Fireworks Displays & Bonfire Nights in Essex
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 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.
Colchester Castle Park Fireworks
Colchester Castle Park, High St, Colchester, CO1 1UG
Expect an unforgettable night of dazzling fireworks, family fun, and a spectacular atmosphere right in the heart of Colchester! 🎇🏰🐾
Date: November 5th 2026
Time: Gates 5:30pm | Fireworks 7:30pm
Tickets: – Adults £13 | Children 5-15 £7 | Children 3-4 £1 | Under 3’s free
Family Fireworks at Marsh Farm
Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WP
Celebrate Bonfire Night with a magical low-bang fireworks display, perfect for families with younger children. Arrive early to enjoy the farm animals, dinosaur adventure, indoor and outdoor play areas, funfair rides, family entertainment and tasty food and drink before the spectacular fireworks finale
Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Time: Gates open at 2pm, fireworks at approximately 6.30pm
Tickets: From £9 per person when booked in advance; family tickets available
FREE Fireworks at Southend on Sea
Southend Sea Front, Southend, SS1 2ER
Fizz, Pop, Bang, wooo!
Enjoy spectacular free fireworks displays as Southend’s famous seafront lights up with colour to celebrate its 30th year of this much-loved tradition. Launched from a barge in the estuary just east of Southend Pier, the displays can be enjoyed from along the seafront, making it a brilliant family-friendly evening by the sea.
Date: Every Saturday from 26th September – 14th November 2026
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: Free
Fireworks Spectacular at Chelmsford City Racecourse
Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP
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!
Date: TBA
Times: Gates open 4pm | Fireworks 7:30pm
Tickets: Adults £17.50 | Children £10 | u3 Free
Places to Stay in Essex
Blackbrook Cottages | 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
Witham Fireworks Display
Witham Rugby Club, Spa Road, Witham, Essex CM8 1UN
Celebrate Bonfire Night with a spectacular musical fireworks display by Illusion Fireworks, double former British Firework Champions. Enjoy a fantastic evening of family entertainment, featuring a roaring bonfire, funfair rides, food stalls and a fully stocked bar.
Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Time: 6pm – 10pm (bonfire at 7.30pm, fireworks at 8pm)
Tickets: Adults £7, children aged 3–16 £4, family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £18.
Maldon Annual Firework Display
Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex CM9 5JQ
Award winning display team Star Fireworks presents the Maldon Annual Firework Display.
Current holders of the National Firework Championship and Best of the best winners title. All the crews are fully trained to the City & Guilds accreditation. Ensuring not only excellence but also event safety.
Date: 7th November 2026
Time: Gates 5:30pm | Fireworks 7:30pm
Tickets: Family £26 | Adult £9 | Child £7 | U5s Free
Places to Eat in Essex
The Stag Inn | Little Easton
The Stag Inn, Duck Street, Little Easton, Essex, CM6 2JE
Channels Estate Bar & Brasserie | Essex
Channels, Pratts Farm Lane East, Chelmsford , Essex, CM3 3PT
Luigi’s at The Griffin | Essex
Luigi’s at The Griffin, 64 Main Road, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4DH
Battlesbridge Annual Firework Spectacular
5 Maltings Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RF
Join us for one of Essex’s most anticipated events of the year — the Battlesbridge Annual Firework Spectacular!
Experience a night of blazing bonfires, breathtaking fireworks, and family fun set against the charming backdrop of Battlesbridge.
Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Time: Gates 5:30pm | Bonfire 6:30pm | Fireworks 7:30pm
Tickets: Adult £15 | Child £10 | Under 2s Free
Clacton Pier Fireworks Display
1 North Sea, Clacton Pier, Clacton on Sea, Essex CO15 1QX
Get ready for an explosion of excitement as Clacton Pier lights up the skies in 2026 with our spectacular Fireworks Extravaganza programme. With free entry to the pier, we’re proud to welcome families, locals, and visitors alike to enjoy some of the most memorable nights of the year by the sea.
Prime viewing locations – The pier offers some of the best spots to take in the show. Enhancing the experience – Some displays will be set to music, making them even more memorable.
Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Time: Fireworks between 8pm and 9.30pm (exact timings may vary).
Tickets: Free
Chelmsford Fireworks Display
Admirals Park Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2PD
Enjoy Chelmsford’s spectacular annual charity fireworks display, featuring a dazzling fireworks show, fairground rides, live entertainment and a fantastic selection of food and drink stalls. Organised by Chelmsford Round Table, the event raises money for local charities and good causes, making it a brilliant evening of family fun for a great cause
Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Time: Gates open at 5pm, fireworks at 7.30pm.
Tickets: Advance tickets available online; prices vary by ticket type
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
Talbooth House & Spa | Essex
Stratford Road, Dedham, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6HN
Hedingham Castle | Essex
Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DJ
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