The smell of the bonfire, the fizz and bang of the rockets, the ooohs and aaahhhs of the crowd … it must be Bonfire Night. Or Guy Fawkes for the purists. It’s a highlight of Autumn for many, so wrap up warm and head to one of West London’s fireworks displays for delicious street food, funfair rides and family entertainment. Here’s a round-up of where to watch fireworks near Greenford Quay.
Enjoy big bangs set to smash hits at this firework display that goes on ‘til late. As well as food stalls, bars and children’s rides, for the first time this year there will be a DJ to keep the party going long after the fireworks finish.
Sat 2 Nov. Gates open at 6pm. Fireworks at 7.45pm
The Brentham Club fireworks, Ealing
This family-friendly firework display features a kids’ disco, face painting, hair braiding and fairground rides. Attendees can also sample delicious street food by T&T Markets, and take part in the raffle, with the chance to win a Fortnum and Mason hamper.
Sat 2 Nov. Gates open at 5pm. Fireworks at 7.30pm
McGovern Park fireworks, Ruislip
For those who want more from their fireworks display, Ruislip’s monster-themed event delivers. On top of the usual mulled wine and pyrotechnics, there’s live music, a UV Glow kids party, Irish dancing and a monster meet and greet. What to know what the future holds? Go see the clairvoyant.
Fri 1 Nov. Gates open at 4.30pm. Fireworks at 7.30pm
This annual afternoon and evening festival celebrates both Bonfire Night and Diwali in an extravaganza of family fun. This year there will be pre-show kids’ entertainment, face painting, glitter tattoos, live music – and in a special twist for 2024, a cultural surprise.
Sat 9 Nov. Free from 12-3pm. Fireworks at 7.45pm
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