Although it may only seem like summer was last week, autumn is upon us, which means Bonfire Night is just around the corner.
Bonfire Night (November 5) falls on a Sunday this year, so there is sure to be plenty of displays across the weekend.
With the event just weeks away, we have rounded up all the firework displays that have been announced to take part in Northamptonshire this year so far and we will keep adding to this guide as they come in.
Are you hosting a firework display in Northamptonshire this year? If it isn’t already included in the round-up below, please email [email protected] with all the details.
Here are 25 firework displays taking place in Northamptonshire for Bonfire Night 2023.
(With the weather forecast not looking great for the weekend, please check the organisers’ websites and/or Facebook pages closer to the time of the event, in case of any cancellations or changes).
. Firework displays in Northamptonshire 2023
There are already plenty of firework display events in the county's calendar, with more to come. Photo: Pixabay
. Fireworks Spectacular at the Racecourse
The town council's annual Fireworks Spectacular will take place on Sunday November 5 at the Racecourse. Entertainment will take place from 4pm and fireworks will start at 6pm. There will be a fun fair, a fire and pyro show, live music and more. More information will be posted on the Northampton Town Council website in due course. Photo: Northampton Town Council
. Movie Spectacular Fireworks at Duston Mill
The movie themed firework display will take place from 4pm on Saturday November 4 at Duston Mill in Sixfields. Gala Fireworks - newly crowned champions of Belvoir Castle Firework Champions Event 2023 - will be in charge of the display. There will also be a huge bonfire, fairground, various food tents and more. Early bird tickets are available on ticket source for £5. Photo: MCS Outdoor Events
. Boughton Bonfire & Firework Display
The annual Boughton display and bonfire will take place in the village pocket park on Saturday November 4. The event will start at 4pm and finish at 7pm, with last entry at 5.30pm. Tickets are £5.50 per person or a group ticket for four people priced at £19.25. Tickets are on sale on Skiddle now. Photo: Boughton Pocket Park
. Wootton Firework Display
The annual event hosted by Wootton Parish Council will take place at Wootton Community Centre on Sunday November 5, between 4pm and 8pm. There will be fairground rides, food vendors and a firework spectacular. Check out the 'Fireworks 2023' event by Wootton Parish Council on Facebook for more information, as it is released. Photo: Pixabay
. Great Houghton Bonfire Night
Held at Great Houghton Village Hall, the event will take place on Saturday November 4 from 6.30pm. Gates open at 5.30pm, the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the firework display will take place from 7.30pm. There will also be a bar and BBQ on the night. Follow the event 'Great Houghton Bonfire Night' on Facebook, created by Great Houghton Village Hall, for more information as it is released. Photo: Great Houghton Village Hall
. Daventry Fireworks
The town council will host its annual event on Saturday November 4 at The Parker E-ACT Academy. Gates will open at 6pm, with fireworks starting at 7.30pm. Hot food will be available from 6pm - 9pm. The event is free. As well as fireworks, which will be set to a soundtrack "spanning the decades", the there will be a variety of food stalls. Photo: Daventry Town Council
. Hollowell Bonfire Party
The bonfire and firework display event will take place in Teeton Road, Hollowell on Saturday November 4. Gates open at 5pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7pm and fireworks will begin at 7.30pm. There will be a beer tent, catering units and a small funfair on site. Entry is £2 per person and payable on the gates only. Photo: Hollowell Bonfire Party
. Wicksteed Park's Annual Fireworks Display
The theme park hosts a firework display every year. This year it will take place on Saturday November 4 from 4pm to 9pm. Organisers promise "thrilling entertainment, dazzling fireworks, and non-stop fun for the whole family". There will be a DJ, a fire show, funfair rides and refreshments. Tickets can be bought online for £5 per person until October 31 and £6 per person from November 1 - 3. It is £7 per person to pay on the day. Photo: Wicksteed Park
21. East Haddon
A bonfire night event will be held on East Haddon playing fields on Saturday November 4. There will be a bonfire, a 30 minute professional firework display, a bar, a BBQ, a tuckshop and a floodlit play area. A suggested entrance donation is £4 per person or £15 for a family of four. Cash and contactless payments will be accepted on the night. Photo: Submitted
22. West Haddon Bonfire & Firework event
Hosted by West Haddon Parish Council on West Haddon Playing Fields, the event will take place on Saturday November 4. Bar and food stalls will be open from 6pm, with the lighting of the bonfire taking place at 6.30pm, followed by fireworks at 7pm. The event is supporting local clubs and groups, so attendees are asked to "give generously". Photo: Pixabay
23. Helmdon Firework Fest
On Saturday November 11, the village will host a firework festival in Church Street from 5.30pm, with fireworks starting at 7pm. The festival will include a bonfire, a live band, food, bar and a tuck shop. Advance tickets for adults are priced at £10, children 16 and under are £5 and under 5s are free. A family ticket of two adults and two children is £25. Search Helmdon Firework Fest 2023 on Facebook to find out more. Photo: Submitted
24. Corby Boating Lake Fireworks Display
Hosted by North Northamptonshire Council (NNC), the annual event will take place on Friday November 3. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm, followed by fireworks at 7.30pm. There will be food stalls on site and entry is free. The torchlight procession will leave from outside Corby International Pool at 6.45pm. Photo: NNC