Gunthorpe Camping

View prices & book 9.1 144 reviews
Around the site
Around the site
View from the pitches, looking towards fields at the rear
Visitor image of their grass pitch
Meeting the locals
Public footpath or cycle route along the river going under the bridge
Ladies toilet and shower block with three toilets and three showers
Ladies toilet and shower block
Bathroom
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View from the pitches, looking towards fields at the rear
Visitor image of their grass pitch
Meeting the locals

  • Spacious and grassy site on the banks of the River Trent
  • Watersports centre and several theme parks a short drive away
  • Riverside walks and bike rides, boat trips and restaurants nearby
Shoot along for a stay here… you'll have enough to do in scenic surrounds to keep you occupied for aeons. Gunthorpe Camping is a small family-friendly site set on a level grassy paddock next to the River Trent, making it most handy for riverside walks and bike rides direct from the grounds, and canoeing, kayaking, fishing and boat trips all nearby. There's also the National Watersports Centre and Sundown Adventureland within 40 minutes' drive… and when you're tuckered out and back at base, several good bars and restaurants are within a short stroll. The grassy paddock is open and surrounded by hedges and mature trees, so you'll have plenty of space to spread out as well as hunker down when the mood takes you. You should have a peaceful and comfy stay here too: the grounds are well-maintained and the showers in the bright clean washrooms have plenty of hot water. Barbecues are allowed, so it's all systems go if you want to grill up an alfresco feast by the riverbank.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 6
Motorhome pitches 6
Tent pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 144 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

93% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-maintained site offers spacious pitches and excellent security. Its prime location near the River Trent provides superb walking opportunities, with several pubs and restaurants within easy reach. Facilities are generally clean, though some guests noted occasional issues with hot water and a need for more hooks or shelves in the shower block. The friendly, helpful owners are frequently praised, and many visitors express a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic place , clean and local…

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Emma D. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic place , clean and local pubs lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

The river…

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Jeff B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked The river

Disliked Dirty no hot water

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for leaving us a review. I am sorry to hear you were disappointed with your stay. Regarding the hot water, we were in the process of essential plumbing repairs on-site at the time. As the contractors and their equipment were clearly visible and active in the shower area, we assumed this made the situation self-explanatory for our guests. I am sorry that this maintenance caused you inconvenience, but I am pleased to confirm that the work is now fully complete and the facilities are back to our usual high standard. We appreciate your patience while we improved our site facilities.

Security, peace and quiet, clean facilities. Clear…

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Christine H. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Security, peace and quiet, clean facilities.

Clear directions in email for finding directions and setting up.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a peaceful place for holiday…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked What a peaceful place for holiday . Nice view beside river

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic weekend

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 SHARON L. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Location, great little site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice sized pitches, easy access to…

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Karen A. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice sized pitches, easy access to several local pubs. The owners were very helpful and came round to check everything was ok. Toilet and showers were fine and overall, it was just what we were looking for.

Disliked None.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site. Electric hook up, toilets…

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Natalie M. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site. Electric hook up, toilets and warm showers. Great views from the top field. Close to lots of walks, pubs and restaurants. Helpful friendly owner, nothing was too much trouble.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet spot. Excellent toilet and…

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 caroline n. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet spot. Excellent toilet and shower facilities. A real gem.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be returning!!

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Melanie R. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peaceful friendly welkept site next to the river, pubs , restaurants, views, what more can you want?

Disliked Having to leave

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice, quiet location. Toilets overall clean.…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice, quiet location. Toilets overall clean. Okay for a couple of nights.
Location information and contact with owners good.

Disliked Could do with a shelf and hooks in toilets to hang towel and put a toiletry bag on a shelf instead of floor. Sinks a bit small.
Had to be caution whilst using my mobility scooter as grass very uneven.
Dishwashing facilities not cleaned down by other campsite users, made the dishwashing facilities unpleasant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Gastronomic delight Luxury Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gunthorpe Camping

Riverside House

Trentside

Gunthorpe

Nottinghamshire

England

NG14 7FB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.98689°N
0.98293°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.8 mi Winchester Street
6.9 mi Haydn Road
7.2 mi Victoria Bus Station
Rail
1.5 mi Lowdham Rail Station
2.4 mi Burton Joyce Rail Station
2.6 mi Bingham Rail Station
Airport
18.2 mi East Midlands 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

Despite the industrial past and present, Nottinghamshire has many fab natural landscapes: the wetlands at Skylarks Nature Reserve, a 20-minute drive from the site are as rich with feathered life as any you'll see on TV nature channels. For more adventurous hours, there's go-karting 15 minutes' drive away in Netherfield, and a massive array of high octane stuff (not all of it watery) at the National Watersports Centre (20 minutes' drive) including Segway rides, high ropes, wakeboarding and rafting. Then there's Sherwood Forest and Sherwood Forest Pines Park 40 minutes away… a leafy combination of legend, history, nature reserve, country park and adventure centre, with hiking and biking trails through 450 acres of ancient oaks and wildlife. Adventureseekers can see it from the treetops on ropes and wires at Go Ape, and the kids can clamber about at the award-winning natural play area Robin Hood’s Hideout. For family antics out of the forest, Sundown Adventureland (40 minutes) has rides and themed playgrounds for the under-10s; Twinlakes Park offers birds of prey shows and creepy critters along with its waterpark and rollercoaster rides, and for the real big-ride fanatics, it's an hour and a half to Alton Towers. It's half an hour to Nottingham for tours of the castle and the caves, stopping for snifters in Ye Trip To Jerusalem and ice skating at Motorpoint Arena. You could also hire bikes for a trip through Colwick Country Park (20 minutes' drive), a pleasant combo of woodlands, lakes, meadows and playgrounds where you can swim, fish, walk, sail and spot wildlife.

Must see

The Lace Market Centre 7.2 mi

Nottingham Castle 7.6 mi

Wollaton Hall and Park 9.9 mi

Belvoir Castle 10.5 mi

Mansfield Museum 14.1 mi

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 6.8 mi

Grantham House 15.1 mi

Hardwick Hall 18.4 mi

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 18.4 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 19.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

FLINTHAM HALL 3.5 mi

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 4.5 mi

Battle of Stoke Field, 1487 4.9 mi

HUNGER HILL GARDENS, STONEPIT COPPICE GARDENS AND GORSEYCLOSE GARDENS 6.4 mi

THURGARTON HUNDRED WORKHOUSE 6.7 mi

Local events

  • Download Festival (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – Wednesday, 10 June 2026)

    Derby, Derbyshire 19.6 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 Gunthorpe Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gunthorpe Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gunthorpe Camping? Despite the industrial past and present, Nottinghamshire has many fab natural landscapes: the wetlands at Skylarks Nature Reserve, a 20-minute drive from the site are as rich with feathered life as any … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gunthorpe Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gunthorpe Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.