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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