Gunthorpe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Gunthorpe weir An underwater object breaks the smooth passage of the water over the top tiers of the weir.
Gunthorpe weir An underwater object breaks the smooth passage of the water over the top tiers of the weir.
Moorings near Gunthorpe Bridge
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Gunthorpe weir The water breaks gradually as it passes over the different tiers
The River Trent. Looking towards Gunthorpe Bridge from the river bank by the Unicorn Hotel. Gunthorpe Bridge is the only bridge over the River Trent between Newark and Nottingham. Old Gunthorpe toll bridge, http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://homepages.which.net/~shardlow.heritage/gunth.jpg&imgrefurl=http://homepages.which.net/~shardlow.heritage/shwppcards.htm&usg=__o0CWy9UhqL9o7Ju1jsVRWYTz0QM=&h=339&w=535&sz=38&hl=en&start=7&um=1&tbnid=lDpKlYKFY8o-4M:&tbnh=84&tbnw=132&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgunthorpe%2Bbridge%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1 , was built on the site of a ford and ferry that had existed since Roman times. Built in 1875 by the Gunthorpe Bridge Company who raised £7,500 through a share issue, it was a largely iron structure crossing the Trent: see 956029 and 955984. The tolls were horse and carriage 1/-, horse and wagon 6d, horse alone 3d, people and passengers 1d, motorcycles 3d, cars 1/- and lorries 2/6. In 1925 the Gunthorpe Bridge Act empowered the council to buy the owners out, demolish the bridge and replace it with the present one, seen here, a couple of hundred yards up stream. This believed to be the first toll bridge in the country to be replaced by a free one.
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Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns

Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns

4 out of 5
Bridge Trentside Nottingham England
The price is ₹5,385 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹5,385
₹6,462 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
Fun place, easy to get to, great staff

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,341 reviews)
Lovely hotel on the university grounds. We chose it because it was dog friendly and it ended up being perfect! We were put on the ground floor with patio doors leading out to the park area, which was great for our dog, super easy.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

4 out of 5
Nuthall Road Nottingham England
The price is ₹7,447 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹7,447
₹8,936 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
The room & public areas of the Gateway Double Tree (Nottm) were spotless, the staff friendly and, most importantly (with snow on the ground WARM

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway
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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (901 reviews)
Hotel reception staff very helpful. Room was great with spot on location.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Roomzzz Nottingham City
SACO Nottingham - The Ropewalk

SACO Nottingham - The Ropewalk

4 out of 5
The Ropewalk Nottingham England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Ver clean, modern, big room with amazing amenities. Great parking and amazing location. Great value for money will definitely book again.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

SACO Nottingham - The Ropewalk
River Rooms Nottingham

River Rooms Nottingham

2 out of 5
4-6 Radcliffe Road Nottingham England
Stay at this apartment in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a computer station. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and City ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (328 reviews)
Great location for the football stadium and easy access to the city centre by bus. The top floor triple room was spacious and clean.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

River Rooms Nottingham
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Popular places to visit

University of Nottingham featuring street scenes and heritage elements

University of Nottingham

Overlooking a lake, the spire of the Trent Building is one of Nottingham’s most distinctive sites, representing over 135 years of higher education in the city.

University of Nottingham
Theatre Royal featuring a city, street scenes and theatre scenes

Theatre Royal

Watch an entertaining show and learn about the city’s dramatic arts scene at this prominent theater. Meet friends for a pre-show chat in the bar or restaurant.

Theatre Royal
Nottingham showing a fountain, heritage architecture and château or palace

Wolla­ton Hall

See the real-life Wayne Manor from the Batman franchise and explore its fascinating museum and vast scenic grounds where deer roam.

Wolla­ton Hall
The home of Nottingham Forest and has been since 1898

City Ground

Catch an event at City Ground during your trip to Nottingham. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

City Ground
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham

Trent Bridge

You can find out about the history of Nottingham with a visit to Trent Bridge. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices.

Trent Bridge
Nottingham Castle showing château or palace and heritage elements

Nottingham Castle

Hear tales of sieges, civil war, high treason and Robin Hood in this historic castle that conceals a labyrinth of underground tunnels.

Nottingham Castle

Cities near Gunthorpe

Nottingham showing an administrative building, a river or creek and markets

Nottingham

Lowdham, Notts.
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Lowdham

River Trent Pleasure boat on the River Trent at Hoveringham

Hoveringham