Guy Fawkes Night 2023: best firework displays in London
Wondering where to watch the fireworks in London? Bonfire Night 2023 is ablaze with impressive displays. Culture Whisper rounds up the best
Alexandra Palace
Friday 3 & Saturday 4 November | 4pm - 10:45pm
You'd be hard pressed to find a firework festival bigger or brighter than the yearly offering from Alexandra Palace. Perched on top of the hill, from where you'll also catch panoramic views of other distant explosions of colour, the celebrations begin with an electric 'Lords of Lighting' show before DJs get the crowd dancing to Elton John and Kylie Minogue tributes (and later, club classics). All of which teases the bright, bold bangs themselves. If the bonfire, steaming mugs of mulled wine and sizzling plates of street food aren't enough to warm you, head inside the German Bier Fest to raise a stein and dance the frost right off your toes with live music from an Oompah Band. Keeping the kids entertained, meanwhile, is an ice disco, a funfair, a band of daring fire jugglers and more.
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Battersea Park
Saturday 4 November at 8pm (doors open, 6pm) | Sunday 5 November at 7pm (doors open, 5pm)
The legendary annual display at Battersea Park always goes off with a bang. Expect crowds (of around 50,000) and come early to make the most of entertainment in the all-new 'Bonfire Village'. As the queue for the bar is always long, we advise bringing along your own cans (glass is not allowed). Saturday is a more grown-up affair, with the park's indoor venue Evolution London being transformed into a German Bierkeller complete with live band, bumper cars and plenty of space to sip from giant steins. The show itself kicks off at 8pm, with an afterparty carrying child-free night owls through until midnight.
Sunday is a family-friendly affair, with the spectacle kicking off a little earlier at 7pm. On top of the glittering explosions themselves, a Bluey and Bingo show is set to play on repeat, and a kids' disco should hopefully warm cold tootsies.
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Halloween Fireworks at the Herne Hill Velodrome
Saturday 28 October | 5pm - 9pm
Herne Hill Velodrome is once again holding a Halloween and Guy Fawkes Night mash-up. Come dressed in your spookiest outfit to enter into the fancy dress competition. There will be a bonfire to warm even the creepiest ghouls, plenty of food and drink, and entertainment in the form of fire eaters, LED bikes and jugglers. Falling a week early on 28 October, it won’t get in the way of you doubling up and attending a more traditional Bonfire Night celebration too.
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Wimbledon Park and Morden Park Musical Firework Displays
Wimbledon Park on Friday 4 November | Morden Park on Saturday 5 November
5:15pm: Family firework show | 7:15pm: Second fireworks show
The London Borough of Merton is once again hosting four fireworks displays – two in Wimbledon Park on Saturday 4, the other two in Morden Park on Sunday 5 – all of which are set to music. First, there’s one for the little ones – less bang, more colour – set to start at 5:15pm in both locations. This is followed by a larger themed display at 7:15pm. As well as music and fireworks, make the most of thrilling rides at the fun fair and the usual stalls of warming food available. The site stays open until 10pm.
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Dulwich Fireworks Display
Saturday 4 November | 5pm - 7:30pm
The annual Guy Fawkes display at Dulwich Sports Club is a great option for families. Since going green a couple of years ago, there’s no bonfire anymore, but an eco-friendly, safety-first projection of flames fills its place. Look forward to the bangs and colourful flashes of fireworks plus stalls serving mulled wine, real ale, burgers, pizza and even curry to help you warm up and refuel. The best bit? Kids can see the fireworks for just £1 when accompanied by an adult.
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Wembley and Harrow Fireworks
Saturday 4 November | 12pm - 9pm, fireworks at 7:45pm
There's a full day of celebrations in Harrow's Byron Park. The event promises entertainment for all, including a funfair, family zone, entertainer and something being billed as a special surprise. Plus, of course, the main event: a 20-minute musical fireworks display.
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