The nights are drawing in and the temperatures are dropping which must mean bonfire night is fast approaching. It's been a while since we've had any major displays in Nottingham due to the pandemic but 2022 is shaping up to be a blast.
This year November 5 falls on a Saturday but events announced so far are spanning not just the weekend but starting as early as October 28. Our comprehensive listings will help you decide whether a small, community event is your thing, or one of the larger professionally organised events.
However, the annual display at the Forest Recreation Ground has been cancelled by Nottingham City Council as budget pressures continue to bite. The free event usually attracts a 40,000 strong crowd. The local authority said it had reluctantly taken the decision and that budget difficulties have been exacerbated by rising inflation, energy costs and other pressures.
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There are still other displays around the county everywhere, from sports grounds to pubs. We will be updating the list as more events are announced. If you have an event you would like us to include in this listing please fill in the form below.
Friday, November 4
Bonfire Bonanza at Notts Maze - Lime Lane Woods, Lime Lane, Arnold, NG5 8PW
Back for a second year with fireworks, a bonfire and hot drinks from 5pm to 9pm.
Keyworth Rugby Club - Willoughby Road, Keyworth NG12 5PU
Fireworks, hopefully a bonfire, licensed bar, hot drinks, hot food, 6.30pm. Tickets available on the door. Parking available.
Saturday, November 5
Mellish Rugby Club Bonfire and Fireworks Night - Plains Road, between Mapperley and Arnold, NG3 5RX
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Gates open at 6pm with bonfire lit at 7.15pm and fireworks at 8pm. Bar (card payments accepted), BBQ and refreshments (cash only). Free parking. Adults £5, children £2.50 and under 5s free. Pay on the gate (cash only).
Bingham Bonfire Night - Butt Field, off Moorbridge Road East, Bingham, NG13 8GG
Gates open at 5.30pm with the bonfire being lit at 6pm. There will be two firework displays at 7pm and 8pm. Food and drink including vegan options. Entrance via the station crossing and industrial estate (Moorbridge Road East) only. The Moor Lane and St Mary's Road crossings will be closed for the duration of the event. Tickets - adult £4 plus 90p booking free, children £3.
Bestwood Colliery FC - The Welfare, Park Road, Bestwood Village, NG68TQ
The fun kicks off from 4pm. Free entry. Barbecue, live music, DJ, bonfire and firework display. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Bonfire Night at Skydive Langar - Langar Airfield, Harby Road, Langar, NG13 9HY
A Halloween and bonfire night celebration rolled into one at 7.30pm. Don your scariest costumes and enjoy a night of fireworks and partying. Skydive Langar Cafe will be doing food and the bar will be stocked. There is no charge but the event is BYOF (bring your own) fireworks. Please give in any fireworks before 3pm so they can be set up.
Eastwood Town Cricket Club - The Breach, Greenhills Road, Eastwood, NG16 3FT
BBQ, refreshments and bar. Gates open 6pm, bonfire light 7pm and fireworks 7.45pm. Cash only except for bar. Advance tickets £2.25 and children £1.25. No parking available on-site.
Southwell Rugby Club - Park Lane, Southwell, NG25 0QN
Doors open 6.30pm (cash only), bonfire lit 6.45pm and fireworks 7.45pm. Charlie's Big BBQ will be serving burgers and hotdogs and the Clubhouse bar will be open for beer, wine, spirits, hot drinks and soft drinks. Family ticket £15, single ticket £5. No parking at the rugby club or on Park Lane.
Family Firework Night - The Old Vol, Caythorpe Road, Caythorpe, Lowdham,NG14 7EB
Doors open 5.30pm. Firework show 7pm. Live music, outside bar, BBQ, toffee apples and candy floss. £10 per person, under fives. Advance booking only - no tickets can be bought on the door.
Guy Fawkes Night at The Radcliffe - Shelford Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent, NG12 1AW
Professional fireworks display. BBQ, outside bar, live music, toffee apples, mushy peas and hot chocolate. Advance tickets £7 adults, under fives £3. Doors open 6.30pm. Tickets available online only at theradcliffe.uk
Sunday, November 6
Newark Family Firework Show - The Renaissance at Kelham Hall, Main Street, Kelham, Newark, NG23 5QX
Gates open at 5.30pm with firework display at 7.30pm. Food and drink village, live music and children's fairground rides. Ample parking. Tickets adults £9.50, children (3 to 16) £4.50.
Oxton Village Bonfire - Oxton Village Hall, Main Street, Oxton, NG25 0SA.
Doors open at 5.30pm. Bonfire and firework display plus food from BofsHogs (hog roast), The Big Melt (Grilled Cheese toasties) and veggie Indian treats from Dosa Love, plus licensed bar, hot drinks and soft drinks. Live music from Rhythmix and hook-a-duck.
Event parking is available off Hatfield Lane. Tickets can be bought online in advance or on the gate. Adults £6, under 16s and OAPs £4 and under threes free.
Over in Derbyshire
November 5
Erewash Bonfire and Firework Display - West Park, Long Eaton, NG10 3NL
Relight My Fire will see a spectacular firework display at the park. Gates open at 5pm. Tickets bought in advance adults £8, for children aged 16 and under and under, and senior citizens (over 60) £5 – both offering savings of £2. There is also a family bundle which includes tickets for two adults and up to three children, costing £20. Children five and under go free.
Butterley Fireworks Spectacular - Midland Railway, Butterley Station, Ripley, DE5 2QZ
Take a ride on the steam train, indulge in seasonal food and hot drinks across the various catering outlets and take a Spooky Ride along the Narrow Gauge Train through the country Park (additional charge).
Trains depart from 5pm from Butterley and the last train leaves for the fireworks at 7.15pm. The attractions will remain open after the 7.30pm Firework Display, until the last train departure to Butterley at 9.30pm. Adults £12.95, children (5 to 16) £1 and under fives go free. Book online due to limited capacity.
Family Bonfire and Firework Display - Sandiacre Scout and Guide Group, Stanton Road, Sandiacre
Hot dogs, burgers, mushy peas, refreshments, tombola and raffle. Gates open 6.30pm, bonfire lit 7pm and fireworks 7.30pm. Cash only on gate. Adults £5 and children £3.
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