What day is Bonfire Night 2026?

Bonfire Night is on Thursday 5 November 2026. Because it falls midweek, many organised displays are held on the weekends either side, on 31 October to 1 November and on 6 to 8 November.

When are the Alton Towers fireworks in 2026?

The Alton Towers Fireworks Spectacular runs on 6, 7 and 8 November 2026, with standard tickets from £39 including a day in the theme park. Check the resort's website for current availability.

Can I set off fireworks at a holiday lodge?

Usually not. Most holiday parks and many lodge sites do not allow guests to use their own fireworks. Check the house rules or ask the owner before you travel.

What time do fireworks have to stop on Bonfire Night?

In England and Wales, fireworks must stop by midnight on 5 November. On other nights the legal cut-off is 11pm, extended to 1am on New Year's Eve, Diwali and Chinese New Year. Scotland has separate rules.

Where can I go to avoid fireworks with my dog?

Remote lodges and cottages in upland or forested areas, such as the North Pennines, Northumberland, mid Wales and the Scottish Borders, are the most reliable choice. Avoid large holiday parks and properties close to towns, and ask the owner which nights local displays take place.

Are there quiet or low-noise fireworks displays in 2026?

Yes. Tattershall Farm Park in Lincolnshire runs "low bang" fireworks on 1 and 5 November, Manchester's three council displays hold a reduced-noise show at 5pm on 7 November, and Edgbaston in Birmingham hosts a drone light show with no loud bangs on 6 and 7 November.

Is it too late to book a lodge for Bonfire Night weekend?

Not necessarily. Friday and Saturday nights near the big displays go first, but Thursday 5 November and Sunday nights often have gaps. Posting your dates and budget lets owners with availability come to you.

Bonfire Night Lodge Breaks 2026: Displays and Quiet Stays

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Overview

Bonfire Night falls on Thursday 5 November in 2026. That small detail changes how the season works. Instead of one big Saturday, the organised displays are spread across three weekends: Halloween weekend (31 October and 1 November), the night itself, and the weekend of 6 to 8 November. For anyone planning a lodge or cottage break around the fireworks, that means more choice of dates and, for anyone travelling with a nervous dog, more nights to plan around.

This guide covers the displays worth building a short break around, the nights that book up first, what to check before you pay, and how to find somewhere genuinely quiet if you would rather be nowhere near a rocket.

When is Bonfire Night 2026, and when are the displays?

Guy Fawkes Night is always 5 November. In 2026 that is a Thursday, so most councils, rugby clubs and Round Tables have moved their displays to the nearest weekend. Going by published 2026 listings, the pattern looks like this:

Weekend	Dates	Typical events

The displays worth building a break around

Dates below come from organisers and event listings published for 2026. Times and ticket details change, so confirm with the organiser before you book anything non-refundable.

North East and the Lake District

Kynren Pyromusical, Bishop Auckland (Sat 31 Oct). Gates open at 4.30pm and the show runs from 7pm to about 7.30pm. Standard adult tickets are £14 show-only, and the organisers say it sells out every year (Kynren). County Durham and the North Pennines lodges are within an easy drive.

Low Wood Bay, Windermere (Thu 5 Nov). A lakeside display at about 7.30pm, with a bonfire dinner on site. The viewing lounge was already listed as sold out in October (English Lakes), so plan to watch from the shore or book dinner.

Newcastle Racecourse fireworks and funfair (Fri 6 Nov) and Alnwick and Hexham displays (Sat 7 Nov), per Galactic Fireworks and Visit Northumberland. Some Northumberland listings still carry older dates, so check each one.

A Northumberland base also gives you the county's dark skies once the smoke clears. Our guide to Northumberland dark skies hot tub lodges covers the quieter side of the same trip, and you can browse hot tub lodges in Northumberland.

Midlands and Peak District

Alton Towers Fireworks Spectacular (Fri 6 to Sun 8 Nov). The 2026 show is called "Across the Altonverse", with standard tickets from £39 including a day in the park (The Star). On-site hotels fill quickly for this weekend, which is why lodges around Leek, the Staffordshire Moorlands and the Churnet Valley are worth a look.

Tattershall Farm Park "low bang" fireworks, Lincolnshire (Sun 1 and Thu 5 Nov). A quieter display, with live music and fire dancers (Away Resorts). A sensible choice for families with young children.

Edgbaston Sky Kingdom drone show, Birmingham (Fri 6 and Sat 7 Nov) offers a light show with no loud bangs.

Yorkshire and the North West

Manchester's three free council displays (Sat 7 Nov) at Heaton Park, Wythenshawe Park and Platt Fields Park each run a reduced-noise display at 5pm before the main show at 8pm (JustPark).

Sheffield, Rotherham and Hull all hold displays on the night itself, with Barnsley's Locke Park bonfire on Saturday 7 November.

Filey Lions Club bonfire (Thu 5 Nov) is a volunteer-run charity event on the Yorkshire coast, close to caravan and lodge parks.

Scotland and Wales

Aberdeen Beach (Thu 5 Nov): a 20-minute display at 7.30pm, viewed from the Esplanade.

Stirling and Bridge of Allan Round Table bonfire (Thu 5 Nov): gates at 6pm, ticketed.

Swansea, Singleton Park (Thu 5 Nov) and Cardiff, Sophia Gardens (Thu 5 Nov) are the big Welsh displays, with Wrexham's bonfire on Sunday 8 November.

South and London

London's ticketed shows at Alexandra Palace and Battersea Park run on 7 and 8 November, and Lewes holds its famous bonfire celebrations on the night itself. Lewes draws very large crowds and the council issues travel advice every year, so staying outside the town and travelling in is usually easier than trying to stay in it.

Bonfire Night lodge breaks 2026: where to stay for the big displays (and where to escape them)

Overview

When is Bonfire Night 2026, and when are the displays?

Tell hosts what you are looking for

The displays worth building a break around

North East and the Lake District

Midlands and Peak District

Yorkshire and the North West

Scotland and Wales

South and London

Which nights book up first

What to check before you book

The rules on fireworks

Bonfire Night with a dog: how to find a quiet stay

What a fireworks weekend costs

Frequently asked questions

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