Bonfire events in Essex: 15 of the best for fantastic fireworks
PUBLISHED: 13:08 04 October 2018
Fireworks at the Billericay Fireworks Spectacular in Lake Meadows Park, Billericay, Essex (c) William Warby, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
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Wherever you are across Essex you’re never too far away from a stunning firework display or an enormous bonfire to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. We’ve rounded up 15 of our favourites for you to try this November
1) Fireworks party at North Weald Airfield – November 3 (details TBC)
Starts: 5.00pm
Tickets: ÂŁ5 per adult and ÂŁ3 per child if purchased in advance
Highlights: Hot air balloons in the air and a kids’ disco
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2) King Coel’s Kittens Fireworks Spectacular in Castle Park, Colchester – November 5
Starts: 6pm
Tickets: Adults ÂŁ9.50, 4-15 years ÂŁ4.50 and under-4s free
Highlights: Hosted by Michael J Fitch and parade of the Guy at 7pm
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3) The Great Burnham Bonfire at St Mary the Virgin – November 3
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 3
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 3
Starts: 5:30pm
Tickets: ÂŁ6 adults, ÂŁ4 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 3
Starts: 5.45pm
Tickets: ÂŁ6 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 3
Starts: 6:15pm
Tickets: ÂŁ5 for adults and ÂŁ3 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 3
Starts: 5pm
Tickets: ÂŁ5 for parking
Highlights: Live music from The Skittlez Band and Island Inflatables
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9) Harwich Guy Carnival – October 27
Starts: 6.30pm
Tickets: Free
Highlights: Big Head parade and torch bearers
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10) Stratford St Mary Community Display – November 3
Starts: 6pm
Tickets: ÂŁ5 adults, ÂŁ1 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 3 and 4
Starts: 2pm
Tickets: ÂŁ10.50 adults, under-16s ÂŁ8.50
Highlights: Science shows, short theatre production and fireworks from Force FX
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12) Arena Essex Raceway Stock Cars & Gigantic Firework Display – November 4
Starts: 9am
Tickets: ÂŁ15 adults and ÂŁ5 children
Highlights: A mix of stock car carnage alongside a gigantic firework display!
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13) Chelmsford Fireworks at Admirals Park – November 3
Starts: 4pm
Tickets: ÂŁ7 adults and ÂŁ5 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 3
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 3
Starts: 5:30pm
Tickets: ÂŁ6 adults, ÂŁ4 for 6-14 years, under-5s free (ÂŁ1 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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