With Firework Night fast approaching, here are all the firework displays you can visit in south east London this year.
November 5 marks the annual celebration of Bonfire Night and with it the return of many popular firework displays in south east London.
With many local councils no longer running firework displays due to financial cuts, plenty of local private displays have popped up in south east London.
Ranging from the return of the ever-popular Danson Park firework display to a number of primary schools hosting firework displays over Bonfire Night Weekend – there’s plenty on offer.
We’ve rounded up all the firework displays happening in south east London for Bonfire Night and what you need to know.
Danson Park Fireworks
Where? 51 Danson Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA15 9PW
When? November 2, 5pm-9pm (fireworks 8pm)
How much? Adults £8.50, youths (6-17 years) £6, children (5 and under) free
Returning for 2024, Bexley’s popular Danson Park firework display will be on for another year, with spectacular fireworks over the lake.
Gates will open from 5pm, with guests able to grab a drink and some food and explore the funfair before the display starts at 8pm.
The park has advised that there is no parking available, with guests advised to use public transport.
Erith Leisure Centre Fireworks
Where? Erith Leisure Centre, Avenue Road, Erith, DA8 3AT
When? November 1, gates open 5pm (fireworks 6pm)
How much? Adults £14, juniors £8, children under 5 free.
Erith Leisure Centre will be hosting a firework display with DJ performances and food stalls, with gates opening at 5pm and the firework display to follow at 6pm.
Beckenham Charity Fireworks
Where? Croydon Road Recreation Ground, 319 Croydon Rd, Beckenham
When? November 2, 4:30pm-9pm (quiet display at 6pm, main display at 7:15pm)
How much? Adults £15.90, children (5-14 years) £5.30, infants (4 and under) free, concessions £10.60
This charity event has been an integral part of the community since 1946, and features a quieter fireworks display for smaller children at 6pm, before the main firework display at 7:15pm.
There will also be a huge selection of food and drink stalls and fairground rides, with the money donated to local charities.
The event is wheelchair accessible from Croydon Road and is a short walk from Beckenham Junction train station.
Chislehurst Rotary Fireworks
Where? Chislehurst Recreation Ground, The Rec, Empress Drive, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 5BG
When? November 2, 5:30pm - 9:30pm (fireworks 7pm)
How much? Adults £15, Children £7.50, Family £25, prices increase after October 11th
Returning for another year, Chislehurst Rotary Club will have fireworks from the award-winning Crazy Fire Company, along with DJ sets from DJ Tony Boing and a range of food stalls if you want to grab some food.
Gates open at 5:30pm with fireworks starting at 7pm, and all the money from the event goes to charity.
Wheelchair users can access the event from Empress Drive and Walden Road, and the event is just 20 minutes walk from Elmstead station.
Bromley High School
Where? Bromley High School, Blackbrook Lane, Bromley, BR1 2TW
When? November 9, 5:45pm - 10pm (fireworks 7:30pm)
How much? Admission only £11, or with little rides and stalls £23, or with intense rides and stalls £31.
Another returning display, this year's firework display features the High School’s “biggest funfair yet” along with a range of food stalls.
West Wickham Fireworks
Where? Club Langley, 2 Hawskbrook Lane, Beckenham, BR3 3SR
When? November 9 from 4pm (fireworks 6:30pm)
How much? Adults £10, Children (under 18) £5, under 5s free, families (2 adults and 2 children) £23
With mulled wine, hot food and a fully stocked bar, this fireworks display is a popular one for Bromley locals.
This year the event will be raising money for a number of local charities including St Christopher’s Hospice, Demelza House Hospice, Disability Snowsports and Magpie Dance, along with many others.
Dulwich Firework Display
Where? Dulwich Sports Club, Giant Arches Road, London, SE24 9HP
When? November 2 from 5pm - 7:30pm (fireworks 7pm)
How much? Full price tickets are £12.50, with children under 16 for £1.
Alongside the main event, there will also be food, music and entertainment for the children to start the evening off at 5pm before the fireworks begin.
Food offerings will include a BBQ, burgers, Indian fare and pizza, along with mulled wine and Real Ale if you fancy grabbing a drink.
Temple Hill Primary Academy
Where? Temple Hill Primary Academy, St Edmunds Road, Dartford, DA1 5ND
When? October 24 from 5pm (fireworks 6:45pm)
How much? Aged 12 and over £5, child under 12 years old £2.50
This event will feature food and drink stalls along with entertainment for the children.
Gates open at 5pm with the fireworks kicking off at 6:45pm.
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