Guides

Plan your time in Long Eaton

Compare local places, choose an outdoor outing and find practical details before you go. Explore the seasonal suggestions when you want ideas for a particular time of year.

Local recommendations

Practical guides to local days out

Compare your options, use the outdoor visit planner and follow source links for the details that matter to your visit.

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.

Read guide

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.

Read guide

Independent restaurant guide

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.

Read guide

Family activity guide

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.

Read guide

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.

Read guide

Autumn now

This season in Long Eaton

Entertainment

4 to 7 November 2026

Blood Brothers

Times available from organiser • West Gate, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1EF

Official booking information ↗

Community / Entertainment

5 November 2026 • Adults £8 prepaid / £10 on the day

West Park Bonfire and Fireworks

Gates 5pm · Bonfire 6:30pm · Fireworks 7:30pm • West Park, Long Eaton

Fairground rides, a roaring bonfire and The Greatest Show in the Sky.

See details

Community / Social

7 November 2026

Meet the Mayor at York Chambers

2–4pm • York Chambers, Long Eaton

Meet Erewash’s mayor and talk about your local community.

See details

Crafts

14 to 15 November 2026 • Free

Open Studios Art & Craft Fair

10:00-16:00 • Long Eaton Art Room, 29–31 Lime Grove, Long Eaton, NG10 4LD

Open studios event with local artists, stalls and handmade goods.

See details

Learning / Crafts

29 November 2026 • Free — book through the organiser

Photography Zero: A Free Introduction to Photography

10am–1pm • Long Eaton Art Room, 29–31 Lime Grove, Long Eaton, NG10 4LD

A beginner-friendly introduction to photography with Nick Archer.

See details

View all events

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.

Mix a walk or family afternoon with a café stop, then check the dated listings for markets and community events.

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.

Browse local events

Coming up

Upcoming spring events

View more spring 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.

Browse all events

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.

This guide combines dated summer events with reliable local places, so it remains useful throughout the season. Check individual listings before travelling because arrangements can change.

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.

Browse all events

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.

Use the dated listings below for current plans, then keep the indoor and outdoor suggestions as flexible alternatives.

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.

Browse performances