Updated 6th November 2024.
Your ultimate guide to the Bonfire Night in the Peak District & Derbyshire 2024, with a round-up of all the best events, what’s on where, ticket prices and how to book.
Bonfire Night in the Peak District & Derbyshire 2024
Bonfire Night in the Peak District and Derbyshire is a magical experience, and 2024 offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the festivities. With stunning countryside backdrops, dazzling firework displays, and roaring bonfires at some magnificent locations. From family-friendly gatherings to larger community events, discover the top spots to mark this favourite annual event.
And remember, take care if you’re using fireworks at home, never return to a firework that hasn’t gone off and keep pets indoors if you can around this time, but most of all…enjoy 🙂
The Whitworth, Matlock – Halloween Fireworks Night with Fantazia Fireworks
When: 31st October 2024, gates open 5.30pm, event finishes at 8.30pm
Where: The Whitworth, Station Road, Darley Dale, DE4 2EQ
Entry / Cost: Adult ticket £10, Child ticket £5, Family ticket (2+2) £25, 1+3 ticket £20: tickets will also
Join in the fun for a spooktacular Halloween themed bonfire night! 🎃 Get ready for a night of frightful fun. Bring the whole family for an evening of entertainment and enjoying the crisp autumn air. Dress up in your scariest costumes and compete in our costume contest for a chance to win some wicked prizes.
Enjoy the food and drink, kids funfair rides and TWO firework displays.
At 7pm there will be the first of two displays. This will be a 10 minute, “low noise” display for children and people who are sensitive to loud fireworks. The second of the two displays will be at 7.45pm. This gives people who don’t like loud fireworks, sufficient time to leave the park. The firework finale will be Halloween themed and last approximately 15 minutes.
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Chatsworth Bonfire and Fireworks
When: 1st & 2nd November 2024 *BOTH DATES ARE NOW SOLD OUT*
Where: Chatsworth House, Edensor, Bakewell
Entry / Cost: Adult £22, child £15, carer free
Timings
Gates open: 6pm
Lighting of the bonfire: 6.45pm
Children’s firework display: 7.45pm
Grand finale firework display: 8.30pm
Entertainment finishes: 9.15pm
The Eyre Arms, Calver
When: 1st November 2024, gates 5.30pm, fire lit 6.30pm & fireworks 7pm.
Where: The Eyre Arms, Chester Road, Calver, Derbyshire
Entry / Cost: Advance tickets – (available in local shops, pubs and Curbar Primary School), Adults £6, child £6 (age 5 and over), under 5s free | On the gate tickets – Adults £8, child £8 (age 5 and over), under 5s free
Supporting Curbar Primary School. Pizza, BBQ, Bar, Sparklers!
Edale Bonfire and Fireworks Display
When: 2nd November 2024, gates 5.30pm, fire lit 6pm & fireworks 7pm.
Where: Edale Playing Field, gate leads through off the main car park, S33 7ZP.
Entry / Cost: Adults £5, child (2-15) £2, under 5’s free
More information: edale.org.uk/events-in-edale/edale-bonfire-and-fireworks/
The Edale bonfire has been a long standing fixture in the village calendar and is a very popular event with locals and visitors alike. The bonfire is usually well fuelled with local tree cuttings and timber waste and the professionally run display is a sight to behold with the spectacular backdrop of the Edale valley (not to mention the noise reverberating around the hills).
Full bar serving local beers, wines, cider, mulled wine, soft drinks available. BBQ serving Edale reared beef burgers and hot dogs. Soup and a roll. Extensive list of Edale baked biscuits and brownies. Hot drinks available.
Family Friendly Bonfire Night at Quackers Café, Thornbridge Hall
When: 2nd November 2024, 6pm – 9pm
Where: Thornbridge Hall, Bakewell, England, DE45 1NZ
Entry / Cost: Adults (17yrs+) £10, Includes a jacket potato with Chilli)
Children (3-16yrs) – £5 Includes a jacket potato with cheese & beans
Under 3s – FREE
All tickets include a giant marshmallow for toasting and a sparkler
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Fireworks Spectacular at Conkers
When: 2nd & 3rd November 2024, doors open 5pm, show starts at 7.30pm
Where: Conkers, Rawdon Road (B586), Moira, Nr Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derbyshire DE12 6GA
Entry / Cost: Standard ticket prices – Adults £12, children £10 (0 – 16 years), Family ticket £45 (2 adults and 2 children), £3 under 2s – please book your tickets online. Card payments are accepted indoors.
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Looking for something fun to do with the whole family? Look no further than the Family Fireworks event in the Forest!
With two nights of dazzling fireworks displays, along with walkabout entertainers, this is an event you won’t want to miss. And if you’re worried about dinner, don’t be – the varied Food Market Menu has got you covered at multiple locations throughout the site.
So gather your loved ones and head on over to the best Fireworks Display with Walkabout Entertainers and Laser Show in The National Forest!
In addition to the spectacular fireworks show, there will be:
- Fairground Amusements and Games
- Glow Stand
- Family Sparkler Station & Safety Sparkler Zone
- Conkachoo Train Rides (£2 per person)
Buxton Fireworks Spectacular at Buxton Cricket Ground
When: Sunday 3rd November 2024, Gates open 4pm
Where: Buxton Cricket Ground, Park Road
Entry / Cost: Save money on advance tickets: Adult £8, Child £4 (under 13) and a family (2 adults and 2 children) ticket £20.
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They have the Biggest Firework display in the area! All entertainment is included in the ticket price. A fantastic event for all the family to enjoy.
High Peak’s newest radio High Peak 1 will be hosting the event.
Event Timings:
4pm: Gates open 4pm
4pm – 5pm: Happy Hour, all Fairground rides £2.50
5.10pm – 5.30pm: Storm in a Teacup Circus, fire performers
5.40pm: Children’s firework display (smaller and quieter)
5.55pm – 6.15pm: Storm in a Teacup Circus, fire performers
6.20pm – 6.40pm: LED light show
6.45pm – 7.05pm: Storm in a Teacup Circus, fire performers
7.20pm: Main spectacular firework display
On the gate tickets will also be available at a slightly higher price than pre-booked tickets.
Glossop Bonfire Spooktacular Round Table Fireworks Display
When: 2nd November 2024, from 4pm
Where: Manor Park, Glossop
Entry / Cost: Family ticket £25, adult £10, concession £5, Under 3s are free + booking fees. Online tickets NOW on sale: limited number of tickets available to book as soon as you can. To book tickets CLICK HERE.
More information is also available here: glossoproundtable.org
Fireworks at The Kedleston Country House
When: 4th & 5th November 2024, from 6.30pm – 11pm
Where: Kedleston Country House
Entry / Cost: Adult £7 + £0.50 Booking Fee, Child £5 + £0.50 Booking Fee, Family Ticket (2x adults + 2 children) £22 + £0.50 Booking Fee.
– Fireworks: 7.30pm
– Outdoor street food vendors & bar
– Parking is available but very limited
Eyam Bonfire
When: 9th November 2024, from 6pm, Bonfire lit at 6.30pm, torchlit procession leaves the square at 6.15pm
Where: Eyam Village Square, Derbyshire
Entry / Cost: Adults £8 and Children £4, under 2s go free. Tickets on sale from Eyam Shops: The Post Office, The Miners’ Arms, Bloom, and also Calver Spar. Cash only please.
Come and celebrate the burning of the infamous Rat and help raise invaluable funds for Eyam School!
The evening starts with entertainment in the village square. The candlelit, music-led procession leaves the square carrying the Eyam Rat, hand crafted by the school children out of willow, depicting the Eyam story of the plague of 1665.
Walk through the village to the chants of ‘Burn The Rat’, where it is finally placed and lit on the huge bonfire and enjoy a fabulous firework display. A wide selection of food is served to include locally sourced farmhouse sausage hotdogs, jacket potatoes with homemade chilli or baked beans & cheese, Winter vegetable soup, roast chestnuts, parkin, bags of homemade bonfire toffee, locally brewed beer and cider, home brewed mulled wine, hot drinks and cold drinks.
All funds raised go to Eyam School PTFA and local community projects so please do come along to support us and join in the fun!
Matlock RFC Presents Bonfire and Fireworks Extravaganza
When: 9th November 2024, from 7pm – 10.30pm
Where: Cromford Meadows, Matlock, DE4 3RQ
Entry / Cost: Early bird tickets now on sale – Adults £10, child £5, Family ticket £25, under 5s free (booking fee applies).
This is what you can expect on the night, plus much, much more:
- Food & Drinks stalls
- Barbecue
- Licensed Bar
- Live Music
- Fair ground rides
- Glow sticks & novelties
- Fire Eaters
- Bonfire
- Children’s firework display
- The ultimate musical firework display & light show
More information and ticket bookings: matlockfireworks.com
Please note: all timings, dates and pricing information taken from each organisers website / social media or has been submitted to Explore Buxton for a listing from each organisation. All events are subject to change, particularly in regards to weather conditions. We cannot be held responsible for any changes in dates, timings, changes in ticket prices or events being cancelled.
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