Cheltenham Fireworks 2008

Autumn is well on its way and November Guy Fawkes fireworks extravaganza is fast approaching. There is a number of great fireworks displays and bonfire nights taking place in and around Cheltenham.

1 November 2008 - Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks Display
Cheltenham Racecourse will traditionally host a dazzling evening of musical entertainment, fun packed fairground and one of the largest firework displays coordinated to themed music in the South West of England. The gates are open at 5.00pm and the display is scheduled to start at 7.00pm. Tickets: £3 Children (Under 14 Years) and £5 Adults

1 November 2008 - The Big Family Bonfire Night
Leckhampton Scouts HQ, Leckhampton Road
A Bonfire Night is being held at Leckhampton Scouts HQ, Leckhampton Road with fireworks, hot food, licensed bar and lots more. Admission: One large firework or £10 per family. Start at 6pm.

7 November 2008 - Bishop's Cleeve Primary School Fireworks
Bishops Cleeve Primary School is holding a fireworks display and bonfire on its playing fields. Gates open at 6.30pm, bonfire to be officially lit at 7.15pm. Admission: £3 adults, £1 children.

7 November 2008 - Winchcombe Abbey Primary School Fireworks
Winchcombe School plays host to a spectacular firework display which is orgainised by the Winchcombe School Association and the Friends of Winchcombe Abbey Primary School. There will be BBQ and Bar. Gates open 6pm , display starts at 7pm Tickets: Adults £3.50, children £2.50, pre-school age free, family £10. Location: Winchcombe School Field, Greet Road, Winchcombe, GL54 5LB

7 November 2008 - Birdlip Fireworks
Firework display and bonfire will be held at Birdlip Primary School, Birdlip. Refreshments available. Gates open 6pm, Bonfire lit at 7pm. Tickets: Adults £4, children £2 (under 5's free), family ticket £10

8 November 2008 - Burley Fields Fireworks Display
A large firework extravaganza in Leckhampton, Cheltenham with lots of entertainment for the whole family, including disco & live music, small fun fair, fast food serving mouth watering pork baps, burgers, hotdogs and chips with a licensed bar. The fireworks are professionally lit by Sandling Fireworks. Bonfire lit at 7pm, Kids Firework display at 8.15pm with main display at 9.45pm. Tickets: £4 in advance or £6 on the night (limited tickets available) available from Burley Fields Farm shop (Friday 10 am - 1 pm & Sat 10am - 4pm), Leckhampton convenience store and Shurdington Post Office or by Phoning Pam on 07769700067 or Steve on 07831734683.

8 November 2008 - St. Edward's School Fireworks Display
As every year, St. Edward's School in Charlton Kings is organising a grand fireworks display. The evening will include bonfire, refreshments and hotdogs, stalls and rides for small children. Gates open 6pm display at 7pm, tickets are available from the school or on the gates.






More dates to follow soon.





Is your local community or group organizing a bonfire/fireworks night? Do you know of fireworks display near where you are? Please let us know and we’ll include it in our list.