Guides

Explore Long Eaton through the seasons

Useful starting points for local events, outdoor time and flexible days out throughout the year.

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This season in Long Eaton

Children / Crafts

Every Tuesday • £12.50 per child

DÜDL Summer Art Club — Tuesdays

10:00 • DÜDL, 79 College Street, Long Eaton, NG10 4NN

A weekly summer holiday art club where children make a different creative project to take home.

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Children / Crafts

Every Wednesday • £12.50 per child

DÜDL Summer Art Club — Wednesdays

10:00 • DÜDL, 79 College Street, Long Eaton, NG10 4NN

A weekly summer holiday art club where children make a different creative project to take home.

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Community / Learning

26 August 2026 • £5

Plant Club

19:30-21:00 • DÜDL, 79 College Street, Long Eaton, NG10 4NN

A monthly get-together for indoor plant enthusiasts, with tips, themed activities and a welcome drink.

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Crafts

28 August 2026 • From £7.50

Bedazzle Bar

19:30 • DÜDL, 79 College Street, Long Eaton, NG10 4NN

Bring an everyday item and give it some sparkle with gems, glue and tools supplied by DÜDL.

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Local recommendations

Guides to eating, shopping and exploring

Focused local guides built from verified places and businesses in the Love Long Eaton directory.

Local food and drink guide

Cafés in Long Eaton: Independent Places for Coffee and Food

Compare independent cafés in Long Eaton for Greek food, Italian brunch, creative activities and takeaway, with local addresses and listing links.

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Independent restaurant guide

Restaurants in Long Eaton: Independent Places to Eat

Compare verified independent restaurants in Long Eaton for Italian dining, shared small plates, coeliac-safe food and daytime or evening service.

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Family activity guide

Children’s Activities in Long Eaton: Clubs, Parks and Days Out

Find verified children’s activities in Long Eaton, including recurring clubs, free outdoor options and upcoming family events with listing links.

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Shop local guide

Independent shops in Long Eaton

Explore six independent shops and traders in Long Eaton for books, bridalwear, local food, crafts and town-centre market shopping.

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March to May

Spring in Long Eaton

Spring brings lighter evenings, new colour in the parks and more reasons to spend time outdoors around Long Eaton.

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See West Park wake up

Open lawns, play areas and easy paths make West Park a flexible choice for a short walk or a family afternoon.

Explore West Park

Follow the Erewash Canal

Choose a comfortable stretch of the towpath for fresh air, waterside views and an easy route back into town.

Discover the canal

Make time for local life

Spring markets, community gatherings and café stops are easy to combine into an unhurried day.

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Coming up

Upcoming spring events

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No upcoming events have been added for this season yet.

New dates are added regularly, so the full events calendar is worth a look.

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June to August

Summer in Long Eaton

Longer days bring outdoor events, community activities and more time to explore Long Eaton on foot or by bike.

Read the full summer guide

Spend time at West Park

West Park has open green space, play areas and easy paths, making it a useful starting point for a family afternoon, a walk or one of the town’s larger summer events.

Explore West Park

Walk beside the water

The Erewash Canal and Trent Lock offer relaxed waterside routes. Choose a distance that suits the weather and allow extra time if you plan to stop nearby.

See local outdoor places

Check the weekend listings

Local performances, markets and community activities change from week to week. The weekend page brings the nearest dates together automatically.

See this weekend

Coming up

Upcoming summer events

View more summer events

No upcoming events have been added for this season yet.

New dates are added regularly, so the full events calendar is worth a look.

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September to November

Autumn in Long Eaton

Autumn in Long Eaton can work equally well for a crisp canal walk or an indoor performance when the weather turns.

Read the full autumn guide

Try an autumn canal walk

The Erewash Canal provides a mostly easy-to-follow local route with changing waterside scenery. Check daylight and conditions before setting out.

Discover the canal

See a local performance

The Duchess Theatre and Chatsworth Arts Centre hosts theatre and entertainment in the town centre. Current productions appear in the main events directory.

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