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. You can follow Morses club on Facebook at facebook.com/morsesclub Kingston House, Centre 27 Business Park, Woodhead Rd, Birstall, Batley WF17 9TD
Table of Contents 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 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 Danson Park 13 Edgbaston 14 GHA Rugby 15 Glasgow Green 16
Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival 4 s London Alexandra Palace, London, N10 2QB fireworks.london 4th and 4th November - Gates: 16:00, Display: 21:00 - Gates: 15:00, Display: 20:00 Adults: 7 Children: 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.
Beckenham 5 London Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 3PR Gates: 18:00 Display: 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 allimportant fireworks kicking off at 20:00.
Big Beach Bang 6 Southend Shoebury East Beach, Shoeburyness, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS3 9AD southendroundtable.com/big-beach-bang Gates: 17:45 Display: 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.
Blackheath 7 Facebook London Blackheath, London, SE3 9LA lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/events/whats-on/fireworks www.facebook.com/peoples.day/ Gates: 12:00 Display: 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.
Bramley Park 8 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.
Brookdale Park 9 Facebook Manchester Brookdale Park, Droylsden Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 1PH manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-onnews/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.
Cheadle s Big Bang Bonfire and Firework Display 10 Facebook Manchester Cheadle College, Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5HA cheadlesbigbang.com https://www.facebook.com/cheadlesbigbang/ Gates: 17:30 Children s display: 19:00 Main 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.
Crystal Palace Park 11 London Crystal Palace Park, London, SE19 2GA crystalpalacefireworks.co.uk Gates: 18:00 Children s display: 19:00 Main display: 20:30 Adults: 7.50 Children: 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.
Dalziel Park Charity Fireworks Display 12 Facebook Glasgow 100 Hagen Drive, Motherwell, ML1 5RZ lisini.co.uk/product/dalzielparkfireworks-2 https://www.facebook.com/ dalzielparkhotelmotherwell 2nd November Gates: 17:30 Display: 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.
Danson Park 13 London Danson Park, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8HL dansonparkfireworks.co.uk Gates: 18:00 Display: 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.
Edgbaston Fireworks 14 Facebook Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU edgbaston.com/conference-events/fireworks https://www.facebook.com/edgbastoncricketground Gates: 16:00 Display: 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.
GHA Fireworks Display 15 Facebook Glasgow Braidholm Road, Griffnock, Glasgow, G46 6EB gharugby.co.uk/ http://www.facebook.com/gharugby Gates: 18:00 Display: 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.
Glasgow Green Fireworks 16 Glasgow Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AZ whatsonglasgow.co.uk/event/001924-glasgow-greenfireworks 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.
Harrow 17 Facebook London Byron Park, Peel Road, Harrow, HA3 7QX harrowfireworks.co.uk https://facebook.com/harrowfireworks/ Gates: 12:00 Display: 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.
Norwich Castle 18 Norwich Norwich Castle, Castle Hill, Norwich, NR1 3JU visitnorwich.co.uk/whats-happening/event/fireworksnorwich-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.
Roundhay Park 19 Leeds Soldiers Field, Roundhay Park, LS8 2HH roundhaypark.org.uk/roundhay-park-bonfire 4th November Gates: 19:30 Display: 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.
Solihull Round Table Fireworks 20 Facebook Birmingham Tudor Grange Park, Solihull, B91 3LU roundtable.co.uk/news/round-table-fireworks-2016 https://www.facebook.com/solihullroundtable Fireworks Gates: 17:00 Show 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.
South Milford Bonfire 21 Facebook Leeds Mill Lane, South Milford, Leeds, LS25 5BL southmilfordbonfire.com/what-s-on https://www.facebook.com/southmilfordbonfire/ 12th November Gates: 17:30 Display: 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.
Sparks in the Park 22 Facebook Cardiff Cooper s Field, Bute Park, Cardiff, CF10 3DX ticketlineuk.com/event/sparks-in-the-park https://www.facebook.com/sparksintheparkcardiff 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.
Stockeld Park 23 Facebook Wetherby The Adventure Park, Stockeld Park, Wetherby, Yorkshire, LS22 4AN stockeldpark.co.uk/special-events/fireworkspectacular-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!
The Mustard Pot 24 Leeds 20 Stainbeck Lane, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS13 3PG themustardpot.com/events/bonfire-night-2016 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.
York Maze 25 York York Maze, Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT yorkmaze.com/events/bonfire-night Gates: 16:30 Display: 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.