Bonfire events in Essex: 15 of the best for fantastic fireworks

PUBLISHED: 11:08 17 October 2019 | UPDATED: 14:24 17 October 2019

Fred Humphries

Fireworks at the Billericay Fireworks Spectacular in Lake Meadows Park, Billericay, Essex (c) William Warby, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

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1) Fireworks party at North Weald Airfield- November 2 

Starts: 6pm

Tickets: £5 per adult and £3 per child if purchased in advance

Highlights: Family funfair and an array of food stalls

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2) King Coel's Kittens Fireworks Spectacular in Castle Park, Colchester - November 5

Starts: 6pm

Tickets: Adults £9.50, 4-15 years £4.50 and under-4s free

Highlights: Fireworks in the surrounds of one of Colchester's most historic sites

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3) The Great Burnham Bonfire at St Mary the Virgin - November 2

Starts: 6pm (TBC)

Tickets: Free! Bring a large firework with you or scrap wood for the bonfire

Highlights: A display where everyone chips in to do their bit!

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4) Clacton-on-Sea Fireworks - November 2

Starts: Usually between 8 and 9.30pm but weather dependent

Tickets: Free!

Highlights: Takes place on the pier so its bowling arcade and boardwalk bar will be available

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5) Billericay Charity Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular at Lake Meadows Park - November 2

Starts: 5:30pm

Tickets: £7 adults, £5 children

Highlights: Typically a sell-out event so expect a fantastic atmosphere

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6) Big Beach Bang at East Beach Shoeburyness - November 2

Starts: 5.45pm

Tickets: £6 in advance

Highlights: 100% of money raised goes to charity and it takes place right on the beach!

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7) Dunmow's Fantastic Fireworks Display - November 2

Starts: 6:15pm

Tickets: £6 for adults and £4 for kids if bought in advance

Highlights: Lots of modern music to go with the fireworks and an improved BBQ

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8) Waldegraves Holiday Park Fireworks Display - November 2

Starts: 5pm

Tickets: Free and £5 for parking

Highlights: Lighting up the sky above West Mersea

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9) Harwich Guy Carnival - October 26

Starts: 6.30pm

Tickets: Free

Highlights: Big Head parade and torch bearers

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10) Stratford St Mary Community Display - November 2

Starts: 6pm

Tickets: £5 adults, £1 for under-14s, under-3s free

Highlights: Hog roast and everything goes towards supporting the local community

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11) Guy Fawkes Fireworks at Royal Gunpowder Mills - November 2 and 3

Starts: 2pm

Tickets: £10.50 adults, under-16s £8.50

Highlights: Science shows, short theatre production and fireworks from Force FX

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12) Essex's Largest Free Fireworks Display, Harrow Lodge, Hornchurch - November 9 - 10 

Starts: 2pm Saturday and 1pm Sunday

Tickets: Free

Highlights: All funfair rides are half price on Sunday

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13) Chelmsford Fireworks at Admirals Park - November 2

Starts: 5pm

Tickets: £7.50 adults and £5 kids (VIP tickets extra)

Highlights: Fairground and children's attractions with proceeds supporting local projects

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14) Firework & Bonfire Night Party at The Bell Inn, Tolleshunt Major - November 9

Starts: 6pm

Tickets: Free!

Highlights: Eat a toffee apple with a beer in hand while the kids play trick or treat games

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15) Maldon Firework Display at Promenade Park - November 2

Starts: 5:30pm

Tickets: £6 adults, £4 for 6-14 years, under-5s free (£1 on top of each charge when bought on the gate

Highlights: A musical firework display from the winners of the National Firework Championship set next to the beautiful River Chelmer

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