5 November 2026
West Park Bonfire and Fireworks
Fairground rides, a roaring bonfire and The Greatest Show in the Sky.
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West Park Bonfire and Fireworks
5 November 2026
Fairground rides, a roaring bonfire and The Greatest Show in the Sky.
West Park, Long Eaton
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Outdoor planning guide
Outdoor days out in Long Eaton: park or waterside?
Choose between West Park, the Erewash Canal and Trent Lock, with suggested outings, starting points and practical checks for a local day out.
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Cafés in Long Eaton: Independent Places for Coffee and Food
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Restaurants in Long Eaton: Independent Places to Eat
Compare Limas and Mo’ Mo’ on Derby Road by dining style, booking arrangements and service times, with official menu links.
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Children’s Activities in Long Eaton: Clubs, Parks and Days Out
Compare free outdoor time, junior parkrun and organised children’s classes in Long Eaton, with planning advice and current event links.
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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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Long Eaton’s Chestnut Fair cancelled for 2026 as High Street works continue
High Street regeneration works mean November’s Chestnut Fair will not go ahead. Organisers say it will return to Long Eaton in 2027.
Regular activities
Ongoing groups and weekly events
Regular local groups, activities and weekly meet-ups that help the town feel active week to week.
Community / Social
Long Eaton Autism Meetup
First Wednesday of each month • 1–3pm
The Square Hideaway Café & Sensory Space, High Street, Long Eaton
A monthly social meetup to make local connections.
Crafts / Community
Long Eaton & District u3a Craft in a Bag
First and fourth Thursday in the month • 10:30-12:30 • Buy a drink
Cleavers Coffee Shop, Long Eaton
A friendly u3a group for portable crafts.
Fitness / Community
Long Eaton parkrun
Every Saturday • 09:00 • Free
West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4AA
A weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
Fitness / Community
Long Eaton junior parkrun
Every Sunday • 09:00 • Free
West Park, Long Eaton
A weekly 2k community event for young runners.
Community / Learning
Long Eaton & District u3a Family History
Third Monday in the month • 13:30-15:15
Long Eaton Library
A Long Eaton & District u3a group for people interested in researching their family history.
Business spotlight
Long Eaton BJJ
Fitness & Martial Arts
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy at West End Mills with daily classes for adults and children.
Floor 3, Unit A2, West End Mills, Leopold Street, Long Eaton
Local places
Discover Long Eaton
Explore the town’s favourite hidden gems and parks with our guide to the best places in Long Eaton.
Parks, waterside and canal walks
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