Here’s our pick of 10 fireworks and bonfire events to attend within 10 miles of Altrincham over the next week:
Bowdon Bonfire & Fireworks
What: The club’s 46th annual bonfire night and firework spectacular
When: Wednesday November 5th
Times: Children’s display at 7pm, bonfire lighting at 7.20pm, 2nd display at 8pm and grand display set to music at 8.45pm
Tickets: Claim significant reductions by buying in advance. Tickets: kids (3-13yrs) £8 on the gate (£5 in adv); adults (14yrs +) £15 on the gate (£10 in adv) and families (2 adults / 2 kids) £40 on the gate (£25 in adv)
Address: Bowdon Cricket Hockey and Squash Club, South Downs Road Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 3DT
More info: Bowdon Bonfire
Manchester City Council Bonfire at Wythenshawe Park
What: A free council-organised firework display and bonfire
When: Wednesday November 5th
Times: 5pm to 9.30pm
Tickets: Free
Address: Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 0AB
More info: Website
Bonfire Night at The Horse & Jockey in Chorlton
What: Two of Chorlton’s largest firework displays
When: Wednesday November 5th
Times: Fireworks start at 7pm for the kids and 9pm for adults
Tickets: Free
Address: The Horse and Jockey, 9 The Green, Manchester M21 9HS
More info: Website
Light in the Night Bonfire Blast at Heaton Norris Park
What: A bonfire, funfair and fireworks show
When: Wednesday November 5th
Times: 5.45pm to 9pm
Tickets: Tickets, £4 per person or £7 per family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children, or 1 adult & 3 children), £3 OAP & youths 11-15, £1 10 and under, 2 & under free.
Address: Heaton Norris Park, Stockport, SK4 1JA. Free parking at Stockport Central Car Park
More info: Website
Prestbury Golf Club bonfire and fireworks display
What: Bonfire and fireworks display at Prestbury Golf Club
When: Friday November 7th
Times: Starting from 5.30pm
Tickets: tbc
Address: Prestbury Golf Club, Macclesfield Rd, Prestbury, Cheshire SK10 4BJ
More info: Website
Poynton Bonfire & Fireworks
What: The 42nd Annual Poynton Charity Bonfire and Fireworks Display
When: Saturday November 8th
Times: Gates open 6pm
Tickets: Family ticket (2 Adults + up to 3 Children) £20 (£16 adv); Single Adult ticket (age 17+) £9 (£7 adv); Single Child ticket (3-16) £6 (£4 adv). Under-3s free
Address: Poynton Park, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1BR. Free parking at the Poynton Civic Centre
More info: Website
Big Lymm Bonfire
What: A spectacular, fun-filled evening of fireworks, fire and food at Lymm Rugby Club
When: Saturday November 8th
Times: Gates open 6pm, Bonfire lit 6.30pm, Children’s display 7pm, Main display 7.45pm
Tickets: Advance reductions on the “great value” tickets can be obtained by buying a ticket in the village between 10am and 1pm on Saturday
Address: Lymm Rugby Club, Crouchley Lane, Lymm, WA13 0AT
More info: Website
Manchester City Council Bonfire at Platt Fields
What: Multi-national funfair, bonfire and fireworks display
When: Wednesday November 5th
Times: The fairground will be open from 5pm and the bonfire is scheduled for 7.30pm, followed by fireworks
Tickets: Free
Address: Platt Fields Park, Manchester, M14 6LA
More info: Website
Urmston Lions Bonfire
What: Charity bonfire and fireworks display
When: Saturday November 8th
Times: Gates open at 5:30pm, bonfire at 7pm and fireworks at 8pm
Tickets: £5 per adult and £3 for children and concessions. Children under 3 are free
Address: Abbotsfield Park, Chassen Road, Urmston, M41 9EY
More info: Website
Wilmslow Bonfire & Fireworks Night
What: A charity event organised by Wilmslow and District Round Table in association with Ladies Circle, Imagine FM 104.9 and other local organisations
When: Saturday November 8th
Times: Gates open at 5.30pm, children’s display at 7pm and main display at 7.30pm
Tickets: Adults £8 (adv £6), U16s £6 (adv £4), Families £23 (adv £18), U4s free
Address: The Carnival Fields, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5NG
More info: Website
