Bonfire night is almost upon us again, so remember, remember this 5th of November!
Fireworks are incredibly expensive, so we think it’s a much better idea to spend a little and go to an organised firework display than spend a lot watching a few fireworks in the garden. It’s even better if you can make a mini break out of it in a holiday cottage!
As we have holiday cottages spread around the country, we thought we would put together five of the most popular Bonfire night displays this week. There’s still time to make a booking, pack a bag and go to any of these.
Midsummer Common, Cambridge (5th Nov)
The annual Midsummer Common Bonfire night display in Cambridge is held on November 5th this year. There is a fair, entertainments, bonfire and all sorts from 6pm, with the fireworks beginning at 5.30pm. It’s free to attend, but all donations are welcome.
Lewes, East Sussex (5th Nov)
Lewes in East Sussex is our next destination for a top Bonfire night display. This is apparently the biggest display in the country, with six organisations collaborating to provide a big event. There will be bonfires, marching bands, burning crosses, parades and fireworks. Festivities begin at 5pm.
Leeds Castle, Kent (8th-9th Nov)
Leeds Castle holds a “Leeds Castle Fireworks 'Go Wild'” event over the weekend which includes displays during the day, a bonfire and fireworks at night and loads more in-between. It’s a good event held in an awesome location. The castle makes an amazing backdrop to the fireworks and will have images projected onto it too. Gates open at 2pm, fireworks begin at 5.30pm.
Glasgow Green Fireworks, Glasgow (5th Nov)
The Glasgow Green Fireworks display in the city is Scotland’s largest. There is a funfair, music, entertainment, the bonfire and more. Being the biggest in the country, it get very busy here, regularly drawing more than 50,000 people. Fireworks begin at 7.30pm.
Penrhos Beach, Holyhead (5th Nov)
The annual event in Holyhead on Anglesey is one of the best fireworks displays in Wales. Voted in the top ten Bonfire displays in 2013, the events has stalls, rides, a huge bonfire and a professional fireworks display. Gates open at 5.45pm and fireworks begin at 7pm.
While it’s November 5th tomorrow, it’s not too late to pack up and find a holiday cottage near one of these displays. We have hundreds of cottages dotted around these locations with many discounts available for late bookings. Use the interactive map on the site and find the perfect holiday cottage from which to enjoy Bonfire night this year!