5 Accessible Firework Displays for Bonfire Night
Due to the event's need for an outside location and the unpredictable nature of British weather in November, some Bonfire Night events are inaccessible. However, there are some that are accessible to disabled people and in this article, we’ve detailed 5 of the most accessible firework displays for bonfire night.
If your nearest bonfire night event isn’t below, don’t forget to check the AccessAble website and App to see if we have the venue listed.
Blackpool – Blackpool Country Cricket Club
Blackpool Cricket Club hosts its annual firework extravaganza on Friday 5 November 2022. Gates are set to open at 5pm, the bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm and the fireworks display will start from approximately 8.15pm.
Date: 5th November 2022
Time: Gates Open 7:30 Display starts 8:15
More information about the event: https://www.blackpoolcricket.co.uk/bonfire-night
Blackpool Country Cricket Club Access Guide
St Albans – Verulamium Park
Our Fireworks Spectacular is back in Verulamium Park! Produced by Fantastic Fireworks, this year's display will be accompanied by Elvis music, 'The golden reign of rock 'n' roll'.
Date: 5th November 2022
Time: Gates open from 6pm, display starts at 7.30pm
More information about the event: https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/Event/st-albans-fireworks-spectacular-2022
Verulamium Park Access Guide link
Milton Keynes – Campbell Park
Milton Keynes' much-loved Firework Spectacular is returning to Campbell Park this November. The spectacular is the biggest firework display in Milton Keynes. The event is free to attend, and food and drink will be available at the event. There will also be a fun fair!
Date: Wednesday 2nd November until Sunday 6th November.
Time: 6pm and 10pm on weekdays and 2pm until 10pm on weekends.
More information about the event:
Campbell Park Access Guide link
Alton Towers
Celebrate the end of the Theme Park season over three days, with the ultimate Fireworks Event at the Alton Towers Resort. The Theme Park is open every day until 9:00pm with Fireworks at 7:00pm - so you can enjoy a day of rides and entertainment, see a world class Fireworks show and then ride the rides afterwards in the dark!
Date: 4 Nov 2022 - 6 Nov 2022
Time: 7pm - 9pm
More information about the event: https://www.altontowers.com/explore/events/fireworks/
Alton Towers Access Guide link
Wimbledon – Wimbledon Park
Expect two dazzling musical fireworks shows at each venue. Plus, stop by our street food village and sample our mouth-watering selection of food and drink. Funfair also on site
Choose from one of two shows per venue: an earlier show more suitable for families with 'feel good/pop' music and a later show with a Kings and Queens music theme.
Date: 4th November
Time: 5.15pm - Gates and funfair open 6.45pm - First fireworks show (more suitable for young children) 8.30pm - Second fireworks show, 10.00pm - Funfair closes
More information about the event: https://www.merton.gov.uk/communities-and-neighbourhoods/events/fireworks-displays
Wimbledon Park Access Guide link
Don't forget, if your nearest bonfire night event isn’t below, don’t forget to check the AccessAble website and App to see if we have the venue listed!