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Bonfire night
A Handy Guide
Introduction
Welcome to the Morses Club Bonfire Night Guide.
This guide has been created to provide information on the most spectacular firework displays across the country.
We’ve focused on 24 of the most breathtaking firework displays in the UK. In addition to the spectacular events, there will also be lots of advice on other activities happening at the events such as specialist food stalls, fun fairs and many more.
Whether you’re a family, couple, or just an individual looking to see a great display, why not have a read through our guide and see what’s going on in your area this November.
All prices and opening times correct at time of publication. Morses Club does not accept liability for the content of this publication or it’s accuracy.
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Alexandra Palace 4
Beckenham 5
Big Beach Bang 6
Blackheath 7
Bramley Park 8
Brookdale Park 9
Cheadle’s Big Bang 10
Crystal Palace 11
Dalziel Park 12
Danson Park 13
Edgbaston 14
GHA Rugby 15
Glasgow Green 16
Harrow 17
Norwich Castle 18
Roundhay Park 19
Solihull Round Table 20
South Milford Bonfire 21
Sparks in the Park 22
Stockeld Park 23
The Mustard Pot 24
York Maze 25
Table of Contents
London
Alexandra Palace, London, N10 2QB
fireworks.london
4th and 5th November
4th November - Gates: 16:00, Display: 21:005th November - Gates: 15:00, Display: 20:00
Adults: £7Children: £5
Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival is one of the biggest and most popular in the capital.
It includes a host of celebrations over two days, such as a Mexican Day of the Dead parade, a German bier festival, and lots of different food and drink stalls.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Times
Entry Price
Description
Alexandra Palace
Fireworks Festival
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London
Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 3PR
5th November
Gates: 18:00Display: 20:00
£7.50
The Beckenham Round Table organises this Bonfire Night celebration at Croydon Road Recreation Ground, providing a fantastic celebration for the local community.
There is a funfair that opens at 17:30, with the all-important fireworks kicking off at 20:00.
Location
Address
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Beckenham5
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Southend
Shoebury East Beach, Shoeburyness, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS3 9AD
southendroundtable.com/big-beach-bang
5th November
Gates: 17:45Display: 19:45
£5
The Big Beach Bang is held at Shoebury East Beach in Southend, attracting thousands of spectators for the fireworks, DJ, funfair and more.
The event is a big fundraiser for charity, and can trace its roots back to fireworks displays of the 1970s.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
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Big Beach Bang
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London
Blackheath, London, SE3 9LA
lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/events/whats-on/fireworks
www.facebook.com/peoples.day/
5th November
Gates: 12:00Display: 20:00
Free
Lewisham Council puts together this Bonfire Night celebration on Blackheath Common, with a dazzling fireworks show in the evening.
In the afternoon there’s a funfair, followed by food stalls and bars opening from 17:00, with the fireworks show rounding off the evening.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Blackheath7
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Leeds
Westover Rd, Leeds, LS13 3PG
leedsinspired.co.uk/events/bonfire-night-bramley-park
4th November
Display: 19:30
Free
Bramley Park is one of the smaller bonfire events in Leeds, but provides a fun local event if you don’t fancy the crowds of Roundhay. Set on a hillside with lovely views, Bramley is about four miles west of Leeds city centre.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Bramley Park8
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Manchester
Brookdale Park, Droylsden Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 1PH
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/bonfire-night-fireworks-manchester-2016
https://www.facebook.com/BUG.Brookdale/
30th October
Display: 19:30
Free
Brookdale Park’s Bonfire Night celebrations features a funfair from 17:00, leading to an evening’s fun with a fireworks display from 19:30.
Entrance is free, so it’s a great local event to wander down to if you live in the Newton Heath area.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
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Manchester
Cheadle College, Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5HA
cheadlesbigbang.com
https://www.facebook.com/cheadlesbigbang/
5th November
Gates: 17:30Children’s display: 19:00Main display: 20:15
£7
Taking place at Cheadle College, this bonfire and fireworks display has been held every year for the past 25 years.
It features a children’s firework display and a main fireworks display, ideal for those little tots who don’t like very loud bangs.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Cheadle’s Big Bang
Bonfire and Firework
Display
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London
Crystal Palace Park, London, SE19 2GA
crystalpalacefireworks.co.uk
5th November
Gates: 18:00Children’s display: 19:00Main display: 20:30
Adults: £7.50Children: £5.10
Crystal Palace hosts one of London’s longest-running fireworks displays - it celebrated 150 years in 2015!
There’s a children’s show that features colourful, but much less noisy fireworks at 19:00, while the big show kicks off 20:30 with plenty of bangs and flashes set to music.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Crystal Palace Park11
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Glasgow
100 Hagen Drive, Motherwell, ML1 5RZ
lisini.co.uk/product/dalzielparkfireworks-2
https://www.facebook.com/dalzielparkhotelmotherwell
2nd November
Gates: 17:30Display: 19:00
£5
Organised by the Dalziel Park Hotel, this display features the Carol McLaren Dance Academy, a barbecue, outside bar and fireworks kicking off at 19:00.
Profits from ticket sales go to the Beaston Cancer Charity.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Dalziel Park Charity
Fireworks Display
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London
Danson Park, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8HL
dansonparkfireworks.co.uk
5th November
Gates: 18:00Display: 20:00
£6
Welling Round Table puts on a spectacular fireworks show each November, making use of Danson Park and its lake for a unique spectacle.
The 25 minute musical firework display is joined by a children’s funfair, stalls, and lots of foods and drink stands.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Danson Park13
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Birmingham
Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU
edgbaston.com/conference-events/fireworks
https://www.facebook.com/EdgbastonCricketGround
5th November
Gates: 16:00Display: 19:00
£8
Edgbaston stadium hosts a spectacular fireworks display for Bonfire Night, which also includes a funfair and other family actives.
It’s a good event to choose if you fancy being able to sit down to watch the display, rather than standing in a muddy field.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
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Edgbaston Fireworks
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Glasgow
Braidholm Road, Griffnock, Glasgow, G46 6EB
gharugby.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/GHArugby
5th November
Gates: 18:00Display: 19:15
Tickets sold on the gate.
Claiming to be the biggest and best fireworks display in the south of Glasgow, the GHA rugby club organises this popular event at their ground in Giffnock.
Tickets can be purchased at the gate, which opens at 18:00 before the fireworks display starts at 19:15.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
GHA Fireworks
Display
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Glasgow
Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AZ
whatsonglasgow.co.uk/event/001924-glasgow-green-fireworks
5th November
Gates: 17:00
Free
Taking place in the beautiful setting of Glasgow Green next to the River Clyde, this bonfire night event features a funfair, stalls, lots of food and drink, and a spectacular fireworks show in the elegant surroundings of the park.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Glasgow Green
Fireworks
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London
Byron Park, Peel Road, Harrow, HA3 7QX
harrowfireworks.co.uk
https://facebook.com/harrowfireworks/
5th November
Gates: 12:00Display: 19:30
£7
Harrow fireworks display features a host of attractions for adults and kids. For the former there will be an outdoor bar, while for the latter there’s a funfair before the fireworks kick off.
There are also lots of community showcases going on throughout the day.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
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Harrow
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Norwich
Norwich Castle, Castle Hill, Norwich, NR1 3JU
visitnorwich.co.uk/whats-happening/event/fireworks-norwich-castle
4th November
Display: 19:30
Free
Norwich City Council organises this bonfire night event, set against the spectacular backdrop of Norwich Castle.
The firework display is coordinated to a musical backing, and the event is free to attend.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Norwich Castle18
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Leeds
Soldiers Field, Roundhay Park, LS8 2HH
roundhaypark.org.uk/roundhay-park-bonfire
4th November
Gates: 19:30Display: 20:00
Free
Roundhay Park Bonfire Night attracts thousands of people every year, and is the biggest bonfire and fireworks event in Leeds.
Entry is free, with gates opening at 19:30. It’s wise to get there early to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Roundhay Park19
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Birmingham
Tudor Grange Park, Solihull, B91 3LU
roundtable.co.uk/news/round-table-fireworks-2016
https://www.facebook.com/SolihullRoundTableFireworks
5th November
Gates: 17:00Show starts: 18:00
Free
Solihull Round Table hosts a huge fireworks display every year, with lots of activities and community showcases leading up the grand finale.
This year has promised to be even bigger than usual, with extra fireworks ordered specially.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
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Solihull Round Table
Fireworks
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Leeds
Mill Lane, South Milford, Leeds, LS25 5BL
southmilfordbonfire.com/what-s-on
https://www.facebook.com/SouthMilfordBonfire/
12th November
Gates: 17:30Display: 19:30
£10
A very popular Bonfire Night celebration, South Milford is one of the biggest events in the area, with a fireworks display involving over five tonnes of explosives!
The event also raises a huge amount of money for local causes.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
South Milford Bonfire21
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Cardiff
Cooper’s Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, CF10 3DX
ticketlineuk.com/event/sparks-in-the-park
https://www.facebook.com/SparksintheParkCardiff
5th November
Gates: 16:30
£3.75
Sparks in the Park, organised by Cardiff Round Table, has quickly become one of the most popular events in the city.
Held in Cooper’s Field, Sparks in the Park donates all the profits from ticket sales to causes in the local community.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
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Wetherby
The Adventure Park, Stockeld Park, Wetherby, Yorkshire, LS22 4AN
stockeldpark.co.uk/special-events/firework-spectacular-stockeld-park
https://www.facebook.com/Stockeldpark/
6th November
Display: 17:30
£5.50
Stockeld Park hosts a fantastic fireworks display that is set to music, and also promises an evening of ‘proud Yorkshire entertainment!’
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
Stockeld Park23
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Leeds
20 Stainbeck Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS13 3PG
themustardpot.com/events/bonfire-night-2016
5th November
Gates: 18:00
Free
The Mustard Pot is a picturesque pub in Chapel Allerton, which every year hosts a cosy community Bonfire Night with homemade chilli, pies, and other treats.
It’s a great choice if you fancy a more chilled out affair.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
The Mustard Pot24
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York
York Maze, Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT
yorkmaze.com/events/bonfire-night
5th November
Gates: 16:30Display: 20:00
£15
The York Maze fireworks spectacular takes place in the hometown of Guy Fawkes himself.
With fire shows, food stalls and of course the fireworks show itself, set to live music.
Location
Address
Website
Date
Opening Time
Entry Price
Description
York Maze25
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