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
Campground type
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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.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- 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
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 8m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.50 (£27.50)
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Primitive grass campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £43 (£43)
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Powered grass campsite
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 10m depth (80m²)
Arrival daysFrom £48 (£48)
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8.2/10
Reviews
88% would recommend this campground to a friend
85% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly recommended for families with plenty for kids. Guests rave about clean facilities, friendly staff, and great food. Some note minor updates needed for facilities and activity costs, but most plan to return.
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Great stay, would recommend.
Powered grass campsite
Liked We had a fantastic time at Marwell resort and everyone loved the activities and a big part of that was due to our instructor, Dale. He was incredibly helpful and patient with everyone, making the experience enjoyable and easy to follow. His genuine and hands-on approach stood out, especially compared to some of the other staff who seemed to be just reading from a script.
The food at the restaurant was delicious and well-prepared. Ed at the bar also deserves a shout-out; he was excellent, providing quick and friendly service.
Disliked The campsite itself was very tidy and well-maintained. The only downside was the toilet facilities, which were only cleaned three times a day. While they were clean, more frequent attention would have made a difference given the number of people using them. The sinks and shower facilities could also do with an update
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Amazing site, clean friendly and tent pitches where lovely.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Amazing site, super friendly staff. Pitch was lovely. We went electric pitch. Lots of greenery everywhere with amazing walks and my son and husband loved the fishing lake. Shower block and toilets great. Shop on site open early for a morning coffee. Bar and bistro was lovely, great food and entertainment on a Wednesday night was brilliant. Will definitely be coming back. Kids enjoyed the quad biking and marwell zoo is just around the corner.
Disliked Nothing major just the activities on site where quiet expensive.
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Great site and location for a family Holiday
Powered grass campsite
Liked This is a great site, great staff, excellent amenities, bar, pizza etc although the showers are a bit hit and miss and could do with a plumber to sort out the water pressure and temperature, still usable.
The activities, we had 2 hours axe throwing with an excellent instructor, great for all ages and worth the money, but book early as these book out.
We had 2 pitches for our large family, BBQ every night and fire pit, hired from the site, really enjoyed the stay.
Disliked Our field has deep ruts which will eventually damage a small car, and after dark easy to fall over if your not careful. Not strictly a dislike but something the site needs to sort out.
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Location is great!…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Location is great!
Disliked The distance of each tent was too close
The shower room is not clean enough and need to build more toilet to avoid the long queue
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The grounds and showers…
Powered grass campsite
Liked The grounds and showers
Disliked Group bookings
Food overpriced
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We had a nice stay but the smell and toilet block let it down.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked The field we stayed in was ok. Not far from most things. It was good that we could hire a fire pit. Staff were friendly. Lovely pub.
Disliked Unfortunately the toilet block is very old looking. Shower cubicles are very small. As much as they were cleaned there’s mould in the showers. The toilets smell and also a smell of septic tanks near the pub. Also I thought a bit pricey for food and drinks.
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Amazing
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Love this campsite!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fabulous facilities. Excellent location.
Primitive grass campsite
Liked Excellent facilities. Showers hot and clean flushing toilets. Good washing up area with lots of space and a small fridge for ice packs.
Restaurant was fabulous and lots for kids to do.
Disliked Tents were very close together. Campsite was very noisy when trying to get little ones to sleep late into the night with cars leaving.
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definitely coming back again ,that’s the best accolade you can get
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked First impressions was of a well kept clearly marked open area for people to set There tents or vans up quite quickly and easily. The children’s entertainment with games like the golf and the soft area were very good. The food and the bar area plus the entertainment was very good.
Disliked It’s a shame when you have places like this that you cater for everybody but not everybody plays by the rules. On our last visit it seemed that somebody had vandalise both trampolines. The toilets always seem to be needed to be jammed with toilet paper. The water in the wash blocks was also cold as opposed to hot. it seems this was just a means.
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Love Marwell , staff ate lovely , so much to do for…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Love Marwell , staff ate lovely , so much to do for the kids
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
- 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?
Read moreRV, 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Marwell Resort? From $37.29 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.