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5 November 2010

Lewes, East Sussex
Lewes Borough Bonfire Society
Processions & Fireworks - first procession of the night is due to start at 6.10pm
The Society will form up in Westgate Street (White Lion Lane), Lewes.
The fifth procession to the firesite will start at the YMCA at approximately 9.15pm
Once the members have reached the firesite the bonfire will be ignited
Grand firework finale will then proceed.
Tel: 07900 553387
Email:  sallyannkennard@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.lewesboroughbonfiresociety.co.uk

Bridgwater
Bridgwater's famous Guy Fawkes Carnival. 7pm.
Tel: 01278 421795
Email: doug@bridgwatercarnival.org.uk
Website: www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk/index.php

Stoke-on-Trent
Alton Towers 30th Anniversary Spectacular (display by Jubilee Fireworks)
Website: www.altontowers.com/

Dundee
Major Firework Displays at Baxter Park and Lochee Park
Website: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/leisurecomms/fireworks07/

Manchester
Heaton Park Bonfire Night, Firework Display (biggest in Manchester)
Fireworks start at 7.30pm, Bonfire 8pm, Fun Fair from 5-9.30pm
Tel: 0161 773 1085
Email: heatonpark@manchester.gov.uk
Website: www.heatonpark.org.uk/HeatonPark/What_To_See__Do/Whats_On/Default.aspx?CmsContentID=114

Wetherby
Stockeld Park Fireworks Spectacular. 6.45pm start. Recommended arrival time of 6.15pm
Firework display to music set against the illuminated woods. Skating, Maze and Enchanted Forest also open
Fireworks sold onsite from October 23rd – 5th November 2010
Tel: 01937586101
Email: office@stockeldpark.co.uk
Website: www.thechristmasadventure.com

Stockton
Stockton Riverside firework display
Attracts an audience of up to 80,000. 'It is probably the biggest and best free event in the North'
Tel: 01642 526733
Email: events@stockton.gov.uk
Website: www.stockton.gov.uk

Hastings
School firework display by Renegade Pyrotechnics at Sacred Heart Primary School, Old London Road, Hastings,TN35 5NA. 7pm

Sheffield
After Dark at Don Valley Grass Bowl, Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9 3TL (behind Ice Sheffield)
Gates open at 5.30pm, Bonfire 7pm, Fireworks 8.30pm
Website: www.sheffieldevents.com
Email marie@sheffieldevents.com

Sandown, Isle of Wight
November 5th Carnival Celebrations Firework Display. 8pm.
Off Sandown Pier
Email: friends@sandowncarnival.com
Website: www.sandowncarnival.com

Ottery St Mary
The Famous Ottery St Mary Fire Festival with barrel rolling, processions, squibbing and firework display
Tel: 01404 813964
Website: www.otterytourism.org.uk/events.htm
Email: info@otterytourism.org.uk

Grange-de-Lings, Lincoln
Lincolnshire Fireworks at the Lincolnshire Showground
Tel: 01522 703344
Email: info@lincolnshirefireworks.co.uk
Website: www.lincolnshirefireworks.co.uk/

Kettering, Northants
Firework display at Wicksteed Park. Tickets £2.50; £3 on night
Tel: 01536 512475
Email:enquiries@wicksteedpark.co.uk
Website: www.wicksteedpark.co.uk/

Morecambe
Firework Fantastica from The Stone Jetty, Morecambe 6pm-10pm
Tel: 01524 424303; 01524 582808
Email: morecambevic@lancaster.gov.uk

Tutbury, Burton on Trent
The Vikings are here! Battle followed by a 'fantastic' Fireworks Display
Venue: Tutbury Castle, Tutbury, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9JF
Gates open: 6.30; Start 7.30pm
Website: www.tutburycastle.com
Email: info@tutburycastle.com

Lindfield
Lindfield Bonfire Society Celebrations

Sandown, Isle of Wight
Sandown Fireworks
Email: info@wightindex.com

St Johns Cross, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
School firework display by Renegade Pyrotechnics at Vinehall School, St Johns Cross, Robertsbridge, TN32 5JL. 6.45

Podington , Wellingborough , Northants
Firework Frenzy at Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington
Tel: 01234 782828
Website: www.santapod.co.uk/e_frenzy.php

York
Large Firework display at the York Maze in Elvington Lane for around 2,500 people
Tel: 01904 550099
Website: www.yorkmaze.com/pages/events.html
Email: david@partners-group.co.uk

Glasgow
Free Firework Display on Glasgow Green
Website: www.whatsonwhen.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=20632

Icklesham, East Sussex
Robin Hood Bonfire Society Celebrations at Robin Hood pub, Icklesham

Cambridge
Cambridge Bonfire Night
Website: guides.hotelbook.com/sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=20637

St Leonards, East Sussex
School firework display by Renegade Pyrotechnics at West St. Leonards School, Harley Shute Road TN38 8BX. 7.30pm

Exeter
Exeter Round Table Charity Firework Display at Westpoint Arena, by Firemagic
7.30. Tickets - £5 adults in advance; £6 on night; children £3 (£4); family tickets available
Tel: 07926 066980
Website: www.exeterroundtable.co.uk/fireworks/index.php

Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex
Firework display at St Peter and St Paul's School, Buckhurst Road, Bexhill
Tel: 01424 211073

Halton
Halton Fireworks
Tel: 01928 516117
Website: www.visitliverpool.com/site/whats-on/halton-fireworks-2009-p92991

Poole, Dorset
Poole Firework Display over Poole Harbour at 8pm
Website: www.pooletourism.com

6 November 2010

Maidstone, Kent
Leeds Castle Firework Spectacular. Tickets £17; children £10
Tel: 01622 765400
Website: www.leeds-castle.com
Email: sambromley@leeds-castle.co.uk

Shugborough, Stafford
Shugborough Bonfire and Fireworks
One of the region’s biggest bonfire and firework displays superbly organised by Stafford Round Table.  Plus family funfair
Tel: 0845 459 8900
Website: www.shugborough.org.uk

Peterborough
Firework Fiesta - 'East Anglia's largest firework display' by Kimbolton Fireworks
Website: www.fireworkfiesta.com
Email: admin@fireworkfiesta.com

Bolton-le-Sands, Carnforth, Lancs
Firework display (one of the best) at Bolton-le-Sands Playing Fields. Gates open at 6pm. Starts with Steve Middlesborough Roadshow. Bonfire: 6.45 pm; display: app. 7.15 (20-25 minutes) to music. Refreshments. Tickets (tbc): £ 2.50 for a ticket (on sale in local shops); £ 4 on night.Parking in the village is very restricted, so if planning to arrive by car, arrive early
Email: malandlizat11@mlawrie.freeserve.co.uk

Brighton, East Sussex
Family Firework Spectacular organised in conjunction with the Argus Appeal. 'Massive display choreographed and fired by Brighton Fireworks to a medley of music for all ages - 25 minutes.  Gates open: 5pm; display starts 6.30pm.  Tickets: £6 adults; £4 children aged 3-15
Venue: Nevill Sports ground in Hove, BN3 7QD, opposite the Greyhound Stadium.  Pedestrian entrances are off Nevill Avenue and Nevill Road (via Eridge Road).  No parking on site, but the 5B bus passes the entrance and the 5, 5A, 27A, 56 and 81 all stop within easy walking distance
Tel: 01273 555534
Website: www.familyfireworks.co.uk/; www.brightonfireworks.com

Yateley
Yateley Lions Fireworks at School Lane, Yateley
Gates open: 6pm; Bonfire: 6.45pm; Fireworks 7pm.
£4 (adults), £2 (child) on gate; £3/£1.50 in advance
Tickets from Westfield's Junior School; Yateley Angling Centre; Balfours (Monteagle Estate); Trevallen and Simon's Video and Bottle Shop
Website: www.yateleylions.co.uk

Ealing
Fireworks Night at Ealing Cricket Club - Gates Open 6.00pm; Firework Display 7.30pm followed by huge bonfire
'The display will be by local company Absolutely Fabulous Fireworks and promises to be the biggest and best yet'
Admission Charges, £5 Adult/ £3 Child under 14 (accompanied)
Children’s Fun rides & Glow Novelties
Tel: 020 8810 7999
Email: cricket@ealingcc.co.uk
Website: www.ealingcc.co.uk

Bedford
Moggerhanger Park Firework Display at Moggerhanger Park, Park Road, Moggerhanger, nr., Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RW
Tickets in Advance: Adults: £5, Children £2.50, U3’s Foc; Tickets on the Gate: Adults: £6, Children £3.00, U3’s Foc
Hot refreshments available from 6pm
Tel: 01767 641007 x215
Email: carrie@moggerhangerpark.com
Website: www.moggerhangerpark.com

Chelmsford
South Woodham Ferrers Rotary Fireworks Spectacular at Marsh Farm. Gates open 5.30pm
Free buses linking the town car park at ASDA, the Railway Station  & the venue. These commence 17.30 and travel the reverse route after the firework event. There is also free parking at Marsh Farm
Website: www.swfspectacular.co.uk/

Chailey, East Sussex
Chailey Bonfire Society Celebrations (t.b.c)

Leicester
Abbey Park Bonfire and Firework Display ('the largest in Leicester'). 5-9.30pm
Tel: 0116 238 5082
Website: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council-services/lc/festivals-events-hp/major-events-2010/bonfirenight/
Email: customer.services@leicester.gov.uk

Windsor
Fireworks at Legoland Windsor
Tel: 0871 2222 001
Email: LEGOLAND.Enquiries@merlinentertainments.biz
Website: www.legoland.co.uk/

Edenbridge, Kent
Edenbridge Bonfire Society Celebrations (t.b.c.)

Stoke-on-Trent
Alton Towers 30th Anniversary Spectacular (display by Jubilee Fireworks)
Website: www.altontowers.com/

Hastings
School firework display by Renegade Pyrotechnics at Sandown School, The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2AA. 7.30pm

Paddock Wood, Tonbridge
Firework Spectacular at the Hop Farm Family Park
Tel: 01622 872068
Website: www.thehopfarm.co.uk/events/107/fireworks-spectacular/#
Email: info@thehopfarm.co.uk

St Albans
St Albans Firework Display. 6pm
Email: TIC@stalbans.gov.uk

Epsom, Surrey
Epsom Firework Display and Funfair. Gates open 5.30pm.  Display at 7.30pm
Website: www.epsomfireworks.com
Email: enquiries@epsomfireworks.com

Battle, East Sussex
Battel Bonfire Society Celebrations

Darlington
Darlington Borough Council's Fireworks Spectacular - South Park Darlington
Gates open 6.00pm , Lighting of Giant Bonfire 7.00pm, Display 7.30pm.
Tel: 01325 388427 , e
Email jeff.dawson@darlington.gov.uk
website www.darlington.gov.uk/darlingtonevents

Barnstaple, Devon
Round Table fireworks and Hallowe'en party at Barnstaple Rugby Ground
Gates open: 6pm; fireworks: 7pm
Website: www.barnstapleroundtable.co.uk/fireworks

Groombridge, nr Tunbridge Wells
Fabulous Fireworks to Music Groombridge Place Gardens
Tel: 01892 861444
Email: office@groombridge.co.uk
Website: www.visitheartofkent.com/

Carlisle
Carlisle Fireshow at Bitts Park. Start 7pm
Tel: 01228 817359
Website: www.carlisle.gov.uk/community_and_living/events.aspx
Email: GillB@carlisle.gov.uk

Waltham Abbey
Firework Display - Fireworks! Meet Guy Fawkes & Friends at The Royal Gunpowder Mills
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY.
Tel: 01992 707370
Email: jessica.lynch@royalgunpowdermills.com
Website: www.royalgunpowdermills.com; http://www.royalgunpowdermills.com/guy_fawkes.htm

Shoreham, West Sussex
Shoreham Bonfire Society Celebrations

Maidstone
Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular at Kent Life
Email: enquiries@kentlife.org.uk
Website: www.kentlife.org.uk/

Darlington
Firework display in South Park. Gates open 6pm; Bonfire 7pm; Fireworks 7.30pm - 8pm
Website: www.darlington.gov.uk/darlingtonevents
Email: jeff.dawson@darlington.gov.uk

Tutbury, Burton on Trent
The Vikings are here! Battle followed by a 'fantastic' Fireworks Display
Venue: Tutbury Castle, Tutbury, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9JF
Gates open: 6.30; Start 7.30pm
Website: www.tutburycastle.com
Email: info@tutburycastle.com

Tenterden
Public firework display by Renegade Pyrotechnics at Three Fields, Small Hythe Road, Tenterden TN30 7LN. 7.30pm

Lancaster
Firework Spectacular
Website: www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk
Email: www.citycoastcountryside.co.uk

Hastings
School firework display by Renegade Pyrotechnics at Blacklands School, Osborne Close, Hastings TN34 2HU. 7pm

Thornborough, Bucks, MK18 2DF
Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Procession from Two Brewers at 6:30pm
Tickets £4; children £2
Tel: 01280 814434
Website: www.bucksinfo.net/tssc/calendar/view
Email: secretary@tssc-mail.org.uk

Cardiff
Cardiff Round Table's famous firework celebration - Sparks in the Park (29th year)
In Cooper's Field, Cardiff
Website: www.cardiffroundtable.org/fireworks/

Winchelsea, East Sussex
Winchelsea Bonfire Society Celebrations

Dover
Fireworks for Diwali at Ramada Hotel Dover
Tel: 01304 872841
Email: events@ramadadover.co.uk
Website: http://www.ramadadover.co.uk

Swindon
1st Purton and Lydiard Scout Group Firework Display at Lydiard Park
tickets: £6 (adults); £3 (children). Starts 7pm
Website: www.plscouts.org.uk/general/fireworks/

Carshalton, Surrey
Carshalton Fireworks 'One of the biggest charity firework displays in the south east at Carshalton Park, Ruskin Road, Carshalton SM5
Tel: 020 8647 5166
Website: www.carshaltonfireworks.org.uk/

Hernhill
Mount Ephraim Fireworks
Gates open - 6pm; fireworks 7.30pm
£8 in advance (1 adult +up to 3 children under 14)
£10 on the night
Tel: 07513 750145
Website: http://dawesca.co.uk/fireworks/

Wem, Shropshire
Bonfire Night at Lower Lacon Caravan Park, Wem SY4 5RP
Bonfire lit at 6pm, fireworks from 7pm. Food available - hog roast and burgers/chips, entry £2 per person or �5 per car - Live entertainment from Robbie Le Bon. Bonfire Lit 6pm and Fireworks from 7pm. £2.00 Per Person or £5.00 Per Car
Tel: 01939 232376
Email: info@llcp.co.uk
Website: www.llcp.co.uk

Caistor
Caistor Lions Professional Firework Display
Website: community.lincolnshire.gov.uk/caistordistrictlionsclub/section.asp?catId=22267

Epsom, Surrey
Epsom Firework Display at Hook Road Arena, Epsom KT19 9XG
Tel: 0844 586 6944
Website: www.epsomfireworks.com/

Danbury
Danbury Fireworks
Bonfire 7pm; fireworks 8pm
Tickets (local outlets) - In advance - Adult £5, Child £3; on gate £6, £3
Tel: 07792 963498
Email: us@fiandpaul.co.uk
Website: www.danburyfireworks.org.uk/

Alcester
Bonfire Night at Ragley Hall
Tel: 0800 093 0290
Website: www.ragleyhall.com/events.html
Email: ragley@ragleyhall.com

Hebden Bridge
Hebden Bridge Round Table Firework Display
Website: www.hbrt.org.uk/

Dudley
Firework display at Himley Hall. Gates open 4.30; Bonfire 7.45; Fireworks 8.30
Tel: 01384 812345
Email: dudleycouncilplus@dudley.gov.uk
Website: www.dudley.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/himley-hall/events-2010

Brockham, Surrey
Brockham Bonfire
Website: www.brockhambonfire.com/

Barking
Firework display at Barking Park, Longbridge Road
Gates open: 5.30pm. Fireworks: 8pm.
Website: www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/2-news-events/annual/fireworks-display/fireworks-display-main.html

Billericay
Billericay Round Table Charity Firework Display Lake Meadows Park, Billericay, Essex.
17.5k. All Monies raised goes to Charity
Website: www.billericayfireworks.co.uk

Sherbourne
Firework Extravaganza at Sherbourne Castle
Gates open 5; Bonfire 7; Fireworks 7.30pm
Tel: 0845 230 5173
Website: www.eventscrew.com/
Website: www.westdorset.com/site/whats-on/fireworks-extravaganza-at-sherborne-castle-p458413

Chislehurst, Kent
Firework display at Chislehurst Recreation Ground
Website: Gates: 6pm. Bonfire: 7pm. Main fireworks: 7.30pm
Website: www.chislehurstrotaryclub.org.uk/

Fleet
Fleet Lions Charity Fireworks Fiesta at The Views (behind Fleet Library), Fleet. Gates open 5.30pm.
Website: www.fleetlions.org.uk/events.html

St Albans
Firework Display in Verulamium Park. 7.30pm
Email: TIC@stalbans.gov.uk

7 November 2010

Maidstone, Kent
Leeds Castle Firework Spectacular. Tickets £17; children £10
Tel: 01622 765400
Website: www.leeds-castle.com
Email: sambromley@leeds-castle.co.uk

Paddock Wood, Tonbridge
Firework Spectacular at the Hop Farm Family Park
Tel: 01622 872068
Website: www.thehopfarm.co.uk/events/107/fireworks-spectacular/#
Email: info@thehopfarm.co.uk

Derby
Derby Live City Bonfire and Firework Display at Markeaton Park. Events from 2pm (Fireworks at 6pm). Free
Car parking £5 at University of Derby, Kedleston Road
Tel: 01332 255447
Email: Ed.Green@derby.gov.uk
Website: www.derby.gov.uk

Waltham Abbey
Firework Display - Fireworks! Meet Guy Fawkes & Friends at The Royal Gunpowder Mills
Royal Gunpowder Mills, Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY.
Tel: 01992 707370
Email: jessica.lynch@royalgunpowdermills.com
Website: www.royalgunpowdermills.com; http://www.royalgunpowdermills.com/guy_fawkes.htm

Harlow
Harlow Showground Firework Display.  Free entry.  No parking on site.  Fun Fair and food available.
Tel: Gill Penney 01279 446404
Website: www.harlow.gov.uk/

Stoke-on-Trent
Alton Towers 30th Anniversary Spectacular (display by Jubilee Fireworks)
Website: www.altontowers.com/

Weston-under-Lizard, Nr Shifnal, TF11 8LE
'One of the county’s biggest and best bonfire and celebrations'. Gates open at 3pm, Radio Roadshow 4-8pm, Bonfire lit: 5.30pm, Firework displays at 6.00pm & 7.30pm
Website: www.weston-park.com

Sandwich, Kent
Christmas Lights Carnival with a parade through the town and lights switch on at the Guildhall.
F irework finale on the Quayside. Starting from 6.30pm
Tel: 01304 205108
Email: tic@doveruk.com; drterryhooper@aol.com
Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk

13 November 2010

London
The Mayor's Thames Festival Firework Display off Southwark Bridge
Website: www.lordmayorsshow.org/visitors/fireworks

East Hoathly, East Sussex
East Hoathly Bonfire Society Celebrations

Rye, East Sussex
Rye Bonfire Society Celebrations

20 November 2010

Barcombe, West Sussex
Barcombe Bonfire Society Celebrations

Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Robertsbridge Bonfire Society Celebrations

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