Whizz, Bang & Wow!
Yorkshire Life|November 2019
From jaw-dropping fireworks to traditional gatherings, here’s our pick of the best Bonfire Night escap ades in Yorkshire.
Claudia Robinson
Whizz, Bang & Wow!

Big blasts SLEDMERE HOUSE EAST YORKSHIRE

Saturday October 26

It's the fifth year of Sledmere’s Musical Firework Spectacular event and this year’s theme is 'Magic in the Air'. Gates open at 4pm for the funfair and entertainment. Display starts at 7.30pm. Prices on the gate will be £12 per adult – £6.50 child – £38 family ticket (2 adults/3 children). Discounts for Friends’ members. sledmerehouse.com

BOLTON ABBEY NEAR SKIPTON

Saturday November 2

Enjoy entertainment by fire eaters, glow in the dark jugglers and traditional fairground rides before a dazzling firework display by the banks of the River Wharfe in the shadows of the beautiful Priory Ruins. Gates open at 4pm, bonfire at 6pm, fireworks at 7pm. Adults – £12.50; Children 4–16 – £8; Under 4s are free. boltonabbey.com

THORNTON HALL COUNTRY PARK THORNTON-IN-CRAVEN SKIPTON

Saturday November 2

Plenty to keep the whole family entertained at Thornton Hall Country Park’s event with life music, a DJ, fire breathers, children’s entertainment, farm park activities. There’s also a bar and hot food. No sparklers allowed. Gates open at 6pm, bonfire at 7pm and fireworks, 7.30pm. Adults – £10; Children 3+ – £8; Under 3s – £5 and under 1s free. thorntonhall countrypark.co.uk

STOCKELD PARK WETHERBY

Saturday November 2, Sunday November 3

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