Bonfire celebrations will be happening all over the country. 'Ooh' and 'ahh' at dazzling firework displays, compiled by our friends at Thistle (www.thistlehotels.com), who have 54 hotels nationwide, providing affordable accommodation in central locations
Please note: all programmes are subject to change
Scotland
This year Scotland is holding two major bonfire night celebrations, both taking place on Friday, 5 November 2004. Join the crowds at 7:30pm on Glasgow Green to watch 50,000 explosions set to music that will rock the city. Edinburgh's largest firework display takes place in the Meadowbank stadium at 7:30pm. Entertainment includes a bagpipe performance - in case you forget where you are!
Details:
Glasgow Green
Programme starts at 4.30pm; fireworks 7.30pm
Cost: Free
Address: Glasgow Green, Greendyke St, Glasgow
Contact: Glasgow City Council Events Section, +44 (0) 141 302 2845
Meadowbank Stadium
Gates 6.30pm; fireworks 7.30pm
Cost: Grounds £3; stands £4
Address: Meadowbank Sports Centre,139, London Rd, Edinburgh, EH7 6AE
Contact: Edinburgh and Scotland Information Centre +44 (0) 131 473 3800
London
Catherine wheels will be spinning and sparklers will be a-glow in England's capital. Join in the celebrations at Alexandra Palace for fireworks at 7:30pm on 6 November, where the attractions include an indoor funfair, a beer festival and an ice rink. Alternatively, join the crowds at Battersea Park for what promises to be a spectacular display.
Details:
Alexandra Palace
Programme takes place 4.30pm-11pm; fireworks at 7.30pm
Cost: Free; suggested donations adults £2; children £1.50
Address: Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY, England
Contact: London Tourist Board, +44 (0) 8701 566 366
Battersea Park
Bonfire 7.30pm; fireworks 8pm
Cost: adults £4; under 11s free
Address: Battersea Park, London
Contact: Wandsworth Borough Council, +44 (0) 20 8871 7534
Midlands and West of England
Throughout the night of the 6 November in Bristol, there is a funfair and entertainment programme, culminating in the city's biggest fireworks display on the Downs. Edgbaston in Birmingham is another destination for firework enthusiasts and attracts 30,000 people each year (the Thistle Birmingham Edgbaston is within walking distance). The event begins at 6:30pm on the Saturday night.
Details:
Downs
Programme runs from 5pm-10pm, fireworks at 7.30pm
Cost: adults £4 children £3
Address: Bristol Downs, Stoke Rd, Bristol
Contact: Charity Fireworks Fiesta Events Team +44 (0) 117 945 3272
Edgbaston
Gates open at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7:30pm
Cost: £4, concessions £3; advance bookings £3.50, concessions £2.50
Address: County Cricket Ground (Edgbaston)
Contact: Ticket & Information, +44 (0) 121 767 4141
South of England
Lewes
Created exclusively for Lewes' residents, Lewes' celebrated bonfire night on Friday, 5 November, has five competing bonfire societies dress in colourful costume and walk the streets carrying blazing torches. The celebration culminates in huge firework displays from sunset onwards.
Details:
Programme runs all day with firework display after sunset
Cost: Free
Address: Lewes, Sussex
Contact: Lewes Tourist Office, Lewes Town Council Offices, Corn Exchange Building, High St. Lewes, BN7 2DE
+44 (0) 1273 483 448
Leeds Castle
Set about an hour south of London, this castle hosts a day full of activities on Saturday 6 November, culminating in a fantastic fireworks display. Gates open at 1pm and from 2pm guests can enjoy a traditional fairground, with carousel, ferris wheel, dodgems and other rides, along with hot and cold refreshments. The fireworks start at 6pm. Please note that the castle interiors will not be open. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Details:
Programme runs from 1pm. Firework display begins at 6pm
Cost: Adults £12, children (4-15 yrs) £6, under 4s free. Fairground rides are included in the price.
Address: Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL
Contact: www.leeds-castle.com
+44 (0) 1622 765400
North of England
Newcastle is holding 13 different events across the city; the biggest is at Newburn Leisure Centre from 7:00pm. Manchester is holding six separate bonfires around the city, and in Liverpool, fireworks will be launched from a barge moored at Kings Dock, exploding in time to synchronised music. From 8pm onwards.
Details:
Newcastle
Contact: Newcastle Tourist Information Centre, 132 Grainger Street or The Main Concourse, Central Station
+44 (0) 191 277 8000 Minicom: +44 (0) 191 277 8020 Email: tourist.info@newcastle.gov.uk
Manchester
Contact Manchester City Council, +44 (0) 161 234 5000
Email city.council@notes.manchester.gov.uk
Liverpool
Fireworks at 8pm; Sefton Park children's display 6.30pm
Cost: Free
Address: Kings Dock
Contact: Liverpool Tourist Information Centre, Queens Square, Liverpool, L1 1RG, 0906 680 6886 (UK only), from outside the UK +44 (0) 151 709 5111