Best Bonfire Night Events and Fireworks Displays across the Michael Graham Region

Whether you’re looking for a fireworks and bonfire display near you, or you’re planning to travel a bit further afield this November, we have some fabulous events in our round-up. Many of the events are more than just fireworks, and promise funfairs, street food, and outdoor bars. Here are some of the most dazzling, family-friendly displays set to take place across our region this year:

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Blackpit Brewery Bonfire & Fireworks, Saturday 8 November

This fireworks night just over the Bucks/Northants border is famous for a spectacular fireworks display and dramatic bonfire sculpture – previously years have featured a space-rocket, a hawk, a dragon, and a giant rising sun. There’s also a fun fair, street food, and a well-stocked bar. The fireworks are looked after by the same team that fires London’s New Year’s Eve display, and with the lake beneath the fireworks at Blackpit, you get the double impact of the displays reflecting on the water. Ticket prices are not sky high relative to the calibre of the event – gates open at 3pm with last entry at 6.30pm and tickets cost £19.50 per adult, £5 for children aged 5-17 years and under 5s go free. Booking in advance is essential.

https://bookings.kaboodle.co.uk/book/25234/ticket

Location: MK18 5LJ

Brackley Fireworks, Saturday 1 November

Brackley’s firework display is sponsored by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, and this free event is always spectacular. Held at Magdalen College School in the heart of Brackley town centre, there is a funfair, a range of food and drink options and local community stalls. A highlight for motor racing fans, the F1 Team’s replica W16 show car is on display, with team members there to answer questions and raise funds for Mind, their Official Team Charity Partner. The fireworks begin at 7pm and last for roughly 15 minutes. A record 8,000 people attended last year, so arrive early to bag a spot on the field.

Location: NN13 7DW

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Olney Fireworks, Sunday 2 November

This event is run by multi-award winners Gala Fireworks who use state-of-the-art computerised firing systems to choreograph breath-taking sequences, all synchronised to music. There are food and drink options on site plus a children’s funfair. Gates at the recreation ground off East Street in Olney open at 4.30pm and the display starts at 6.45pm. Tickets are available in advance and on the gate in limited numbers.
 

WARWICKSHIRE

Kenilworth Round Table Fireworks Spectacular, Saturday 8 November

This fireworks display takes place against the backdrop of a floodlit Kenilworth Castle and lasts for around half an hour, making it one of the biggest displays in the Midlands. Gates open at 5:30pm with last entry at 6:45pm. Tickets cost £14 for an adult and £7 for a child and must be bought in advance. This event is organised externally by Round Table and is set to be their biggest charity fundraiser of the year, with profits used to support local charities, worthy causes, and community projects. 

HERTFORDSHIRE

Tring Festival of Fire, Saturday 8 November

This bonfire and firework display at Tring Park Cricket Club raises funds to support sport in the local community. A popular fixture in the Tring social calendar, the event features a variety of food and drink stalls, a guy competition, and children’s rides. The centrepiece of the evening is a spectacular fireworks display set to music. The event runs from 6pm-8.30pm and booking in advance is essential.

https://tringfireworks.co.uk/book-tickets/

Location: HP23 6HA

Ickleford Fireworks, Hitchin, Wednesday 5 November

Scheduled for Bonfire Night itself, Ickleford Sports and Recreation Ground is hosting a fireworks display by Alchemy Fireworks, with music from Ickleford Radio, street food, and an outside bar with cocktails. Tickets are available locally and in advance online, and gates open at 4.30pm with fireworks at 7.30pm.

Location: SG5 3YA

BEDFORDSHIRE

Bedford Blues Fireworks Display and Funfair, Friday 7 November

Taking place at the Bedford Blues Rugby Club, just a five-minute walk from the town centre, this display is usually a sell-out. Gates open from 6pm and there’ll be a funfair and children’s firework display from 7pm ahead of the main event at 8pm. As well as food stalls and outdoor bars you can warm up with a coffee in the clubhouse. Tickets are £8.50 online in advance (under 6s go free).

Location: MK40 3NF

Turvey Bonfire and Fireworks, Saturday 1 November

This firework display at Turvey Recreation Ground starts at 7.15pm, and gates open at 5.30pm to allow plenty of time to enjoy the offerings from an array of food stalls. Early bird tickets are available now priced at £7.50 per adult, £5 per child and £22.50 for 2 adults and 2 children.

Location: MK43 8EA

Ampthill Fireworks, Ampthill Great Park, Friday 7 November

Described as the county’s biggest and best display, this is a great event for the whole family, with a fairground, live music, and food stalls. Gates open at 6pm, with beacon lighting at 7.30pm and the main display at 7.45pm. Tickets are only available in advance, adults £12.50, children 4-15 years are £5, and £27.50 for a family of 2 adults and up to 3 children.

Location: MK45 2HX