30 free bonfires and fireworks displays

Bonfire Night is a time for communities to come together and enjoy fireworks, bonfires – and a bit of fun.

This year, Bonfire Night falls on a Tuesday. But the festivities kick off early and carry on into the weekend after 5 November.

Many bonfires and firework displays across Great Britain are free, so you can enjoy the festivities without breaking the bank.

Most councils will be putting on free events where you live, so check their website to find one near you.

It’s also worth checking your local Scouts groups, community groups (e.g. Rotary or Lions) or sports venues as they often put on free or low-cost events.

All of the bonfires and fireworks displays we’ve listed are free and you shouldn’t need a ticket for entry.

Please note that some events may also charge for food, other entertainment (e.g. fairground rides) and parking.

Here’s our pick of 30 free events across England, Scotland and Wales.

England

East Midlands

• Northampton’s free fireworks display, the racecourse, Kettering Rd, Northampton, NN1 4LG – Saturday 2 November
• Corby’s bonfire & fireworks display, area around the boating lake, Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 2UN – Tuesday 5 November

East England

• Fawkes in the Walks, the Walks, London Road, King’s Lynn, PE30 1PE – Friday 1 November
• Hertfordshire’s largest free fireworks display, Cassiobury Park, Central Ave, Watford, WD18 7LG – Saturday 2 November

London

• Coram’s fields, Guildford Street, Bloomsbury, WC1N 1DN (it’s a children’s-only park, so adults MUST be accompanied by a child) – Tuesday 5 November

North East

• Stanley fireworks, Oakey Park, Stanley, DH9 8AN – Saturday 2 November
• North Tyneside free fireworks display, the Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TQ – Sunday 3 November
• Fireworks at the Fort, Segedunum Roman Fort, Buddle Street, Wallsend, NE28 6HR – Tuesday 5 November

North West

• Cumberland council fireshow, Bitts Park, Carlisle, CA3 8UL – Saturday 2 November
• Fireworks over the Silver Jubilee Bridge, Runcorn, WA57 5UB – Sunday 3 November
• Pear Tree Park firework display, Pear Tree Park, Middleforth Green, Penwortham, Preston,  PR1 9TB – Tuesday 5 November

South East

• Wallingford bonfire and fireworks display, South Park, Kinecroft, Oxford, OX3 0HS – Saturday 2 November
• Firework night, Viking Bay, Broadstairs, Thanet, CT10 1NB – Tuesday 5 November
• Lindfield bonfire night, Lindfield Common, Backwoods Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2ED – Tuesday 5 November

South West

• Bridgwater grand firework display, St Matthew’s Field, Bridgwater, TA6 7EZ – Friday 1 November
• Free silent fireworks display, Kingswood Rugby Club, Grimsbury Road, Bristol, BS15 9RA – Friday 1 November
• Burnham-on-Sea grand fireworks display, the Esplanade, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1BG – Sunday 3 November
• Plymouth’s free bonfire & fireworks display, Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, PL1 2PJ – Tuesday 5 November

West Midlands

• Fireworks spectacular, Tamworth Castle Grounds, The Holloway, Tamworth, B79 7NA – Saturday 2 November

Yorkshire & the Humber

• Harrogate Stray bonfire and fireworks, Oatlands Stray, Oatlands Drive, Harrogate, HG2 8JR – Saturday 2 November
• Thornes Park fireworks, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QE – Saturday 2 November
• West Witton bonfire night, West Witton playing fields, Wensleydale, West Witton, DL8 – Sunday 3 November
• Masham bonfire, Masham, Ripon, HG4 4DS – Saturday 9 November

Scotland

• Rotary Elgin bonfire & fireworks, Cooper Park,  Elgin,  IV30 1HS – Saturday 2 November
• Free bonfire & fireworks display, Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, ML1 3ED – Tuesday 5 November
• Inverness free bonfire, Bught Park, Inverness, IV3 5SP – Tuesday 5 November
• Perth round table bonfire night, South Inch, Perth, PH2 8AN – Tuesday 5 November

Wales

• Abergele fireworks display, Pensarn Beach, Promenade, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 7PP – Saturday 2 November
• Hi-Tide fireworks display, the Hi-Tide Inn, Mackworth Road, Porthcrawl, Bridgend, CF36 5BT – Saturday 2 November
• Free bonfire & fireworks display, Maesydre, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7SU – Saturday 2 November