Free Bonfire Night events in the UK as fireworks in Leeds and London cancelled
This weekend, the UK prepares to celebrate Bonfire Night with plenty of fireworks, bonfires and fun events – after all, November 5 is all about dazzling displays and snacks including pie, peas and toffee apples.
There are thousands of celebrations taking place in local fields, cricket pitches, school grounds and parks.
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However, some large Bonfire Night parties have been cancelled in recent weeks.
Manchester, Leeds, Hackney in London, Cardiff and Glasgow have all cut some firework displays and evening celebrations due to financial strain, while it’s the third year that Glasgow hasn’t celebrated since the pandemic made the council end the event in 2020.
Manchester City Council cited “escalating costs” for the cancellation of its 100,000 person fireworks night.
Hackney cited a hit on cash and said the decision matched up with their concerns about air quality and pollution.
Hammersmith and Fulham have also announced their bonfire night events will not go ahead.
The council told Brits to enjoy the holiday at home instead.
In Cornwall, Penzance cut its Guy Fawkes night celebrations after 48-years of hosting the event, while Blackheath and Southwark councils, in London, have slashed their community fireworks event.
Seaford, in East Sussex, has begun to crowdfund for their Bonfire Night celebrations as they claim the costs have doubled in the last four years.
In Bolton, Leverhulme Park’s firework display has also been cancelled.
While in Dundee the council has scrapped Bonfire Night and re-distributed the cash to other projects.
Luckily there are still plenty of Guy Fawkes Night celebrations and events to enjoy.
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Lewes Bonfire Night
If you’re looking for a spectacular event unlike any other then head to Lewes in Sussex.
The towns legendary event sees 25-30 bonfire societies gather alongside marching bands.
These celebrants join the six Lewes Bonfire Societies and march in a festival manner with a procession decked out in costumes with flaming crosses.
Each society marches with props and tableaux to their own site – and fundraise along the way as each society pays for their celebrations themselves.
Tickets are not required.
LEGOLAND Fireworks Spectacular
Those who want something more formal to attend can head to Legoland Windsor from November 4 to 6.
There will be an incredible fireworks display with exploding Lego bricks which you can enjoy after a day of rides, live shows and attractions.
Fireworks tickets will cost from £44 online or £20 for annual pass holders.
Find out more at legoland.co.uk.
The Gunpowder Plot Immersive Experience
Those who want to immerse themselves in the history of Guy Fawkes Night without the explosives can head on a Virgin Experience Day at The Tower Vaults.
You’ll go undercover with your family and unmask the figures behind the Gunpowder Plot.
Then attempt to escape the Tower, discover a safe house and head towards the Houses of Parliament.
This experience is a cool VR 360 experience that costs from £110 for an hour and 40 minute experience.
Find out more at virginexperiencedays.co.uk.
Kenilworth Round Table Fireworks Spectacular
Set with the stunning Kenilworth Castle in the background this Bonfire Night includes laser and stroke effects, fireworks and gorgeous surroundings.
You’ll be able to buy drinks and food at the many food stalls from hot dogs and pork rolls to tapas, crepes, donuts and Indian street food.
Sparklers are not allowed on the site.
Tickets cost up to £12.90 and gates open at 5.30pm. Find out more at eventbrite.co.uk.
Battersea Park Fireworks
One of the biggest celebrations of Guy Fawkes Night in the country this event, set in one of London’s large parks, is fun for all the family.
There will be an enormous bonfire, a stunning fireworks display and plenty of food and drinks.
The event is available on both November 5 and 6.
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Anyone wanting to carry on the party after the fireworks can head to the bierkeller after party.
The over-18s event carries on until midnight with banquet tables, beer steins and live performances.
Tickets to the fireworks display cost £11.50 with kids under 10 going free.
Find out more on batterseaparkfireworks.com.
Free Fireworks Night 2022 events:
Those looking for free fireworks events aren’t out of luck this year.
We’ve rounded up some free events below, but there are bound to be more in your local area.
- Victoria Park Fireworks, London
- Heywood Bonfire and Fireworks Display, Manchester
- The Boundary House Bonfire Night, Leeds
- Tamworth Castle Grounds Fireworks Spectacular, near Birmingham
- Heartlands bonfire and fireworks spectacular, Cornwall
- Harrow Fireworks 2022, London (free until 3pm)
- Light Up Lancaster, Lancashire
- Mumbles Laser Show, Swansea
- Darwen Mayor’s Charity Bonfire, Lancashire (donations accepted)
- Strathclyde Country Park firework display, Scotland
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