In just a few short hours it will be Bonfire Night, aka Guy Fawkes Night, and you know what that means – it’s almost time to wrap up warm, grab your thermos and stand in a chilly field to look at a fireworks display.
This yearly tradition, to mark the failed gunpowder plot orchestrated by Guy Fawkes and 12 other men, sees us braving the wintery elements to watch fireworks and bonfires all over the capital.
With Bonfire Night falling on a Tuesday this year, the Blackheath, Alexandra Palace and Battersea Park events all happened at the weekend.
But that doesn’t mean that there’s no fun left to be had, as there are still fireworks displays to be enjoyed tonight and over the coming weekend…
Wimbledon
Unfortunately, tickets to both shows at Wimbledon Park tonight, 5 November, have sold out.
If you have tickets to one of the two shows – from 6:30pm and 8:15pm – then you can expect a musical fireworks display, food and drink stalls and fire and light show performances.
If you haven’t managed to get tickets, then you can always check if there have been any returns or set up shop at the nearby Garratt Park or Gap Road Cemetery to try and catch a glimpse of the show from afar.
Wembley Park
The fireworks display happening at Wembley Park on Sunday, 10 November will celebrate a both Bonfire Night and Diwali.
In addition to the fireworks, attendees will be able to enjoy a parade and live performances.
On top of that, the whole event is completely free, and you don’t need to pre-register or get a ticket to turn up.
Southwark
Southwark Fireworks are also being held tonight, with a funfair, food and drink stalls open to enjoy from 5pm until 8pm.
Unfortunately, however the tickets are now sold out, with free tickets having been available to Southwark residents.
If you have been able to score a ticket, then you’ll be able to get into the park until 6:30pm.
If you don’t have a ticket, then you might be able to see the fireworks from the nearby Deptford Park or King George’s Field.
Kingston Upon Thames
On Friday 8 November, the Kingston upon Thames Round Table and Rotary Club will be hosting a fireworks display complete with a fairground at Kingsmeadow Stadium.
Tickets cost £5.00 in advance and £6.00 on the day, with the gates opening at 6:30pm and the fireworks starting at 8:00pm.
Barnes
Barnes Sports Club in Richmond will be hosting a Guy Fawkes event with a bonfire and fireworks display on 9 November.
While the event is now sold out, you might be able to watch the fireworks from nearby fields and greens such as Barnes Green, Vine Road Recreation Ground or the King’s House Sports Ground across the river.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/05/5-best-bonfire-night-firework-displays-london-11043287/
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