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Ten Cambridgeshire fireworks displays to mark Bonfire Night

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 12:32 · Archive

Cambridgeshire is hosting ten fireworks displays across the county to mark Bonfire Night in early November.

Cambridgeshire's fireworks season celebrates Bonfire Night, marking the 400-year-old Gunpowder Plot when Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Ten displays are scheduled across the county from late October through early November.

Cambridge City Council's event at Midsummer Common is one of the county's largest free displays, starting at 6pm on November 5 with fireworks at 7pm. Fairytale Fireworks at Huntingdon Racecourse runs earlier, on October 24, and includes rides and food stalls. Kimbolton Castle hosts a display on November 6 starting at 5.45pm, with adult tickets at £15.95 and free entry for children under five.

Other venues include Cherry Hill Park in Ely (gates open 5pm on November 7), Cambourne Cricket Pitches (6.30pm on November 6), Soham Town Rangers Football & Social Club (from 5pm on November 6, tickets from £6), Hemingford Fireworks at The Big Field (gates 4.30pm on November 7, bonfire at 5.30pm, fireworks at 7pm), and Grafham Village Hall (November 7, with tickets almost sold out). All venues feature entertainment and refreshments.

Ten Cambridgeshire fireworks displays to mark Bonfire Night
Image: Ely Standard

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In this story: Cambridgeshire · Cambridge City Council · Huntingdon Racecourse · Kimbolton Castle · Cherry Hill Park · Ely · Guy Fawkes · Parliament

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