Gamston
Parish in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.275, -0.946 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 70 75 |
| Population: | 246 |
| Dialling code: | 01777 (Retford) |
Gamston is a small civil parish in the district of Bassetlaw, in north Nottinghamshire, England, lying a few miles from the market town of Retford. The character is predominantly rural, with hedged farmland, scattered cottages and lanes that open out into the surrounding countryside, offering a quiet, village atmosphere rather than any urban centre.
Locally the parish has historic roots reflected in traditional farmhouses and a modest village streetscape, and community life tends to be close‑knit with activities and services often centred on nearby towns. Economically it remains largely agricultural with many residents commuting to larger centres such as Retford, Worksop or Nottingham, and its appeal is mainly to those who value peaceful rural living within reach of market facilities.
Postcode districts covering Gamston
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Nottingham 23 miles37 km
- Mansfield 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Rotherham 20.5 miles33 km
- Doncaster 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Chesterfield 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Lincoln 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Scunthorpe 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Newark-on-Trent 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Worksop 7.2 miles11.7 km
- Arnold 20.3 miles32.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Gamston Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- West Drayton Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Elkesley Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Eaton Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- West Markham Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bothamsall Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- East Retford South Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Askham Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Bevercotes Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Haughton Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
- East Markham Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- East Retford West Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Gamston
DN22 0FZ, DN22 0PE, DN22 0QE, DN22 0PF, DN22 0QB, DN22 0QH, DN22 0QG, DN22 0PZ, DN22 0RP … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 14.5 miles23.4 km
- East Midlands Airport 34.5 miles55.6 km
- Retford Low-Level Rail Station 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Retford Rail Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Gamston Ad
- Rooms at the Inn 3.1 miles5 km
- Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Herbalist Rooms 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Lion Hotel 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa 4 6 miles9.6 km
- The Maypole at Wellow 6 miles9.7 km
- Kings Park Hotel 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Muthu Clumber Park Hotel and Spa 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Elms Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Cassia Rooms 7.6 miles12.2 km
Schools in Gamston
- Gamston St Peter's C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Clumber House Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 10.6 miles17 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Field Mill Stadium 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 14.3 miles23 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 16.5 miles26.6 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 16.7 miles26.9 km