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  • London fireworks displays 2009

  • By Natasha Polyviou

  • The capital's skies are set to light up with spectacular bursts of fireworks for Guy Fawkes night. Use Time Out's pick of the pyrotechnics to find your local display, then fling on a scarf and arm yourself with a hot toddy to guard against the elements as you watch the thrills unfold

    London fireworks displays 2009

    Fireworks at Syon Park


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    • Alexandra Palace Fireworks

      Sat Nov 7, Alexandra Palace

      Roll up for a beer festival, sideshows, food and a Bavarian-themed oompah band in the West Hall, plus a children's disco and funfairs in the park. Billed as London's largest fireworks display, there's certainly plenty to... Read more

    • Walker Ground Fireworks

      Sat Nov 7, Walker Ground

      The cricket ground hosts a firework display with mulled wine, food stalls, children's rides and music from the Bullfrog Blues Band. Read more


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    • Blackheath Fireworks

      FREE

      Sat Nov 7, Blackheath Common

      Expect a colourful display of fireworks set to music, with international food and drink stalls. There's no parking on the heath and traffic enforcement will be in operation on the surrounding roads; the use of public... Read more

    • Brockwell Park Fireworks

      FREE

      Thu Nov 5, Brockwell Park

      Lambeth residents can choose from three simultaneous displays: in Brockwell Park, Clapham Common and Streatham Common. Read more

    • Crystal Palace Park Fireworks

      Thu Nov 5, Crystal Palace Park

      Two fireworks displays, starting with a children's display early in the evening, plus as a funfair until 10pm. The consumption of alcohol and personal use of fireworks is strictly prohibited at this event, and no dogs are... Read more

    • Wimbledon Park Fireworks

      Thu Nov 5, Wimbledon Park

      Including a traditional Guy Fawkes bonfire, sidestalls, music and fairground. There is a children's show at 6.30pm, followed by a second show suitable for all at 8.15pm. Entrances to the park are on Revelstoke Road, Home Park Road and Wimbledon Park Road. Read more



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    • Bishop's Park Fireworks

      Fri Nov 6, Bishop's Park

      Fulham's fireworks event features a funfair and food stalls. A children's firework show takes place early in the evening, followed by a second display. There is a no alcohol, no sparklers and no pets policy. Read more

    • Ealing Cricket Club Fireworks Night

      Sat Nov 7, Ealing Cricket Club

      This year's theme is 'Fireworks go Pop', with pyrotechnics accompanied by pop music hits like 'Jumping Jack Flash' and 'Rocket Man'. Plus bars, barbecues, candy floss, children's rides and novelties stalls. Read more

    • Ravenscourt Park Fireworks

      Sat Nov 7, Ravenscourt Park

      West London's biggest community bonfire night, in 32-acre Ravenscourt Park, comes complete with a funfair and food stalls. There's a no alcohol policy, making it especially family-friendly. Sparklers and pets are also not... Read more

    • Roundwood Park Fireworks

      FREE

      Thu Nov 5, Roundwood Park

      Get there early to enjoy the Channel One soundsystem and children's fairground rides plus hot dogs and ice-cream. If the event is cancelled due to weather conditions it will take place on Sat Nov 7 instead. Read more

    • Westway Fireworks Display

      FREE

      Thu Nov 5, 30 Maxilla Gardens

      With fire jugglers and other performers, a giant bonfire and fireworks display. Enter from St Mark's Road, alongside the Westway flyover. Read more



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    • Barking Fireworks

      Sat Nov 7, Barking Park

      The gates (Longbridge Road Main and Middle Entrances only) open at 5.30pm for a funfair, followed by live music from 6.30pm - the line-up features up and coming talent and tribute bands. The pyrotechnics take place at the... Read more

    • Carshalton Fireworks

      Sat Nov 7, Carshalton Park

      This year's display, presented in sync with music, has a space and sci-fi theme, with hot and cold refreshments available and a bonfire after the show. Organised by Wallington and Carshalton Roundtable in support of local... Read more

    • Chislehurst Fireworks

      Sat Nov 7, Chislehurst Recreation Ground

      With a bonfire, funfair, sideshows and food. Organised by Chislehurst Rotary Club with profits going to local charities. Read more

    • Croydon Fireworks

      Sat Nov 7, Sanderstead Recreation Ground

      Charity firework display set to music, plus a small funfair (the funfair will be cancelled if the ground's very wet). Read more

    • Danson Park Fireworks

      Sat Nov 7, Danson Park

      James Bond theme tunes accompany the display and there's a funfair and refreshments. Organised by Welling Roundtable, with all profits going to local charities. Disabled parking is available. Read more

    • Kingston Community Fireworks

      Fri Nov 6, Kingsmeadow Athletics Ground

      The event features children's fairground rides and music from local radio station Radio Jackie. Advance tickets available from Market House, Kingfisher Leisure Centre, The Malden Centre, Kingsmeadow, Tolworth Leisure... Read more

    • Leeds Castle Fireworks

      Until Sun Nov 8, Leeds Castle

      Two afternoons of entertainment in the castle grounds, including falconry displays, followed by a firework finale set to music from West End musicals. Booking essential. Read more

    • Legoland Fireworks

      Critics' Choice

      Until Sat Nov 7, Legoland Windsor

      Five nights of musical firework shows with an 'Indiana Jones' theme. The displays are included in the normal Legoland ticket price. Read more

    • Enfield Town Fireworks Display & Funfair

      Sat Nov 7, Enfield Town Park

      Organised by Enfield District Scouts and raising money for the troop, this family-oriented event with DJs and refreshments is in its 35th year. There are three entrances to the park: two on Cecil Road and one on Essex Road. Read more

    • Morden Park Fireworks

      Sat Nov 7, Morden Park

      A bonfire, pyrotechnics, music, stalls and fairground. The event starts with a children's show at 6.30pm, followed by a second show suitable for all at 8.15pm. Entrances to the park are on London Road, next to Morden College, Lower Morden Lane and Hillcross Avenue. Read more

    • Richmond Fireworks

      Sun Nov 8, Richmond Athletic Ground

      A 'Magic of the Movies' theme with tunes from 'Ghostbusters', 'Austin Powers', 'Star Wars' and 'The Pink Panther', plus a hog roast, child-friendly rides and a covered stand in case of bad weather. Read more

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12 comments

  1. Posted by Max on 06 Nov 2009 19:04

    Well i heard 200,000 people attended clapham common last night even without time-out managing to notice it was on!

  2. Posted by kim on 05 Nov 2009 21:49

    only 3 listed in north london! pathetic! there must b more of a choice!?

  3. Posted by Dagwood on 03 Nov 2009 20:19

    Why on earth do so many of the displays have 'fireworks set to music'... I want to listern to the whizz, bang, thud of the rockets, The whoop of the crowd... Not bleeding music!

  4. Posted by Emmy on 03 Nov 2009 19:24

    Does anyone know if there are fireworks displays in Windsor this year?

  5. Posted by ryan on 02 Nov 2009 19:11

    wheres the best place to sell sparklers, went clapham common last year, was a bit dry

  6. Posted by tim on 02 Nov 2009 14:53

    clapham common doesn't get its own listing? weak

  7. Posted by Shelly on 30 Oct 2009 20:47

    Sanderstead Rec Fireworks are 07/11/2009 according to the website http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.asp?ClubID=87 1

  8. Posted by Lucy on 22 Oct 2009 13:46

    Only public display in Richmond is at The Richmond Athletic Ground (next to A316). Fireworks set to music - hog roast, mulled wine, covered area in case of rain etc. About 3000 tickets available from The Orange Tree Theatre.

  9. Posted by Kerry on 15 Oct 2009 22:01

    Danson Park Fireworks is probably the biggest , best and most family orientated in SE England . An excellent night out and although not free its 100% for charity
    Thoroughlly recommended and absolutely excellent

  10. Posted by daniella Laino on 08 Oct 2009 17:04

    Is there going to be a display at Tooting Bec Common this year?

  11. Posted by joella on 27 Oct 2008 19:15

    when is the sanderstead rec fireworks display?

  12. Posted by Jo on 17 Oct 2008 11:22

    What about Richmond...are there any fireworks in Richmond Park? If so, anyone know when?

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