Maidstone, Kent
Bonfire Night in 2023 is on Sunday 5th November, but there are many firework events taking place across the whole week and weekend throughout South East England. See our events calendar for a wealth of inspiration and ideas.
Counties covered include Hampshire, Sussex, Kent, Berkshire, Surrey, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. There are plenty of things to do for the whole family and lot of entertainment for the kids.
Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, the event originates from the failed Gunpowder plot of 1605 and has been marked in Great Britain for more than 400 years. Arrested guarding explosives intended to assassinate the King, Guy Fawkes became synonymous with the plot and it’s his effigy associated with the phrase ‘penny for the guy’.
To celebrate the survival of King James I, bonfires were lit across across London and an Act of Parliament was passed calling of an annual thanksgiving. Although its connection with politics and religion has dwindled throughout the years, the numerous events taking place in South East England show the celebrations to be as popular as ever.
If attending a display, ensure that Bonfire Night passes safely and without incident by following fireworks safety tips as set out by event teams. When buying fireworks for your own party, look out for the British Standard Kitemark BS7114.
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Fireworks
Winchester
The Winchester Round Table Bonfire & Fireworks event takes place in the heart of the UK's most special city, Winchester on Saturday 2nd November 2024. Each year, the city centre procession, the lighting of the Bonfire and the spectacular Fireworks…
Fireworks
Southampton
Head to Totton and enjoy a fantastic Fireworks Display. Fireworks will be set to music! To keep you fully entertained, Totton and Eling Cricket Club have a Host DJ, Children’s Fairground Rides & Stalls, Outside & Inside Bars and Hot Refreshments…
Bonfire Night
Gosport
HMS Sultan Bonfire and Fireworks Night will return this October half-term on Thursday 26th October 2023. Come along for a fun filled evening at the centre of excellence for Royal Navy Air and Marine Engineering with Wave 105 FM’s Tony Sheppard…
Bonfire Night
Gosport
Head along to the fantastic HMS Sultan Bonfire and Fireworks night on Thursday 31 October for a sparkling evening, at the HMS Sultan Bonfire and Fireworks Night 2024.
With funfair, food hall, bonfire and fantastic fireworks, the also raises…
Fireworks
Fleet
We're looking forward to putting on a great show and celebrating our 50th year of serving Fleet. It'll be a bit special for you and us. We'll have £5000's of amazing fireworks that will start around 6.30 pm. Lots of good food and drinks and trinkets…
Fireworks
Hastings
The spectacular torchlit procession, bonfire and fireworks commemorate the Battle of Hastings, as well as the traditional gunpowder plot.
Fireworks
Marlow on Thames
We are again opening our doors to families and local residents of Marlow, Henley and surrounding villages for our annual Firework Night celebration. Join us for a spectacular evening of fireworks, hot snacks and cash bar.
Fireworks
Hayling Island
Funland Hayling Island have 3 nights of mischievous merriment in sore this year. This Halloween at Funland, they’ve doubled up on gore!!!