Bonfire night 2019: Fireworks displays and events in Northamptonshire
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.
From the large-scale fireworks displays to smaller community events, here’s a comprehensive guide to what’s on near you around Bonfire Night this year.
Remember to wrap up warm and stay safe amid the sparklers and rockets.
**********************
NORTHAMPTON
**********************
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdEvent: The biggest display in town - organised by Northampton Borough Council
Where: The Racecourse
When: Sunday, November 3
Time: 2-7pm
Cost: Free
Fun stuff & food: Fairground rides and food stalls at 2pm, with the evening’s entertainment beginning at 4pm when popular local covers band Pure Genius will take to the stage.
This performance will then be followed by a fire and glow show at 4.45pm and the fireworks display at 5.30pm.
Parking: No onsite parking, but visitors can park for free at St Michael’s multi-storey and the Upper Mounts surface car parks, which are a 15 minute walk from the Racecourse.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdFootpaths across the Racecourse between St George’s Avenue and Trinity Avenue to the Kettering Road will be closed from 8am on Sunday morning while the fireworks display is being set up.
There will also be some disruption to roads surrounding the park from 2pm onwards as people make their way to and from the Racecourse.
**********************
Event: Bonfire night hosted by NB's Outdoor Events
Where: Duston Mill, Northampton, NN5 4EG
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: 4-9pm
Cost: General admission £5.50 / family tickets (2 adults, 2 children) £16.50 / under 4s free
Fun stuff & food: Fun fair, food stalls, beer tent, fireworks set to music, giant bonfire, live music and entertainment, hog roast
Parking: Free parking
Tickets: Buy tickets here**********************
Event: Bonfire Night at Boughton Pocket Park
Where: Boughton Pocket Park, Humfrey Lane, NN2 8RY
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: 4.30-7pm (fireworks 5.30pm by Titanium Fireworks)
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdCost: Tickets are £4.25 each or £15 for a family of 4 and only available from www.ticketsource.co.uk (search Boughton Pocket Park) or £5 on the gate on the night. Under 2s free.
Limited tickets available and non-refundable
Fun stuff & food: Food, beverages and glowsticks sold in aid of the Boughton Pocket Park are only on sale inside the park. Any vendors outside are not associated with the charity.
Refreshments will be provided by Sauls of Spratton. Hot dogs, hot chocolate, sweet treats, soft drinks
Parking: Organisers ask you to park with care and not to block driveways or access for emergency vehicles
Tickets: Buy tickets here
**********************
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdEvent: Roade Fireworks Display hosted by Roade Football Club
Where: Roade Football Club, Connolly Way, Hyde Road, Roade, NN7 2LX
When: Friday, November 1
Time: 6-11.30pm
Cost: Adults £3, children £2
Fun stuff & food: Fireworks, bonfire, live music in the clubhouse, funfair, bar and plenty of other hot/cold food and drink
**********************
Event: Firework Night hosted by Billing Aquadrome
Where: Billing Aquadrome, Crow Lane, Great Billing, NN3 9DA
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: £5 car park
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdFun stuff & food: 15-20 minute firework display, trade stands and music
More information: Click here**********************
Event: Fireworks in the Park 2019
Where: Wootton Community Centre, Curtlee Hill, NN4 6ED
When: Sunday, November 3
Time: 2.30-9pm (fireworks around 7.30pm TBC)
Fun stuff & food: Fairground from 2.30pm, StrEAT food from 4pm, stage from 5pm with DJ Lynton, live music from Slim47, Wootton Primary school choir will be performing.
Mulled wine, hot chocolate and parish council bar will be serving alcoholic and soft beverages. Face paints, light up wands
Cost: Free / charity collection buckets for Cynthia Spencer Hospice and Wootton first Scouts
Parking: Parking around the recreation ground
**********************
Event: Overstone Park Fireworks Evening
Where: Overstone Park, Billing Lane, NN6 0AS
When: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 6-9pm
Fun stuff & food: Food stalls and live DJ
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdCost: Adults £5, members and children under 12 free (a maximum of 2 children per adult)
Parking:
Tickets: Pre-sale tickets available until November 4 from reception (01604 647666) or available at the gate on the evening
**********************
Event: Village Bonfire and Firework Display
Where: Yardley Hastings Memorial Hall
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: 6.30pm judging of the Guy competition, 6.45pm bonfire, 7pm fireworks
Fun stuff & food: Refreshments and bar. Don't forget to make a Guy
Cost: Adults £3, children £1, under school age free
**********************
Event: Bonfire Night at Compton Estates Club
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdWhere: Compton Estates Club, Castle Ashby (opposite Falcon Hotel)
When: Friday November 1
Time: Club open from 6pm, bonfire lit 6.15pm
Fun stuff & food: Fireworks, bonfire, burgers, hot dogs, spicy homemade soup, barrels of Adnams and sweet stall
Cost: No entrance fee but reasonable donations appreciated on the gate
**********************
DAVENTRY & DISTRICT VILLAGES
**********************
Event: Daventry Town Council annual fireworks display
Where: Parker E-ACT Academy, Ashby Road
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: Gates open from 6pm, fireworks 7.30pm, ends at 9pm
Fun stuff & food: A selection of stalls will also be offering hot food and drinks to keep fireworks fans warm whilst they enjoy the evening, with food available until the event ends
Cost: Free
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdParking: No parking will be available at the school on the night, so please use alternative public car parks in Daventry and arrive at the site on foot. There will however be limited disabled parking spaces available, and these can be reserved by contacting Daventry Town Council on 01327 301246.
**********************
Event: Flore Fireworks presented by Flore Scout Group
Where: Brodie Lodge Playing Field
When: Friday, November 1
Time: Candlelit procession 6pm from Scout Hut, Kings Lane, bonfire 6.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm
Fun stuff & food: Featuring live music by Hannah Rogers, toffee apples and sweet treats by Julie’s Catering and food, drink and rides galore
**********************
Event: Hollowell Bonfire Party
Where: Sat nav postcode NN6 8RN
When: Tuesday, November 5
Time: Gates 5pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm
Fun stuff & food: Food stalls, beer tent, small fairground selection, small vintage vehicle selection
No sparklers allowed on the field
Cost: £1 per person
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdParking: "All car parking is on the Guilsborough village side, we do not have the car park Hollowell village side as the farmer has livestock in it. Follow the signs directing you to the nearest car park."
Walking: "Anybody walking from Hollowell village will have to walk to the top of the lane and turn right at the crossroads and enter the field via the rally exhibitor gate. There is NO access across what is normally the car park as the farmer has livestock in there and it has been fenced off."
**********************
Event: Pattishall Bonfire and Firework Display
Where: Pattishall Hall and Playing Fields, School Road, Astcote, near Pattishall, NN12 8NN
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: Gates and cafe 6pm, bonfire 6.30pm, fireworks 7pm
Fun stuff & food: A traditional bonfire (guys welcome) and firework display set to music. There will also be a cafe selling hot food and a bar. Sweets and glow sticks on sale for children
Cost: Adults £3, children (5-16) £1, under 5s free
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdParking: Access for the disabled, parking and toilets available
**********************
Event: Cold Ashby Playing Fields Family Fireworks and Bonfire
Where: Cold Ashby Sports Field, Stanford Road
When: Friday, November 8
Time: Doors 6.30pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks shortly after
Fun stuff & food: Bar serving real ale, mulled wine and soft drinks, BBQ with meat from Joseph Morris as well as vegetarian options
Cost: £3 adults, £1 children
**********************
Event: Bonfire and fireworks hosted by Kelmarsh Young Farmers Club
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdWhere: Crick Boat Show Field, West Haddon Road, Crick, NN6 7SQ
When: Sunday, November 3
Time: Bonfire lit 6.30pm
Fun stuff & food: Hot food, soup, hot drinks, glow sticks, toffee apples
Cost: Admission charged / all profits to charity
**********************
Event: Woodford Halse Firework Night 2019
Where: Woodford Halse Sports & Community Club, Byfield Road, NN11 3QS
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: Gates 5pm, fireworks 6pm following the lighting of the fire
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdFun stuff & food: Fireworks and bonfire will be followed by a family disco in the clubhouse, bar open, outside bar, hot dogs, burgers and hot drinks
Cost: Advance tickets £10 for family ticket (2 adults, 2 children), £4 adult, children £2, children under 4 free. Advance ticket sales end at midday Sunday October 27
On the night - £12 family, £5 adults, £3 children
All tickets are valid for entry to the fireworks and family disco
**********************
TOWCESTER
**********************
Event: Friends of Nicholas Hawksmoor School Firework Spectacular
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdWhere: Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School, Balmoral Close, NN12 6JA
When: Friday, November 8
Time: Gates 6pm
Fun stuff & food: Friday, November 2 Fireworks, giant bonfire, glow items, mulled wine, real ale, BBQ, refreshments (cash only), Year 6 lantern parade
Cost: In advance - adult £4, child (3-16 years) £3, under 3s free, family ticket (2 adults, 3 children) £15
Tickets on the night - all £4
Tickets: Available from Monday November 4 from the school office
**********************
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdEvent: Ashton Primary School and Mens Own Firework Event 2019
Where: Northampton Mens Own RFC, Stoke Road, Ashton, NN7 2JN
When: Tuesday, November 5
Time: Doors 6pm, bonfire 6.15pm, fireworks 7pm
Fun stuff & food: Licensed bar, mulled wine, BBQ, confectionery, novelty toys, raffle
Cost: £3 adults, £2 child - pay on the gate
Parking: Limited parking available subject to weather and on a first-come-first-served basis. Please note that the car park gate will open at 6pm. For disabled parking please pre-book by contacting the Ashton ASPA facebook page or emailing [email protected]
**********************
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdEvent: Tiffield Parish Council Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Where: Claydon's Field, Tiffield
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: Gates 6pm, bonfire 6.30pm, fireworks 6.45pm
Fun stuff & food: Mulled wine, hot drinks, BBQ, glowsticks
Cost: £4 adults, £1 for children under 16
**********************
SILVERSTONE
**********************
Event: Silverstone’s Circuit's annual spectacular bonfire and firework display
Where:
When: Sunday, November 3
Time: From 5.15pm
Fun stuff & food: Hotdogs, veggie dogs, mulled cider
Cost: £5 per person, children 15 and under free
Tickets: Buy tickets here**********************
Event: Blackpit Brewery - Bonfire & Fireworks
Where: Blackpit Brewery, MK18 5LJ (near Silverstone)
When: Friday, November 1
Time: 4 - 9pm / festivities start with a procession to light the fire at 6.30pm with fireworks shortly after
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdFun stuff & food: Great food, plenty of great beer, fireworks fired by the team that do London New Years Eve fireworks, impressive bonfire, games for children and fires for toasting marshmallows
Cost: Adults start at £6 - tiered pricing so will go up closer to the event / under 18s free
Parking: Free parking
Tickets: Buy tickets here **********************
KETTERING
**********************
Event: 18th annual fireworks display at Wicksteed Park
Where: Wicksteed Park, Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: 5-11.30pm
Minotaur Wickerman being lit at 7.15pm and fireworks display at approx 8pm
Cost: Online £4 / £5 on the gate / babies in arms go free
Fun stuff & food: Brand new for 2019 there will also be a laser show as well as fireworks
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdParking: Car parking is free on the night, it is best to arrive early as it does get busy.
Tickets: Buy tickets here **********************
CORBY
**********************
Event: Corby Bonfire Night - organised by Corby Borough Council
Where: Corby Boating Lake, Cottingham Road
When: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 6.30pm torchlight procession assembles at the swimming pool car park, 6.45pm procession moves off, led by the piper, 7pm bonfire lit, 7.30pm fireworks
Cost: Free
Parking: Drivers should only use town centre car parks
**********************
Event: Brigstock Bonfire Night
Where: Brigstock Meadow
When: Sunday, November 3
Time: Gates open 5.30pm, bonfire 6pm, fireworks 6.30pm
Cost: £3 adults, £2 children (£4 and £2.50 on the gate)
Tickets: Sally Wilks or Paula Addision 373579
**********************
Event: Bonfire Night hosted by Rockingham Village
Where: Rockingham Village Hall, Main St, Rockingham, LE168TG
When: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: Free - donations welcome
**********************
RUSHDEN
**********************
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdEvent: 51st Firework Display hosted by Nene Valley District Scouts
Where: Hall Park, Rushden
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: Fun starts at 6.30pm
Fun stuff: Live music
Cost: Advance tickets - £5 adult / £3 child (aged 3-14) / on the night tickets - £6 adult / £4 child (aged 3-14)
Tickets: Available from any Nene Valley Scout Group or various shops in Higham Ferrers, Irthlingborough, Raunds and Rushden
**********************
Event: Firework Frenzy 2019
Where: Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, NN29 7XA
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: Main activities between 4pm and 7pm
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdFun stuff & food: A spectacular afternoon/evening of fireworks, live action including Podzilla the Monster Truck, stunt display, drifting, bonfire, fun fair, catering and bar facilities, plus family entertainment
Cost: From £25 per car
Tickets: Buy tickets here**********************
WELLINGBOROUGH
**********************
Event: Firework display at WRFC
Where: Wellingborough Rugby Football Club, Cut Throat Lane, Great Doddington, NN29 7TZ
When: Friday, November 1
Time: Gates 6pm, fireworks 7.45pm
Fun stuff & food: BBQ, bar, hog roast, sweet stall, hot and cold drinks
Cost: £10 per car
**********************
Event: 2nd Year of FDCC fireworks night
Where: Finedon Dolben Cricket Club, Avenue Road, NN9 5JJ
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: 7-10pm
Fun stuff & food: Music, food and bar
Cost: Adults £3, children £2
**********************
DESBOROUGH
**********************
Event: Desborough Town Firework Display
Where: Desborough Leisure Centre
When: Saturday, November 2
Time: 6pm
Fun stuff & food: Food and refreshments available
**********************
Event: Big Bonfire Party at West Lodge
Where: West Lodge Farm Park, Back Lane, NN14 2SH
When: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 4.30-6.30pm
Fun stuff & food: A sell out event every year with no fireworks - aimed at children (and animals) that don't like loud noises. Included in the ticket price - watch the Gunpwder Plot re enactment infront of the huge bonfire, free sparklers for every family, help to make a guy which will be thrown on the bonfire, piglet race, chalk colouring competition, entry to the Indoor Adventure Barn for the duration of the event
Cost: £4 per person, under 2s free
Tickets: Buy tickets here**********************
THRAPSTON
**********************
Event: Thrapston Fireworks 2019
Where: Castle Playing Fields, Chancery Lane, Thrapston
When: Tuesday, November 5
Time: 6.45pm arrival, 7pm display
Fun stuff: Bring your sparklers
**********************
ROTHWELL
**********************
Event: Rothwell Family Firework Display
Where: Rothwell Conservative Club, 7 Market Hill, NN14 6EP
When: Tuesday, November 5
Time: Gates 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm
Fun stuff & food: Hot dogs and burgers available
Cost: £2 adults, £1 children
Tickets: Available from Rothwell Conservative Club
**********************
If you want like your event listing in our 2019 fireworks guide then please email all the details to [email protected]
**********************