Bonfire Night: The Best Firework Displays in Suffolk

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?

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

The 5^th 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 4^th 2023
3:30pm – 9:30pm

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

Taking place on the 4^th 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 THE Peter Andre!

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 firework 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 that are quick! Don’t miss out. Book your tickets now.

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2. Heveningham Hall Fireworks Spectacular

Heveningham Hall, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 0PN
Saturday November 4^th 2023
4:30pm

 

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Spice up your life at the Heveningham Hall Fireworks Spectacular, where Mel C has been revealed as this years 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 2023 firework display has not yet been confirmed, however in previous years the display has lit up the sky between 7pm-8pm.

There is plenty to keep you entertained either side of the firework 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!

Book Heveningham Hall Fireworks Spectacular Tickets!

3. Christchurch Park Fireworks Display

33 Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BX
Saturday November 4th 2023
6:00pm

One of the most popular firework displays in Suffolk, the Christchurch Park fireworks are back for 2023.

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 three stages showcasing live music from local bands and muscians including AfterDrive and Amy Allard.

There’s also live entertainment, a roaring bonfire, local food vendors, a licenced bar, fairground rides and a family-friendly children’s funfair.

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

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

Book Christchurch Park Fireworks Display Tickets!

4. Stowmarket Bonfire Night Celebrations

The Food Museum, Stowmarket, IP14 1DL
Saturday November 4th 2023
6:00pm

With the annual Round Table Bury St Edmunds firework display cancelled for 2023, the Stowmarket Bonfire Night Celebrations are sure to provide a spark-tacular evening for all.

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 6pm, with the bonfire lit at 7pm. The fireworks are sceduled to ignite the night at 7:30pm.

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.

Book Stowmarket Bonfire Night Celebration Tickets!

5. The Long Melford Big Night Out

Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Sudbury, CO10 9BA
Friday November 10th 2023
6:00pm 

Arguably one of the largest firework displays in Suffolk, The Long Melford Big Night Out is an annual favourite.

Held on the grounds of Kentwell Hall with over 10,000 people in attendence, this 18 minute firework display is a sizzling spectacle.

Thousands of rockets and carousel fireworks light up the night sky, all choreographed by Pains Fireworks, the UK’s longest established firework display company.

There’s also a laser light show, a disco and a fun fair, with rides and stalls to suit guests of all ages.

The event organizers, Project Seven, will be hosting a BBQ on-site, and there’s also a mouth-watering array of food, snack and drink vendors to choose from.

Tickets are available to purchase in advance from a number of local stores at a discounted rate. Alternatively, tickers can be purchased on the gate at £6.00 per adult and £4.00 per child.

All of the proceeds of this fantastic event will be donated to local charities, with previous recipients including the Stroke Association, The National Trust and The Macular Disease Society.

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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 marvelous region why not give our guide on the best places for afternoon tea in Suffolk a read? 

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