HUNDREDS of free bonfire and fireworks events are taking place across the UK this year.
If you’re looking to attend one, you’ve come to the right place.
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Bonfire Night has been an annual occasion in the UK since the 1600sCredit: Alamy
Britain’s annual Bonfire Night celebration goes back centuries.
Steeped in history, Bonfire Night has been an annual occasion since the 1600s.
Every year, around November 5, bonfires are lit and fireworks set off to remember the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and co-conspirators attempted to assassinate King James I by blowing up the Houses of Parliament.
Big events are going on up and down the country, and many of them don’t break the bank to attend.
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All the events below are free and take place on November 5, unless stated.
Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
The free annual Bradford on Avon fireworks display will be held on Sunday at Poulton Park. The park will be open from 4pm and the display will start at 6pm.
Torchlit processions are a large part of many eventsCredit: Alamy Live News.
Bradley Stoke, Bristol
The Fireworks to Music event takes place at the Jubilee Centre on Sunday, November 9.
Brockham Village, Surrey
Experience live marching bands and a torchlit procession at one of Surrey’s biggest displays on November 8.
Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset
A free fireworks display is taking place on the seafront on Sunday from 6.30pm.
Coram’s Fields, Bloomsbury, London
There will be a free display but expect large crowds. The 18-minute long show is accompanied by funfair rides and food and drink stalls.
Corby, Northamptonshire
The annual torchlight procession event will take place at the Boating Lake, Cottingham Road, Corby, from 6.30pm, with fireworks from 7.30pm.
Ealing, London
Gates open at 5pm on November 8 at the Brentham Club for funky tunes and fairground rides.
Harrogate
There will be a classic bonfire night at Oatlands Stray, Harrogate, on November 8. Expect family entertainment and plenty of food stalls.
Inverness
A 20-minute fireworks display will take place at Bught Park, Bught Road, IV3 5SS.
King’s Lynn
Expect large crowds at the Fawkes in The Walks at King’s Lynn, PE30 1PE, with fairground rides and fireworks.
Lewes, East Sussex
Britain’s most famous Bonfire Night celebration. Expect large crowds.
Lewes Bonfire is arguably the most famous of them allCredit: Getty Images
Morden Park, London
Merton Council runs two official firework shows, the first being Morden Park fireworks display. There’s a food village and funfair on site, and two displays in one night — the earlier is aimed at young families; the latter is more for everyone else.
Plymouth
A massive bonfire and fireworks display will take place at Plymouth Hoe, PL1 2PJ.
Portsmouth
A seafront spectacle for the masses is taking place at Southsea Common from 4pm to 8pm.
Some events attract thousands of people so be sure to arrive earlyCredit: Supplied
Sandford
The Railway Inn is hosting a free bonfire and fireworks night on Sunday. The display will begin from 5.30pm.
Stroud
Ringfield Farm, Stroud Community Agriculture Farm and The Hog at Horsely are all hosting free events.
Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club, London
Gates open at 5.50pm on November 7 for an evening of fun and fireworks.
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Weymouth, Dorset
A stunning seaside show will take place at Weymouth Beach.
Worthing Pier, West Sussex
A popular seafront display at Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX.
