Hidden gems - Tourist attractions in Long Eaton, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Long Eaton

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Long Eaton. This list contains 12 places from Tourist attraction category.

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The University of Nottingham Museum of Archaeology

Museum

5.00 (9 reviews) (~7.08 km from centre)

N.S.M.E.E Miniature Railway

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Wonderful little place for little kids & really cheap. Run by retired people with a passion for fun

4.90 (7 reviews) (~8.23 km from centre)

The Furry Sticker Pole of Nottingham

Tourist attraction

👍👍 A sacred spot where I pray for my dad to return with the 1 pint Tesco’s semi-skimmed milk

4.70 (53 reviews) (~9.73 km from centre)

Cat and Fiddle Windmill

Historical landmark

👍 First visit today, stunning location. Fully functional restaurant up and running. Would be great if they opened up a separate entrance off the public footpath that borders the site for walkers.

4.70 (46 reviews) (~8.14 km from centre)

Tarpey Gallery

Art gallery

👍 As a previous exhibitor and regular visitor I consider Tarpey Gallery to be a superb regional as well as local hub for art. The quality of the artwork and the ambience in the gallery is always first class and gallery owner Luke Tarpey ensures a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests and fellow art...

4.70 (20 reviews) (~8.58 km from centre)

Harrison's Plantation Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Love nature reserve, ideal for a stroll with family. Decent amount of benches, great wildlife and easy access/parking.

4.60 (145 reviews) (~7.7 km from centre)

East Midlands Airport Picnic and Viewpoint Area (EMG)

Tourist attraction

👍 So… I’m a plane spotter and was quite excited at the prospect at getting up close and personal to the planes at East Mids. The viewing area itself has a small parking area (free) along with a picnic area. Look like the airport actually encourages plane spotting - which is great. The location itsel...

4.60 (95 reviews) (~7.59 km from centre)

Funky Pots

Art cafe

👍👍 My friend and I took our children to Funky Pots for a half term activity and we all had a great time. We prebooked a time as they do get busy. The staff were really helpful and the kids had loads of fun decorating and getting creative. I enjoyed a lovely latte and the kids thought the milkshakes wer...

4.60 (35 reviews) (~9.39 km from centre)

Djanogly Art Gallery

Art gallery

Art exhibitions, music, theatre, dance and comedy performances plus 2 cafes and crafts for sale.

4.50 (131 reviews) (~7.07 km from centre)

Toton Fields Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍 I did not quite know what to make of this place, it's a bit of a miss mash of everything ☺️. We followed Google maps to get here. It does take you to the entrance but this is not clearly signposted so just look around you can't miss it. You can also park on the road for free. The first part of the r...

4.50 (99 reviews) (~0.9 km from centre)

St. Peter's Church, Ruddington

Church

😐 Unusually for a church, it was warm inside. Looks like it is well used by the community, which bodes well for its future. We were made to feel welcome.

4.50 (56 reviews) (~8.02 km from centre)

Bromley House Library

Library

👍👍 A little gem in the heart of Nottingham Step back in time while keeping your feet firmly in the present All the staff can't do enough for you So leave the hustle and bustle outside and visit the many voices of past and present I couldn't recommend enough

4.50 (26 reviews) (~9.98 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Long Eaton, United Kingdom