Gunthorpe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Trent Hills cliffs below Gunthorpe Lock. This shows how fast the River Trent is actually flowing as the water rushes over the weir. Note the Gunthorpe formation, mudstone split by gypsum bands, behind the fishermen on the bank. See 653297 and the Grid Square discussion in the menu on the left for more information.
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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 NZ$131 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$131
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (244 reviews)
The location was excellent, plenty of parking, staff really helpful. Just a note, rooms are upstairs & we did not notice a lift. The room was spotless, although the decor is a bit tired & worn.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,405 reviews)
Lovely location, slightly outside of city centre but being on the university grounds is lovely and quiet. The accommodation is amazing value too, lovely bar area and self serve check in was a dream.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
The price is NZ$134 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
NZ$134
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,099 reviews)
It was a pleasant location for our stay. We enjoyed our room and the breakfast was very good.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
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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! (920 reviews)
Pros- decent sized room, with plenty of amenities inside, good level of cleanliness. Bed was very firm, which I like, so I slept like a log. Centrally located but kind of out of the way, so not too much street noise. Croissant in the morning was a welcome addition included in the room rate. Cons- ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
St Mary's Quarters

St Mary's Quarters

4 out of 5
26-28 High Pavement Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and Trent Bridge ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
I wish they had let me know when I booked that there is no reception and checking in is virtual. I only found out when I arrived at the hotel. We stood outside for well over 30 min trying to enter details on the app that kept erroring. I called, but it went to voicemail- still haven’t got a call ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

St Mary's Quarters
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! (341 reviews)
Property easy to find/park and get into They sent clear instructions of how to get in Room spacious and clean but the loo did have a mouldy water smell The only other issue was the room was freezing, there were two radiators but no thermostat. Shared kitchen was clean and well stocked

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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