Gamston
Parish in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.93, -1.102 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 60 37 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
The civil parish of Gamston in the borough of Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire sits on the southern fringe of Nottingham, close to the River Trent floodplain and neighbouring villages such as Tollerton and West Bridgford. The landscape mixes flat arable fields and riverside meadows with suburban housing developments that have spread out from the city; good road and public-transport links make it a popular spot for commuters who want easy access to the city while keeping a semi-rural feel.
Historically a small agricultural settlement with medieval roots, Gamston has kept a village atmosphere even as its population has grown, supporting local shops, community groups and village events. Leisure and sporting attractions are close at hand - from riverside walks to the watersports facilities at Holme Pierrepont and the famous cricket at Trent Bridge - so it combines quiet residential life with ready access to culture and recreation.
Postcode districts covering Gamston
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Nottingham 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Derby 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Mansfield 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 24.1 miles38.7 km
- Loughborough 12.4 miles19.9 km
- West Bridgford 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Long Eaton 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Grantham 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Newark-on-Trent 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Swadlincote 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Gamston Built-up area 0.2 miles0.2 km
- Holme Pierrepont Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Abbey Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Bassingfield Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Lady Bay Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- West Bridgford Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Trent Bridge Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Musters Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Edwalton Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Dales Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Colwick Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Tollerton Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Gamston
NG2 6PX, NG2 6PN, NG2 6NF, NG2 6NX, NG2 6PJ, NG2 6QN, NG2 6QJ, NG2 6NN, NG2 6NQ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 38.4 miles61.7 km
- Nottingham Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Netherfield Railway Station 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 2.2 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Gamston Ad
- The Residence Hotel at the Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Heritage Mews 4 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Bentinck Hotel 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Colwick Hall Hotel 4 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Park Plaza Nottingham 4 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Cottage Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre 4 2.9 miles4.6 km
Local points of interest
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 1.3 miles2.1 km
- City Ground Stadium 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 12.6 miles20.3 km
- Donington Park Recreation 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Pride Park Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Field Mill Stadium 15 miles24.1 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 15.3 miles24.6 km