Top Bonfire Night Events in the South West of England for 2024
If you're in the South West of England and want to know where to catch the best Bonfire Night events in 2024, we’ve got you covered! From the rolling hills of Devon to the beaches of Cornwall, this region offers a mix of large-scale firework displays, traditional bonfires, and fun community events. Whether you’re heading to Bristol, Bath, or somewhere more rural, check out our list of the top Bonfire Night events in the South West that are sure to make your evening sparkle.
1. Plymouth's FREE Bonfire & Fireworks Display
When: Tuesday, 5th November 2024
Where: Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth PL1 2PJ
Tickets: Free entry, but donations for local charities are welcome
Up to 20,000 people are expected to flock to the Hoe for Plymouth's annual Bonfire Night celebration. With a massive bonfire, a 15-minute fireworks display launched from the Citadel wall, and plenty of fairground rides and food stalls, it’s set to be a fantastic evening for all. Best of all, it’s free to attend, making it a perfect night out for families.
2. FREE Silent Fireworks Display in Kingswood
When: Friday, 1st November 2024, Gates open at 5.30pm
Where: Kingswood Rugby Club, Grimsbury Road, Bristol BS15 9RA
Tickets: Free entry, but donations for local charities are welcome
A unique Bonfire Night experience with a silent fireworks display, the event will feature a quieter fireworks show, ensuring a more inclusive celebration. Enjoy an evening filled with music, delicious hot food, a bar, and various stalls.
3. Congresbury Cadbury House Fireworks Display
When: Friday, 1st November 2024, Gates open at 5.30pm
Where: Cadbury House, Frost Hill, Congresbury, Bristol BS49 5AD
Tickets: Adults - from £8, Children - from £5, Under 3's - free
The grounds of the luxury health club and hotel will be transformed into a festive wonderland to celebrate Bonfire Night in style. Expect a fantastic evening filled with fairground rides, stalls, and a delicious BBQ, all while enjoying live music from Britain's Got Talent star Dennis Demille. It's the perfect way to kick off the festivities with family and friends!
4. Lyme Regis's FREE Fireworks Display
When: Saturday, 2nd November 2024, kicks off at 6.30pm
Where: The Cobb, Lyme Regis DT7 3JJ
Tickets: Free entry, but donations for local charities are welcome.
There’s no better spot for a fireworks display than the stunning Lyme Regis harbour. On November 5th, find your perch anywhere along the seafront or in the Langmoor and Lister gardens, and watch as the sky lights up with fireworks launched from the iconic Cobb. Get ready to “ooh” and “ahh” in true seaside style.
5. Weymouth FREE Guy Fawkes Night Fireworks
When: Tuesday, 5th November 2024, kicks off at 6pm
Where: Weymouth Seafront, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7NJ
Tickets: Free entry, but donations for local charities are welcome.
Guy Fawkes Night is back in Weymouth, and it’s set to be a cracker! Head down to the Promenade from 6pm to grab some grub from the food stalls and soak up Weymouth’s famous hospitality. The bonfire on the beach will be lit around 7.40pm, and then it’s time for the main event – a spectacular firework display over Weymouth Bay at 8pm. Wrap up warm and enjoy the show!
6. Poole's FREE Bonfire Night Display
When: Tuesday, 5th November 2024, kicks off at 5pm
Where: The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ
Tickets: Free entry, but donations for local charities are welcome.
Poole Quay is the place to be for a FREE fireworks display on Bonfire Night! The fun kicks off at 5pm with live music, family entertainment, and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. The fireworks will start at 8pm, but if you’re driving, be warned – getting out of the car park after the show might take a while! Still, with such a buzzing atmosphere and a free display, it’s worth the wait, or you could just walk down if you're local.
7. Bonfire & Firework at Melbury House, Dorchester
When: Friday, 1st November 2024, Gates open at 6:30pm
Where: Melbury House, Melbury Sampford, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 0LF
Tickets: Adults (16+) - £10, Child (5-16) £6, Under 5's - Free, Family - £20
Fancy a cosy evening of bonfires and bangs? Head over to Melbury House on November 5, where there’ll be a BBQ sizzling away and plenty of refreshments on hand, so you won’t go hungry while you enjoy the display. Plus, free parking – what more could you want?
8. Newquay Fireworks at WAX Gym
When: Saturday, 2nd November 2024
Where: Newquay Sports & Community Centre, Tretherras Road TR7 2SL
Tickets: Early Bird tickets - £3.50, Under 12s - Free
NQY Fireworks are back, and they’re going BIG for 2024 with Newquay’s biggest fireworks display. Expect six bars, five food vendors, a beer festival, massive marquee, funfair rides, and even a 40ft cinema screen to keep everyone entertained. With a DJ and after-party to round off the night, this is one fireworks event that really does have it all.
9. Bodmin Bonfire Night & Fireworks Display
When: Tuesday, 5th November 2024, Gates open at 5pm
Where: Priory Park, Bodmin, PL31 2AE
Tickets: Adults - £6, Child - £4, Under 35s - Free
Priory Park is pulling out all the stops this Bonfire Night with fireworks set to music by British artists, big bonfires, and lasers to boot! While the kids are entertained by the fair, you can tuck into some hot food and drinks and get ready for the fireworks display. It’s all the classic Bonfire Night fun.
10. Lappa Valley Fireworks Spectacular
When: Thursday, 31st October & Friday, 1st November 2024, Starts at 5:30pm
Where: Lappa Valley, St Newlyn East, Newquay, TR8 5LX
Tickets: Standard entry - £9.99, Under 3s - Free
If you're after a family-friendly night with a bit of vintage charm, Lappa Valley’s Fireworks Spectacular has you sorted. Hop on the Lakeside Railway for a pre-show ride, let the kids loose in the soft play area, then settle in for a firework display at 7.30pm. With rockets, fountains, and candles lighting up the 19th-century engine house, it’s a proper old-school treat. And if you need more sparkle, there’s glow sticks and headbands galore at the glow products stall!
11. Big Sheep Fireworks & Bonfire Fiesta, Bideford
When: Tuesday, 5th November 2024, Gates open at 4:30pm
Where: Abbotsham Road, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP
Tickets: Standard entry - £11, Under 2's - Free
With a toasty bonfire, marshmallow toasting, and the biggest fireworks around, it’s perfect for wrapping up warm and making a night of it. There'll be live music from 5pm, and there’s even a tots’ display at 6pm for the little ones before the main event later that evening.
12. Truro City Council Bonfire Night
When: Tuesday, 5th November 2024, Gates open at 5pm
Where: Tremorvah Playing Field, Truro, TR1 1JX
Tickets: Adults - £3, Under 16's - £1
Truro’s Bonfire Night is back and will be raising money for Cornwall Air Ambulance and CHBN Radio. With the bonfire set to go up in flames at 6.30pm, and fireworks at 7pm it’s an affordable night out that helps a good cause. Limited refreshments will be available – just enough to keep you warm while you enjoy the show. Heads up this is a cash only event.
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