the top 6 places across trentbarton land that will make your bonfire night sparkle.

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If you still haven't made a plot for where to spend your bonfire weekend, then feast your eyes on our top 6 picks to help your celebrations go with a bang!

 

Nottingham Castle | closest bus stop: Castle Boulevard - Brewhouse Yard Museum | Saturday 4 November

Nottingham Castle have revamped their bonfire night this year so that more people than ever can see their incredible display. There are also more attractions than you can shake a sparkler at! Live music from Fat Digester & Joseph Knight as well as fire performers, a charity firewalk and a massive fireworks finale! It wouldn't be bonfire night without food, & drink and that box is definitely ticked too. With Castle Rock Brewery bringing their bar, pizzas, a barbeque, doughnuts and a specialist veggie catering team as well. 

Kids can also get their faces painted & play the fairground favourite, hook a duck!

Entry costs: £10 Adults / £7 Concessions / £4 Children / £25 Family ticket (2 adults & 3 children) advanced purchase recommended.

get there by catching: skylink, indigo, i4 & mainline

 

 

The Forest recreation Ground, Nottingham | closest bus stop: Mansfield Road | Sunday 5 November

Do not miss out on the largest bonfire celebration in Nottingham! The roaring bonfire will be surrounded by fairground rides and delicious food stalls to make sure your bonfire night really go with a bang! You really do not want to let your Guy Fawkes night pass without experiencing this spectacular event with the grand finale of a dazzling fireworks display at around 9pm. Starting at 5.30pm with a childrens firework display beginning around 7.15pm.

Entry Cost: Free (except the fairground rides)

Get there by catching: the threes, 141, calverton connection & pronto

 

 

 

3aaa County Ground, Derby  | closest bus stop: Nottingham Road opposite Wayzgoose Drive

Following last years success, Derbyshire County Cricket Club will once again host Derby city's fireworks display for a second year. On Saturday 5 November the club will have the city booming with excitement. Joining in with the celebrations will be Capital FM's Dino, Pete & Tyles who will all be hosting this major firework extravaganza. With a huge display and fun fair as well, this event is one not to be missed!

Advanced ticket prices: £5.50 Adults / £3.50 Children / free for under 3's. Family ticket - £14 (2 adults & 2 Children)

Get there by catching: indigo, i4 or black cat

 

 

One Call stadium, Mansfield | closest bus stop: Bishop Street

Take a trip down to the home of Mansfield Town Football Club to check out their mesmerising firework display. This will take place on Sunday 5 November with gates opening at 5pm. The dazzling firework display will start around 7pm.

Advanced tickets: £5 Adults / £3 Concessions

Get there by catching: the threes

 

 

 

Belper Meadows Sports Club | closest bus stop: King Street & Belper bus station

Pull on your woolly hats and that warm winter coat and join in with a spectacular display at Belper Meadows Sports Club on Saturday 4 November. Entertainment for all the family with two professional firework displays, along with a bar, hot drinks, tuck shops and much much more! We can't think of a better bonfire treat! Open from 5pm, the bonfire will be lit from 6pm with fireworks to follow shortly after.

Entry costs: £5 Adults / £3 Children

Get there by catching: the sixes

 

 

West Park, Long Eaton | Catch any bus to Long Eaton 

Long Eaton's bonfire and firework display will be taking place on West Park on Saturday 4 November. Gates will open from 6pm with the event once again expected to attract thousands of people. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm, followed by a spectacular firework display at 7.30pm. This is one of the biggest community firework displays in the area with this years theme being Heroes & Villains.

Entry costs: £5 Adults / £3 Children & over 60's. Free for Children aged 5 and under. Family ticket (2 adults & up to 3 Children) £10 if bought in advance or £15 on the night

Get there by catching: indigo, skylink, my15