Welcome to Gamston

Gamston is a small village located in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire, England. The village is situated approximately 3 miles south-west of West Bridgford and 5 miles south of Nottingham city centre. Gamston is a quiet and peaceful village with a population of around 2,000 people. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

Gamston has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was originally known as Gammeston. The village was once home to a number of farms and was primarily an agricultural community. Today, Gamston is a thriving village with a range of amenities including a primary school, a village hall, a pub, and a number of shops and businesses. The village is also home to a number of sports clubs including a cricket club and a football club.

Gamston is well-connected to the rest of Nottinghamshire and the wider region. The village is located close to the A52 and the A46, which provide easy access to Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby. The village is also served by a number of bus routes, which connect Gamston to nearby towns and villages. Nottingham East Midlands Airport is located just a few miles from Gamston, making it an ideal location for those who need to travel frequently. Overall, Gamston is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Aiden Sharp	Coledale West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 6TH 01159819292 School Website
St Edmund Campion Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anita Blake	Tewkesbury Close West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 5NH 01159147889 School Website
Abbey Road Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ly Toom	Tewkesbury Close West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 5ND 1159748055 School Website
West Bridgford Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr James Willis	Exchange Road West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 6DB 01159140201 School Website
Edwalton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Thomas	Wellin Lane Edwalton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 4AS 01159144221 School Website
Rushcliffe School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Damian Painton	Boundary Road West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 7BW 01159744050 School Website
Lady Bay Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Steve Border	Trent Boulevard West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 5BD 01159747001 School Website
West Bridgford Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Fiona Stevens	Avon Gardens George Road West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 6BP 01159747885 School Website
Jesse Gray Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Chris Belton	Musters Road West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 7DD 01159748002 School Website
Clayfield House Secure Units Ages:10-17 Head Teacher Ms Evette Walker	Care Of: Nottinghamshire County Council County Hall Loughborough Road Nottingham NG2 7QP 1159170010

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Nottingham Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ 2.25 Miles

Netherfield Chaworth Road, Colwick, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2JB 2.64 Miles

Carlton Victoria Road, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire, NG4 2FD 2.75 Miles

Radcliffe (Nottinghamshire) Shelford Road, Radcliffe-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2GS 3.44 Miles

Beeston Station Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2AB 4.37 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Bridgford Cars 0115 981 1234 22 Waltham Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6LE 0.47 Miles
Partytime Limo Hire 0115 981 1735 Sherwood Bungalows, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2LH 1.06 Miles
1St Class Chauffeur 0115 911 1680 Melton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 6EN 1.07 Miles
Ace Cars 0115 880 0025 23 Hallfields, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 4AA 1.16 Miles
Abacus Cars 0115 914 5555 14 Musters Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7PL 1.34 Miles
Top Cars 0115 969 6333 14 Musters Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7PL 1.34 Miles
Abbey Cabs 0115 982 2222 14 Musters Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7PL 1.34 Miles
Yellow Cars 0115 981 8181 8 Pavilion Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 5FG 1.45 Miles
Practical Car And Van Rental Nottingham 0115 837 0141 Spr Cars Ltd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3GY 1.71 Miles
Airport Express 0115 910 0123 157 Colwick Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4AP 1.77 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ambleside/Cheswick Clo Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Gamston Village/Main St Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Morrisons Gamston Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Gamston Prec/Ambleside Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Abbey Park/Buckfast Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wasdale Close/Beckside Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Davies Rd/Brockley Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hilton Cres Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Stamford Rd/Glenmore Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tollerton Park/Tollerton Rd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rutland Rd/Gertrude Rd Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burleigh Rd/Cambridge Rd Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leahurst Rd/Dunster Rd Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Abbey Rd/Eltham Rd Dd Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Greenacre Caravan Site/Regatta Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Gamston Community Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Gamston District Centre Gamston Nottingham NG2 6PS
Gamston Community Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Gamston District Centre Gamston Nottingham NG2 6PS
Gamston Community Hall - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Gamston District Centre Gamston Nottingham NG2 6PS
Rushcliffe Urgent Care Service 0115 9455946	Gamston Medical Centre Gamston District Centre Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 6PS
The Gamston Medical Ctr. 0115 9455946	The Gamston Medical Ctr. Gamston District Centre Gamston Nottingham NG2 6PS

Local Stores

Hilton Crescent
Hilton Crescent
West Bridgford
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 6HT
01159 231774
Store Website
0.53 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Marmion
Euro Garages
Carlton Road
Marmion
NG3 2NJ
01159 240608
Store Website
2.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gamston Vets4pets Ltd
Gamston Veterinary Centre Unit B, Gamston District Centre Gamston Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 6PS 0115 981 6262 gamston@vets4pets.com 0.26 miles

Animals Treated
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Davison Veterinary Care
81 South Road West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 7AH 0115 981 3020 Website 1.33 miles

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Rushcliffe Veterinary Centre
Collington Way West Bridgford Nottinghamshire NG2 7LR 0115 982 1717 info@rushcliffevets.co.uk Website 1.57 miles
Amenities
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Medivet West Bridgford
Retail Park Unit 2E, Wilford Lane West Bridgford Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG2 7BS 0115 693 0010 nottingham.wb@medivet.co.uk Website 2.05 miles
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The Rainbow Bridge Vet Ltd
13 Trentdale Road Carlton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG4 1BU 07984887784 Therainbowbridgevet@gmail.com Website 2.38 miles
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Castle Veterinary Centre
61-63 Castle Boulevard Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG7 1FD 0115 941 7894 info@castle-vets.com Website 2.55 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Hook
2 Holme Ln Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LD 2.01 miles Can Be Accessed From Several Entrances Off Holme Road - With A Car Park At Either End And Ample Street Parking

Location what3words clots.rests.remote

Cotgrave Country Park
Very Dog Friendly, Plenty Of Regular Dog Waste Bins, And A Dog Pond That Is Regularly Tested For Safety. Nottingham Lancashire 2.89 miles

Location what3words goggles.differ.aquatics

Ruddington (Rushcliffe) Country Park
Wonderful Walk For The Dogs, Beautiful Park. 51 Asher Ln Ruddington Nottingham Lancashire NG11 6HS 3.70 miles

Location what3words takes.give.stars

Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 4.63 miles

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Bramcote Park
Huge Park With Adjoining Woods Plenty Of Space To Walk And Let Your Dog Run Around 51 Ilkeston Rd Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3JP 6.31 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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Linby Trail
Long Walk From Linby Towards Newstead Abbey. Ending In Annesley Nature Reserve, Plenty Of Woods And Conjoining Paths To Explore. 19 Hazel Way Linby Nottingham NG15 8GS 9.40 miles

Location what3words reddish.encrusted.fevered

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