Marwell Resort

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Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
Aerial view of the freshwater carp lake
The site and surrounding area from above.
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
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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

Rent a tent 6
Camper sites 25
Tent sites 25
RV sites 25
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, 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

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 887 Pitchup.com customers

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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

88% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

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A great place to stay with kids, staff were great and good facilities.

Overall 9/10

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Child friendliness
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Michelle W.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The layout of the site, the facilities and the distinct sound of the animals!

Disliked Peak bathroom times can lead to lack of toilet roll and soap. However, we did think the toilets were tended to well and frequently.

A nice place expensive for what it is, I wouldn’t go agian

Overall 4/10

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Accommodation
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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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dave t.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The bar and bar staff plus crazy golf.

Disliked Toilets very dirty and not cleaned enough, the site was very busy but that is what you plan for and why is the hot water either too hot for a shower or freezing cold as you’ve run out of hot water, also turn the water pressure down at the sinks I don’t want to get soaked every time I wash my hands.

clean and friendly site, plenty for the little one to do…

Overall 9/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Jake S.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked clean and friendly site, plenty for the little one to do

Excellent site, will definitely be back.

Overall 10/10

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Child friendliness
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Philip d.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Amazing site, good clean facilities, bar area fantastic, food was amazing from the bar and the pizza from the clay oven was delicious. One of the best campsites we’ve stayed at in the UK.

Disliked Only negative is the hot showers, but I prefer a cooler shower.

A fantastic family site with activities for all & good facilities

Overall 8/10

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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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julia c.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The location was perfect. Our pitch was near the toilet block, but a line of conifer trees helped protect us from noise.
The mini golf was great. The toilets were good, and clean. Always had hot water. We had a pizza on Saturday which was traditional and lovely.

Disliked The restaurant shut at 5pm on week days.

better family camping destination.

Overall 9/10

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Accommodation
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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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Yan Kit T.

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

Overall 7/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Anonymous

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

Overall 10/10

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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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kerrie w.

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

Overall 10/10

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Wifi
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Kathryn L.

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

Overall 7/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Anonymous

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

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 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

  • CarFest (Friday, August 22, 2025 – Friday, August 22, 2025)

    Basingstoke, England 16.1 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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From $36.84 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.