14 to 15 November 2026
Open Studios Art & Craft Fair
Open studios event with local artists, stalls and handmade goods.
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Council urges drivers not to pay for free weekend parking
Erewash Borough Council is reminding motorists that its car parks are free at weekends after drivers paid more than £12,500 unnecessarily.
Featured event
Open Studios Art & Craft Fair
14 to 15 November 2026
Open studios event with local artists, stalls and handmade goods.
Long Eaton Art Room
Regular activities
Ongoing groups and weekly events
Regular local groups, activities and weekly meet-ups that help the town feel active week to week.
Children / Crafts
DÜDL Summer Art Club — Tuesdays
Every Tuesday • 10:00 • £12.50 per child
DÜDL, 79 College Street, Long Eaton, NG10 4NN
A weekly summer holiday art club where children make a different creative project to take home.
Children / Crafts
DÜDL Summer Art Club — Wednesdays
Every Wednesday • 10:00 • £12.50 per child
DÜDL, 79 College Street, Long Eaton, NG10 4NN
A weekly summer holiday art club where children make a different creative project to take home.
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 Long Eaton & District u3a group for portable crafts such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, and paper crafts.
Fitness / Community
Long Eaton parkrun
Every Saturday • 09:00 • Free
West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4AA
A free weekly 5k community event in Long Eaton. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.
Fitness / Community
Long Eaton junior parkrun
Every Sunday • 09:00 • Free
West Park, Long Eaton
A free weekly 2k event for children aged 4 to 14, starting at 9am every Sunday at West Park in Long Eaton.
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.
Unit A2 & A3 West End Mills, Leopold Street
Local places
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Parks, waterside and canal walks
Local spots that are easy to get to and fit everything from family time to bike rides.
Businesses
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