Gunthorpe
Built-up area in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.99, -0.986 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 68 44 |
| Dialling code: | 01949 (Whatton) |
Gunthorpe is a small riverside village and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, England, sitting by the floodplain of the River Trent a few miles from Newark-on-Trent. Its origins are typically English-Norse, reflected in the "-thorpe" ending, and the local landscape is shaped by meadows, waterways and the broad Trent valley rather than dense woodland, although Sherwood Forest country lies within easy reach. The setting gives the village a strong sense of place and occasional challenges from winter flooding, while views across the river and towpaths make it popular with walkers and anglers.
Today Gunthorpe retains a largely rural character with farming still important, alongside a modest commuter element using nearby roads and rail at Newark. Social life tends to centre on village facilities and community events rather than tourism, with local clubs, a village hall and informal river-based leisure. The proximity to historic Newark-on-Trent and main routes means residents benefit from broader services and markets while keeping the quieter, pastoral character of a small Nottinghamshire village.
Postcode districts covering Gunthorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Derby 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Mansfield 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Lincoln 24 miles38.7 km
- Loughborough 18.4 miles29.6 km
- West Bridgford 7.5 miles12 km
- Long Eaton 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Grantham 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Newark-on-Trent 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Worksop 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Ilkeston 13.6 miles21.8 km
Neighbouring places
- East Bridgford Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Caythorpe Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Bulcote Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Lowdham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Newton Built-up area 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Shelford Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Hoveringham Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Kneeton Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Bingham North Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Car Colston Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Burton Joyce Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Gonalston Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Gunthorpe
NG14 7GA, NG14 7FG, NG14 7HP, NG14 7EY, NG14 7RA, NG14 7EZ, NG14 7FF, NG14 7FL, NG14 7FA … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 18 miles29 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 34 miles54.7 km
- Lowdham Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km
- Burton Joyce Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
Hotels near Gunthorpe Ad
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 3 miles4.8 km
- The Springfield Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 2.8 miles4.6 km
- The Residence Hotel at the Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Woodborough Hall 4 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Heritage Mews 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Colwick Hall Hotel 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 8.1 miles13 km
- The Bentinck Hotel 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway 4 9 miles14.4 km
Schools in Gunthorpe
- Gunthorpe C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 6.4 miles10.3 km
- City Ground Stadium 7 miles11.3 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 9.9 miles16 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 13 miles21 km
- Field Mill Stadium 13.6 miles21.9 km