Bonfires and Firework Displays in North Yorkshire

Light up your evening

November has arrived and as the crisp and misty days turn to dusk, bonfire and fireworks season is upon us.

Gather your friends and family, wrap up warm and head out to a bonfire or fireworks display in North Yorkshire. Enjoy delicious hot food and warming drinks before the main event. Have your sparklers at the ready and join in the countdown before spectacular displays light up the night sky.

With lots of displays happening around the county you can plan to catch a few over the week.

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Filey Lions Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular (Saturday 1 November) takes place at West Avenue car park in the town. The event opens at 5pm so you can grab some yummy bonfire food from one of the stalls before the main event. The bonfire is lit at 6pm followed by the firework display at 7pm. Free admission.

Take all the family along to the Selby Bonfire Night on the Scott Road Community Field (Saturday 1 November) for an amazing bonfire and firework display. Gates open at 6pm and you will be able to enjoy traditional bonfire food as the excitement builds for the firework displays at 7pm and 7.45pm. Wander around the stalls while children enjoy  the rides. Free admission with a charity collection.

The Northallerton Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display (Wednesday 5 November) is taking place at The Applegarth. Enjoy the build-up and listen to live music from Rockology. The bonfire is lit at 6.30pm and the firework display begins at 7pm.

Head to the Reeth Village Bonfire & Fireworks Display in the Yorkshire Dales (Wednesday 5 November). The event takes place on the green in the centre of the village with BBQ food served from 6pm. The bonfire is lit at 6.30pm and the firework display starts at 7pm. Free admission.

Ripon City Bonfire and Firework Display (Friday 7 November) takes place at Ripon Racecourse, a few miles from the historic city of Ripon. Gates open at 5.30pm and you can enjoy refreshments before the bonfire is lit at 7pm and the firework display starts at 7.30pm. Ticket prices on the gate are £6 for adults and £3 for children. Tickets can also be purchased in advance from various outlets in Ripon.

The Stray in Harrogate is the venue for the Harrogate Stray Charity Bonfire & Fireworks (Saturday 8 November). Listen and watch live entertainment on the stage from 5pm and grab some food from one of the vendors as you enjoy the build-up. The bonfire is lit at 6.30pm and the firework display begins at 7.15pm. Suggested £5 donation for charity.

There are many other bonfire events happening around the county including at Rudding Park, Sandburn Hall and Burniston & Cloughton Village Hall near Scarborough. Check out our bonfire page for more information.

Remember to stay safe around fireworks especially with children and only attend organised events.  

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