Must-visit Events for Bonfire Night Across the North East and Yorkshire
Make sure your Bonfire Night goes off with a bang
GOSFORTH FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA
4th November
Broadway West Playing Fields, Gosforth
newcastle.roundtable.org.uk
Newcastle Round Table will be brightening up the autumn sky when their annual Fireworks Extravaganza returns to Broadway West Playing Fields in Gosforth, and all the profits made go to charities and good causes in the local area.
ALNWICK ROUND TABLE FIREWORKS
4th November
Alnwick Rugby Club
alnwickroundtable.co.uk
Alnwick Round Table’s friendly community firework display once again promises to be a fun-filled evening. Held at the Rugby Club, it’s sure to go off with a bang and fast-track wristbands are available to buy now.
PYROMUSICAL
4th November
Flatts Farm, Bishop Auckland
11arches.com
The North East’s biggest pyro-musical fireworks spectacular is a must-see at 11 Arches. In its fifth year, this 25 minute multi-sensory event is fantastic entertainment for all the family, and attracts audiences from across the UK.
BLAYDON BONFIRE NIGHT
4th November
Blaydon Rugby Football Club, Swalwell
blaydonrfc.co.uk
With a huge bonfire, fairground rides, a pyromusical firework display and a selection of food and drink stalls, this is a must-visit for all the family. This event has sold out for the past two years, so grab your tickets quickly!
HEXHAM FIREWORKS DISPLAY
4th November
The Sele, Hexham
Hexham’s firework display is going to look a bit different this year without the usual bonfire, however the trial of new quieter fireworks means this display is perfect for people or pets who don’t like loud noises.
ILLUMINATE THE GARDENS
3rd–5th November
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
illuminatethegardens.co.uk
A magical night out for the whole family, this three-day fireworks and lighting extravaganza at the Botanical Gardens has 10 illuminated installations, walkabout performances, two fireworks displays and a light show.
MUSICAL FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
28th October
Sledmere House & Gardens
sledmerehouse.com
Back for its eighth year, Sledmere’s Fireworks Spectacular is one of the best. This year’s theme is musicals, meaning there’ll be some fantastic musical scores to accompany the display, as well as funfair rides and a huge bonfire.
BONFIRE WEEKEND
3rd–4th November
Thornton Hall Country Park, Skipton
thorntonhallfarm.co.uk
Be dazzled as the night sky is brought to life at Thornton Hall Country Park, with a huge bonfire, fireworks to music and special effects, fire- breathers, a mini disco, funfair and a selection of food and drink.
SKY MAGIC FIREWORK SPECTACULAR
5th November
Driffield Showground
skymagicevents.co.uk
With a traditional funfair, live music, food village and huge firework display, Sky Magic is a great evening out for all the family. We recommend buying a VIP Drive-In Pass to watch the spectacle from the comfort and warmth of your car.
NIGHT OF COLOURS
5th November
Doncaster Racecourse
doncaster-racecourse.co.uk
Make your family night really fizz and pop at Night of Colours, where there’ll be entertainment for all ages including face painting, a disco, funfair rides, fancy dress, circus workshops, a food court and of course the huge firework display.
