Autumn is well and truly upon us. The clocks have gone back, the nights are starting to draw in and hazy summer days are now far behind us.
But, there's plenty to enjoy about autumn, including the chance to gather around a roaring bonfire and enjoy some spectacular firework displays. Bonfire Night 2022 celebrations have been announced across all ten local boroughs, offering everything from live music to funfairs.
However, some of the region's biggest bonfire events - like the ones in Heaton Park and Platt Fields will not be taking place after council bosses axed Bonfire Night displays. After two years of disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic, many Mancunions had been hoping to attend one of the city's much-loved firework displays in 2022.
But, Manchester City Council announced earlier this month that the the popular events would not be returning this year, with rising costs being one of the key factors. Below you'll find the bonfire events confirmed in Greater Manchester. Let us know if you would like one included by emailing newsdesk@men-news.co.uk.
Stockport
This year Stockport council will not be hosting an event in the borough, but there will be a number of displays organised locally. They join other Greater Manchester councils including Manchester, Trafford, Oldham and Bury in not putting on a council display.
Woodford Community Centre
The annual Bonfire Night celebration will take place at Woodford Community Centre on Saturday evening. The gates will open at 6pm and the bonfire will be lit half an hour later, followed by a children's firework display at 7pm and the adult display at 8pm.
Saturday, November 5 | Chester Road, SK7 1PS
Poynton Park
Technically this bonfire is in Cheshire, but is just down the road from Stockport. The Poynton Charity Bonfire & Fireworks takes place on Saturday, November 5, and gates opens at 5.30pm.
There will also be live music before a junior display at 7pm and the main display will take place at 8pm. The event also includes food, drink and fairground rides.
Stockport Rugby Union Football Club
The Bramhall firework display returns and will take place on Friday, November 4. Gates open at 5.30pm with the children's display at 7.15pm and the main display for adults at 8.30pm. There will be live music and fun for the family, with the bar open until 11pm.
Tickets are £10 for adults and £6 for children. Friday, November 4 | Headlands Road, SK7 3AN
Trafford
Bowdon Cricket, Hockey and Squash Club
The 54th annual Bowdon Bonfire will take place on Friday November 4. Gates open at 6pm, and there will be a children's display at 7pm before a second display at 8pm. There will be a grand finale at 8.45pm.
There will also be a huge bonfire as well as food, drink and amusements. Tickets are £12 for adults and £5 for children.
Friday November 4 | Bowdon Cricket, Hockey & Squash Club, S Downs Rd, WA14 3DT
Stretford Cricket Club
Stretford Cricket Club will be hosting a fireworks display and bonfire on Saturday, November 5. Gates will open at 5.30pm, with a the first display taking place at 7.15 and a second at 8.15pm. There will also be hot and cold food on sale, plus a tuck shop.
Tickets will be available at the gates only with adults £5 and children £3. Saturday November 5 | Stretford Cricket Club, Lesley Lane, M32 9EE
Tameside
Cockfields Farm
This year, Cockfields Farm will be hosting its very own 'low-bang' firework event as part of its debut display. Gates will open at 5.30pm with a fire eating show at 6.45pm.
At 7.15pm the main firework display will take place followed by another fire eating show at 7.30pm. The event will also feature animals, which children can feed, and there will also be marshmallow toasting.
Tickets cost £15 for a child and adult or £1 for an under 1. Friday, November 4 to Sunday, November 6 - Lees Rd, OL6 8AR
Aldwinians RUFC
Aldwinians RUFC will be hosting its Bonfire Night event a day later than most others om November 6. Gates will open at 5pm with the main display taking place at 7pm.
The event will include fun fair ride, food stalls with hot and cold food, a live DJ, and a full bar. Sunday, November 6 - Audenshaw Park, M34 5SN
Denton St Lawrence Cricket Club
The cricket club will will be hosting its annual firework display this year, with gates opening at 4.30pm. The event will include a bonfire and firework display plus a fairground, hot food, sweet treats and an outside bar area with mulled wine.
Tickets cost £8 for an adult, £5 for a child, of £22 for a family. Saturday, November 5 - Sycamore Park Clayton Street , Denton, M34 6LY
Denton Gold Club
Denton Golf Club is another organiser celebrating Bonfire Night a bit later than November 5. Taking place on Sunday, November 56, gates will open at 5.30pm with a mini display taking place at 7.30pm and the main display taking place at 8.30pm.
Tickets will cost £10 for an adult and £5 for children and can be bought from the bar. Sunday, November 6 - Mancheser Rd, Audenshaw, M34 2GG
Bolton
Harwood Golf Club
The Bolton golf club is holding a bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday, November 6. Gates open at 6pm, the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the fireworks display takes place from 7pm until 7.45pm.
Food and drink will be available. Tickets are £2 per adult, £1 per child or £5 for a family of four and you can pay on the gate.
Saturday November 5 | Harwood Golf Club, Roading Brook Road, Bolton, BL2 4JD
Waggon & Horse, Westhoughton
The Waggon & Horses restaurant is holding its bonfire and firework night on Saturday, November 5. The bonfire will be lit from 6pm and the fireworks display begins at 7pm.
Food will also be available to buy at the event. Tickets are £5 per adult or £3 per child and can be purchased from the bar.
Saturday November 5 | Waggon & Horses, 170 Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3PN
Daisy Hill Cricket Club
The cricket club is hosting a bonfire and fireworks show on Saturday, November 5. The bonfire will be lit from 6.30pm and the fireworks display begins at 7.30pm.
Tickets can be bought on the gate and will cost £4 per adult and £2 per child.
Saturday November 5 | Daisy Hill Cricket Club, St James Street, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2EB
Bolton School Fireworks
Bolton School is hosting a fireworks event on Sunday November 6, from 4pm until 7pm. Guests can expect everything from hot food, and stalls, to a raffle and a fireworks display.
Tickets are £10 per adult, £6 for children (ages 2-18) and £10 for VIP parking. Sunday November 6 | Bolton School, Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA
Oldham
This year Oldham council is one of the few hosting an event in the borough - unlike some other Greater Manchester councils including Manchester, Trafford, Oldham and Bury, who are not planning on providing a council display. There is also a number of independently-run events being held.
Oldham Edge Playing Fields
Guests can expect fire and ice-themed entertainment, a 20-minute firework show, fairground rides and plenty of food stalls. Entry for this bonfire is free, with a stage and fire show starting at 6pm and the firework display beginning at 7pm.
Thursday November 3 | Oldham Edge Playing Fields, Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 3EN
Royton Air Cadets
Royton Air Cadets is holding its fifth Bonfire and Firework Display on Friday, November 4. Gates will open at 6.30pm, with the bonfire lit at 6.45pm and the fireworks display from 7.30pm.
Admission is £3, but children under 10 years old and cadets can attend for free. The charge will be taken at the gate on entry and tickets can't be bought prior to the event.
Refreshments and sparklers will also be available for purchase. Parking is limited so people are being encouraged to park by Royton Park and walk up to the squadron.
Friday November 4 | Royton Air Cadets, Hillside Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6RE
Shaw Cricket Club
Shaw Cricket Club is hosting its Family Bonfire and Firework Extravaganza on Saturday November 5. The bonfire will be lit and 6pm and the firework display starts at 7pm. The event finishes at 10pm.
Tickets are priced at £5 per adult and £3 per child, while family tickets cost £15. Children aged 4 and under can enter for free.
Saturday November 5 | Shaw Cricket Club, Mark Lane, Shaw, Oldham, OL2 8QG
Woodhouse Cricket Club
Woodhouse Cricket Club is hosting its Bonfire Night Spectacular on Saturday 5 November. There will two firework displays, including one curated especially for children, a huge bonfire, multiple bars, live music and food.
There will also be a Guy Fawkes competition, which means visitors are being encouraged to bring their 'Guys' along and have them take pride of place on top of the bonfire. The competition begins at 6.30pm, with the bonfire to be lit 45 minutes later.
The bonfire for children will be at 7pm, while the main one will begin at 7.45pm. Tickets are priced at £5 per child, £10 per adult and £25 for a family ticket.
Saturday November 5 | Woodhouses Cricket Club, Belfields, Medlock Road, Failsworth, M35 9NG
Royton Cricket Club
The cricket club is holding a Bonfire night on Sunday November 6. Gates open at 4.30pm and the bonfire will be lit at around 5pm.
Fireworks will begin from 7pm until 7.30pm and the site closes at 9pm. There will be no parking, as stalls and a funfair will be situated on the club's car park.
Tickets are priced at £5 for adults, £4 for children and £11.25 for a family.
Sunday November 6 | Royton Cricket, Bowling & Running Club, Bransdale Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5TX
Bury
Greenmount Scouts
Greenmount Scouts will be hosting its 51st annual fireworks display in 2022. The event will start from 6.30pm with gates closing at 930pm.
Tickets cost £5 for adults and £1 for children over the age of five. Saturday, November 5 - Longsight Road Playing Fields, Holcombe Brook BL8 4DB
Ramsbottom Cricket Club
Ramsbottom Cricket Club will be hosting its annual fireworks display on Saturday, November 5. Gates will open at 4pm with the fireworks display taking place at 7.45pm.
The event will also feature a funfair, DJ and food and drink. Tickets cost £5.50 for adults, £3.50 for children under 16 and £16 for a family.
Saturday, November 5 - Acre Bottom, Ramsbottom, BL0 0BS
Woodbank Cricket Club
Thousands of people descended on Woodbank Cricket Club in 2021 and the club’s team of volunteers are hoping this year’s bonfire will be its biggest and best yet.
Ticket prices have been frozen for 2022 in recognition of the cost-of-living crisis, with the Brandlesholme club hoping as many people as possible will come together on Saturday, November 5 to mark Guy Fawkes Night.
Tickets, priced at £5 for adults and £3 for children, are available online, or from selected shops in Brandlesholme.
Anyone who would like to volunteer to help or donate prizes for the tombola should contact the club.
Saturday, November 5 - Stafford Street, Bury, BL8 1AX
Wigan
Two of the biggest events in the borough will be held at Haigh Hall and the Robin Park Arena with Wigan Council offering two ‘fantastic nights of fireworks and family fun’. Bonfire and firework fans will be able to witness both events as they take place on consecutive days, with Wigan Warriors’ ‘firework extravaganza’ set to take place on Sunday, November 6, the day following the event at Haigh Hall.
The night at Robin Park will coincide with the end of year celebrations for Wigan Warriors’ 150th anniversary. To mark the important occasion, the Fan Village will open its doors from 2pm and bring together rugby and fireworks by showing the fourth Rugby League World Cup Quarter Final live.
Fireworks will kick off at 7pm, following two hours of live music and entertainment. Adults tickets are priced at £10 and children £5.
The Haigh Hall event on Saturday, November 5 will open with a firework display at 8.30pm and crowds can watch from the lawn in front of the hall, but will need to bring their own seats. The event costs £10 for adults and £8,50 for children. Under 3s go free.
Salford
Buile Hill Park
The fireworks will take place just off Eccles Old Road on Saturday, November 5. Gates will open at 4pm with the first firework display at 5pm.
The main firework show will take place in the evening at 7.30pm, and there will also be a funfair, food and drink. Salford Council has confirmed that there will be no bonfire at Buile Hill park this year to help reduce their carbon footprint and associated pollution.
Entry is free. November 5 - Eccles Old Road, Eccles M6 8GL
Prince's Park Irlam
The annual Prince's Park event will take place on Sunday, November 6. At 5pm, the site and funfair will open, and the bonfire will be lit at 7pm. The main firework display will start at 8pm.
Entry is free. Sunday, November 6 - Prince’s Park, Liverpool Road, Irlam M44 6BJ
Roe Green Cricket Club
The Roe Green CC is hosting a bonfire night event, which will come with two firework displays in one night. Doors will open at 5pm with the bonfire being lit at 6pm.
The first display will take place at 7pm and will be low-noise for younger people and children. The main display will take place at around 8pm. Local food and drink traders will also be serving up fresh dishes.
Tickets are £7 for adults, £4 for under 18s and £20 for a family of four. Saturday, November 5 - Greenleach Lane, Roe Green, Worsley, M28 2QW
Manchester and the city centre
While Manchester City Council announced its decision to axe official Bonfire Night celebrations due to 'escalating costs', there will still be a number of independent displays taking place in the region.
Escape to Freight Island
Escape to Freight Island and Mayfield Park have teamed up to put on a bonfire night event featuring fireworks, DJs and walkabout performers. Taking place on Friday, November 4, guests can also expect the venue's signature live entertainment.
There will be two sessions across the evening, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm with a display at 7pm. Then there will be a later session from 8pm until late, with another fireworks display at 9pm. Ticket information can be found on the Freight Island website.
Baring Street | Manchester
The Carlton Club, Whalley Range
The annual display will take place at The Carlton Club in Whalley Range. Gates open at 5pm and there will be three bars serving a variety of drinks. The display will start at around 7pm and finish by around 9pm.
Street food favourites Hip Hop Chip Shop & Mankuchen Pizza will be on site serving food. Tickets are £8.
Carlton Road | Whalley Range
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