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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.

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Address

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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.

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Beckenham5


Southend

Shoebury East Beach, Shoeburyness, Southend On Sea, Essex, SS3 9AD

southendroundtable.com/big-beach-bang

5th November


£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.

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Big Beach Bang


London

Blackheath, London, SE3 9LA

lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/events/whats-on/fireworks

www.facebook.com/peoples.day/

5th November


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.

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Blackheath7


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.

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Bramley Park8


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.

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Brookdale Park9


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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.

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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.

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Glasgow

100 Hagen Drive, Motherwell, ML1 5RZ

lisini.co.uk/product/dalzielparkfireworks-2

https://www.facebook.com/dalzielparkhotelmotherwell

2nd November


£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.

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Dalziel Park Charity

Fireworks Display

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London

Danson Park, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8HL

dansonparkfireworks.co.uk

5th November


£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.

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Danson Park13


Birmingham

Edgbaston Stadium, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 7QU

edgbaston.com/conference-events/fireworks

https://www.facebook.com/EdgbastonCricketGround

5th November


£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.

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14

Edgbaston Fireworks


Glasgow

Braidholm Road, Griffnock, Glasgow, G46 6EB

gharugby.co.uk/

http://www.facebook.com/GHArugby

5th November


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.

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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.

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Glasgow Green

Fireworks

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London

Byron Park, Peel Road, Harrow, HA3 7QX

harrowfireworks.co.uk

https://facebook.com/harrowfireworks/

5th November


£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.

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17

Harrow


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.

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Norwich Castle18


Leeds

Soldiers Field, Roundhay Park, LS8 2HH

roundhaypark.org.uk/roundhay-park-bonfire

4th November


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.

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Roundhay Park19


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.

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20

Solihull Round Table

Fireworks


Leeds

Mill Lane, South Milford, Leeds, LS25 5BL

southmilfordbonfire.com/what-s-on

https://www.facebook.com/SouthMilfordBonfire/

12th November


£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.

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South Milford Bonfire21


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.

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Sparks in the Park22


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!’

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Stockeld Park23


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.

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The Mustard Pot24


York

York Maze, Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT

yorkmaze.com/events/bonfire-night

5th November


£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.

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York Maze25


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