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Long Eaton, Sawley and Breaston — closest side of Derbyshire to EMA, about 15 min.

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Long Eaton local guide — history, things to do & what's on

Things to do, markets and events in Long Eaton — plus fixed-price airport taxis from Long Eaton to every UK airport.

Long Eaton history

Long Eaton was the lace-curtain capital of the world in the Victorian era, and the tall red-brick lace factories still line the town. Sawley's church and marina sit on the Trent, and the town is one of the closest to East Midlands Airport.

Places to visit in Long Eaton

  • West Park and lake — Boating lake, play areas and summer events.
  • Trent Lock — Where the Erewash Canal meets the Trent — pubs and towpath walks.
  • Attenborough Nature Reserve — Lakes and hides just across the river.
  • Elvaston Castle Country Park — Gothic hall, gardens and events a short drive west.

Long Eaton market days

  • Long Eaton Market, Market Place — Usually Fridays and Saturdays
  • Farmers' and craft markets — Monthly, usually a Saturday

Fairs & events near Long Eaton

  • West Park Carnival and funfair — Usually summer
  • Elvaston Castle country shows and steam rallies — Usually spring and summer
  • Christmas lights switch-on, Market Place — Late November

Getting to the airport from Long Eaton

  • We're typically 15 minutes from your door to the East Midlands terminal from here.
  • Market days, fair weeks and festival weekends change the traffic around town centres — tell us your flight time and we'll plan the pick-up around it.

Market days and event months follow the long-standing local pattern and can change year to year — please confirm dates with the organiser before travelling.

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