I love piling on as many scarves and coats as I can manage and venturing out to see fireworks, eat hot dogs and warm my hands by big bonfires to celebrate Guy Fawkes and his failed gunpowder plot.

Last year I went to Lewes and it was by far the best bonfire night I have ever been to. What makes Lewes so special is not the bonfire or the fireworks but the parades and burning effigies that line the streets. If you have never seen it, I would strongly advise to go - and remember to bring ear plugs as the firecrackers are deafening.

But, and I am really thinking ahead here, as next year November 5 falls on a Saturday when it is easier to get to Lewes, so I am seeing what other opportunities there are in Brighton to entertain me this year.

Firstly you have Sussex County Cricket Ground who claim they have the biggest single fireworks display in Sussex and proceeds will go to local charities. Tickets for this cost £10 for adults and £5 for under 16’s with family ticket options available. Visit www.sussexcricket.co.uk for more details.

Nevill Sports Ground in Hove has fireworks to music, which sounds great, and the tickets are a little less at only £6 for adults and £4 for children. But the downside is that it is on November 6 and well that’s not Bonfire Night is it? See www.familyfireworks.co.uk for more.

Or should I chance it, wrap up warm and head to the beach and see what the residents of Brighton have to offer?

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