The city will be going be off with a bang
Rather than set off a couple of rockets in your backyard or light some soggy sparklers on your balcony, let the professionals take care of the pyrotechnics by heading to a proper fireworks display. From the annual Ally Pally extravaganza to the big show in Battersea, these are the best places to watch the fireworks in London.
Alexandra Palace
Ally Pally always puts on a good show when it comes to fireworks, and this year is no different. As always, there’ll be a spectacular array of fireworks, soundtracked by a killer playlist and with the London skyline in the background, with a brand new drone show lighting up the sky before the fireworks get set off. There’ll also be plenty else on, with the entertainment programme including sets from The Cuban Brothers and Artful Dodger, loads of street food stalls, an ice rink (which’ll be turned into an ice disco) and a German bier festival happening inside the Palace itself.
Fri 1st & Sat 2nd November 2024
Alexandra Palace, Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
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Battersea Park
Fireworks are back at Battersea Park this year, but this time with TWO days of bonfire night celebrations. On the Saturday, there’ll be a spectacular fireworks display, fire shows, DJs and more, as well as plenty of options for warming food and drinks. Then, on the Sunday, there be a family-friendly edition, with an earlier start time and loads of activities to keep the kids busy. Luckily, you won’t be too far away from Battersea Power Station and if you want to watch the display in real style, you can do so from the top of one of the chimneys at Lift 109.
Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd November 2024
Battersea Park, London SW11 4NJ
batterseaparkfireworks.com
Morden Park & Wimbledon Park
Merton Borough Council is going big this year. For Bonfire Night 2024, they’ll be putting on four musical shows across two different locations – Morden Park and Wimbledon Park – and they promise to blow you away. Gates at both parks open at 5.15pm, with an earlier fireworks display more suitable for young children starting at 6.45pm and another at 8.30pm. Of course, they’ll have their annual funfair back, which will be open until 10pm.
Sat 2nd November & Tues 5th November 2024
Morden Park & Wimbledon Park
merton.gov.uk
Barnes
Down in Barnes, the popular local celebration will be on once again at Barnes Sports Club, complete with a traditional bonfire, music, hot mulled wine, a bar, BBQ and (of course) a fireworks display. Bring along your sparklers and glowsticks, dance to tunes from DJs and catch a live performance by The Connection. There’ll also be an old-fashioned Best Guy competition, with the winning entrant getting to light the bonfire.
Sat 9th November 2024
The Club House, 261 Lonsdale Rd, London SW13 9QL
barnessportsclub.com
Richmond
Over at Richmond Athletic Ground, the fireworks are choreographed to music, there are funfair rides and mulled wine, hot food, candy floss and popcorn stalls. Plus, there’s a happy hour running in the bars from 4.30pm – 5.30pm.
Sun 3rd November 2024
Twickenham Road, Richmond TW9 2SF
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Walker Ground
This Bonfire Night, Walker Ground will be transformed into a funfair filled with killer rides and inflatables. They’ll also have a major fireworks display and stalls stocked with burgers, hotdogs, jerk chicken, doughnuts, waffles, toffee apples, candy floss and more.
Sat 2nd November 2024
175 Waterfall Road, Southgate, London N14 7JZ
thewalkerground.co.uk
Beckenham
Beckenham’s Bonfire Night celebrations have been going for nearly 80 years, and this year sounds like it’ll be just as spectacular as ever – and it’s all for charity too. This display is a great option if you’re looking for something a bit more family-friendly since there’s a quieter display at 6pm before the main one explodes onto the scene at 7.45pm. Both are set to music and there’ll be plenty of food – including the likes of hotdogs, vegan burgers and naan wraps – as well as a funfair.
Sat 2nd November 2024
Croydon Road Recreation Ground, Croydon Road, Beckenham BR3 3PR
beckenhamfireworks.com
Walthamstow
Walthamstow Cricket, Tennis and Squash Club’s annual fireworks fest is back for a sixth year. Expect fire performers, a shorter and quieter fireworks display for kids and a full blown shebang for adults later in the evening. Hit the funfair rides in between the displays and keep toasty with mulled wine and street food.
Fri 8th & Sat 9th November 2024
48a Greenway Ave, London E17 3QN