Family activity guide
Children’s activities in Long Eaton: clubs, parks and days out
Find recurring clubs, free outdoor places and current children’s events. Ages, prices and schedules are included only where verified.
Recurring activity
Long Eaton junior parkrun
A free weekly 2k for ages 4 to 14, starting at 9am every Sunday at West Park.
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Long Eaton BJJ children’s classes
Regular Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for children at West End Mills. Check the academy’s website for ages, prices and times.
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West Park
A free-to-enter green space with open lawns, play areas and easy paths.
Explore West ParkOutdoor and free
Erewash Canal
A free local option for a waterside walk or bike ride. Choose a suitable route and check conditions.
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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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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
Third Monday in the month
Long Eaton & District u3a Family History
13:30-15:15 • Long Eaton Library
A Long Eaton & District u3a group for people interested in researching their family history.
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