Raring2go! Leicester & Surrounding Areas

Low Noise Musical Fireworks at Prestwold Hall Sun 1st Nov, gates open 5.30pm, fireworks 7.30pm An intimate, cosy car-based event with a low noise display set to a magical Disney-inspired soundtrack. Street food, a glow stall and fully stocked licensed bars. Twinlakes Fireworks Tue 3rd Nov The Midlands’ most exciting fireworks night, lit up over the lakes with theme park rides running in the dark and mini bonfires to keep you cosy. Harborough Fireworks Spectacular Wed 4th Nov, gates open 4pm. Children’s display approx. 6pm, main display 7.30pm Fireworks crafted by the award-winning Illusion Fireworks team, plus a roaring bonfire, a funfair, brand new Monster Truck rides, and mulled wine and cider from the licensed bar. FIREWORK DISPLAYS LEICESTER’S BEST Bonfire & Fireworks Extravaganza at Great Central Railway, Quorn & Woodhouse Station Thurs 5th Nov, bonfire lighting 7.30pm, fireworks 8pm One of Leicestershire’s biggest and best bonfire shows. Travel in by heritage steam train for extra magic, or drive straight to Quorn & Woodhouse Station. Funfair, food stalls and bar! Bonfire and Fireworks Night at Broom Leys Farm Sat 7th Nov. Low noise display approx. 5.15pm, main display 7.45pm Broom Leys Farm teams up with Broomleys Cricket Club for a night of celebrations. Food stalls, bar and live DJ! Aylestone Park Football Club Firework Display Fri 6th Nov, children’s display approx. 7.30pm, main display 8.45pm A community night out right in the city, with two high-quality firework shows. Spud Man returns for a second year, alongside live music from The Jamlocks and The Shotts, plus fairground rides and stalls. 8 raring2go.co.uk Scan the QR code for the full, regularly updated list, including addresses, prices, booking links, and any added after this issue went to print. 3 Fireworks Night Facts THREE NAMES, ONE EVENT Bonfire Night, Fireworks Night, Guy Fawkes Night all mark the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. IT USED TO BE THE LAW Celebrating Bonfire Night was legally compulsory in Britain until 1959. THE COLOURS COME FROM CHEMISTRY Strontium burns red, barium burns green, sodium burns yellow, copper burns blue - see how many you spot at your next display! Information is correct at print, but events may change, so check with the provider before attending. Some events require pre‑booking. Raring2go! WHAT’S ON & WHERE TO GO

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