Where To Celebrate Bonfire Night In London 2024

Wondering where to celebrate Bonfire Night this year? Here are the best firework displays taking place across London, featuring show-stopping pyrotechnics and sizzling bonfires alongside funfair rides and street food. Sparklers at the ready…

Firework Displays In London For Bonfire Night 2024

Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival © Lloyd Winters

Ally Pally’s Fireworks Festival

Every year, tens of thousands of revellers descend on the grounds of Ally Pally for their iconic fireworks display, which dates back a whopping 150 years. It’s the biggest fireworks festival in London, complete with music, an ice rink, a funfair, and a huge bonfire. Visitors can also get merry at the UK’s largest German-style beer tent, and feast on food from one of the many street food stalls.

Details: Friday 1 & Saturday 2 November 2024 at Alexandra Park & Palace (Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY). Tickets are on sale now, priced at £18.65 per adult with reduced prices for children. fireworks.london

Wimbledon Park Musical Fireworks Display

Wimbledon Park’s annual musical firework display will return on 5 November, with two showings: the family-friendly earlier fireworks at 6.45pm, and a later display at 8.30pm. Plus there’s a street food village and funfair to enjoy on site. If you’d prefer to see a display at the weekend, head to the sister event at Morden Park.

Details: 5 November 2024 at Wimbledon Park (Home Park Road, London SW19 8AU). seetickets.com

Battersea Park Fireworks

The award-winning annual fireworks display at Battersea Park never fails to disappoint, with more than 50,000 visitors attending each year. Saturday night is all about winter warmers, both food and drink, while Sunday starts slightly earlier and is perfect for families.

Details: Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 November 2024 at Battersea Park (London SW11 4NJ). Tickets cost £13.10 for adults, £8.80 for children aged 5–15, and under 5s go free but must have a ticket. Tickets always sell out in advance so be sure to book ahead. batterseaparkfireworks.com

Fireworks night at Lift 109

Lift 109

For an exclusive view of the Battersea Park Fireworks from up high, head to Battersea Power Station’s Lift 109. After an exhilarating ascent in a glass elevator to the top of the north west chimney, guests will witness London’s most spectacular fireworks display from the city’s best vantage point. At 109 metres high, enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of the London skyline, best enjoyed with a glass of champagne.

Details: Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 November 2024 at Lift 109, Turbine Hall A, Battersea Power Station (Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD). Tickets are £76pp and can be booked at lift109.com

Richmond Fireworks

The firework display at Richmond Athletic Ground is ideal for families, this year taking on a space theme. From 4.30pm, visitors can enjoy funfair rides, with plenty of food and drink available – from burgers to crepes to mulled wine.

Details: Sunday 3 November 2024 at Richmond Athletic Ground (Twickenham Road, Richmond TW9 2SF). Tickets are £12.50 for adults and £7.50 for children and can be booked here.

Thames Clippers

Take an alternative approach to Bonfire Night and view London’s fireworks from the Thames. River bus service Thames Clippers offers a multitude of water routes to catch the perfect glimpse of fireworks. From travelling to Battersea Power Station Pier to spot the fantastic display, to viewing Newham’s bonfire spectacular in the Royal Docks, a starlit journey on the Thames promises the most magical of bonfire nights.

Details: Hop aboard whenever you wish – but probably on the weekend of 2 & 3 November.) Visit the website for specific routes and timetabling. thamesclippers.com