Top Free Bonfire Night Firework Displays Across England

Discover the largest free Bonfire Night firework displays across England, from Cambridge to London and Manchester.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 26, 2026 · 9:11 PM 2 min read

Key takeaways

Cambridge holds a free firework display at Midsummer Common on November 5 starting at 7pm.

Manchester City Council hosts three free events at Heaton Park, Wythenshawe Park, and Platt Fields Park on November 7.

Plymouth's Bonfire Night on The Hoe features a bonfire at 7pm and fireworks at 7.30pm on November 5.

Coram's Fields in London hosts a free community firework display starting at 6pm on a first-come basis.

Lewes in East Sussex holds the country's biggest celebration with torchlit parades on November 5.

Families looking to celebrate Bonfire Night without spending up to £30 per outing can choose from several free celebrations held across the country.

Cambridge

Midsummer Common hosts one of the largest free fireworks displays in the East of England on November 5. The evening begins at 6pm with a live DJ and theatrical walkabout acts like giant caribou puppets and stilt walking jellyfish, alongside food vendors. The firework extravaganza starts at 7pm, and while free, donations are encouraged.

Manchester

The City Council hosts three free celebrations on November 7 at Heaton Park, Wythenshawe Park, and Platt Fields Park. Sites open at 3pm with children's interactive storytelling, followed by reduced noise fireworks at 5pm. A lantern parade happens at 7pm, alongside a food and drink village, family entertainment, funfair rides, and a second music-set fireworks display at 8pm.

Watford

Hertfordshire hosts its biggest display at Cassiobury Park in Watford on November 7. Starting at 6pm, the event features stage entertainment by Vibe 107.6FM and a local band, food and drink outlets, kids' activities like bungee trampolines and a bouncy slide, and fireworks at 7.30pm.

Plymouth

Plymouth holds a large celebration on November 5 on The Hoe, drawing around 20,000 people. Food stalls open at 4pm, followed by a huge bonfire next to Smeaton's Tower at 7pm and a 15-minute firework display over the Citadel at 7.30pm. Attendance is free, though promenade rides charge a small fee.

Norfolk

The Walks in King's Lynn hosts Fawkes in the Walks on November 6, ranking as one of Norfolk's biggest displays. Starting at 6pm, it features live music, food and drink stalls, and a funfair. Fireworks begin at 8pm with live music from DJ Mark Purdy and Vex, with donations encouraged.

London

Londoners can view fireworks from Primrose Hill or Parliament Hill, or visit Coram's Fields for a community display. Gates open at 3.30pm on a first-come, first-served basis up to capacity, with local youth group performances, funfair rides, and food stalls starting at 4.15pm. An 18-minute firework display begins at 6pm, and adults must be accompanied by a child to attend.

East Sussex

Lewes in East Sussex hosts the country's biggest celebration on November 5 with six bonfire societies holding processions and displays. Torchlit parades and events like the Commercial Square bonfire are free, while individual society firework and bonfire sites require paid tickets. Processions start around 5pm, arriving at bonfires around 9.45pm, with fireworks concluding around 11pm.

Questions and answers

Where can I see free fireworks in Cambridge?

Midsummer Common hosts one of the largest free fireworks displays in the East of England on November 5, beginning at 7pm.

Are there any restrictions for attending Coram's Fields in London?

Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis up to park capacity, and since it is a children's park, adults may only attend when accompanied by a child.