Bonfire Night 2016: All the best places to watch fireworks in the UK
10/01/2019Discover where to celebrate Bonfire Night 2019 with our complete guide to fireworks displays in London.
Bang! Pop! Wizz! No, we’re not eating a bowl of Rice Krispies, we’re just getting excited about the sparkliest, most dazzling evening of the year: Bonfire Night.
And there really are so many reasons to get excited. The opportunity to wear a scarf and don your new autumnal boots, the smell of hot dogs in the air and the general cosiness of it all make Bonfire Night one of the most atmospheric occasions of the season.
Luckily for Londoners, there are lots of different Bonfire Night events in the city to choose from so depending on your budget, your location and your activity preferences, we reckon there’s something here to suit you.
Ticketed firework shows in London
Alexandra Palace
Ally Pally certainly knows how to put on a fireworks display. As well as a gigantic German Bier Keller with craft beers, specialist bars, street food and foot-stomping live music, there’ll be a huge bonfire, laser show, fire performers and fun fair.
When: 1 and 2 of November: festivities from 6pm on Friday and 4pm on Saturday and fireworks from 9pm
Where: Alexandra Park, Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY
How much: £12.50
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Hackney Fireworks Display
The beautiful Clissold Park will be covered in mood lighting and there’ll be a children’s funfair, as well as opportunities for feasting.
When: 2 November, gates open at 5pm..
Where: Clissold Park, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16 9HJ.
How much: £8.75.
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Battersea Park Fireworks
Battersea Park always delivers a glorious Guy Fawkes night and this year’s could be the best yet. As well as a 22 minute display of award-winning pyro-technics, there’ll be an inaugural after party raging on until 1am.
When: 2 November, gates open at 6pm and fireworks start at 8pm.
Where: Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ.
How much: £11.
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Free firework shows in London
Harrow Fireworks
There’s all sorts of fun going on in Bryon Park this year. As well as food and drink stalls, there’ll be a pop-up street market with independent craft businesses selling their wares, face painting, glitter tattoos and a funfair, too.
When: 2 November: gates open at 12pm with fireworks at 7.30pm.
Where: Byron Park, Peel Road / Byron Road, HA3 7QX.
How much: Free until 4pm and then £5 online or £8 on the gate.
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Blackheath Fireworks
Blackheath Fireworks will hopefully be going ahead this year, although due to cuts the council are still struggling to confirm.
If it does continue, there will be a funfair from 12pm with food and bars opening at 5pm and a fireworks display at 8pm.
When: 2 November, funfair from 12pm and fireworks at 8pm
Where: Blackheath Park, SE3 0EY.
How much: Free.
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Newham Fireworks Night
Celestial fans will love the theme of this year’s Newham Fireworks, which commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11. Using ‘Moon Landing’ as inspiration, the show will be choreographed to a musical soundtrack chosen to take viewers on an exhilarating journey through space.
When: 2 November, gates open at 5.30pm.
Where: Silvertown Quays, Royal Docks, E16 2BU.
How much: Free.
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Firework Night at Victoria Park
This year’s free firework display features glittering visuals and an atmospheric soundtrack.
When: 3 November, from 7pm.
Where: Victoria Park, Victoria Park Road, E9 5DU.
How much: Free.
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