Bonfire Night 2023: Where to see fireworks in Greater Manchester …
There are loads of great Bonfire Night events taking place in Greater Manchester this year.
There will be no Manchester council-run Bonfire Night events again this year, but there are plenty of other public events taking place across Greater Manchester, where you will be able to watch some fireworks and eat a toffee apple or two.
This year, the holiday falls on Sunday 5 November, however there will be some events that take place at other times over that weekend and following Halloween. Here are some of the firework displays to look out for this year – including free events.
Free Bonfire Night events
Oldham Council’s Big Bang Bonfire
Fireworks Display. Guy Fawkes Night (also known as Bonfire Night, Fireworks Night) is an annual celebration on the evening of the 5th of November. It celebrates the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot of the 5th of November, 1605 in which a number of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, were alleged to be attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, England. It is primarily marked in the United Kingdom. This photograph is of a large organized firework disply in the village of Slingsby in North Yorkshire in North East England. Fireworks were originally invented by the Chinese for entertainment purposes, as a natural extension of the Chinese invention of gunpowder.
Taking place on Thursday 2 November at Oldham Edge Playing Fields. It’s free to attend and no booking is required. The event starts at 5pm. No alcohol, gazebos, barbecues or sparklers will be allowed on site.
Rochdale Bonfire and Fireworks Display
The council-run firework display will take place on Thursday 2 November at Cronkeyshaw Common, from 7-10pm. Food and soft drinks will be available. No alcohol will be allowed on site. More information can be found on the Rochdale council website[1].
Middleton Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Taking place at Bowlee Community Park on Tuesday 31 October, 7pm-10pm (fireworks start at 7:30pm). Refreshments will be available and the site is wheelchair accessible. There will also be a family fun fair. No alcohol or sparklers to be brought on site.
Heywood Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Taking place at Queen’s Park Road on Wednesday 1 November, 7pm - 10pm. There will also be a family fun fair. Parking is limited, so people are urged to walk or use public transport. No alcohol or sparklers are to be brought on site.
Buile Hill Park
Taking place on Saturday 4 November, this is one of the Bonfire Night events run by Salford council. There will be lots to see and do, including three firework displays, a fire walk, marshmallow toasting, live music, glowing sculptures, food and drink and a fun fair. Gates will open at 4pm.
Prince’s Park, Irlam
The other free Bonfire Night event hosted by Salford council will be taking place at Prince’s Park, Irlam, on Sunday 5 November. Gates open at 4pm, there will also be food and drink available and a funfair.
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Irish World Heritage Centre, Cheetham Hill
On Saturday 4 November, there will be a funfair from 2-8pm at the Irish World Heritage Centre, followed by a firework display and more fun fair on Sunday 5 November. There will also be a bar, food and live music. The firework display will take place at around 7pm on Sunday 5 November. No tickets are required but the funfair rides will charge.
Ticketed Bonfire Night events
Freight Island - Fireworks & Fire Garden
Freight Island will be hosting Bonfire Night events on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 November this year. Mayfield Park will be turned into a Fire Garden, which is a touring installation designed by Walk the Plank featuring fire sculptures and theatre. There will be three firework sessions, two on Saturday and one Sunday. More information, including how to book, can be found on the Design My Night platform[2].
Bramhall Firework and Music Festival
Tickets are now on sale for the Bramhall Firework and Music Festival, taking place at Stockport Rugby Club on Friday 3 November from 5pm. There will be a children’s firework display at 7:15pm, followed by the main event at 8:30pm. The bar will close at 11:30pm. Tickets cost £12.50 for adults and £7.50 for children. More information can be found on the event’s Facebook page.
Bowdon Bonfire 2023
The annual Bonfire Night will be taking place at Bowdon Cricket, Hockey and Squash Club on Friday 3 November from 6pm. The traditional bonfire will be lit at around 7:20pm. There will be a kids firework display at 7pm, another display at 8pm and a grand finale at 8:45pm, which may not be suitable for younger people due to the noise levels. There will be food, drink, entertainment and toffee apples. Tickets cost £15 for adults and £8 for children, and can be purchased via Eventbrite[3].
References
- ^ Rochdale council website (www.rochdale.gov.uk)
- ^ Design My Night platform (www.designmynight.com)
- ^ Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.co.uk)