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Pub Camper & MotorHome Stopover Site:
📍 Address
Starting Gate Nottingham
Candle Meadow, Colwick Park
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 4DX
🌐 Website Address
https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/starting-gate
📞 Phone Number
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💷 Cost
Reported as Free
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🏷️ Location Type
Camper Motorhome Stopover Site + Pub/Restaurant
Starting Gate Nottingham – Motorhome Stopover Information
🍺 About the Pub
The Starting Gate Nottingham is a well-regarded pub located near Nottingham Racecourse, offering classic pub food with a focus on flame-grilled steaks, burgers, and ribs. This venue welcomes both families and dog owners, making it a dog-friendly spot. It provides a friendly atmosphere ideal for a Motorhome Pub Stopover, with a beer garden to enjoy warmer days and facilities suitable for a Motorhome Stopover experience.
🕰️ Opening Times
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
🍽️ Food
The pub serves a range of classic British pub food, with a special emphasis on flame-grilled steaks, juicy burgers, and ribs with smoky barbecue flavours. They also offer gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, with meals served throughout the day including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is highly praised by visitors.
🛠️ Facilities
- 🅿️ Motorhome Parking: Available and well-regarded by visitors as suitable for a Motorhome Stopover
- 📶 Wi-Fi: Yes (free Wi-Fi available)
- ♿ Accessibility: Disabled facilities available
- 🚻 Toilets: Yes
- 🐾 Dog Friendly: Yes
- 🌿 Beer Garden: Yes
⭐ Reviews
Overall customer rating: 4.4/5
★★★★☆
Reviews highlight the great food quality, friendly staff who go above and beyond, and a lovely beer garden. Customers also appreciate it as a convenient and welcoming Motorhome Pub Stopover, with a pleasant local pub atmosphere.
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🗺️ Interesting Things To Do Nearby (Within 5 Miles)
1. Nottingham Racecourse
Located less than a mile away, Nottingham Racecourse is a popular venue for horse racing events and social gatherings. Visitors can enjoy race days or explore the nearby park areas. The venue hosts various events throughout the year, making it a lively spot for visitors staying at the Starting Gate. This is an excellent attraction to enjoy following a Motorhome Stopover here.
2. Colwick Country Park
Just under two miles from the Starting Gate, Colwick Country Park offers wide-open green spaces, lakes, and walking trails. It’s ideal for walkers, families, and dog owners looking to stretch their legs during a Motorhome Pub Stopover. The park features playgrounds and picnic areas and is a peaceful natural spot close to Nottingham’s urban centre.
3. Victoria Embankment
Approximately 2.5 miles from the Starting Gate, Victoria Embankment is a scenic riverside park along the Trent offering lovely walks, cafés, and recreational spaces. It’s perfect for visitors looking to explore Nottingham’s riverside settings near their Motorhome Stopover. The area often hosts events and has attractive gardens and boating facilities.
4. Nottingham Castle
Situated about 3 miles away, Nottingham Castle is a historic landmark featuring a museum and art gallery. Visitors can learn about the local history, including tales of Robin Hood. The castle grounds offer scenic views over the city and are well worth a short drive from the Starting Gate during a Motorhome Stopover.
5. Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Around 4 miles from the Starting Gate, Wollaton Hall is an Elizabethan mansion set in a large deer park. It offers expansive gardens, a natural history museum, and plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities. This stop complements the Motorhome Pub Stopover by providing a cultural and outdoor experience not far from Nottingham.
Extra Info about this Motorhome Pub Stopover:
Facilities:
Description:
-The Starting Gate Nottingham Candle Meadow is a charming and cozy pub located in the heart of Nottingham. The interior is warm and inviting, with wooden furnishings and soft lighting creating a relaxed atmosphere. The pub serves a variety of delicious food and drinks, including classic pub fare and a selection of local beers and ales. The outdoor seating area is perfect for enjoying a drink on a sunny day, with views of the surrounding greenery.
Tourists visiting the area can explore the nearby Nottingham Castle, a historic site with a fascinating history dating back to the 11th century. The castle is now a museum and art gallery, with exhibits showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage. Other popular attractions in the area include the Nottingham Contemporary art gallery, the National Justice Museum, and the City of Caves, an underground network of tunnels and caves that offer a unique glimpse into the city’s past. With its cozy atmosphere and convenient location, the Starting Gate Nottingham Candle Meadow is the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a day of exploring Nottingham’s many attractions.
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