Fireworks night!
Light up the sparklers and grab your hats, scarfs and coats, it’s that time of the year again! If you’re staying at one of our parks during the fireworks weekend, make sure you don’t miss out on the local bonfire nights happening towards the end of October and early November.
Location: Beaulieu
When: Saturday 27th October
Distance from Park: 20 miles
Cost at the gate: Adult £14.50, Child £9.00
One of the largest fireworks display in the south is due to take off in Beaulieu, to a top secret 1980s playlist! Launch time is 7:40 however, make sure you arrive early to dance to music from local band “Kevin 17” and to enjoy the traditional fairground attractions. The fireworks party will continue after the display with “Kevin 17” taking the stage once again.
Location: Carvers Recreation Ground
When: 4th November
Distance from Park: 7 miles
Cost at the gate: Adult £2.50, Pre-school children Free
Back with a bang and plenty of oooo’s and ahh’s. Ringwood’s Bonfire & Fireworks display will not only have fireworks, but also small fairground ride, food stalls (including a hog roast) and beer tents. Plenty on offer for the whole family.
Location: Steyne Park
When: 2nd November
Distance from Park: 1 mile
Cost: Free (Donations welcome)
The closest firework display to Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park is just a measly 1 mile away. Even better, the event is free to attend! Head to Steyne Park and check out the inside stalls as well as the outdoor food stalls, before watching the fireworks light up the sky.
Location: Sandown Esplanade
When: 3rd November
Distance from Park: 4 miles
Cost: Free (Donations welcome)
Head to Sandown Esplanade from 4 pm to watch fire shows, family fun entertainment and to grab a bite to eat at the range of food stalls. The fireworks will be taking off later in the evening.
Location: Healthlands Primary School, Colchester
When: 3rd November
Distance from Park: 14 miles
Cost: Adult £6, Child £3
Enjoyed by families for over 25 years, Healthlands school is set to have 3000 different firework effects lighting Colchester’s sky. There will be a great selection of food, drink and even glowing goods to help spectators get right into the firework mood!
Location: Colchester Castle Park
When: 5th November
Distance from Park: 11 miles
Price in advance: Adult £9.50, Child (4-15 years) £4.50
The perfect firework display for those who love a bit of Disney. Watch the fireworks dance in the sky to well-loved Disney classics, which is bound to bring a smile to the spectators faces. Doors open at 6:30pm with the fireworks following shortly afterwards. Tickets must be bought in advance.
Location: Funland
When: 27th October
Distance from Park: 2 miles
Cost: £7
A Halloween and firework extravaganza all rolled into one event. Come dressed in your most frightful outfits in a bid to win the fancy-dress competition, there’s a prize for the best dressed boy and girl. The night will conclude with a dazzling firework display set over the seafront.
Location: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
When: 8th November
Distance from Park: 13 miles
Cost: Free (Donations welcome)
If you’re wanting to venture outside of the island, head over to Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. The display promises to amaze and is set to be the best in town with the Spinnaker lit up in its colours in one direction and an explosion of illuminated colour over the seafront in the other. A true magical experience.
Location: Bath House
When: 26th October
Distance from Park: 20 miles
Cost on the door: Free (Donations appreciated)
This year Barmouth Bay’s fireworks display will be taking place on the beach! Wrap up warm as you may feel the refreshing breeze from the beachfront!
Location: Fireworks at the Showground, Lincoln
When: 2nd November
Distance from Park: 26 miles
Tickets on the gate: Adults £10, Children (5 – 16 years) £7
Back for a second year, the Showground fireworks will be packed full of family entertainment, live music, amusements, food, beverages and fireworks…obviously!
Rob Hammond from Lincs FM will be taking the stage from 6:30 pm introducing local singers before the fireworks will be set off to a musical theme of “Best of British.”
Location: The Jakemans Stadium, Boston
When: 2nd November
Distance from Park: 15 miles
Cost on the door: Adults £5, Children £3
This year’s firework display will be set in Boston United’s football ground. Before the firework display launches at 8 pm, there will be entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, as well as hot food and drink.