Gunthorpe Camping

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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

Admission

  • 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.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9

Overall rating from 206 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Quiet, roomy campsite by the river, near pubs. Pitches are neat, owners helpful. Facilities generally clean but can be basic. Electric gates. Some noise noted; no kids' play area.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 2026/08/25

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Been before it’s a nice quiet site plus the places around to go it’s in a fantastic location there’s pubs and restaurants with in yards for the site i could recommend it

Disliked Needs the hedge trimming on the way onto the site it’s getting a little bit tight apart from that it’s spot on

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Clean, spacious pitches, good pubs nearby.…

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 Kieran G. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Clean, spacious pitches, good pubs nearby.

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The open feel to the site.…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked The open feel to the site. The kids were able to play and enjoy the experience of camping for the 1st time. Lovely pub nearby and across the road from a lovely walk along the river.

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Would definitely stay again

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Kirsty B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty of showers which were kept clean
Large pitch sizes
Great location
Friendly staff

Disliked The noise at night could be monitored a bit better with someone reminding people that after 10pm the noise should be minimum as it was still quite loud late

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Beautiful location, everything you need, shower…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful location, everything you need, shower rooms very clean, owners are lovely!

Disliked Nothing- it was brilliant!

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Open spaces and friendly staff…

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 Catherine D. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Open spaces and friendly staff

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Nice quiet place . Good location…

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lee m. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice quiet place . Good location for pubs restaurants and walks down the river . Will be back soon

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Would recommend.

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Mark H. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Laid back atmosphere. No one measuring plots, complaining about noise at 9pm and harassing us to leave by 10am.
Lesley very welcoming. Good facilities.

Disliked Nothing.

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Jane B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Straightforward check in. Helpful and available hosts
Nice site. Plenty space. No bother. Thankyou.

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The location is lovely with the…

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Lee C. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked The location is lovely with the river and pubs.

Disliked The toilets and shower blocks weren't cleaned while we were there. Toilet roll ran out, then was changed around midday but still didn't clean the showers. There were dead flies and midges on the sinks. Washing up facilities weren't clean. There are so many apple trees and because of the fallen apples that are rotting there were so many ants, they were crawling over our table, dog bowls and everywhere. I know that you can't get rid of ants but if a lot of the apples were cleared this may help. We only lasted the one night as couldn't relax and enjoy it. The site has so much potential to be a lot more welcoming. Nobody comes and greets you when you arrive or shows you where the facilities are, it was just a white board with your name on and pitch number. Such a shame was looking forward to a relaxing weekend but lost money instead.

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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, though we are sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations.
To clarify a few points raised: Gunthorpe Camping operates on a convenient self-check-in basis, clearly outlined prior to arrival, with welcome whiteboards directing guests to their pitches and facilities. As an established site set within a traditional, natural orchard environment, insect activity can occasionally occur naturally outdoors. Our facilities are regularly maintained and serviced throughout the day, particularly during periods when the site is running at full capacity over busy weekends.
We appreciate your kind words regarding our lovely location near the river and local pubs, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.

Features

Dogs allowed

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 +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.

Food and drink

  • The Bridge And Bay Leaf 0,1 km
  • Tom Browns 0,2 km
  • Lock & Larder 0,4 km
  • Indian Nights 2,6 km
  • Agra Cottage 4,4 km
  • Folks and Fables 4,4 km
  • Yeung Sing Restaurant 4,4 km
  • Venezia 4,8 km
  • Yaadgaar 5,7 km
  • The Lambley 5,8 km

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 3,1 km
  • Co-op Food 3,6 km
  • Lidl 3,9 km
  • Aldi 4,2 km
  • The Co-operative Food 4,4 km
  • Aldi 5,8 km
  • Co-op Food 5,8 km
  • M&S Foodhall 6,2 km
  • Lidl 6,4 km
  • Morrisons 6,5 km

Parks and play

  • The Unicorn Play Area Playground 0,1 km
  • The Anchor Play Area Playground 0,2 km
  • Gunthorpe Play Area Playground 0,4 km
  • Romans Quarter Play Park Playground 3,3 km
  • Roberts Recreation Ground park 3,6 km
  • Cogley Lane Playground 4,7 km
  • Cogley Lane Park 4,8 km
  • Valley Road Play Area Playground 4,8 km
  • The Cliffs park 5,1 km
  • Rockley Memorial Park 5,2 km

Family days out

  • Ferry Farm Country Park 3,2 km
  • Scarrington Horseshoe pile 5,6 km

Public transport

  • Unicorn Hotel 0,2 km
  • Davids Lane 0,4 km
  • Hobsons Acre 0,7 km
  • Old Hall 0,8 km
  • Mill Gate 1,1 km
  • Methodist Church 1,2 km
  • Grange Farm 1,4 km
  • Brickyard Lane 1,4 km
  • Ludgate Drive 1,6 km
  • East Bridgford Road 1,8 km

What’s nearby

  • Kingfisher Wharf Marina 0,4 km
  • Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club Golf course 5,6 km
  • Springwater Golf Club Golf course 7,3 km
  • Portland Fishing Lakes 8,4 km
  • The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club Golf course 8,6 km
  • Tomo's Pool Fishing 9,1 km

Local services

  • East Bridgford Medical Centre Doctors 1,7 km
  • BP Fuel station 2,6 km
  • Essar+ Fuel station 2,6 km
  • Lowdham Pharmacy 3,1 km
  • Lowdham Health Centre Doctors 3,3 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 3,6 km
  • Apple Tree Medical Practice Doctors 3,6 km
  • Lambley Road Surgery Doctors 3,8 km
  • Shell Saxondale Fuel station 4,1 km
  • Bingham Medical Centre Doctors 4,3 km

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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

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Cycle routes

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Other

FLINTHAM HALL 5,6 km

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HUNGER HILL GARDENS, STONEPIT COPPICE GARDENS AND GORSEYCLOSE GARDENS 10,3 km

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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 R652,37 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.