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
The friendly cows 🐮
The most beautiful sunrise 🌅
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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.

Campground type

Camper sites 6
RV sites 6
Tent sites 6
Open now
Opens April 16
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 7 consecutive nights.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 16 to

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 121 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

93% would recommend this campground to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a quiet, well-kept site in a beautiful riverside setting, great for walks. Spacious, level pitches with electric hookups. Clean restrooms & showers, with many guests praising the excellent shower facilities. Secure with coded gates. Nearby pubs/restaurants are a plus. A few noted minor restroom cleanliness issues & limited facilities during peak times.

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Perfect little weekend away!

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Candice S.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Everything! Small, but perfectly catered for family campsite that was in the perfect location. The site was well maintained, loose and showers very clean and such a lovely atmosphere. Everyone was super friendly and the kids had plenty of space to play. Will definitely be back :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice tidy site in a great location.…

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Mark S.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Really nice tidy site in a great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely location. Very peaceful. Great facilities. Love staying here. Will be back…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely location. Very peaceful. Great facilities. Love staying here. Will be back again soon.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really clean facilities

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Alison J.

Powered grass campsite

Liked The location was great, nice walking path by the river trent, could've taken paddle boards easily.
showers were clean & worked really well, pitches were decent size.
the toilets backed up one evening and they were there within an hour to fix them.

Disliked The guinea foul in the tree 4am wake up 🤣🤣

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site,great value for money...

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Nicola T.

Powered grass campsite

Liked A really peaceful site,secured by electric gates... large grass pitches with electric hookup.. facilities were spotlessly clean...
Beautiful views of the Nottinghamshire countryside.. right next to the river and a short walk to the village pubs.. we will definitely return..

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site, would highly recommend!

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Rachel M.

Powered grass campsite

Liked We've just returned from a brilliant weekend. Great communication for check in, clear instructions and pitches well marked out. Toilet and shower block amazing one of the best camping showers I've ever used. Clean, modern and well maintained. I loved the security gate made you feel safe, great site for a chilled stay. We took a stroll along the river, the pubs close by looked great we didn't go in.

Disliked Can't complain about anything!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site with basic clean facilities, natural level pitches.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Flat field surrounded by natural hedges which were not overly cut... Electricity points and numbered plots but no formal demarcation. Not crowded. Lovely view. Brilliant location by River Trent and lock, with walks both ways. Good eating places near by.

Disliked Nothing other than i couldn't stay another night because it was booked up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site.

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Steve D.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Nice pitches, with plenty of room for caravan, Awning and Car. Good electric points. Owners come and welcome you to the site. Good toilets and showers, wash up area. A good few local bars, restaurants and takeaway nearby. Lovely walk along the Canal. Definitely recommend to anyone who likes good views, and open fields. Don't just take my word for it. Book yourself onto the site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful peaceful stay. Excellent large pitches. An ideal location for a…

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Ben L.

Powered grass campsite

Liked A wonderful peaceful stay.

Excellent large pitches. An ideal location for a variety of walks.

Many thanks to Lesley, a lovely host.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice flat large pitches. Very clean toilets and showers. Quiet site…

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Jason T.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Nice flat large pitches. Very clean toilets and showers. Quiet site close to river for walks and pubs

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly 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

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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

Bus
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

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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $37.27 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.