Flash, bang, wallop… it’s fireworks time!
Remember, remember the 5th of November… it’s that time of year again when we mark Guy Fawkes’s plot to overthrow the king and blow up Parliament in 1605. Bonfires were set alight to celebrate the safety of the King and since then the event is commemorated with fireworks and burning effigies. Expect to see flashes of colour and hear loud bangs and whizzes as thousands enjoy the annual spectacle. Here’s just some of the displays you can enjoy locally…
HANTS
* Whitehill & Bordon Fireworks Display
Country Market, Farnham Road, Sleaford, Bordon GU35 0QP – 6th November
Fireworks and funfair from 5pm-10.30pm
Refreshments, onsite parking & free bus from Bordon
Tickets £5 adults, £3 children aged 5-15, under 5s free
* Fantastic Fireworks
Medstead CofE primary school, Roedowns Road, GU34 5LG – 5th November
Expect a stunning display from Platinum Fireworks in support of FOMS, 5.30pm-8pm
Ticket details unavailable at time of going to press
* Chawton Fireworks & Bonfire Evening
Chawton village – 2nd November
Gates will open at 5pm for food and drinks
The bonfire will be lit at 6pm with fireworks starting at approx 6.30pm
Please note parking will be limited within the village, there will be designated parking areas.Where possible please park outside the village and walk to the event and remember to bring a torch.
Adults £5, under 16’s free as part of a family group Unaccompanied teenagers £2
* Fireworks Fiesta
Fleet Lions Club, Calthorpe Park, Reading Road North, GU51 4AD – 2nd November
Gates open 5pm, fireworks start 6.30pm. Join in the fun, with glow sticks, fibre optics & LED toys on sale as well as a variety of food stalls. Also guest appearance from some of the cast from Starburst panto Aladdin. Tickets for sale until 2pm on the day (family tickets not available on the gate). Also available from Serendipity, 295 Fleet Road. Family tickets £15 (two adults, two children), under-fives free.
Visit www.fleetlions.org.uk
* Petersfield Round Table Fireworks
Bell Hill Recreation Ground, GU32 3BU – 2nd November
The 28th year of the Petersfield Round Table Fireworks display, all proceeds from this event will be donated to local charities and good causes, last year’s event raised more than £12,000.
Gates open, food & bar opens 5.30pm, bonfire lit 6.30pm, fireworks 7pm
Tickets in advance: £8 adults (£10 full price), £4 children (£5 full price), family £16 (£20 full price). Full price tickets on the gate, cash only
* Alresford Rotary Fireworks
Arlebury Park, SO24 9EP – 1st November
Join the procession to an impressive fireworks display. The evening will start at 7pm when the torchlight procession leaves from the top of town on its way to Arlebury Park. The bonfire will be lit around 8pm, with the fireworks following.
Food and refreshments will be available, as well as glow sticks.
Ticket details unavailable at time of going to press, proceeds for Rotary’s good causes
* The 61st charity Winchester Bonfire & Fireworks
The Broadway & Recreation Ground, Winchester – 9th November
Bonfire procession from King Alfred’s statue 6pm, bonfire lit in fields behind River Park Leisure Centre 7.15pm, fireworks start 7.45pm.
Tickets £5 until 8th November (also at retailers), £7.50 on the day, £35 premium tent tickets (online only)
Full details https://winchesterbonfire.co.uk/tickets/
* Dunhurst Fireworks
Dunhurst School GU32 2DR – Friday, 8th November
Food, bar and crepes from 6pm, bonfire lit 6.45pm, fireworks start 7pm
Adults £12.50, all children free
Non Dunhurst pupils will require tickets and all non-boarders must be accompanied by an adult
To book visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking
* Rushmoor Fireworks Spectacular
Manor Park, High Street, Aldershot – Saturday, 2nd November
The Rushmoor Borough Council organised event has been held at Manor Park for more than 20 years and has grown to be one of the largest public fireworks events in the region, regularly attracting around 10,000 people. Gates open at 5pm.
A large funfair, with catering vehicles offering food and refreshments, will be available leading up to the 20-minute firework spectacular, starting at 7.30pm
Arrive early to avoid disappointment.
No sparklers, alcohol or dogs allowed.
* Space Flight Fireworks Night
Fontwell Park Racecourse – Saturday, 2nd November
Join the celebrations of 50 years of space exploration with an out of this world theme and firework display.
Gates open at 5pm with plenty of food and drink options, Horton’s Funfair and live entertainment from the Spirit FM stage.
The musical firework display takes off at 8pm from the Centre course.
For ticket information and to book visit https://www.fontwellpark.co.uk/whats-on/fontwell-fireworks-extravaganza
* Farnham Fireworks & Torchlit Procession
Farnham Park, Folly Hill, GU9 0AU – 9th November
The Farnham Round Table event will start with the procession at 6.15pm, marching up Castle Street into the park led by a Scottish pipe band. Enjoy food, mulled wine, Hogback beer, children’s rides and a best guy competition. Bonfire lit 7.15pm, display to music starts 7.45pm. Advance tickets can be bought from www.farnhamroundtable.org.uk
SURREY
* Fireworks Display
RHS Wisley, GU23 6QB – 2nd November
Gates open 5pm, fireworks 6pm. Tickets £10 adults, £5 children. Visit gardentickets.rhs.org.uk/rhswi/sessions.aspx?tid=55
* Torchlight Procession & Fireworks Display
Stoke Park, Guildford, GU1 1ER – 2nd November
Torch sales 6-7pm, 6.45pm mayor’s address, 7pm torchlight procession starts, 8pm fireworks start
£5 per person, £10 per family, all profits to local good causes. Visit www.guildfordlions.com
* Cranleigh Lions Bonfire & Fireworks
Cranleigh Common, GU6 8LU – 2nd November
Fun starts from 1pm with a fun fair, also Friday evening. Procession starts from Park Drive 6pm, winning ‘Guy’ placed on bonfire 6.45pm, fireworks display to music 7.30pm, fun fair on The Common 8pm. Free, £5 donations suggested to help local charities. For full details, visit www.cranleighlions.org/events/bonfire-fireworks
* Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday
Ascot Racecourse – 2nd November
After a day’s racing, enjoy more than 11,000 shots released to a timed playlist of songs. Tickets adults (13+) £7 advance, £10 on the day, child (5-12) £5 advance, £8 on the day – access to the course after 4pm, fairground rides from £1
For more information and to book tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/y676lxja
* Woking Fireworks 2019
Woking Park – 2nd November
Fireworks display synchronised to music to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landings, with fun fair, food and drink. Gates and funfair 5.30-9.30pm, fireworks display 7.30pm. Advance tickets adult £5, child £3, family £12; on the night, adult £6, child £4, family £15. All proceeds to charities chosen by Woking District Rotary Club. wokingfireworks.ticketsrv.co.uk/tickets
* Send Marsh Bonfire Fun
Send Marsh Green, Woking GU23 6LA – 2nd November
Send Scouts annual bonfire, starts 6pm with torchlight procession and bonfire lighting, before display starts 7pm.
* Fireworks Display & Bonfire Night
Haslemere Museum garden, High Street, Haslemere, GU27 2LA – 2nd November
Enjoy a dazzling display by FAB Fireworks, doors open 6.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm. Enjoy the display with burgers, hotdogs and mulled wine.
Tickets £6 museum members, £8 non-members, booking in advance advised www.haslemeremuseum.co.uk
* Guy Fawkes Fireworks & Bonfire
Chiddingfold Bonfire, GU8 4TX – 2nd November
Food stalls and beer tent open at 5pm with the park and ride open from 5.30pm. Torches on sale from 6.30pm before procession starts at 7pm. Bonfire lit 7.30pm, fireworks start 8pm. Prize draw 8.30pm.
* Bonfire & Fireworks
Bisley village green, School Close, GU24 9EG – 2nd November
Bonfire lit at 6.30pm, fireworks start at 7pm.
There’ll be burgers, hotdogs, hot drinks, sweets and glow sticks for sale. No sparklers please.
Event is raising funds for Bisley Scout Group
* Bonfire & Fireworks
Pirbright Village Primary School, School Lane, GU24 0JN – 8th November
Professional display in aid of Friends of Pirbright School with themed bonfire, refreshments, bar and BBQ
Gates open 5.30pm, bonfire lit 6pm, fireworks 7pm.
Tickets adults £5, children £3.50
* Farnham Fireworks & Torchlit Procession
Farnham Park, Folly Hill, GU9 0AU – 9th November
The Farnham Round Table event will start with the procession at 6.15pm, marching up Castle Street into the park led by a Scottish pipe band. Enjoy food, mulled wine, Hogback beer, children’s rides and a best guy competition. Bonfire lit 7.15pm, display to music starts 7.45pm. Tickets from www.farnhamroundtable.org.uk
* Bonfire & Fireworks
Bramley Field, GU5 0AX – 9th November
Assembly of ‘Guys’ in library car park 6pm, torchlight procession 6.40pm, bonfire lit 7.10pm, fireworks 7.45pm (all times are approximate). Free, donations welcome.
* Fireworks Display & Bonfire Night
Beacon Hill playing fields, Tilford Road, Hindhead GU26 6RF – 9th November
BBQ, mulled wine, hot chocolate & refreshments, glow sticks & much more courtesy of the Friends of Beacon Hill School, from 4.30pm
Tickets: adults £6, children £4, family (2+2) £18
Discounted tickets available. All proceeds towards the learning environment at Beacon Hill Primary School.
* Fireworks Extravaganza
Bushy Hill Junior School, Sheeplands Avenue, Merrow GU1 2SG – 7th November
The annual fireworks display takes place from 6pm. Hot dogs, soup, drinks and glow sticks will be on sale. You will need to arrive before 7pm as gates are closed after that. Please park considerately. No sparklers thank you.
Tickets will be available on the gate, adults £6, children £4. Under 2s free. All proceeds go to the Friends Association of Bushy Hill Junior School.
* Fireworks Display
Farnborough Football Club – 3rd November
Enjoy a fireworks display, fun fair and disco.
Turnstiles open at 6pm. Bar open from 4pm. Fun Fair opens at 3.30pm. Display lights up from 7pm.
Please show your Eventbrite ticket and ID at the turnstiles.
Adults £5, under 16s £3, under 2s free (must be carried, or on lap if seated) but must be accompanied by a paying and responsible adult.
Onsite parking is limited, £2 per car. Please bring the correct change.
To book visit www.eventbrite.co.uk
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