Remember remember…
Bonfire Night is almost here and, as always, it’s the neighbourhood fools who are the first to get on it, setting off fireworks at half two in the afternoon and burning anything that isn’t nailed down. But, if that hasn’t put you off the whole thing, a night of funfairs, toffee apples, cinder toffee and socially acceptable pyromania awaits at one of these Bonfire Night celebrations.
Manchester
Heaton Park
Date: Monday 5 November
Time: Funfair: 5 to 9.30pm Bonfire: 7.30pm, followed by fireworks
Price: Free
Address: Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Higher Blackley, M25 2SW
More information: Here
Platt Fields Park
Date: Monday 5 November 2018
Time: Funfair: 5 – 9.30pm Bonfire: 7.30pm, followed by fireworks
Price: Free
Address: Platt Fields Park, Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LA
More information: Here
Wythenshawe Park
Date: Monday 5 November 2018
Time: Funfair: 5 – 9.30pm Fireworks: 7.30pm, followed by a bonfire
Price: Free
Address: Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe Road, Manchester, M23 0AB
More information: Here.
Manchester City Council has shared some safety advice ahead of the events. A spokesman for the council said:
“Stay safe, searches will be in place. We advise you to leave your bags at home in order to minimise delays and to arrive early, to avoid disappointment. Please do not bring your own fireworks or alcohol as these will be confiscated. Wear appropriate clothing and bring a torch. Parking on site is limited, so we are encouraging people to use public transport. Drones are not permitted on site or by aerial during the event, so please leave them at home.”
Salford
Irlam Fireworks
Date: Friday, November 2
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Price: Free
Address: Prince’s Park, Liverpool Road, Irlam M44 6BJ
More information: Here
Buile Hill Park Bonfire
Date: Monday, November 5
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Price: Free
Address: Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, Eccles M6 8GL
More information: Here
Little Sparks in the Park
Date: Monday, November 5
Time: 5pm – 6pm. A low noise show for families with young children (under seven)
Price: Free
Address: Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Road, Eccles M6 8GL
More information: Here
Oldham
Oldham Edge
Date: Tuesday, November 6
Time: A family-friendly event which promises a ‘Feast of Fire’ to light up the skies. From 5pm
Price: Free
Address: Oldham Edge, Oldham OL1 2HD
More information: Here