It’s that time of the year again! Every year, millions of UK motorists drive to see the sky illuminated with spectacular fireworks displays. With many venues holding events for the much-anticipated night of celebration, you might be planning to attend. We have compiled a list of the most popular fireworks displays in the country to hop in the car and visit.
- Funfair and City Fireworks Spectacular – Milton Keynes
- Edgbaston Stadium Fireworks Spectacular & Fun Fair – Birmingham
- Autumn Lights Fireworks Fiesta – Sheffield
- Carmarthen Round Table’s Charity Fireworks Bonanza – Wales
- Saltwell Park Fireworks – Newcastle
- Wimbledon Park Musical Fireworks Displays – London
Please remember to be cautious and drive safely wherever you go on bonfire night. With the longer nights and colder weather, it’s a good time to review how to keep your family safe while driving.
1. Funfair and City Fireworks Spectacular
DATE: 5th November at 8 pm
LOCATION: Campbell Park, Milton Keynes
TICKETS: £1 per person for funfair (free for children under 4)
Milton Keynes’ largest free firework display had been cancelled for the past two years due to the pandemic, but luckily, it’s returning for its 42nd year.
Head to the funfair for adrenaline-fuelling rides before experiencing the stunning fireworks spectacular!
2. Edgbaston Stadium Fireworks Spectacular & Fun Fair
DATE: 5th November from 5:30 pm
LOCATION: Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham
TICKETS: £14 per adult
The biggest firework display in Birmingham is back this year, featuring plenty of exciting activities for the whole family.
Check out the fun fair on-site, fill up with delicious food, watch the dazzling performances and experience the breathtaking fireworks they offer. Plenty to do with the whole family!
3. Autumn Lights Fireworks Fiesta
DATE: 5th November from 4 pm-9 pm
LOCATION: Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield
TICKETS: £17.50 per adult (free for children under 3)
The popular Sheffield event is perfect for the whole family!
Experience the musical firework display, especially for children, enjoy the entertainment on stage or feast your eyes on the dazzling fire show. But wait, there’s, even more to look forward to!
There are glowing entertainers roaming around the venue, a party band, a funfair and a large street food and drink village to keep you busy. Sheffield’s biggest-ever firework display should keep the whole family entertained!
4. Carmarthen Round Table’s Charity Fireworks Bonanza
DATE: 5th November at 4:30 pm, main display at 8 pm
LOCATION: Carmarthen Town Park, Wales
TICKETS: £5 per person (free for children under 5)
This event is jam-packed with plenty of things to do with loved ones. Head to the fun fair, which features sweet stands as well as hot food and drink stalls, before relishing in the fantastic fireworks bonanza!
5. Saltwell Park Fireworks
DATE: 5th November at 5 pm, fireworks at 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Saltwell Park, Newcastle
TICKETS: £7 per person
Experience a thrilling night with the dazzling laser and fire-eating stage shows!
Head to the vast fairground rides for all ages, and experience the street entertainers and dance stage show. Then, if you’re feeling peckish, grab a treat from the delicious food and drink options they offer.
6. Wimbledon Park Musical Fireworks Displays
DATE: 5th November at 5:15 pm, first fireworks show at 6:45 pm
LOCATION: Wimbledon Park, London
TICKETS: £10.70 per adult (free for children under 4)
Choose from two fireworks shows; an earlier show more suitable for families and a later show with a Kings and Queens music theme.
Aside from the main fireworks display, enjoy all the fun fair has to offer and head to the street food village for a tasty bite to eat.
As days get shorter and nights get darker, these fireworks displays will brighten the autumn skies. We hope this list provides you with good inspiration to enjoy spectacular displays and spend time with your loved ones.
