EVENTS GUIDE: Northamptonshire fireworks 2015

WHAT: Bonfire Night Celebrations: The Gunpowder Plot

WHERE: Boughton House

DATE: November 6, 7

TIME: Gates 6.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm

HOW MUCH: Advance £12.50 adults, £8 children under 16 - likely to sell out.

Buy online through the link below or call 01604 624811 to book

OTHER INFO: The Gunpowder Plot returns to Boughton this year after the success of our 2013 and 2014 events. A great night out for all the family in one of Northamptonshire most spectacular stately homes. As you wander through stunning courtyards, enjoy mouthwatering treats, a comedic fire performance and the sounds from the Northampton Philharmonic Choir.

Early evening entertainment sets the atmosphere for a spectacular performance created by award winning, METRO-BOULOT-DODO. The performance retells the story of the gunpowder plot and its many connections to both Boughton House and Northamptonshire.

Enjoy live performance, large scale projection, original soundtrack, a dramatic story and, of course, a breathtaking fireworks finale. The Gunpowder Plot is an unforgettable night out for all the family that captures the true essence of the Gunpowder Plot, right here at Boughton House.

WEBSITE: BoughtonHouse fireworks

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NORTHAMPTON

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WHAT: Bonfire night at Duston Mill - presented by NB’s

WHERE: Duston Mill, Upton Way, Northampton

DATE: Saturday, November 7

TIME: Gates 5pm, 7.15pm fire fireworks, 7.45pm bonfire, 8.15pm main fireworks display

HOW MUCH: £5 adults, £3 children, free for under 2s

OTHER INFO: Free parking, fun fair, beer tent, live entertainment, Guy Fawkes competition

TICKETS: Buy online or pay on the gate

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WHAT: Parklands community Centre Firework Display

WHERE: Parklands Community Centre, Devon Way, Northampton

DATE: Saturday, November 7

TIME: Doors 6pm, fireworks 8pm

HOW MUCH: Free - buckets going around for a collection. All money will go back into the community centre (charity) and towards the fireworks

OTHER INFO: Fun fair, burgers, hot dogs, teas and coffees, bar, glow items and sparklers for sale

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DAVENTRY

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WHAT: Daventry’s Annual Firework Display

WHERE: Daventry and District Sports Club, Western Avenue, Daventry, NN11 4ST

DATE: Saturday, November 7

TIME: Gates 6pm, fireworks 7.30pm

HOW MUCH: Free

OTHER INFORMATION: Organised by Daventry Town Council with fireworks by local company Amazing Fireworks - all set to music

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WHAT: Flore Bonfire Night and Fireworks

WHERE: Brodie Lodge Playing Field

DATE: Saturday, November 7

TIME: 6pm - tealight procession from the Scout Hut, 6.30pm - lighting of bonfire at Brodie Lodge Playing Field, 7.30pm - professional firework display

OTHER INFORMATION: Being held for over 40 years, this year’s event is sure to go off with a bang! Hosted by Flore ScoUt Group and Flore Pre-School

Hot food, beverages, mulled wine, mulled apple juice, music, sparklers, glow sticks, beer tent and fair ground rides

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KETTERING

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WHAT: Fireworks Night Wicksteed Park

WHERE: Wicksteed Park, Kettering

DATE: Saturday, November 7

HOW MUCH: £4 advance, £5 on the day

OTHER INFO: Hosted by Connect FM Breakfast Show – Mark and Liz, All proceeds going to build a new natural play area

WEBSITE: Wicksteed Park

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RUSHDEN

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WHAT: Nene Valley District Scouts 48th annual fireworks display

WHERE: Rushden Hall Park

DATE: Saturday, November 7

TIME: Fun starts at 6.15pm

HOW MUCH: Advance tickets - adult £5, child (aged 3-14) £3

On the gate - adults £6, child £4

WEBSITE: Rushden fireworks

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WHAT: Fireworks Frenzy

WHERE: Santa Pod Raceway

DATE: Saturday, November 7

TIME: 4-7pm

HOW MUCH: Price per car - advance £15, standard £20

OTHER INFO: A spectacular afternoon/evening of fireworks, Live action including Podzilla the Monster Truck, Stunt Display, Drifting, Huge Bonfire, Fun Fair, catering and bar facilities, plus family entertainment.

WEBSITE: Santa Pod

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DESBOROUGH

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WHAT: West Lodge Bonfire Party

WHERE: West Lodge Rural Centre, near Desborough

DATE: Sunday, November 1 and Saturday, November 7

TIME: 4.30-6.30pm

HOW MUCH: £2.75 per person and under twos free

OTHER INFO: This is perfect for little ones who don’t like loud bangs. There is all the atmosphere of bonfire night with music, smells and piglet racing, but no loud bangs

TICKETS: Book online here West Lodge Bonfire

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TOWCESTER

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WHAT: Fireworks Spectacular in Towcester

WHERE: Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School, Balmoral Close, Towcester, NN12 6JA

DATE: Friday, November 6

TIME: Gates open 6pm

HOW MUCH: Advance tickets (available from the school office on November 3) - adult £4, (child 3-16 years) £3, family ticket (2 adults and 3 children) £15, under 3s free

On the night - all tickets £4

OTHER INFORMATION: Fireworks, giant bonfire, novelty items, BBQ and refreshment stalls

The fireworks display is organised by the Friends of Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School (FoNHS), a registered charity which organises fundraising events to help purchase extra equipment and learning resources for the school

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE VILLAGES

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WHAT: Castle Ashby Bonfire Night

WHERE: Compton Estates Club, Castle Ashby - just off the A428

DATE: Friday, November 6

HOW MUCH: Free - but donations appreciated on the gate

TIME: Club opens at 7pm

OTHER INFO: Burgers, hot dogs, spicy soup, beer and sweet stall

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WHAT: Brigstock village bonfire

WHERE: Brigstock

DATE: Sunday, November 8

TIME: Gates 5.30pm and Guy competition, bonfire 6pm, fireworks 6.30pm

HOW MUCH: Advance - £3 adults, £2 children - available from the newsagents or 01536 373478. Pre-school children free

On the gate - £4 adults, £2.50 children

OTHER INFO: Refreshments available. Please do not bring your own fireworks or sparkler.

All proceeds pay for the fireworks and any excess given to village groups.

In case of bad weather please check Brigstock council

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WHAT: Fireworks over the Lake

WHERE: Brampton Halt

DATE: Friday, November 6

TIME: Fireworks 8pm

HOW MUCH: £2 donation on the gate in aid of The Royal British Legion

OTHER INFO: A fun filled evening with music, BBQ, hot drinks including Pimms and a fun fair

WEBSITE: Brampton Halt

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WHAT: Hollowell Bonfire Party Night

WHERE: Hollowell Rally field

DATE: Saturday, November 7

TIME: Gates 5pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm

HOW MUCH: £1 per person, regardless of age

OTHER INFO: Come early to ensure a parking spot (space limited). There will be a bar, small selection of fairground, food and trade stalls, stationary engines and steam engines all on display

WEBSITE: Hollowell Steam Rally

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WHAT: Roade Fireworks Display - presented by 1st Roade Scout Group & Roade Juniors FC

WHERE: Roade Football Club, Hyde Road, Roade, NN7 2LX

DATE: Friday, November 6

TIME: Clubhouse bar opens at 5pm, Funfair 6pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm

HOW MUCH: Adults £3, children under 16 £1

OTHER INFO: Hot and cold food available

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WHAT: Stoke Albany & Wilbarston bonfire and firework display

WHERE: Wilbarston Village Hall and field

DATE: Saturday, November 7