Derby and Derbyshire 2024 firework and bonfire night events
Organisers of Derby and Derbyshire events are hoping to make this year the biggest yet, with lots already scheduled for the start of November.
As the summer begins to close and the warm weather leaves us for the autumnal cold, organisers in Derby and Derbyshire are budding to get people excited about the massive bonfire night events they have planned.
With November 5 falling on a Tuesday this year, the events and activities are set to take place on a number of weekends from late October to early November. If you like to make sure you are a part of the action early on then keep an eye on this list for updates on more events and details relating to the big night.
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If you are planning an event to take place in Derby/Derbyshire then please get in contact with the email listed at the bottom of the article to have your fireworks/bonfire night listed here.
Derbyshire county Cricket Club’s annual Firework night:
Where: Derby County Cricket Club
When: The event is set to take place on Saturday November 2
Price: Adult tickets are starting from £15, with junior tickets priced at £5 with family bundles available for discounted tickets.
Derby’s biggest firework display is set to return this November with demand expected to be high once again after ‘a record number of priority sign ups’.
The night will be packed with different fun-themed events such as fun fair rides, games, food and drink as well as the “spellbinding pyrotechnic display” that will illuminate Derby’s skyline.
Official car parking for the event will be priced at £10, however there are also alternative accessible car parks that are also a short walk away from the Cricket Club such as Siddals Road (DE1 2PY).
Chatsworth House Fireworks:
Where: Chatsworth house, Bakewell , DE45 1PP
When: Friday November 1 and Saturday November 2 2024 starting at 6pm and finishing at 9.15pm
Price: £22 for an Adult ticket, £15 for a child , £55 for an adult ticket with dinner, £25 for a child ticket with dinner.
The Chatsworth house annual bonfire and fireworks night is returning this November, with two fireworks displays taking place including an earlier one for the children. The displays will take place in the gardens with a blazing bonfire and plenty of entertainment and music suited to all ages.
There will also be an option for dinner for those who wish to watch the display with a two-course meal served in the Cavendish Restaurant off the stables in the courtyard. The meals offered include braised blade of beef or the vegetarian option of roasted butternut squash with rocket risotto.
Buxton Firework Spectacular:
When: Sunday November 3 starting at 4pm, and wrapping up after the firework display that starts at 7.20pm.
Where: Buxton Cricket Club, Derbyshire
Price: Adult ticket £8, Child ticket £4, and a family ticket £20 for two adults and two children.
The night will include a firework display with hot food vendors, music and a range of different activities for the whole family to enjoy. With two firework displays, fire performers, an LED light show alongside fairground rides for all ages as well as a bar.
With more events to be announced closer to the prestigious night we will be regularly updating this article with more exciting events until the Bonfire night itself. So keep an eye on this page for more events and information in the lead up to bonfire night.
Bonfire & Fireworks at Sitwell Rec, Horsley Woodhouse
When: Saturday November 2, gates open at 6.30pm, with the bonfire starting at 7pm and the fireworks at around 7.45pm
Where: Sitwell Rec, Horsley Woodhouse
Price: Adults £2 in advance and £2.50 on the gate, with kids coming in free.
This fireworks display is being hosted by the 1st Sitwell Scout group and will have a range of food and drinks available while you enjoy the pyrotechnic display. If you would like to get tickets in advance please contact 1st Sitwell Scout group for more information.
Fireworks night at Butterly Midland Railway
When: Friday November 1 and Saturday November 2
Where: Butterley Station, Ripley, Derbyshire, De5 3QZ
Price: Adult tickets are £12.95, Children aged 5-16 £1.00 and children under five get in for free.
The Butterley station fireworks display is back due to popular demand, and will be hosted over two evenings, with fireworks starting at 7.30pm on both Friday and Saturday. There will be music alongside the display, as well as seasonal drinks and food to keep people going whilst they watch. The attractions will continue into the night with the last train leaving from the station at 9.30pm on both evenings.
Eggington Bonfire and Fireworks night
When: Saturday November 2
Where: Catherine Jonathon playing fields, De65 6Hp
Price: Adults £8, Children 5-14 £4, children under 4 enter for free.
Eggington Bonfire and Fireworks night is a community event set up by volunteers with all the funds raised going to further improving the Catherine Jonathon Playing Fields. Entrance to the event will only be available with advance tickets. Doors will be open from 5pm, with food available, a bar with real ales and live music throughout the night.
The organisers have also stated that dogs will not be allowed on the playing field.
Fireworks at the farm
When: Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9
Where: National Forest Adventure Farm, in Tatenhill, Burton
Price: General tickets are priced at £8 with various different options, more information can be found here
This event is back by popular demand after last year the event enjoyed a sell out on the three days of events. The event will feature a firework display accompanied by live music, fair ground rides, street food stalls and a licensed bar. Access to the event will be from 2pm, with a lot of different activities available for all the family.
If you are an event organiser and would like your event to be shared on this page please get in touch with the following email to have yours listed: louis.corbett@reachplc.com