Top UK firework displays

by Maya Driver on Nov 1st 2009 at 7:00PM

Filed under: Seasonal, November 2009

This Guy Fawkes', instead of forking out for fireworks from your local cornershop that will probably be more like damp squibs than fantastic explosions, what better way to celebrate the near destruction of parliament than by attending a public firework display? The displays will be beautifully coordinated, safe and relatively cheap. Read on for our list of some of the best around the UK this year.
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Crystal Palace Fireworks - Known by some as the home of firework displays, this London event has taken place for over 70 years. It will be on the 5th November from 7pm. There are 2 displays, one at 7 for the children, then the main display starts at 8pm. It's £5 for adults, £3 for kids and under-5s go free.

Fireworks Frenzy Santa Pod Raceway - An unbelievable extravaganza of monster trucks, stunt drivers, motorcycle shows, jet-powered trucks, funfair, family entertainments, fireworks, a bonfire and laser show! The Santa Pod Raceway in Wellingborough , Northants is the place to be this Guy Fawkes'. The event kicks off from 4pm and costs £15 in advance or £20 on the door for a car (max 5 people).

Drayton Manor's Diamond Jubille Fireworks Spectacular - an audio visual feast taking in the history and attraction of the park. With fan-shaped water fountains on the lake, smoke features, laser writers and search lights in the sky and spectacular fireworks launched from the rides. The display starts at 7pm and selected rides are open until 9pm. Tickets are £18 or £12 for seniors.

Sandown Illuminated Carnival & Fireworks - A great big carnival on the Isle of Wight including floats, judging of the best floats, live music, a parade, a fire show on the beach, samba music, a fire and pyrotechnics show and and a grand finale of fireworks off Sandown Pier. Events start from 5pm and entry is free.

Glasgow Green - This spectacular show taking place on the 5th is completely free and includes fireworks set to music, lasers, live bands and a funfair. It all takes place with the city's famous Winter Gardens as the backdrop.

Bristol Zoo's Bangless Bonfire Nights - 5th and 6th November from 5.30pm at Bristol Zoo you can enjoy the beauty of sparkling fireworks without any of the scary bang - good for kids and the animals. Adult tickets are £4.75 kids are £3.50. book in advance as there are limited tickets.

LEGO Indiana Jones Fireworks - Taking place on 24, 25, 30 & 31 October, 1 & 7 November, LEGOLAND Windsor will be open from 10:00 with the show starting at dusk. This is all included in the normal LEGOLAND ticket price, which is £33.30 for adults and £25.20 for kids.The rides will close one hour before the fireworks begin.

Plymouth - On the 5th November, Smeaton's Tower, The Citadel and the Hoe's formal gardens will be awash with colourful floodlights and red poppies will be projected on the Royal Naval War Memorial for Poppy Appeal. There will be entertainments, music, fairground rides and refreshments and at 7.30pm the bonfire will be lit followed by the firework display accompanied by music from the Citadel ramparts at 8pm.

Roundhay Park - Leeds' biggest bonfire and fireworks event takes place on the 5th November. The fire will be lit at 7.30 pm and the display begins at 8pm. Admission is free.

Hartlepool Fireworks & Music Spectacular - On Saturday the 7th November, the most popular firework display in the area takes place. There will be children's funfair rides and stalls from 4pm, entertainment from 5pm and the display kicks off at 6.30pm. It's free to get in.

Do you know any spectacular firework displays? Tell us where they are by leaving a comment so we can enjoy them too.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

ann younger said 1:55AM on 11-02-2009

Firework Spectacular at St Anthony's Primary School, Primate Rd, Titchfield Common Hampshire PO14 4RP on Saturday 7th November at 4.30pm. Hog roast, bbq, mulled wine and apple juice. Games and pocket money stalls, hot chocolate. Massive bonfire and wonderful firework display. Starts soon after 4.30pm so don't be late! Family ticket (2+2) £13 on the gate or collect from school office £9. Under 5 free. Tel. 01489 579100.

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