More than 20,000 people are expected to turn out to celebrate the return of the giant fireworks display at Saltwell Park in Gateshead.
The popular event, hosted by Metro Radio, last took place in 2019 and its post-pandemic return this Saturday, November 5 - on Bonfire Night itself - is promising to be the best yet. Those going along are advised not to take a car but to use a specially-arranged park-and-ride system.
Organisers say this is set to be the biggest display in the region with a whopping 30-minutes of fireworks accompanied by a laser light show, a live Metro Radio DJ set, food and drink stalls and fairground rides. They are also promising street performers, dance and a fire-eating stage show on the night which will see gates open at 5pm; the firework action get underway at 7.30pm and food, drink and rides available until 9pm.
Read more: Bonfire Night displays across the North East
Tickets are on sale online - there will be none available on the night - and then the printed vouchers or a QR code will be checked upon arrival. It is expected to prove an extremely busy event and Gateshead Council will be closing roads which families will need to know about if they plan to attend.
The park is also easily accessible by bus from the Gateshead Interchange. Below is information to note about which roads will be temporarily affected followed by travel tips. Best viewing on the night is said to be from the top of the park's main field beside the Pavilion building. No pets are sparklers will be allowed.
For tickets, which cost £7 plus a 25p donation to the Cash for Kids charity, see here and for more information about the Metro Radio event see here.
Road closures for Saltwell Park's Bonfire Night
The following roads will be closed to all vehicles between 5pm and 9pm on Saturday, November 5.
- Enfield Road / Saltwell View
- Park View Avenue / William Wailes Walk (the old Gateshead College site)
- East Park Road
- Littledene
Travel advice
People are asked not to take their cars but to use public transport. No public parking will be available, other than a limited amount for Blue Badge Holders. Otherwise, Gateshead Civic Centre and Trinity Square will be the two closest public car parks.
A Go North East park-and-ride bus will be running from Gateshead Interchange which is easily accessible by the Metro service. The outbound service will run from Stand D from 5.20pm until 7.10pm and the return from Durham Road/Enfield Road junction will be from 7.40pm until 8.50pm. Single tickets will cost £2.
This service also will pick-up and drop-off at the Gateshead Civic Centre bus stop. There is a also public car park here which is free after 5pm.
In addition, there will be bus services to locations near the park: numbers 21, 25 and X21 plus an evenings-only service 81 run between Gateshead and Durham Road and services 53/54 run between Gateshead and Brinkburn Avenue.
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