Fantastic Fireworks - the best displays in Derby & Derbyshire!
Bonfire Night is fast approaching so it's time to think about digging out the wellies, wrapping up warm and visiting your local bonfire and fireworks display. Some events have a separate children’s (low noise) display – well worth tracking down for younger visitors!
Matlock Bath Illuminations and Fireworks Display Sat 29 Oct
Matlock Bath Illuminations feature a unique parade of illuminated and decorated boats on the River Derwent, together with a programme of live entertainment and a spectacular cliff -top display of fireworks at 9pm. 01629 583388 www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Fireworks Evening in Ashbourne 4 Nov 6pm onwards
Come and enjoy a family evening of fun on the Recreation Ground. There will be a spectacular firework display and fun fair with rides for all ages. The fireworks will begin at 7.45pm 01335 343666
Alton Towers Resort Fireworks Extravaganza 4-6 Nov Celebrate the end of the Theme Park season with the ultimate Fireworks Event at the Alton Towers Resort. The Theme Park is open every day until 9pm, with fireworks at 7pm - so you can enjoy a day of rides and entertainment, see a world class fireworks show and then ride the rides afterward in the dark! www.altontowers.com
Fireworks at Markeaton Park Sat 5 Nov from 2pm
Come along to Derby’s biggest and best fireworks display. With Capital FM, a funfair and hot food stalls. Funfair from 2pm, stage entertainment from 4.45pm and fireworks at 6pm. Car parking available at the University of Derby on Kedleston Road for £5 per car. Free entry. 01332 287339 www.derbylive.co.uk
Bonfire Night Firework Display at Conkers Sat 5 Nov 5pm
Organised by Ashby Rotary Club, there will be an opening display on lake at 6.30pm followed by the main display. Fun for all the family with sparklers, entertainment, side stalls & much, much more! Tickets Adult £6.50; Child £3.50 01283 222848
Buxton Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display Sat 5 Nov 5.30pm-8pm
The annual Buxton spectacular Bonfire and Fireworks Display, organised by Buxton Round Table. There will be a children’s display at 6.30pm, with the main display at 7.30pm. Prices Adults £5 Children £2 (under 3's - free) www.buxtonroundtable.co.uk
Bonfire and Fireworks at Chatsworth Sat 5 Nov Gates open 6.30pm Fireworks 8pm
With a reputation for putting on one of the most spectacular fireworks displays around, 2011's celebration is set to be more popular than ever with a breathtaking display, huge bonfire and some fantastic live entertainment. This is a child-friendly event with entertainment through the night from circus entertainers and the popular Panfire steel band. Tickets: Adults £12, children £6.50. 01246 565300 www.chatsworth.org
Fireworks Evening at Midland Railway – Butterley Sat 5 Nov 5.30pm onwards
The shuttle train will run between 5.30pm to 7.15pm from Butterley to Swanwick, where you will have a grandstand view of the magnificent firework display with music which starts at 7.30pm. A return service will be available after the end of the display.
01773 570140 www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk
Please note these events are weather dependant so please check with the organisers before you set out!
Matlock Bath Illuminations and Fireworks Display Sat 29 Oct
Matlock Bath Illuminations feature a unique parade of illuminated and decorated boats on the River Derwent, together with a programme of live entertainment and a spectacular cliff -top display of fireworks at 9pm. 01629 583388 www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Fireworks Evening in Ashbourne 4 Nov 6pm onwards
Come and enjoy a family evening of fun on the Recreation Ground. There will be a spectacular firework display and fun fair with rides for all ages. The fireworks will begin at 7.45pm 01335 343666
Alton Towers Resort Fireworks Extravaganza 4-6 Nov Celebrate the end of the Theme Park season with the ultimate Fireworks Event at the Alton Towers Resort. The Theme Park is open every day until 9pm, with fireworks at 7pm - so you can enjoy a day of rides and entertainment, see a world class fireworks show and then ride the rides afterward in the dark! www.altontowers.com
Fireworks at Markeaton Park Sat 5 Nov from 2pm
Come along to Derby’s biggest and best fireworks display. With Capital FM, a funfair and hot food stalls. Funfair from 2pm, stage entertainment from 4.45pm and fireworks at 6pm. Car parking available at the University of Derby on Kedleston Road for £5 per car. Free entry. 01332 287339 www.derbylive.co.uk
Bonfire Night Firework Display at Conkers Sat 5 Nov 5pm
Organised by Ashby Rotary Club, there will be an opening display on lake at 6.30pm followed by the main display. Fun for all the family with sparklers, entertainment, side stalls & much, much more! Tickets Adult £6.50; Child £3.50 01283 222848
Buxton Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display Sat 5 Nov 5.30pm-8pm
The annual Buxton spectacular Bonfire and Fireworks Display, organised by Buxton Round Table. There will be a children’s display at 6.30pm, with the main display at 7.30pm. Prices Adults £5 Children £2 (under 3's - free) www.buxtonroundtable.co.uk
Bonfire and Fireworks at Chatsworth Sat 5 Nov Gates open 6.30pm Fireworks 8pm
With a reputation for putting on one of the most spectacular fireworks displays around, 2011's celebration is set to be more popular than ever with a breathtaking display, huge bonfire and some fantastic live entertainment. This is a child-friendly event with entertainment through the night from circus entertainers and the popular Panfire steel band. Tickets: Adults £12, children £6.50. 01246 565300 www.chatsworth.org
Fireworks Evening at Midland Railway – Butterley Sat 5 Nov 5.30pm onwards
The shuttle train will run between 5.30pm to 7.15pm from Butterley to Swanwick, where you will have a grandstand view of the magnificent firework display with music which starts at 7.30pm. A return service will be available after the end of the display.
01773 570140 www.midlandrailwaycentre.co.uk
Please note these events are weather dependant so please check with the organisers before you set out!
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