Bonfire Night Fireworks
There's something inherently rousing about fireworks. They're electrifying, mesmerising, and on this night in particular, they'll transport you straight back to being 12 years old and huddling around a bonfire with sparklers and toffee apples. It's these attributes that also make this an incredible date - to set light to a new romance, or perhaps to rejuvenate an older one. So here's how we suggest you do it, Miss Mary style.
First, choose your night. This may sound odd, but in London you'll find displays on the night itself (a Saturday this year) and on the surrounding days. Once you've got that sorted, you need to choose your location. We suggest picking one where there's food and drink available and preferably a nice big bonfire to add to the mix.
Get there early and enjoy wandering around the food stalls where you can munch on a hot dog, tuck into a toffee apple or quench your thirst on something stronger… It'll add to the enjoyment of the night and build on the relaxed and playful atmosphere you're going for.
Fireworks over, make sure you've got a plan for somewhere to go afterwards for a warm up and perhaps a night cap. A pub with an open fire? Your place...?!
FRIDAY 4th NOVEMBER
Kingston (details to be announced)
Norman Park (display 8pm: bonfire, funfair, food, no alcohol policy, admission £5)
Totteridge (display 7.15pm: bonfire, food, bar, admission £7)
Westway (display from 6pm: bonfire, fire jugglers, admission free)
Wimbledon Park (display 8.30pm: bonfire, refreshments, fairground, admission £7)
SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER
Barking Park (display 8pm: concert stage, funfair, no alcohol policy, admission £5)
Battersea Park (display 8pm: bonfire, food, bar, admission £10, £6 in advance)
Beckenham (display 8pm: funfair, no alcohol policy, admission £5)
Bermondsey Park (display 6-7.30pm: food, mulled wine/spiced cider, funfair, admission free)
Blackheath Common (display 8pm: food, bar, funfair, admission free - donations requested)
Carshalton (details to be announced)
Chislehurst (6-9pm: bonfire, funfair, food, no alcohol on entry, admission £6, £5 in advance)
Crystal Palace ( display 8.30pm: food-incl hog roast, drink, funfair, no alcohol policy, admission £5)
Danson Park, Welling (display 8pm: music, food, no alcohol policy, admission £5, £4 in advance)
Ealing (display 7.30pm: music, bonfire, food, bar, funfair, BBQ, admission £6)
Enfield (display 7.30pm: music, funfair, refreshments, admission £6, £5 in advance)
Epsom (display 7.30pm: bonfire, funfair, admission £7.50, £5 in advance)
Leeds Castle (display 5.30pm: food, drink & entertainment from 2pm, advance tickets only £18)
Morden Park (display 8.30pm: bonfire, fairground, refreshments, admission £7)
Ravenscourt Park (display 8pm: bonfire, funfair, food, no alcohol policy, admission £7, £5 advance)
Southgate (display 8pm: funfair, food, bar, admission £6, £5 in advance)
Walthamstow (display 8pm: music, food, drink, funfair, admission £4)
SUNDAY 6th NOVEMBER
Leeds Castle (display 5.30pm: food, drink & entertainment from 2pm, advance tickets only £18)
Richmond Park (display 7pm: bonfire, hog roast, mulled wine, fairground, admission £10, £8 in advance)
Victoria Park (not yet confirmed)
