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Well what a start to October, with the temperature up in the high 20's. Now with Autumn fast approaching and the weather back to the more seasonable 12 degrees this week, everyone is beginning to look forward to Autumn and to the traditional festivities associated with Halloween and Bonfire night.
Traditionally a time when Autumn really feels to have arrived and Winter just around the corner, “Guy Fawkes Night” is a great opportunity for the family to enjoy the cold outdoor evenings either in your own back yard or at an organised Bonfire and Fireworks display.
We are blessed with lots of major tourist attractions and civic events around South Warwickshire and so have the opportunity to go to some of the best Firework displays in the country at Warwick and Kenilworth Castle etc.
Many local clubs and organisations run smaller events with an open invitation to visitors and guests to join in as spectators at their events.
Check out the list below of up-coming Bonfire and Firework events that I am aware of in the South Warwickshire locality and if you know of more, drop me a line and I’ll add them to this Blog.
There are some great opportunities to enjoy Guy Fawkes Night with a number of local bonfire and Firework displays in and around Warwick, Leamington Spa, Kenilworth and South Warwickshire in 2011.
If you are thinking of organising your own Fireworks event, why not check out our very own local Fireworks specialist JORDANS FIREWORKS of Leamington Spa.
Here is a quick summary of a few of the main ones, with more details available in our Events Section with more info, maps etc.
FRIDAY 4th NOV 2011
The Boot Inn at Lapworth Bonfire & Fireworks
Head down to the Boot this bonfire night for a great evening of live music, fireworks and a barbecue
Doors Open: 5.30pm
Free Entry
Call 01564 782464 for more info.
SATURDAY 5th NOV 2011
Warwick Town Bonfire and Fireworks at Warwick Racecourse
Another annually held Bonfire & Fireworks event will take place at Warwick Racecourse on Saturday 5th November this year. The Warwick Town Bonfire and Fireworks is organised by Warwick Lions, Warwick Round Table and Warwick Rotary at Warwick Racecourse and gates will open at 5:30pm on Saturday 5th November. More info and map Here .
Gates Open at 5.15pm, Bonfire & Fireworks Display 6.30pm
Hot Refreshments, Free Parking
Price: £3.50 by Ticket or £5.00 at Gate
(Accompanied children under 12 FREE)
(Tickets are Non-Refundable)
Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6HN
Tickets available at:
T.I.C. Warwick, T.I.C. Leamington, Claridges of Warwick, Mellors, Cabin News,
Warwick Post Office, Woodloes Post Office, Hatton Shop, Torry's
The Red Lion Hunningham:
It's our fourth birthday here at the Red Lion, It’s British sausage week, Bonfire night and a saturday night!! Soooo massive bonfire, fireworks, outside bar, mulled wine, pig roast bbq, sausages etc AAAAANNNNDD a laser show featuring the music of Pink Floyd. Yup it’s free and has free parking in a muddy field (probably)
It’ll kick off outside at around 6pm but we wont light the bonfire until about 8pm and then we’ll start the show around 8.15 I’d have thunk!
For more info, check out the Events section on thebestofLeamington-Spa.
Kenilworth Castle Fireworks Display and Bonfire 2011:
Saturday 5th November 2010
2011 is the year of the 24th annual bonfire and fireworks extravaganza at Kenilworth Castle. Once again fireworks and lights will bring the skies above Kenilworth to life as Kenilworth Round Table celebrate Guy Fawkes Night on Saturday November 6th.
As well as the bonfire, and a great display, there will be a Live DJ Roadshow provided by Coventry & Wariwckshire's Hit Music Station Mercia. Plus there will be a new larger food court selling a variety of food and drinks. More information and MAP here
Fireworks Display, BBQ and Hog Roast 2011 at The Waterman, Birmingham Road, Hatton:
Saturday 5th November 2010
2011 The Waterman Pub Fireworks Display nr Warwick Celebrate the 400th anniversary of the original event at The Waterman Pub on Bonfire night with their Fireworks Display and Hog Roast just outside Warwick along Birmingham Road.
The Waterman is easy to find near Hatton with Free entry to the Bonfire from 5:30pm. With a spectacular Fireworks display scheduled for 7:30pm , there wail also be a BBQ and Hog Roast, hook a duck and FREE Face Painting for the kids. Map and more info here
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