Events: Fireworks Night

A guide to the loudest and biggest bonfire celebrations across Sussex

Bonfire Night returns, dedicated to bonfires, fireworks and all round loud, bright and exciting celebrations. Brighton & Hove and its surrounding areas are continuing with their traditional displays, and we have a run down of which ones make for great entertainment.

The Nevill Road firework display is designed for everyone, especially families with children. Lasting approximately 25 minutes, the spectacular display is choreographed to a fantastic musical soundtrack, so listen out for some very familiar tunes and a few surprises too. Food stalls will be open all evening, and glow sticks and flashing toys will be on sale at stalls inside the grounds. The Heart Angels will be doing glow-in-the-dark face painting and taking photos for www.heart.co.uk
Nevill Road, Hove, opposite Greyhound Stadium, Sat 3 November, gates open at 5pm, display at 6.30pm, £6 adult, £4 children advance, £8 adult, £5 children on the night.

The Lewes Bonfire Night is the biggest bonfire night celebration happening in the UK, and continues until 1am for all the hardcore bonfire boys and belles. There are different sites across the town holding individual displays, including: Cliffe Bonfire Society, Commercial Square, Ye Olde Lewes Borough, South Street, Southover and Waterloo Bonfire Society. Expect processions, bonfires, tabs, set pieces, effigies and firework displays in various parts of the town. The centre of town is not suitable for young children.
Lewes, Mon 5 November, 5pm-1am, tickets can be purchased in advance from the bonfire societies to attend one of the sites, some do not charge but ask for a donation, www.lewesbonfirecelebrations.com

The Annual Brighton Lions Firework Night is held at Hove Sussex County Cricket Ground and is the biggest single firework display in Sussex. The event has been recommended as one of the top ten displays in the UK by The Times. There will be excellent catering facilities available around the ground.
Hove County Cricket Ground, Mon 5 November, 7.30pm, £10 adults,
£5 children

Other smaller bonfire events include the Shoreham Bonfire Night Celebrations which are held on Sat 10 November, 6.30pm; a very small town family bonfire society orientated event.