Bonfire Night will soon be upon us, and if you live in Sussex you'll be spoilt for choice on fireworks displays to attend.
Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, it commemorates the occasion in 1605 when Fawkes was arrested whilst guarding explosives that had been placed underneath the House of Lords as part of the Gunpowder Plot.
Whether your main enjoyment comes from the colourful fireworks, massive bonfires or the added bits that come with these events, there should be something that catches your eye.
We've rounded up several fireworks displays you'll be able to attend at the end of October and the beginning of November around Sussex
Bonfire Night fireworks displays in Sussex for 2023
Fontwell Park Fireworks Night
Address: Park Racecourse, Fontwell Avenue, Fontwell, Arundel BN18 0SY
Fontwell Park will be hosting a fireworks night on Saturday, November 4, which will have the theme of 'Night of the Colours'.
The organisers are encouraging attendees to dress up in their brightest outfits to enjoy the festivities.
Alongside the fireworks, there will be funfair rides and plenty of food stalls.
Tickets will be needed for the event and can be bought from the website here.
Littlehampton Bonfire Night
Taking place a little earlier than most other Bonfire Night displays the Littlehampton Bonfire Society will be running a free event on Saturday, October 28.
The bonfire and fireworks will be the culmination of the day's events with there being a fun fair and a torchlit procession through the town beforehand.
On the day the bonfire will be lit at 9pm and the fireworks will be set off shortly afterwards at 9.15pm.
You can donate to the society so they can keep running these events at the website here.
Lewes Bonfire Night
Undoubtedly Sussex's biggest bonfire night, the event in Lewes will be held on Saturday, November 4.
Numerous bonfire societies will come together to mark the occasion, with the event being held across the entire town.
There will be various processions through Lewes, bonfires and fireworks displays to enjoy.
However, councillors and police have encouraged people to stay away unless they live in Lewes itself due to potential overcrowding problems.
Horsham Fireworks Night
Address: Horsham Sports Club, Cricketfield Road, Horsham, RH12 1TE
Less than a week to go until Horsham Fireworks Night. Tickets are selling out. Saturday 28th October. Gates open 5pm. Fireworks 7.30pm. Buy direct from the club or Eventbrite. Sponsored by @Schroders and Benchmark.#visithorsham #horsham #horshamparents #westsussexfireworks pic.twitter.com/mTSI5JWJq5
— Horsham Sports Club (@HorshamSports) October 22, 2023
Horsham Sports Club will be running the event on Saturday, October 28 with gates opening at 5pm and fireworks starting at 7.30pm.
The evening will also feature fairground rides, gourmet food stalls, a licensed bar from Firebird Brewing Co and additional bars on top of that.
Tickets for the event can be bought from the website here.
Battle Bonfire Event
The Battel Bonfire Boyes will be hosting a large free event in the town on Saturday, November 4.
A procession will start through the town at 7.45pm before a bonfire is lit on Abbey Green at 9pm.
The society recommends not viewing the fireworks from here though as it can get very crowded, and instead suggests doing so from the car park on Market Road.
The fireworks are expected to begin around 9.30pm and it should all wrap up by 10pm.
Donations are welcomed for the event, which can be sent to the website here.
Wadhurst Bonfire Event
Address: Lower High Street, Wadhurst
This bonfire event will be held by the Wadhurst Warriors on Saturday, November 4, with the fireworks displays running from 7.30pm to 7.45pm.
Additionally, there will be a BBQ stand, a bar, a gin bar and a number of food and drink options to try out.
Tickets for the event can be bought from the website here.
Worthing Pier Fireworks Display
Address: 3AJ, Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX
Worthing Lions and the Worthing Town Centre Initiative will be holding a fireworks display on the pier on Sunday, November 5.
The fireworks will be set off at 6.45pm and can be seen all along Worthing promenade and beach, as for safety the pier will be closed.
Alongside the fireworks, there will be the Coles Fun Fair set up on the promenade as well as plenty of stalls selling food and drink.
The fireworks display is free, and attendees are welcome to donate to bucket collectors who will be at the event.
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