Firework displays 2019: Best spots in UK to watch Bonfire Night celebrations this week
BONFIRE NIGHT falls midweek this year, which means that the firework fun is ongoing for the rest of the week. With plenty of opportunities across the UK to catch a display, where will you be watching the sparkling show?
Bonfire night celebrations are already well underway, with destinations across the UK putting on dazzling displays over the weekend. Luckily. there is still plenty of time to catch an amazing show. Tonight is the main event, with displays in all of the UK's biggest cities. Will you be heading out to watch the fireworks this Guy Fawkes Night?
Edinburgh
Scottish Love In Action's Fireworks Extravaganza at George Watson's, 5 November
Start time: 4pm & 7pm
This Bonfire Night event raised money for vulnerable children in India under the charitable name of Love in Action. Guests can enjoy a wonderful display all the while doing a good deed. Whether an early bird or hoping to stay out a little later there is something for everyone thanks to two sensational displays this year.
Tickets: £8.50
Tickets can be purchased here.
Leeds
Roundhay Park's Fireworks Display, 5 November
Start time: 8:00pm
Leeds’ largest firework and bonfire display is back for another year at the huge Roundhay Park. In the past crowds of up to 70,000 people have flocked to the vast expanse to watch the night sky light up. The park will also host a range of funfair rides and plenty of food and refreshment trucks.
Tickets: Free
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Manchester
Platt Fields Park Bonfire Celebrations, 5 November
Start time: 7.30pm
Set in Platt Field Park this council-run display promises glittering explosions set to music. The area will also host a funfair for thrill-seekers, ad plenty of food and drink stands for those who arrive in advance of the show.
Tickets: Free
Newcastle
Sutherland Park 5 November
Start time: 7:00pm
This Longbenton display takes place at Novos Rugby Football Club training ground and promises to wow crowds with a beautiful celebration. The event works in partnership with The Chronicle newspaper’s Sunshine Fund Charity to raise money for disabled children in the region. Those who arrive early can also benefit from refreshments from a number of food and drink stands.
Tickets: £12 per car or £4 per adult and £2 per child
Tickets can be purchased on entry.
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Cardiff
Sophia Gardens cricket ground 5 November
Start time: 7:45pm
Sophia Gardens cricket ground will welcome guests to a sparkling show of fireworks from 7:45 pm. There is fun for the whole family thanks to an on-site fairground and a number of refreshment truths.
Tickets: £7 for an adult, £3.50 under 17, £4 OAP
Tickets can be bought here.
Liverpool, Wirral
Mayer Park 5 November
Start time: 6:30pm
In Bebington’s Mayer Park, viewers can expect a glittering display of explosions to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. The council-run display is fun for the whole family, kicking ff at 6:30 pm.
Tickets: Free
Alton Towers (Midlands)
Alton Towers Ultimate Fireworks Spectacular 2019
Friday, November 8, Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10
Start time: 7:00pm
Thrill-seekers rejoice with this show-stopping display spread across three nights. Theme park lovers can spend their day spinning and whirling on some of the most exciting rides in the UK, before cosying up to watch the annual light display twinkling its way across the sky to end the season. The park is also offering VIP Big Bang tickets, offering park-goers the very best view in the house, dinner and three priority ride passes.
Tickets: Regular £34, VIP tickets £80
Tickets can be bought here
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