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Explosive beauty lights up our wonderous county on bonfire night in Suffolk, with vibrant bursts of colour and sound decorating the skies above.

With miles of rural countryside and craggy coastline, you’re spoilt for choice with the dazzling array of firework displays in Suffolk.

We’ve compiled a handy list containing some of our favourites. Continue reading to find out more about some of the most popular firework displays in Suffolk…


Why do we celebrate Bonfire Night?

A marshmallow roasting on an open fire

Bonfire Night, often known as Guy Fawkes Night, is an annual British celebration held on the 5th of November.

The 5th of November is remembered as the date of Guy Fawkes’ unsuccessful attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. In 1605 Fawkes was captured beneath the Houses of Parliament with barrels of gunpowder.

Bonfire Night was created to commemorate this day, where effigies of Fawkes would be burnt on a bonfire and fireworks would be set off in celebration.


1. Ipswich Fireworks Festival

Suffolk Showground, Trinity Park, Ipswich, IP3 8UH
Saturday November 2nd 2024
3:30pm – 9:30pm

A shadow outline of a person looking up at fireworks going off above their head

The Ipswich Fireworks Festival is an absolute must on our list of fireworks displays in Suffolk.

Taking place on the 2nd of November, visitors can expect an afternoon of exciting live entertainment followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Gates open at 3:30pm, with entertainment starting at 4pm.

You can cosy up around the bonfire, enjoy a bite to eat at the Street Food Market Place, or listen to a fabulous performance by Lemar, the special guest headliner.

There’s a licensed bar available on-site, open to grown-ups all night. Warm up at the Trinity Park fireworks with a mug of mulled wine or add a touch of sparkle with a glass of fizz!

This Ipswich fireworks display begins at 8pm and is sure to keep the whole family entertained.

We’d recommend booking tickets in advance, with early bird rates available to those who are quick! Don’t miss out. Book your tickets now.


2. Heveningham Hall Fireworks Spectacular

Heveningham Hall, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 0PN
Saturday November 9th 2024
4:30pm

Enjoy an evening at Heveningham Hall Fireworks Spectacular, where The Hoosiers have been revealed as this year’s headline act!

If you’re looking for a family-friendly firework display in Suffolk then look no further. Heveningham Hall Fireworks Spectacular is brimming with an exciting array of things to see and do.

Gather around the bonfire, dine on a mouthwatering selection of food and drink or climb aboard The Big Wheel at the fairground!

The start time of the 2024 firework display has not yet been confirmed, however, in previous years the display has lit up the sky between 7 pm – 8 pm.

There is plenty to keep you entertained on either side of the fireworks display. Spark! LED Drummers will perform throughout the crowds and there will be live music performed on the main stage!

Fancy joining the celebrations? Book your tickets now!


3. Christchurch Park Fireworks Display

33 Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BX
Saturday November 2nd 2024
6:00pm

A ferris wheel lit up at night time

One of the most popular fireworks displays in Suffolk, the Christchurch Park fireworks are back for 2024.

Celebrate Bonfire Night in style at this Ipswich firework display, where vibrant explosions colour the sky in musical formation.

There’s plenty to see and do throughout the evening, with live entertainment, a roaring bonfire, local food vendors, a licenced bar, fairground rides and a family-friendly children’s funfair.

Gates are open between 6 pm and 10 pm, with the main display due to begin at 8 pm. Tickets are exclusively available to purchase online and will not be on sale at the gate.

There is no public car parking available on-site, however, there are pay-and-display car parks available nearby.


4. Stowmarket Bonfire Night Celebrations

The Food Museum, Stowmarket, IP14 1DL
Saturday November 2nd 2024
6:00pm

A hand holding a lit sparkler with a blurred light in the distance

The Stowmarket Bonfire Night Celebrations are sure to provide a spark-tacular evening for all, rated as one of the best Bonfire Night events in the UK by Time Out!

Taking place on the lavish grounds of The Food Museum, you can enjoy a magical firework display, bonfire and an array of family-friendly amusements including a working steam engine and fairground.

Gates to this Suffolk firework display open at 6 pm, with the bonfire lit at 7 pm. The fireworks are scheduled to ignite the night at 7:30 pm.

There will be a designated sparkler area, with buckets of water on hand to ensure the safety of all.

When stomachs start to rumble, there’s a mouth-watering array of food vendors available to choose from, serving something to suit everyone.


5. Lowescroft & Yarmouth RUFC’s Firework Extravaganza

Gunton Park, Old Lane, Corton, Lowestoft, NR32 5HE
Saturday, November 9th 2024
6:00pm 

Lowestoft & Yarmouth RUFC’s Firework Extravaganza is back for 2024! The event promises a thrilling evening with a fun fair, live entertainment, and plenty of food and drink stalls to keep everyone satisfied. Gates open at 6 pm, and the spectacular fireworks display will light up the sky later in the evening.

Tickets are £7 per person (plus a small booking fee), and children under 4 go free. Please note that tickets must be purchased in advance through TicketSource, as there will be no on-the-door sales.

Insider’s tip: Grab your tickets as soon as they go live on Monday 30th September to avoid missing out. This popular event fills up quickly, so book early and arrive in good time to enjoy the fair and entertainment before the fireworks begin!


Fancy an evening of explosive entertainment at one of these enchanting fireworks displays in Suffolk? Secure one of these holiday cottages in Suffolk and base yourself right in the heart of the action! 

For more inspiration on how to spend your time in our marvellous region why not give our guide on the best places for afternoon tea in Suffolk a read? 


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