Bonfire Night: Events across West Midlands and Staffordshire and how to get tickets
It's that time of the year where the skies are lit up with firework displays, and events will be taking place across the Black Country and Staffordshire to celebrate Bonfire Night.
With Bonfire Night falling on a Saturday this year, it's going to be one of the loudest, busiest, most colourful nights as celebrations mark the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot.
Firework displays and bonfires are taking place across the West Midlands, with residents spoilt for choice on where to actually visit.
There will be stunning displays, with the popular evenings returning such as the Himley bonfire and fireworks, Wolverhampton Racecourse fireworks display, Walsall's Arboretum bonfire and fireworks display, plus many more.
We've compiled a list of events taking place around Saturday, November 5, with some requiring prior ticket booking.
Firework displays in the Black Country
Saturday, November 5
Wolverhampton Racecourse - Dunstall Park fireworks display. Gates open at 4pm, children's firework display @ 6.30pm, main firework display @ 8.30pm. Tickets available online, adults priced at £7 each, and children aged 3-15 £5 each. See wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/wolverhampton-fireworks-at-the-racecourse
Dudley - Himley Hall bonfire and works. The event runs from 4.30pm to 10.30pm, and as well as a huge bonfire and spectacular firework display, there will be night market, street entertainers and a huge fun fair. There are a variety of different tickets including standard adult, children and also family tickets, as well as their premium/VIP tickets. SOLD OUT
Walsall - Arboretum bonfire and firework display. For the first time since 2019, a bonfire night celebration will be taking place at Walsall Arboretum. Gates open at 5pm, with a fun fair taking place before the firework display at 7pm. Tickets are £8.50 per adult, £5.50 per child, £20 for a family of four. SOLD OUT
Bewdley - 'Hopfest on fire', a family fun event is taking place at Hopleys Family camping from 4pm to 10pm, including a bonfire, fireworks display, live music, street food stalls, kids' activities and more. SOLD OUT
Birmingham - The city's biggest fireworks display is taking place at Edgbaston Stadium, with a huge firework display, a funfair, and lots of food and drink options. Gates open at 5.30pm, and the fireworks start at 7.45pm. SOLD OUT
Rugeley - The town's cricket club will be hosting a fun-filled evening, with a fairground, food vans, a licensed bar plus much more, along with a huge fireworks display. Tickets are £10 per adult, and £5 per child under 16, and anyone aged 3 and under can enter for free. SOLD OUT
West Bromwich - Dartmouth Park fireworks display will be holding the largest choreographed firework display to ever take place in Sandwell. From 5pm to 9pm, the park will be transformed into a mini-world stage, with foods available from around the world. Tickets start from £9 per adult, and children from £7, with additional family tickets available. SOLD OUT
Sunday, November 6
Stafford - A fireworks extravaganza is taking place at Staffordshire County Showground. A funfair will available for guests, along with lots of food and drink options. Gates open at 4pm, the fireworks display begins at 7pm, and the event finishes at 9pm. Adult tickets are priced at £8 each, and children priced at £3 each. Full event information and booking details can be found at eventbrite.co.uk/e/staffordshire-fireworks-extravaganza-2022-tickets
Weston Park - Bonfire and fireworks night at the historic parkland, centred around a giant bonfire, with traditional fun fair. Tasty street food and you can enjoy local ale from the award winning Hobsons Brewery while soaking up the atmosphere. Two firework displays will rocket into action at 6pm and 7.30pm with a dazzling finale. Gates open at 3pm, the bonfire will be lit at 5pm. Standard Admission is £35 per car (up to 7 people). Full event information and ticket booking can be found at weston-park.com/event/bonfire-fireworks
