Arts and entertainment

We provide a wide range of arts and entertainment events, to help enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors to the area.

There is an exciting range of cultural activities including concerts, sports, exhibitions, and heritage events.

Art in the community

The Howitt Bequest

Our own art collection, The Howitt Bequest, can be viewed at the Town Hall, Long Eaton.

The collection consists largely of oils and watercolours dating from the eighteenth century.

Mr Charles Sydney Howitt left his collection of paintings to the Long Eaton Urban District Council in 1918 to commemorate his family's ties with the town.

We took possession of the collection in 1921 and it was first displayed in The Hall, Long Eaton.

Since Local Government Reorganisation in 1974, the collection has been in the care of Erewash Borough Council.

During the 1970's, and prior to the opening of the new Civic Centre in 1991, the collection was hung in Mayfield House, Derby Road, Long Eaton, which served as the Town Hall.

The Howitt Bequest now resides in both The Hall and the Civic Centre, Long Eaton.

For further details on The Howitt Bequest please contact Erewash Museum:

Tel: 0115 9071141
email: museum@erewash.gov.uk

Art and Craft sessions

A wide range of art and craft sessions are offered throughout the year at Erewash Museum covering activities such as visual arts, dance, craft and music with a particular emphasis on young people.

Visit the What's on in Erewash (opens in a new window) calendar for further information or contact the museum directly:

Tel: 0115 9071141
email: museum@erewash.gov.uk

The Beetroot Tree Gallery

The Beetroot Tree Gallery in Draycott offers a wide variety of art exhibitions, workshops and events for the local community.

The gallery is a converted Jacobean barn and landscaped garden with five separate exhibition spaces that house functional and decorative contemporary art and design-led crafts.

The range of exhibitions offered include: ceramics, textiles, glass, jewellery, metal and wood. Entry to all exhibitions is free.

Please take a look at the programme of forthcoming exhibitions and events at The Beetroot Tree Gallery by visiting their website (link can be found below).

For further information please contact:

The Beetroot Tree Gallery
South Street
Draycott
Derbyshire
DE72 3PP

Tel: 01332 873929
email: info@thebeetroottree.com
Website: www.thebeetroottree.com (opens in a new window)

Entertainment

Bold as Brass

This traditional brass band concert programme takes place each year during the summer months.

Concerts are held on Sundays during the season at the following venues:

Victoria Park, Ilkeston
West Park, Long Eaton
Stanley Common Recreation Ground
St Peter's Park, Little Eaton
Erewash Museum, Ilkeston
Duffield Close, Breaston
The Village Hall, West Hallam

Chambers in Churches

Performed by 'Viva!' and set in the beautiful surroundings of country churches throughout Erewash, our Chambers in Churches concert series takes place during the Autumn months.

Annual Bonfire and Firework Display

Held at West Park in Long Eaton on 5 November, this annual event attracts more than 15,000 people who are treated to a fantastic display of pyrotechnics along with a spectacular bonfire.

There is a also a selection of fairground rides and food stalls on site.

Street entertainment

We organise several street entertainment programmes through the year. Entertainers include, jugglers, clowns, stilt walkers, and puppet shows.

Summer sounds in the park

A free festival of musical entertainment on the bandstand at West Park, Long Eaton.

For further details of when these events are held please visit the Whats on in Erewash (opens in a new window) calendar.

Contact us

Culture and Leisure Services
Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre
Nursery Avenue
Sandiacre
Derbyshire
NG10 5AE

Tel: 0845 907 2244
Fax: 0115 9072343
email: events@erewash.gov.uk

Also on our website

Information on other websites

The beetroot tree (opens in a new window)

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