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Marwell Zoo

Colden Common, Winchester

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A wildlife park near Colden Common, eight miles from Winchester, with animals from around the world. It is open all year except on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Highlights

Open all year except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Animal collection across the zoo
Winter opening hours

Good to know

Last entry is 90 minutes before closing
Winter tickets can differ from the summer rates

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Marwell Zoo, Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JHParking: Check the Marwell website for parking details.

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Where: Thompsons Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH
Price: £10 to £25. Advance day pass with donation: adult (16+) £29, child (2 to 15) £25, student £26. Without the donation an advance adult ticket is £26.08, and on the day an adult ticket is £33. These are the rates listed for the 2026 season to 1 November, so check the website for winter prices.
Opening: Open every day from 10am, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day, closing at 5pm in October 2026 and at 4pm from early November. Last entry is 90 minutes before closing.
Time needed: 3 to 4 hours
Parking: Check the Marwell website for parking details.
Access: Check the Marwell website for access details.

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What's on at Marwell Zoo

24 Oct to 1 Nov

HalloweenColden Common

Wild Autumn at Marwell Zoo

Marwell Zoo's October half-term programme includes an autumn maze, pumpkin carving and pumpkin patch games, face painting and storytelling with Esme the Witch in Marwell Hall. Animal feeds and keeper talks run each day.

Activities are included in zoo admission. Pumpkin carving costs £2 for a small pumpkin and £4 for a medium one, and face painting costs from £4 (card only for some). Book zoo tickets in advance to save; annual members enter free.Directions

20 Nov to 30 Dec

Meet Father ChristmasWinchester

Christmas at Marwell: Fire and Ice and Santa

Marwell runs a festive day at the zoo, a new after-dark trail called Fire and Ice, and a 45 minute Santa's Grotto journey in historic Marwell Hall. The evening trail is themed on how animals survive winter, with illuminations, fire performers and an ice maze.

From £21.95Directions

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