Spectacular Fireworks Displays Near Our Holiday Home Locations
Updated for 2026 – 16/10/2026
Fireworks Displays Near Our Holiday Home Locations
Bonfire Night is nearly upon us, where the skies above will be illuminated in an array of beautiful colours, and fireworks bang and whistle through the skies to the amazement of onlookers below. But what exactly is Bonfire Night, and where did fireworks actually come from? We’ve taken a look at a brief history below, as well as some of the most exciting fireworks celebrations to visit in Norfolk, Suffolk, North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire; all close to our UK holiday parks!
Who was Guy Fawkes?
The vast majority of you will know the name Guy Fawkes, and the story of the Gunpowder Plot. But just in case you need a brush up on history, here’s the main points: In November 1605, Guy Fawkes led a gang of Roman Catholic activists in an attempt to assassinate King James I, by blowing up the Palace of Westminster during the state opening of Parliament.
Guido “Guy” Fawkes is the name remembered, but it was in fact Warwickshire-born Robert Catesby who planned the whole event. His plan obviously didn’t work out, and the conspirators were apprehended before any damage was caused.
How Guy Fawkes Led to Bonfire Night
Following the failed plot, November 5th was declared a national day of thanksgiving, with the celebrations beginning on the first anniversary of the plot, in 1606, and of course continuing thereafter. The House of Parliament is still “searched” today before the state opening, although this is more ceremonial than serious.
Fireworks are said to represent the explosives that were never used on that fateful night. Many people still make “guys” – effigies to Fawkes – and throw them on the bonfire, in reference to his act of treason. “Guy” is of course a synonym for man, but it used to mean someone who was ugly and repulsive in reference to Fawkes!
Fireworks Displays in Suffolk
Halloween Fireworks
Some fireworks displays in Lincolnshire happen before Bonfire Night, with Halloween providing an excuse for an earlier spectacle.
Fireworks Fantasia & Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday 31st October 2026
Lincolnshire Showground
Lincoln’s biggest fireworks display rounds off a full evening at the Lincolnshire Showground for a Halloween Spooktacular. Alongside the main display there are monster truck rides, motorcycle stunts, live music, a funfair, food and drink, craft stalls, and children’s characters including Shrek. It’s themed too, so costumes are encouraged, with a prize for best dressed. Pumpkin carving and apple bobbing for the kids, and under 5s go free. Free parking on site.
Lowestoft & Yarmouth RUFC Fireworks Extravaganza
Saturday 7th November 2026
18:30 – Quiet Display
20:00 – Normal Display
Lowestoft & Yarmouth Rugby Union Football Club NR32 5HE
Expect fireworks, food & drink stalls and a funfair at this annual extravaganza, just a 5-minute drive from Tingdene North Denes Park. Parking is available at Pleasurewood Hills for £3.20 – make sure to book tickets online.
Heveningham Hall Fireworks
Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open at 16:30
Heveningham Hall, IP19 0PN
One of Suffolk’s biggest annual fireworks nights, set in the grounds of historic Heveningham Hall. The 2026 headline act is UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, supported by Afterdrive and Pink Dolly. Live music runs from gates open, fireworks display between 7pm and 8pm, with a DJ continuing until 11pm. There’s also a fairground, food stalls, and a giant bonfire. All proceeds go to local charitable causes via the Heveningham Hall Country Fair Trust.
Tickets are advance only, no tickets available on the gate. Adults (15+) £25, children (2-14) £10, under 2s free. Parking is free.
Big Wednesday October Fireworks in Great Yarmouth
Wednesday 28th October 2026
Fireworks at 18:30
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, N330 3AH
Experience the Big Wednesday fireworks with a brand new twist—a spectacular twin firework display! Double the fun with thrilling street acts before and after the show, all located on the Great Yarmouth Central seafront. Just a 20-minute drive from Tingdene North Denes Park, it’s the perfect free half-term event for the entire family to enjoy.
Low Bang Fireworks at Wroxham Barns
Saturday 7th November 2026
From 17:00 – 21:00
Wroxham Barns, NR12 8QU
This is a low-noise firework, perfect for the little ones who don’t like loud noises or anyone who doesn’t want to be shoulder-to-shoulder for your traditional firework display. Pay for a pitch that fits up to 6 people including babies and children, and bring your comfy chairs and blankets and enjoy the scenes. There will be child-friendly music, food trucks and a licensed bar, and you can visit the junior farm and fun park, included in your ticket.
Fireworks Displays in North Yorkshire 2026
Redcar Rugby Club Fireworks
Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open at 17:30 | Display at 19:30
Redcar Rugby Club, TS10 3RW
There will be various sweet stalls, food trucks and fairground rides. £15 for a family ticket (two adults, two kids), £7 for adults.
Saltburn Cricket Club Fireworks
Thursday 5th November 2026
Display at 20:00
The Clubhouse, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS12 1HJ
Looking to be “bigger and better than ever before”, there will be fireworks on the cricket field alongside live music, food vendors and a can bar at Saltburn Cricket Club. Tickets are £6 for adults, £4 for under 17’s and £1 for under 3’s.
Firework Night & Taxy Runs at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open at 9:30 | Taxy runs from 12:00 | Fireworks at 20:00
Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Centre, PE23 4DE
For something a little different, head to the historic Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre for fireworks and impressive displays of WW2 planes.
Tickets include admission to the museum, with taxy runs starting at midday, as well as hog roast, glowsticks and fireworks after dark.
Louth Lions Bonfire & Fireworks Night
Saturday 7th November 2026
Starts at 17:30 | Fireworks at 19:00
Deighton Close, Louth, LN11 0RS
Join for an evening of entertainment as the Charity Bonfire & Fireworks are hosted by Louth Lions & the Rotary Club. There will be fresh hot dogs, hot drinks and soup available on the stalls, and a cosy bonfire at 18:30.
Fireworks Displays in East Yorkshire 2026
Kilham Bonfire and Firework Display
Saturday 7th November 2026
Gates open at 17:00 | Fireworks at 19:00
Kilham Playing Field Association, YO25 4TA
Just a 20 minute drive from our very own Tingdene South Shore holiday park, the Kilham Playing Field Association hosts a bonfire & firework celebration annually. Expect hot food stalls, children’s play area and more!
Musical Fireworks Spectacular at Sledmere House
Saturday 24th October 2026
16:00 – 21:00
Sledmere House & Gardens, YO25 3XG
The annual Musical Fireworks Spectacular at Sledmere House returns for another year in the grounds of one of East Yorkshire’s finest country houses. Expect fireworks choreographed to music, a huge bonfire, funfair rides, and food and drink on site. A low-noise fireworks display earlier in the evening makes it a good option for families with younger or sensory-sensitive visitors.
Note: this event uses a different entrance to the main Sledmere House site. Check directions on the Sledmere House website before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most of the displays in this guide sit within easy reach of a Tingdene holiday park. In Norfolk and Suffolk, the Lowestoft and Yarmouth RUFC Fireworks Extravaganza and the low-noise display at Wroxham Barns are both close to North Denes Caravan Park and Caldecott Hall Country Park. In East Yorkshire, Sledmere House and Kilham are both a short drive from South Shore Park. In Lincolnshire, Autumn Lights and the Aviation Heritage Centre fireworks are within reach of Mablethorpe Chalet and Caravan Park. Browse all our parks to find the right base for your Bonfire Night break.
Most organised fireworks events don’t allow dogs on site, and for good reason. The noise and crowds can be stressful for animals, even breeds that seem unbothered at home. Heveningham Hall Fireworks, for example, explicitly does not permit dogs. If you’re visiting with a dog, the better option is to base yourself at a Tingdene holiday park, enjoy the area during the day, and let the dog settle in the evening while you head out. Several of our parks are dog-friendly, including Caldecott Hall Country Park in Norfolk and South Shore Park in East Yorkshire.
Yes, a few. The Low Bang Fireworks at Wroxham Barns in Norfolk is designed specifically for younger children and anyone who finds traditional displays too loud. You book a pitch for up to six people, bring your own chairs and blankets, and enjoy the display at a gentler volume with child-friendly music and food trucks. In East Yorkshire, the Sledmere House Musical Fireworks Spectacular now includes a low-noise display earlier in the evening alongside the main show. Both are good options if you’re travelling with young children or sensory-sensitive visitors.
The season typically runs from late October through to early November, with Bonfire Night on 5th November as the focal point. Some events, like the Musical Fireworks Spectacular at Sledmere House, fall in the last week of October, while others such as Heveningham Hall Fireworks and the Lowestoft and Yarmouth RUFC Extravaganza run in early November. A handful of displays take place on or around 5th November itself. If you’re planning a stay around Bonfire Night, it’s worth checking our Norfolk events guide, Suffolk events guide, and Lincolnshire events guide for what else is on in the area while you’re there.