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Bonfire night celebrations in the UK

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

• Scotland
• London
• Midlands and West of England
• South of England
• North of England

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

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