lots to do with the kids . Beautiful location.
There was a cleaner in the shower block all day so it was spotless in there .
Disliked Showers were so cold you couldn't use them and water didn't work on pitch 90% of the time . On the hottest may bankholiday on record it wasn't good not having water available.
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We liked absolutely everything…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked We liked absolutely everything
Disliked However the lack of water for showering was a big problem
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Visit enough daid
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked What a nice time in a nice venues. Had one night stay as was booked out for the rest. Very plesant vibes, nice scenery
Disliked Under staffed a little. Coffee shop could have been open before 10. Expensive for non electric pitch.
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Features
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 nearbyLocation
Marwell Resort
Hurst Lane
Owslebury
Hampshire
England
SO21 1EZ
Timezone
Europe/London BST (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
- 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?
Read moreCamping 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. - 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.