REMEMBER, remember the 5th of November...
It’s nearly time to celebrate Guy Fawkes’ failed attempt to kill the king.
Sussex is well-prepared for it, with a host of bonfire and firework events lined up this year to help you celebrate with a bang.
Don’t forget to wrap up warm and make some room for Bonfire Night treats such as hotdogs and hot chocolates, because you know you won’t be able to resist.
Here’s what’s planned so far.
Sussex County Cricket Ground, Hove
Tuesday, November 5
Sussex Cricket Fireworks Night presented by Domestic and General will light up the night skies once again this Tuesday.
With music and entertainment, the evening is one of the biggest, most spectacular displays for miles around and supports two fantastic local charities, Martlets hospice in Hove and the Sussex Cricket Foundation.
Looking ahead to the evening, Alex Marples, Domestic and General site director, said: “As a major employer in Sussex, we are delighted to be involved.”
Tickets are available now and priced at £5 for under-16s and £10 for adults.
Gates will open at 6pm for ticket holders and 5.30pm for hospitality guests for pre-show entertainment before the fireworks begin at 7.30pm.
Nevill Sports Ground, Hove
Saturday, November 2
Produced by the award-winning Brightfire Pyrotechnics and taking place against a soundtrack of all your favourite songs, this is billed as a truly spectacular fireworks display.
Gates open at 5pm and the fireworks start at 7pm.
Tickets are £12 for adults and £6 for children.
Brighton racecourse
Sunday, November 3
The Brighton Lions Fireworks Display, held at the Brighton Race course.
Gates open at 6pm and display begins at 7.30pm on Sunday, November 3.
This is one of the biggest and most feature-rich fireworks displays on the South Coast. There will be fairground rides for the children before the display, and refreshments will be available.
Admission prices will be £12 for adults and £6 for children under 16.
Family tickets are available for two adults and two children at £30.
For more information, visit the event’s website.
Lewes
Tuesday, November 5
This huge annual celebration is one of the biggest in the country.
As always there will be the procession through the town and the rolling of flaming tar barrels before the different societies peel off to hold their own celebrations in different parts of the town all through the night.
There will be road closures all evening around the Sussex routes into Lewes, starting from about 2pm, and the main procession routes will be out of bounds for car parking.
No trains will call at Lewes, Falmer, Glynde or Southease from 5pm on November 5 until the first timetabled trains on the morning of November 6.
Worthing
Tuesday, November 5
The Worthing Lions fireworks display is one of the biggest and most popular of the year.
The fireworks themselves will start at 7.30pm, on the pier, but there will also be a market in Steyne Gardens all day, opening at 10am and closing at 10pm.
Horsham Rugby Club
Saturday, November 2
Gates will open at 5pm at Horsham Rugby Football Club, Hammerpond Road, giving everyone enough time to enjoy the fair, food stalls and atmosphere, with the fireworks starting at 8pm.
Standard price tickets are £8 but £10 on the day and advance family tickets- which cover up to five people are £25 but £30 on the day. Children under five go free.
All tickets can be purchased from their eventbrite page, although a small booking fee will apply.
Steyning Fireworks Night, Steyning Primary School
Saturday, November 9, 4.30pm
If you feel like travelling a bit further away from the city, Steyning fireworks night will be offering live fire performers, a disco tent, mulled wine, boozy hot chocolate, local ales and ciders, hot food and waffles.
There will also be plenty of entertainment for children, such as fairground rides and fancy dress.
Fontwell Park
Saturday, November 2
This event will be celebrating 50 years of space exploration with an out-of-this-world theme and firework display.
Gates open at 5pm with plenty of food and drink.
There will also be Horton’s Funfair and live entertainment from the Spirit FM stage.
The musical firework display takes off at 8pm from the centre course.
The new Apollo Marquee package is described as “the perfect way to keep warm and dine in hospitality before the fireworks begin”.
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