Gunthorpe Camping

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Visitor image of their grass pitch
Visitor image of their grass pitch
View from the pitches, looking towards fields at the rear
Public footpath or cycle route along the river going under the bridge
Meeting the locals
Gunthorpe lock
Gunthorpe bridge
Bbq time 🍷
Curious coos 😉
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View from the pitches, looking towards fields at the rear
Public footpath or cycle route along the river going under the bridge
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

Caravan sites 6
Motorhome sites 6
Tent sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 118 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, well-organised site with great riverside location, spacious pitches & clean facilities. Friendly staff, close to pubs & scenic walks. Basic but clean facilities. Manager addressing hot water/cleanliness issues. Ideal for quiet escape.

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mark b.

Powered grass site

Liked quiet site , lovely walks and views. some great pubs with lovely food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely walks on the riverside and…

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Martin H.

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely walks on the riverside and an abundance of local pubs to check out.

Disliked We feel the free range birds did leave a lot.of poo around the field. Which is a shame because it is a very good site, perhaps a small sign outside to point out the setback entrance gates.

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An attractive and well-maintained site near the river.

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Richard G.

Powered grass site

Liked Plenty of space. Washroom small but clean and well-maintained. Pitched all seemed level. Good location near the river. Very good communication from the owners. Gave clear and simple instructions.

Disliked No issues with the site.

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Toilets and showers were clean, friendly…

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ken c.

Powered grass site

Liked Toilets and showers were clean, friendly staff and were very helpful .
Would go again.

Disliked All good no dislikes

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Will be back again

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely site , very friendly, quiet , quick response from the owner when the showers were cold , soon fixed

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Excellent site, overall maybe the best site we’ve stayed at!

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Alan K.

Powered grass site

Liked The location, right on the river. Beautiful walk along the riverside right outside the campsite. The Guinea fowl, ducks and rabbits on site and a generous portion of pubs / restaurants within a few minutes walking distance

Disliked Nothing!

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Lovely site, very well organised, I…

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Laura P.

Powered grass site

Liked Lovely site, very well organised, I received a message with all info for a smooth arrival to the site on the day. As a family we are new to camping and thoroughly enjoyed our weekend here. My children "unplugged" and enjoyed playing family games, walks next to the canal and watching the birds roam freely. Thankyou for having us!

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Great for walks along the river .

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mark b.

Powered grass site

Liked Great little site next to the Trent.

Disliked Nothing

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Large pitches, clean toilets and showers.…

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Joanna S.

Powered grass site

Liked Large pitches, clean toilets and showers. Very quiet and lovely views. Near great walks along the river Trent and s choice of places to eat.

Disliked Nothing

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Great location for river walks and selection lovely nearby pubs

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Neil S.

Powered grass site

Liked Great location for river walks. Nice clean and friendly site with good facilities and easy check in/out with secured gate.

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 Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.98689°N
0.98293°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11 km Winchester Street
11 km Haydn Road
11.5 km Victoria Bus Station
Rail
2.4 km Lowdham Rail Station
3.9 km Burton Joyce Rail Station
4.2 km Bingham Rail Station
Airport
29.3 km 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 11.6 km

Nottingham Castle 12.2 km

Wollaton Hall and Park 15.9 km

Belvoir Castle 16.9 km

Mansfield Museum 22.6 km

National Trust

The Workhouse, Southwell 10.9 km

Grantham House 24.3 km

Hardwick Hall 29.7 km

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill 29.7 km

Woolsthorpe Manor 30.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

FLINTHAM HALL 5.6 km

HOLME PIERREPONT HALL 7.2 km

Battle of Stoke Field, 1487 7.9 km

HUNGER HILL GARDENS, STONEPIT COPPICE GARDENS AND GORSEYCLOSE GARDENS 10.3 km

THURGARTON HUNDRED WORKHOUSE 10.8 km

Local events

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

    Derby, England 31.6 km

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 caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gunthorpe Camping? From $68.87 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.