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About Long Eaton
Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village. It grew to prominence in the 1800's, possibly due to its fine location on the waters of the Trent and also through its framework knitting and lace making industries.
The town is noted for its handsome parish church dedicated to St. Lawrence, this was rebuilt by the Victorian architect Street, in 1868. He is responsible for retaining what was then the nave as the new south aisle. The church of St. John the Evangelist was designed by Charles Nicholson, it was built during the early part of the last century.
Long Eaton is now a pleasant inland resort town with a reputation as a good sailing centre. From Trent Lock there are good views of the huge chimney stacks indicating the industries which once dominated the town, but the river is a place for leisure and pleasure. The Steamboat Inn beside the water is an idyllic place to while away a few hours soaking up the general atmosphere and enjoying a flotilla of colourful sailing boats and river wildlife.
The town has a noted brass band which can be enjoyed at several venues throughout the summer months. It is further noted for having on its boundaries one of Derbyshire's most illustrious public school's Trent College, founded in 1868.
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Recommended attractions near Long Eaton
| Wollaton Hall | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Rushcliffe Country Park | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Elvaston Castle | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Erewash Museum | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Nottingham Castle Museum | (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Trent Bridge | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Donington Park | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| American Adventure Theme Park | (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Shipley Country Park | (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum | (8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Melbourne Hall | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| National Watersports Centre (Holme Pierrepoint) | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Derby Museum and Art Gallery | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Derby Cathedral | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Holme Pierrepont Country Park | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Long EatonAll attractions in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Long Eaton
Beeston, in the county of Nottinghamshire (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction NE)
Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14.
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Trowell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (3.8 miles, 6.0 km, direction N)
Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life.
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Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N)
Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower.
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Nottingham, a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction NE)
The City of Nottingham is famed for fine lace, the romance of Maid Marion and Robin Hood and as the birthplace of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth (1829-1912).
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Babbington, in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction N)
This pretty Nottinghamshire village is situated around 7 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is typical of rural England, with cottages interspersed along quiet leafy lanes.
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Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction W)
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
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Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction W)
This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp...
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Arnold, in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)
This is an attractive part of Nottingham, at its heart is the splendid church dedicated to St. Mary, a place of worship for over one thousand years.
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Loughborough, in the county of Leicestershire (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction S)
The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford...
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Denby, in the county of Derbyshire (9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NW)
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
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Staunton Harold, in the county of Leicestershire (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)
Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers.
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Papplewick, in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction N)
This delightful village lies close to the forest made famous by the legendry Robin Hood and his sweetheart Maid Marian.
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Quorn, in the county of Leicestershire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction S)
Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions.
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Ripley, in the county of Derbyshire (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NW)
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All towns in DerbyshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Long Eaton Station | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction SW) |
| M1 Junction 25 | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction NW) |
| Attenborough Station | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction E) |
| M1 Junction 24A | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction SW) |
| East Midlands Airport | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SW) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (34.6 miles, 55.7 km, direction N) |
| Long Eaton to London | (107.7 miles, 173.2 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Long Eaton
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Long Eaton center |
| Village Hotel Nottingham | (1.2 miles, 2.0 km, direction E) |
| Novotel Nottingham | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction NW) |
| Ramada Nottingham/Derby | (1.5 miles, 2.3 km, direction NW) |
| Holiday Inn Derby/Nottingham | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction NW) |
| Days Inn Hotel Donington(Derby South) | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW) |
| Kegworth Whitehouse Hotel East Midlands Airport | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction S) |
| Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction S) |
| Donington Manor Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SW) |
| Express By Holiday Inn Nottingham East Midlands Airport | (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction S) |
| Holiday Inn Nottingham | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Long Eaton |
