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Events in Adur : Firework displays
Halloween
and bonfire night will be upon us shortly with lots of events going on in
and around the Adur area.
Please note that the events listed below are not organised by Adur District Council (unless specified).
There may also be other events that have not been included in the listings below.
If you want to add an organised display to this list please contact by sending the Tourist Information Centre an e-mail.
If you are having fireworks at home see our fireworks safety webpage.
Remember that pets and animals don't like fireworks - see RSPCA website - Protecting animals from fireworks (www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RSPCA/RSPCARedirect&pg=fireworks).
(See below for Halloween).
2008 Bonfire and firework displays in and around Adur
(and some that are a bit further afield ... )
The list below is put together from details gathered by the Worthing Tourist Information Centre staff and other sources. It may not reflect all events. In some cases we are still awaiting final details from organisers - so you should check local press for other ideas.
Many of the events listed below are annual events that occur around the same time each year.
If you are organising a bonfire or firework display, the Tourist Information Centre staff will be pleased to hear from you (and the Tourist Information Centre can display posters).
Note
: Dates for 2008 will be added when known,
but many of the events from last year listed below will probably be repeated
again this year at similar times and dates - BUT please check with the organisers
to see if the events are running again this year and for up to date details...
Note : To save a wasted journey and a spoilt evening please confirm dates, times and locations before you try to attend any of the events listed below, Adur DC and Worthing Tourist Information Centre cannot be held responsible for changes to the details below or cancellations of events - organisers do not always let us know!
Note : Safety at events, Adur DC and Worthing Tourist Information Centre cannot be held responsible for events that are not organised by them. Please refer to the organiser of the event for details of safety precautions that have been put in place. Remember to do your bit to ensure everyone stays safe.
18th October 2008 (Saturday)
- Selsey Fireworks display - White Horse Playing Fields,
Selsey (approximately 7 miles due south of Chichester) : organised
by the Selsey Community Bonfire Society, and expertly directed by Selstar
of Selsey. Will follow the theme Sci-Fi, and will be co-ordinated to a
selection of music on that theme. Massive fun fair, a large bonfire, live
music, the Spirit FM road-show, charity stalls, competitions and plenty
of catering facilities. Gates & funfair open at 6pm, other entertainment
runs throughout the evening. The bonfire will be lit (subject to wind direction
and speed) at 7:45pm, and the fireworks start between 8:00 and 8:30pm.
Advanced ticket prices : Adult £4.50, Child (U10) £3.50, Family £15.00.
On the gate prices : Adult £5.00, Child (U10) £4.00, Family
- Not Available
Tel : (01243) 602684 or (01243) 601300 or website www.selseyfireworks.com
25th October 2008 (Saturday)
- Littlehampton - Seafront : The Littlehampton Bonfire
Society arranges a torchlight procession, mammoth bonfire, seafront firework
display and funfair. It is an annual event that is run on the last Saturday
of October each year.
Tel : (01903) 721866 or website : www.lbs.me.uk - Bognor Regis - Pagham Beach : Annual bonfire and
fireworks display is on the beach opposite the Pagham Yacht Club Clubhouse
from 7.30pm. Hog roast, barbecue, lucky dip and raffle. Entry is free and
the club bar is open to the public.
Website : http://paghamyachtclub.com
1st November 2008 (Saturday)
- Hove - The Nevill Sports Ground, Nevill Road/Eridge Road (opposite the Greyhound Stadium) : cancelled due to weather - new date 8th November - see below
- Newick Bonfire Night : A full day including bonfire
breakfast, coffee morning and bonfire night. Admission by donation, starts
5pm.
website : www.newickbonfire.com - Battle Bonfire, Battlefield, Battle : A procession
of bonfire societies and bands around Abbey Green followed by a huge bonfire.
Admission by donation, processions starts 7.45pm. Bonfire lit at 9pm.
website : www.battlebonfire.co.uk - Fontwell Park Racecourse - Fireworks Spectacular to Music
: Giant Fireworks Spectacular to music with fun fair rides, bouncy
castles, face painters, competitions and the Spirit FM roadshow. The gates
open at 4.30pm with the firework display scheduled for 7.30pm. There will
be a wide range of bars and catering outlets open. Admission prices in
advance of the event are £9 for adults and £4 for children
aged 12 and under. On the night the prices at £10 for adults and £5
for children. Car parking is free. Hospitality packages are available in
private boxes priced at £35 per head for adults and £15 per
head for children. This includes a special Guy Fawkes buffet and admission.
See their website for more details and on-line ticket booking : www.fontwellpark.co.uk/events-venue-hire/events-diary.php (what's on) also : www.fontwellpark.co.uk (general)
5th November 2008 (Wednesday)
- Lancing - Beach Green : Funfair and Charity Firework
event. Funfair opens 6pm Fireworks approx 9pm. Event organised by Showtime
Amusements 01243 576471. Charity Fundraising in aid of St Barnabas.
(Part of The Adur Town Centres Initiative). For information please contact
: David Steadman, Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator, Tel :
(01273) 263152 (Mobile : 07786 075027) or send
the Adur Town Centres and Street Scene Coordinator an e-mail.
See Shoreham-by-Sea (5th November) website - Sompting - Ball Tree Public House, Busticle Lane : Refreshments
with outdoor bar, also BBQ. Bonfire and Fireworks commence at 6:30pm. Admission
free.
Tel : Warren Street or Kelly Killiam (01903) 763884 - Hove - Sussex County Cricket Ground, Eaton Road : Large
display. Gates open at 6.00pm and the display is scheduled to start at 7:30pm.
Tickets will be on sale through the Brighton Lions' web site and from the
shop at the County Ground with prices the same as last year - £8 for
adults and £4 for children aged up to 15. For further details see :
websites : www.brightonlions.freeserve.co.uk and www.sussexcricket.co.uk - Lewes - Lewes Bonfire Council : Massive annual bonfire event takes place throughout the town, organised by several local bonfire societies. There are six different Bonfire Societies in Lewes, each with their own marching procession, bonfire and firework display. From 5pm Lewes will be closed to traffic. Be warned that roads in the town are closed and there are no parking facilities. You may also have a long wait on public transport. Most processions take place between 7pm and 9.30pm on the High Street. From about 10.15pm the societies return from their fire sites and from 11pm most have their final processions leading to “bonfire prayers” to round off the evening. Very large crowds expected (in 2003, some 150,000 people came to Lewes to watch the celebrations). Extra trains operate as no parking available Tel: 08457 484950. Unsuitable for small children and pets. Programmes available for sale at Lewes Tourist Information Centre, Tel: (01273) 483448. For details refer to Lewes newspapers or see www.lewesbonfirecouncil.org.uk. See also : Lewes DC website (www.lewes.gov.uk/leisure/1774.asp)
- Lindfield Bonfire, The Common, Lindfield : Torchlit procession from Pondcroft Road followed by bonfire and grand fireworks display. Starts 7.30pm. Free, donations welcome. Website www.lindfieldbonfiresociety.co.uk
7th November 2008 (Friday)
- Worthing - Thomas A Becket Middle School : Fireworks
Display with Music & Laser Show. Entrances on Rectory Road and Glebeside
Avenue. Gates open 6pm, display with music and laser show starts 7pm. Advance
tickets £3.50 (individual), £12 (family group 4 persons). Tickets
on gate £4, under 5's free (no family tickets available on gate).
(Alternate date if event is cancelled due to weather etc is Friday 14th November - details will be posted on school website).
Tel : (01903) 202268 / 206127 or see the Thomas A Becket Middle School website (www.thomasbecketmiddle.w-sussex.sch.uk/calendar/calendar0708.htm) - Rustington - Windmill Inn, Mill Lane : From 8pm onwards. Free Admission. BBQ, raffle and outside bar. Tel : (01903) 785883
- Leeds Castle (Kent) - Music & Light Firework Spectacular
: Evening pyrotechnic spectacular with music set against the backdrop
of the lit castle. Suitable for adults and older children only. Tickets: £16.00
(Group rate available). Pre-booking essential (book on-line on their website).
Tel : (01622) 765400 or website : www.leeds-castle.com
8th November 2008 (Saturday)
- Hove - The Nevill Sports Ground, Nevill Road/Eridge Road (opposite the Greyhound Stadium) : (rescheduled from 1st November due to weather) The Family Firework Spectacular, a family-friendly firework display by Brighton Fireworks with refreshments and glow stuff on sale in support of The Argus Appeal. Gates open 5.00pm - Display starts 6.30pm (2007 ticket prices were : £6 for adults, and £4 for children aged 3-15). For more info see websites : www.brightonfireworks.com/news.htm (or www.familyfireworks.co.uk) or contact : Tel : (01273) 880937 or (01273) 358153.
- Brighton - Balfour Infant School, Balfour Road : Doors
open 5pm and the event will begin at 6.15pm. Adult tickets £4, child
tickets £3.
More info tel : (01273) 500617 school website : www.balfourinf.ik.org - Leeds Castle (Kent) - Legend of Excalibur Firework Spectacular
:
Legend comes to life with a family firework and light show illustrating tales of King Arthur. Spend the afternoon in the castle grounds watching jousting at the Court of Camelot, culminating in the spectacular themed firework show. Suitable for all. Adults: £16.00; Children (4-15 yrs) £10.00 (Group rates available) Pre-booking essential (book on-line on their website).
Tel : (01622) 765400 or website : www.leeds-castle.com
9th November 2008 (Sunday)
- Ashington (Pulborough) - Church of England School : from
5pm - 6.30pm. There will be a disco, raffle and tombolas. A barbeque and
other refreshments, including mulled wine. Tickets purchased in advance
cost £3 with children aged two or under free. On night £4. Tickets
available from school office or village post office. All proceeds from the
event will go towards an all weather surface for the adventure play area.
Tel : (01903) 892365 or school website : www.ashington.w-sussex.sch.uk - Leeds Castle (Kent) - Legend of Excalibur Firework Spectacular
:
Legend comes to life with a family firework and light show illustrating tales of King Arthur. Spend the afternoon in the castle grounds watching jousting at the Court of Camelot, culminating in the spectacular themed firework show. Suitable for all. Adults: £16.00; Children (4-15 yrs) £10.00 (Group rates available) Pre-booking essential (book on-line on their website).
Tel : (01622) 765400 or website : www.leeds-castle.com
Saturday, November 15 (2008)
- Barcombe Bonfire, Barcombe Cross, Barcombe
: A bonfire and procession in costume, either Dickensian or Japanese
- kimonos, obis, black wigs, white faces and samurai swords! Starts 5.30pm.
Free, donations welcome.
website : www.barcombebonfire.co.uk (see the events section)
Sussex Bonfire Society websites :
- www.lewesbonfirecouncil.org.uk
- www.newickbonfire.com
- www.barcombebonfire.co.uk
- www.ryebonfire.co.uk
- www.fireworks.co.uk/abt/bonfiresocieties.html
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sussex_Bonfire_Societies
- See also the Argus local newspaper website for more local bonfire and fireworks events (www.theargus.co.uk)
2007 events - dates yet to be confirmed for 2008
Please contact last year's organisers to see if it going ahead again this year.
(20th October 2007)
- (2007 event - details for 2008 awaited.) Steyning Fireworks : In field near roundabout in Bramber Road. Details yet to be announced.
(3rd November 2007)
- (2007 event - details for 2008 awaited.) Arundel
- Arundel Football Club, Mill Road : 8pm. Adults £3,
OAP’s £2, Children under 15 free.
More info tel : (01903) 882548 website : www.arundelfc.co.uk - (2007 event - details for 2008 awaited.) Barnham
- Murrell's Field : Barnham Fireworks and bonfire. BBQ, beer tent & soft
drinks. Gates open 7pm, Fireworks & Bonfire 7:30pm.
Adults £4, Children £2, Family 2+3 £10.
Tel : Alison Neale (01243) 555662 or 07739 793 987
(5th November 2007)
- (2007 event - details for 2008 awaited.) Shoreham
Beach - Beach Dreams Fireworks Night :
Check the Beach Dreams website (www.beachdreams.org.uk)
or the Shoreham-by-Sea website for details of the 2008 event(www.shorehambysea.com)
Halloween (the night of October 31)
Halloween
activities can include: trick-or-treating; bonfires and fireworks; ghost
tours; costume parties; visiting 'haunted houses'; carving Jack-o'-lanterns;
reading scary stories and watching horror movies.
Although Halloween can be a great deal of fun for those involved, for many it is a particularly distressing (or unwanted) time of year, particularly for some of the more vulnerable members of our communities - especially the elderly.
Please remember that not everyone will want to take part in your Halloween events or trick or treating - so please respect their point of view.
Useful external websites :
- Sussex Police website - Halloween (www.sussex.police.uk/operations/halloween.asp)
- Wikipedia - Halloween (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween)
See also on our website :
- Anniversaries, celebrations and memorial days
- If you are having fireworks at home see our fireworks safety webpage.
- Remember that pets and animals don't like fireworks - see the RSPCA website for advice (www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RSPCA/RSPCARedirect&pg=fireworks).
