Bonfire Night 2022: London firework displays - Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival, Battersea Park Fireworks

With autumn in full swing, and the days getting colder, that means only one thing - bonfire night is just around the corner. Bonfire night, also referred to as Guy Fawkes night, falls on November 5 each year because it’s the anniversary of a failed attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament.

Back in 1605, Guy Fawkes was part of a gunpowder plot. He wanted to blow up King James I and his government. Fawkes, along with others who wanted England to become Catholic, put 36 barrels of gunpowder in cellars underneath the Houses of Parliament in London, ready to set off a massive explosion.

However, the plan failed as one of Fawkes’ members sent a letter to someone in parliament telling him to stay away on November 5, with the letter making its way to the king. As we get ready to celebrate the failed plot once again, here are the best firework displays in London on bonfire night 2022.

One of the best displays taking place in the capital is the Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival. It has been labelled as the ‘Glastonbury of fireworks’, and has live bands, film screenings and more.

Another popular display is the Danson Park Fireworks. This is one for the family as you can Enjoy a large variety of food and drink, ride the funfair, enjoy the live acts and more.

Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival

Dubbed the ‘Glastonbury of fireworks’ this is an event you do not want to miss. As well as a fireworks display, an Elvis Presley tribute band, a bierfest and more, there’s also a family funfair, film screenings of The Lego Movie and Shaun of the Dead in the Victorian cinema, an Ice Disco, Fire Jugglers and one big Bonfire.

Gates for this event open at 4pm, and adult tickets cost £16.50, and children cost £11.50. Tickets can be purchased on the Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival website.

Battersea Park Fireworks

Hosted by Wandsworth Council, the famous Battersea Park Fireworks are back for yet another year. This is a two-night affair across the weekend.

On Saturday, November 5, you can experience a fireworks display and traditional bonfire, alongside plenty of options for winter comfort food, warming mulled wine and glow-in-the-dark face paint. On Sunday, the food, drinks and face-paint will remain as well as a light-show, with Sunday aimed at younger children.

Children aged 10 and under get in for free, whilst general admission is £11.50 and a £1.15 booking fee. Tickets can be purchased on the Battersea Fireworks website.

Eton Manor Fireworks 2022

This event begins on Sunday November 6 at 5pm and ends at midnight on Monday morning. Gates open at 4pm and the firework display begins at 7pm. On offer at this event will be entertainment, a fair, Street food market, an outside Bar and much more.

Tickets for adults cost £8 plus a further fee of £1.21, children tickets cost £6 plus a further fee of £1.06 and children under five get in for free. Tickets can be purchased from Eventbrite.

Dulwich Firework Display 2022

Doors for this event on Saturday, November 5 open at 5pm with fireworks to start at 7pm. There will be a wide array of stalls including Mulled Wine, Real Ale, BBQ, Burgers, Indian, Pizza and Kids bar plus much much more.

Tickets for adults cost £10, whilst children aged 16 and under get in for just £1. Tickets cannot be purchased on the night, so must be purchased beforehand, and can be bought via Eventbrite.

Danson Park Fireworks

Located in Bexleyheath, this event is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Enjoy a large variety of food and drink, ride the funfair, enjoy the live acts from their music stage and enjoy the 25 minute display choreographed to music as it dances its way across the Danson Lake.

Tickets can be purchased on the Danson Park Fireworks website. For those aged 16 and over, tickets cost £10. Those aged between 5-15, tickets cost £5 and anyone aged under fie gets in for free.