Bonfire night events
To celebrate Bonfire Night, England's towns and cities play host to Fireworks Extravaganzas. Wrap up warm and check out our selection of the best...
Heart of England
South East
Fireworks Spectacular - The Hop Farm, Tonbridge, Kent
Saturday 31 October & Sunday 01 November 2009
Get ready for a fireworks party to remember at The Hop Farm Family Park, Kent, on 31st October and 1st November.
Lewes Bonfire Night Celebrations - Lewes
Thursday 5 November 2009
Lewes' famous celebrations of 1605's gunpowder plot downfall are unrivalled across England. Its raucous parade winds through steep, cobbled streets with colourful costumes, flaming torches and ear-splitting bangers. The smoke-filled air is full of shouts and beating drums.
Cranleigh Lions Bonfire & Fireworks - Cranleigh, Surrey
Saturday 7th November 2009
This year's bonfire and firework display will be on Saturday 7th November 2009 with the usual Guy competition, procession and raffle with some very special prizes.
London
Fireworks Display - Alexandra Palace, North London
Saturday 7 November 2009
It might seem somewhat surprising that a building that suffered greatly in two destructive fires should be known as a venue for some of the biggest fireworks displays in the capital, but every year Alexandra Palace stages a fantastic display to mark the demise of Guy Fawkes.
The Mayor's Thames Festival Firework Display off Southwark Bridge - River Thames, London
Saturday 14 November 2009
The display includes more than half a tonne of giant fireworks, some of which shoot over 600ft into the sky before exploding, and takes a team of eight pyrotechnicians two days to set it all up. It's one of London's most spectacular annual displays, and you'll be able to see the fireworks for miles, but for the best view of all head down to Victoria Embankment.
South West
Bristol Charity Fireworks Fiesta - Durdham Downs
Saturday 7 November 2009
The sky above The Downs fills with noise and colour for the annual Bristol Charity Fireworks Fiesta, celebrating the historic demise of Guy Fawkes.
Ottery St Mary Tar Barrel Rolling - Ottery St. Mary, Devon
Thursday 5 November 2009
A 17th-century tradition to rid the streets of evil spirits is revived every year as fearless men, women and children run through Ottery St Mary carrying blazing tar barrels. Children's barrels at 4.30pm, then women, then men, at about 9pm.
East of England
Cambridge Bonfire Night on Midsummer Common
Thursday 5 November 2009
The Cambridge bonfire night at Midsummer Common has been run for over 20 years by the city council and claims to be the biggest free firework display in East Anglia, attracting around 30,000 spectators every year. Free admission; Fireworks 7.30pm
Festival Of Fireworks - Southend seafront
Saturday 7 November 2009
The skies over the seafront dazzle, shimmer and explode with colour every Saturday night at this time of year as a fabulous array of fireworks are launched from a barge at sea just off Jubilee Beach about 100m east of the Pier.
Firework display at Wicksteed Park - Kettering, Northants
November 2009
The nights will soon be drawing in on us without the summer weather really starting this year. With this in mind, Wicksteed Park is doing all it can to give people things to look forward to throughout the autumn and winter season... and what better to look forward to than a spectacular display of fireworks and live entertainment in our Park?
Firework Thunder at Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, PodingtonThursday 5th November 2009
A spectacular evening of Fireworks, Live action including Podzilla the Monster Truck, Roaring Thunder the Jet Truck, Smoke, Flame and Thunder show from Fireforce 3 Jet Funny Car and Stunt Driver Terry Grant, Huge Bonfire, Fun Fair, catering and bar facilities, plus family entertainment.
East Midlands
Abbey Park Bonfire & Firework Display - Leicester
Saturday 7 November 2009
Featuring: FlameOz - awe inspiring fire show; Professor Clump - the hilarious 8 foot traditional clown Ringmaster on stilts & fabulous laser Juggler; plus BBC Radio Leicester presenters, live bands on stage, food stalls, children’s funfair and entertainers.
Bonfire Night Firewalk and Fireworks Extravaganza - Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Nottingham
Thursday 5 November 2009
Firewalking is an inspirational and barrier-breaking experience for all. After a 2 hour life-changing Empowerment Workshop taking place inside Nottingham Castle’s Main Gallery, you will fearlessly walk across 20ft of wood embers burning at over 1200 degrees Fahrenheit without experiencing any pain or injury! And just to top it off, we’ll throw in a fireworks display too. Fantastic fireworks finale, Fearless fire performers, Castle rock brewery bar, Mouthwatering food stalls, Live local music.
Yorkshire
Bonfire & Firework Display - Roundhay Park, Leeds
November 2009
Once again tens of thousands of people are expected to gather at Roundhay Park to enjoy Leeds’ biggest bonfire and fireworks event. The bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm and the explosive fireworks display will start at 8pm.
After Dark & Fireworks - Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield
Thursday 5 November 2009
Celebrate the demise of Guy Fawkes and his cronies at the After Dark fireworks spectacular at Sheffield's Don Valley Grass Bowl. Attractions include a bonfire, family funfair, fire jugglers, music by Real Radio to accompany the display, food and drink.
Fire Walk for Middlesbrough Mind - River Tees Watersports Centre, Stockton-on-Tees
Thursday 5 November 2009
Do you dare to do something different, something inspirational? How about a fire walk? Our trainers from Blaze will give you motivational training so that you can beat the burn, but don’t worry it won’t be touchy feely, it’ll be fun. Your supporters will have a fantastic view of Stockton’s amazing fireworks display, taking place at 7:30pm, with food and hot drinks also available for you to buy too.
York Maze Fireworks Spectacular - York Maze, YorkThursday 5 November 2009
Firework spectacular choreographed to a music soundtrack featuring hit songs, chosen by listeners of Minster FM and produced by one of the country's leading display companies, Alchemy Fireworks.
North East England
Bonfire Night - Aykley Heads, Durham
Thursday 5 November 2009
The Aykley Heads Police Headquarters organise the annual Guy Fawkes celebrations in Durham, featuring fireworks and a bonfire. Refreshments are available and there's ample parking at County Hall.
Darlington Fireworks Spectacular - South Park, DarlingtonSaturday 31 October 2009
Held in South Park, the free Darlington Fireworks Spectacular with music and laser accompaniment attracts thousands of people every year. As well as the massive bonfire there are children's fairground rides and a radio roadshow.
England's Northwest
Lancaster Fireworks Spectacular - Castle Green, Lancaster
Thursday 7 November 2009
The north's most spectacular free fireworks display takes place in the Castle Hill area above the historic city of Lancaster. Food stalls open and build-up music from 6pm. Fireworks launched at 8pm. Finishing at 8.25pm with the Priory Bells.
Leyland Round Table Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular
Thursday 5 November 2009
One of the northwests most spectacular firework displays- come to the 38th Annual Leyland Round Table Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular and see the skies above Leyland come to life as we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night at Worden Park, Leyland.
Bonfire Night Fireworks at Sefton Park, Liverpool
Thursday5 November 2009
Fireworks explode to music during Liverpool's spectacular Bonfire Night events, which take place at Sefton Park, Walton Hall Park and Newsham Park. Up to 100,000 people come from all over the city and the surrounding area to enjoy the displays. All the displays start at 7.30pm and last for around 20 minutes.
Carlisle Fireshow - Bitts Park, Carlisle
Saturday 7 November 2009
Exploding high above Bitts Park on the banks of the River Eden, the Fireshow is Carlisle's traditional bonfire night celebration, remembering Guy Fawkes' dastardly terrorist plot. Most of Carlisle turns out to see the display. Themed Firework Spectacular to music. Starts 7pm; Admission free, but collection for local charity.
