Fireworks Displays & Bonfire Nights in Essex 2024

We have created this guide to make choosing where to go and what to do this Bonfire Night much easier.

With fireworks displays and events covering the whole of Essex, no matter whether you are in Southend, Basildon, Colchester, or anywhere else in Essex, you can make Bonfire Night 2024 the best one by far.

Why not go for a nice meal to warm up before heading out to the fireworks? You may find our guide to The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Essex useful.


Downham Market fireworks

Colchester Castle Park Fireworks

Colchester Castle Park, High St, Colchester, CO1 1UG

November 5th 2024

5:30pm – 7pm

Pre Sale tickets only – Adults £12 | Children 5-15 £6 | Children 3-4 £1 | Under 3’s free


Taverham fireworks

Family Fireworks at Marsh Farm

Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WP

2 Nov 2023 – 3 Nov 2023

5pm – 7

Fireworks | Family Entertainment | Food & Drink Stalls | Music | Funfair

Tickets: £3.99 – £14.50


FREE Fireworks at Southend on Sea

Southend Sea Front, Southend, SS1 2ER

Every Saturday from 26 October 2024

Fireworks 8pm – 8L15pm

Fireworks | Family Entertainment | Food & Drink

Tickets: FREE


Fireworks Spectacular at Chelmsford City Racecourse

Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP

Date: 3rd November 2024

Join us this Bonfire Night for a fun-filled evening of dazzling fireworks, fantastic amusements, and delicious food and drink for all the family to enjoy. A fun family event for all!

Times: Gates open 4pm – 8:30pm

Tickets: Tickets: £16 for adults and £9.50 for under 18’s.


Places to Stay in Essex

Blackbrook Lodges | Essex

Blackbrook Stud Farm, Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4EN

The Farmhouse Blackbrook Lodges | Essex

Blackbrook Stud Farm, Ivy Lodge Road, Great Horkesley, Colchester, Essex, CO6 4EN

Channels Estate Hotel | Essex

Channels Hotel, Pratts Farm Lane East, Chelmsford , Essex, CM3 3PT


hunstanton fireworks

Witham Fireworks Display 2024

Witham Rugby Club, Spa Road, Witham, Essex CM8 1UN

The main feature will be a sensational fireworks display brought to you by the double former British firework champions ‘Illusion Fireworks’. There’ll be all the fun of the fair, catering stalls, a bar, roaring bonfire and more family-friendly entertainment.

1 November 2023

5:30 PM To 10:00 PM

Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) £20, Adults £7, Children £4, Under 3s Free


Family Fireworks Night 2024

Vaughan Williams Way, Warley, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5RY

As usual we’ll be running a bar serving hot and cold alcoholic beverages as well as usual soft drinks for everyone. Food trucks will also be making a return to Holly Trees to offer everyone a wider variety of food for the evening.

8 November 2024

6pm

£ 8 Adult (£ 8.50 on the door) / Child 12-16 yrs £5.00 / Child 3-11 yrs £3.50 / Under 2s FREE


Places to Eat in Essex

Luigi’s Al Fresco | Essex

21 Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ

The Hare and Hounds | Braintree

The Hare and Hounds, 104 High Garrett , Braintree, Essex, CM7 5NT

The Stag Inn | Little Easton

The Stag Inn, Duck Street, Little Easton, Essex, CM6 2JE


Battlesbridge Annual Firework Spectacular

5 Maltings Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RF

Battlesbridge Annual Firework Spectacular Includes:

  • Inflatables from 4pm – 10pm
  • Sparkler on entry
  • Sweets on entry
  • Glitter Tattoos

2 November 2024

04:00 PM To 10:00 PM


hunstanton fireworks

North Weald Fireworks

North Weald Airfield, North Weald Bassett, Epping, Essex, CM16 6HR

This year we return to North Weald Airfield with a WOOSH and a BANG! This year we’ll be presenting two displays, the first will be suitable for the little ones, this will be followed by a ‘Super Display ‘choreographed to music.

We’ll also have exciting rides and games for all the family, delicious vendors serving some amazing street food and a licensed bar serving refreshments!

2nd November 2024

06:00 PM To 09:00 PM

Tickets: Family Ticket £27.75 | Standard Adult £11.25 | Standard Child £8.00


Chelmsford Fireworks Display 2024

Admirals Park Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PD

Now running for its 49th year! This year’s display will be held on Saturday 2nd November 2024. Attracting people from across the county, it is an event for the whole family! With fireworks, live entertainment, fairground rides, as well as fantastic food and drink!

2nd November 2024

5 PM

Price: £ 12 Adult, £ 6 Child (3-14yrs)


More Businesses in Essex

Little Easton Manor | Essex

Park Road, Little Easton, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2JN

Talliston House & Gardens | Essex

Talliston House & Gardens, Newton Green, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1DU

Chelmsford Museum | Essex

Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ

Idle Waters Cottage | Essex

Idle Waters, Dedham, Colchester, Essex

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa | Suffolk

Keepers Lane, Stoke by Nayland, Dedham, Suffolk, CO6 4PZ

Talbooth House & Spa | Essex

Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HN

The Angel Inn | Stoke by Nayland

The Angel Inn, Polstead Street, Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk, CO6 4SA

Silver Surf Camper Hire | Essex

Unit 4, Woodgates Farm, Broxted, Essex, CM6 2BN

Hedingham Castle | Essex

Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DJ


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