Bonfire Night will be taking place in just a few weeks, and if you live in Yorkshire you'll have a few choices of firework displays to attend.
Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, it commemorates the occasion in 1605 when Fawkes was arrested whilst guarding explosives that had been placed underneath the House of Lords as part of the Gunpowder Plot.
Many Bonfire Night events will show off spectacular firework displays, as well as lots of add-ons such as fairground rides and hot food & drink.
If you're looking for a Bonfire Night fireworks display to attend, here are some taking place around Yorkshire in 2024.
Bonfire time
The Bedale Bonfire and Fireworks Display claims to show off ‘one of finest displays in Yorkshire’ in Bedale Park with the imposing Bedale Hall as a backdrop.
The display is set to music, and young and old alike can enjoy adding their contribution to the event with novelty torches and lights.
ree and open to all with a bucket collection to pay for next year's display.
November 2.
bedale-tc.gov.uk
Bang-free bonanza
Wrap up warm for a baby-friendly bonfire night at Yolk Farm, Minskip near Boroughbridge. Perfect for little chicks who aren't keen on big bangs and want some jolly firework fun without the frights. Yolk’s family and pet friendly Bonfire Bonanza lights up with toasted marshmallows, a sparkly bonfire, street food and a bar for the grown-ups and fun for the tots in the play barn.
November 2
Bonfire lit at 6.30pm
£5pp yolkfarm.co.uk/blog/bonfire-night-bonanza
Wakefield’s finest
There’s no denying the magic of the sights and sounds of fireworks whizzing and bursting into dazzling displays in the night sky. Head to Thornes Park where the free evening features a low-impact firework display for those that don’t enjoy loud noises, before the spectacular main event later in the evening.
November 2, 4:30pm – 8pm
Thornes Park, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QE experiencewakefield.co.uk
Harrogate highlight
The annual bonfire & firework display on Oatlands Stray in Harrogate starts at 5pm
with entertainments for the family including face-painting and family-friendly entertainments on the stage. Grab a bite to eat at one of the food stalls or a drink from the bar. The bonfire will be lit at 5.30pm and the firework display starts at 7.15pm. Free event with donations for local charities.
November 2
visitharrogate.co.uk
Fireworks & Fairground
At Cranswick near Driffield in East Yorkshire there are fireworks (low noise) and fairground rides. A free shuttle bus starts3:30pm and finishing at 8:30pm. Feast on burgers and hot dogs,light up with face painting, live music, licensed bar and fun for all ages. This is a find raising event to raise funds for the Hutton Cranswick SRA.
Entrance £2 for adults and £1 for children under 16. Fairground passes £6.95 for unlimited rides.
November 3
huttoncranswick.com
Sparkler-ready?
In Calderdale head for the sparkles and sounds of the bumper bonfire goings-on at Elland Round Table’s popular bonfire and fireworks display.
November 2.
Hullen Edge Park, HX5 0QY
visitcalderdale.com
City sparkles
Ripon City Bonfire takes place at Ripon Racecourse. The event starts at 5.30pm followed by the lighting of the bonfire at 7pm and the firework display at 7.30pm.
Tickets can be bought in advance and are also available on the gate.
November 8
Riponcitybonfire.org
