Fireworks Finder 2026

Looking for somewhere to watch the fireworks this Bonfire Night? We've put together a guide to fireworks displays taking place across Milton Keynes, Newport Pagnell, Bletchley, Leighton Buzzard, Buckingham, Bedford, Northampton and surrounding villages from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 November 2026.

From free community fireworks displays to spectacular ticketed events with funfairs, bonfires, food stalls and family entertainment, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy Bonfire Night this year.

Here’s our guide to what’s happening, including locations, times and ticket prices.

Thursday 5 November 2026

Wolverton Fireworks Display

Location: Western Road Recreation Ground, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, MK12 5AZ

Time: 6pm–8pm, with fireworks at 6.30pm

Admission: FREE

Wolverton's popular community fireworks display returns on Bonfire Night itself, organised by Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council and supported by Horizon Radio.  Entry is completely free, making it a great option for families. There is no event parking, and visitors are asked not to bring sparklers or their own fireworks.

Friday 6 November 2026

Newport Pagnell Fireworks Display

Location: Riverside Meadow, Newport Pagnell

Time: Gates open at 5.30pm

Admission: Check with organisers

Newport Pagnell's annual fireworks display returns to Riverside Meadow, bringing the community together for an evening of fireworks and family entertainment. The exact fireworks start time has not yet been confirmed.

Stoke Hammond Sports Club Fireworks

Location: Stoke Hammond Sports Club, Stoke Hammond

Time: 7.30pm

Admission: FREE – optional donations welcome

The village of Stoke Hammond will be celebrating Bonfire Night with a free fireworks display at the local sports club. Visitors are welcome to make a voluntary donation to support the event.

Deanshanger Sports Club Fireworks

Location: Deanshanger Sports Club, Little London, Deanshanger, MK19 6HU

Time: Doors open at 5pm

Admission: Check with organisers

The sports club's annual fireworks celebration returns for its seventh year, with a BBQ, bar, freshly made doughnuts, candy floss and popcorn alongside the fireworks.

Ampthill Fireworks

Location: Ampthill Great Park, Ampthill, MK45 2HX

Time: Gates 6pm, music 6.30pm, beacon lighting 7.30pm, fireworks 7.45pm

Admission: Adults £12.50 | Children £5 | Family £27.50

One of Bedfordshire's biggest fireworks displays returns to Ampthill Great Park, featuring an impressive professional display, fairground attractions, music, hot food and refreshments. Parking costs £5, payable in cash.

Bedford Blues Fireworks Display and Funfair

Location: Bedford Blues Rugby Club, Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3NF

Time: Gates 5.30pm, children's fireworks approximately 6.45pm, main display 8pm

Admission: £9 | Under 6s FREE

Bedford's popular fireworks spectacular returns to Goldington Road with two separate displays, including an earlier show suitable for younger children. There will also be a funfair, food stalls and bars.

Advance booking is essential, with no tickets available on the gate.

Lidlington Fireworks Night

Location: Lidlington Sports Field, Lidlington, MK43 0SB

Time: Gates open at 4.30pm

Admission: Adults £10 | Children £4 | Under 2s FREE

Organised by Lidlington Primary School PTFA, this family fireworks night raises funds for the school. Visitors can enjoy professional fireworks, fairground rides, live music and food vendors.

Wootton Fireworks Display

Location: Wootton Recreation Ground, Curtlee Hill, Wootton, Northampton

Time: Gates open at 6pm

Admission: FREE

A free community fireworks event taking place in Wootton, Northampton, offering local families the chance to enjoy Bonfire Night without paying an entrance fee.

Brampton Halt Fireworks

Location: The Brampton Halt, Pitsford Road, Northampton

Time: Gates open at 5pm, fireworks at 7.30pm

Admission: £11.55 per person | Under 3s FREE | Family packages available

The popular pub's fireworks evening features a professional display, BBQ and hog roast. Parking is limited and can be booked separately.

Santa Pod Fireworks Frenzy

Location: Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, NN29 7XA

Time: Gates open at 5pm, fireworks at 7.30pm

Admission: Car passes advertised at £40 plus booking fee, covering up to seven people

Santa Pod promises a spectacular choreographed fireworks show accompanied by music. There will also be a funfair, monster truck rides, children's inflatables and food stalls.

Tickets must be booked in advance, and the last entry is at 7.15pm.

The Grand Junction Fireworks

Location: The Grand Junction, near Tring

Time: 5.30pm–9pm

Admission: FREE – suggested £5 charity donation

The Grand Junction is hosting a fireworks evening in support of Hector's House charity. Food and drink will be available, with voluntary donations welcomed.

Saturday 7 November 2026

Gulliver's Land Fireworks Spectacular

Location: Gulliver's Land, Livingstone Drive, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DT

Time: Park opens 10.30am, fireworks approximately 6.15pm

Admission: Tickets advertised from £19 per person

Enjoy a full day of theme park entertainment before Gulliver's Land finishes the day with its spectacular fireworks display. A great option for families with younger children, with rides and attractions available throughout the day.

The fireworks are included with admission to the theme park.

Woburn Village Fireworks and Lantern Parade

Location: Woburn Village Hall, Crawley Road, Woburn

Time: Gates 4pm, lantern parade 4.30pm, fireworks 6.30pm

Admission: Adults £10 | Children £4 | Seniors £6 | Family £25 | Under 3s FREE

Woburn's popular community fireworks celebration combines a colourful lantern parade through the village with a fireworks display, fairground rides, food and refreshments.

The lantern parade begins in the village centre before making its way to the Village Hall.

Tickets must be purchased in advance, with no ticket sales on the night.

Yardley Gobion Fireworks Display

Location: Yardley Gobion Sports and Social Club, School Lane, NN12 7UL

Time: 7pm

Admission: FREE

Yardley Gobion will be hosting a free community fireworks display with live music, a BBQ, bar and children's play area. A great opportunity for families to enjoy Bonfire Night in a friendly village setting.

Steeple Claydon Fireworks at the Rec

Location: Recreation Ground, Steeple Claydon, MK18 2PY

Time: 7pm–8.30pm

Admission: FREE – donations welcome

Steeple Claydon Parish Council's annual fireworks display returns to the Recreation Ground. The event is free to attend, with voluntary donations supporting local community causes.

Winslow Lions Bonfire and Fireworks

Location: School grounds, entrance via Lowndes Way, Winslow

Time: Bonfire 6.40pm, quieter fireworks 7pm, main display follows

Admission: Adults £7 | Children aged 5–15 £3 | Under 5s FREE

Winslow Lions' annual celebration includes a traditional bonfire, a quieter fireworks display for younger visitors and a larger main display. Food and refreshments will be available, with proceeds supporting charitable causes.

Soulbury Parish Bonfire and Fireworks

Location: Millennium Green, Soulbury, LU7 0DQ

Time: From 6pm

Admission: Advance tickets advertised; check current prices and availability

Soulbury's annual fireworks evening features a bonfire and a reduced-noise fireworks display, making it particularly appealing to families with younger children or those who prefer a quieter experience.

A BBQ and bar will also be available, with the event helping to support Soulbury Millennium Green.

Cranfield United FC Fireworks

Location: Cranfield United Football Club, Cranfield

Time: Gates 6.30pm, fireworks 8pm

Admission: Check with organisers

Cranfield United Football Club is hosting a community fireworks celebration, featuring an evening of entertainment, music and refreshments ahead of the main display.

Mead Open Farm Family Fireworks

Location: Mead Open Farm, Stanbridge Road, Billington, LU7 9JH

Time: 2pm–8pm, fireworks approximately 6.30pm

Admission: £20.50 per person | Members £16.50 | Under 18 months FREE

Mead Open Farm's Family Fireworks and Farm Fun event combines fireworks with an afternoon of activities, including indoor play, floodlit outdoor attractions, animals and food vendors.

The evening finishes with an end-of-show disco. Advance booking is recommended as this event regularly sells out.

Blackpit Bonfire and Fireworks Night

Location: Blackpit Brewery, Silverstone Road, Stowe, MK18 5LJ

Time: 3pm–8pm

Admission: Adults £19.50 | Children aged 5–12 £5 | Under 5s FREE | Family £44

Blackpit Brewery is hosting an impressive Bonfire Night celebration featuring a spectacular professional fireworks display and one of its trademark giant handcrafted bonfire sculptures.

Visitors can also enjoy street food, drinks and family entertainment throughout the afternoon and evening. Last entry is at 6.30pm.

The Five Bells Guy Fawkes Firework Night

Location: The Five Bells, Stanbridge, Bedfordshire

Time: Doors open at 5pm, fireworks approximately 8pm

Admission: Ticketed event – check prices with organisers

The Five Bells in Stanbridge is bringing back its popular Guy Fawkes celebration with a full fireworks display, hog roast, outdoor bar and sweet cart for children.

Tickets are limited and advance booking is advised.

Northampton Saints Fireworks and Food

Location: Franklin's Gardens, Weedon Road, Northampton

Time: 5pm–9pm, fireworks at 8pm

Admission: Adults £12.50 | Children aged 3–16 £7 | Under 3s FREE (booking fees may apply)

A major fireworks celebration at Northampton Saints' home ground featuring a professional fireworks display, laser show, fire breathers, dancers, live music and a funfair.

There will also be street food traders, bars and craft stalls. The event takes place in the stadium car park, with last admission at 7.30pm.

Boughton Bonfire and Fireworks

Location: Boughton Pocket Park, Howard Lane, Boughton, Northampton

Time: Gates 4pm, bonfire 5.30pm, fireworks follow

Admission: £5 per person | Family of four £17.50 | Under 2s FREE

Boughton's annual Bonfire Night celebration includes a traditional bonfire, professional fireworks, food vendors and refreshments.

The event supports Boughton Pocket Park, and visitors are also encouraged to bring a tin of food for Northampton Hope Centre.

Advance tickets are essential, with no tickets available on the gate and last entry at 5.45pm.

Billing Aquadrome Fireworks

Location: Billing Aquadrome, Crow Lane, Northampton

Time: Fireworks at 7pm

Admission: Check with organisers

Billing Aquadrome is hosting a fireworks display on Saturday evening, providing another Bonfire Night option for families in the Northampton area.

Pattishall Bonfire and Fireworks

Location: Pattishall Parish Hall and Playing Fields, Northamptonshire

Time: Gates 6pm, bonfire 6.30pm, fireworks 7pm

Admission: Adults £5 | Children's admission available | Under 5s FREE

The village of Pattishall is hosting a traditional Bonfire Night celebration with a bonfire, fireworks display and food and drink available.

Brill Scouts Fireworks Night

Location: Brill, Buckinghamshire

Time: Lantern parade 6pm, fireworks evening from 7pm

Admission: £7.50 per person | Family of four £25 | Under 5s FREE

Brill Scouts are organising a village fireworks celebration beginning with a lantern parade from Brill Windmill, followed by fireworks, music, games stalls, food and a bar.

Sunday 8 November 2026

The Henry Allen Trust Firework Spectacular

Location: Scots Sports and Social Club, Selbourne Avenue, Bletchley, MK3 5BX

Time: Gates open 4pm, fireworks 6.30pm

Admission: Adults £3 | Children £2

The Henry Allen Trust's popular charity fireworks spectacular returns to Bletchley, offering a family-friendly evening while raising funds for a very worthwhile local cause.

Alongside the main fireworks display, visitors can enjoy fairground rides, music, face painting, games, a raffle, refreshments and a bar.

Tickets can be purchased on the day, with cash and card accepted. Limited on-site parking costs £10 per car.

Planning Your Bonfire Night

With so many displays taking place across Milton Keynes and the surrounding area, there's something to suit almost every family and budget.

For those looking for free fireworks, Wolverton, Stoke Hammond, Yardley Gobion and Steeple Claydon are among the options.

Families with younger children may prefer Gulliver's Land, Mead Open Farm or one of the events offering quieter fireworks, such as Winslow and Soulbury.

For bigger displays and additional entertainment, Ampthill, Bedford Blues, Blackpit Brewery, Santa Pod and Northampton Saints are among the larger events taking place.

Please note: Event times, admission prices and arrangements may change, particularly in the event of bad weather. Some displays require tickets to be purchased in advance, so visitors are advised to check the latest information with organisers before travelling.

Know of another local fireworks display? Get in touch with Horizon Radio and we'll add it to our guide.