Here's a list of bonfire and fireworks events taking place around Gnosall, Newport, Stafford and the wider area. Rest assured, there's plenty for the whole family.
WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER
Stafford Grammar School – Bonfire & Fireworks
Location: Stafford Grammar School, Stafford
Doors open: 5:30pm
Bonfire: 6pm
Fireworks: 6:30pm
A family-friendly fundraising evening featuring a traditional bonfire, fireworks and refreshments. Bring cash for food and drinks.
Details: visitstaffordshire.com/e...
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THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER
Shifnal Cricket Club – Fireworks Night
Location: Priorslee Road, Shifnal, TF11 8HD
Gates open: 5:30pm
Fireworks: 7:30pm
A professionally choreographed fireworks display, with fairground rides, food stalls and bars.
Details: shifnalcc.co.uk/blog/shi...
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FRIDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Newport Rugby Club – Bonfire & Fireworks
Location: The Old Showground, Newport, TF10 8BU
Gates open: 6pm
Bonfire: 7pm
Fireworks: 7:30pm
A popular annual celebration featuring a traditional bonfire, professional fireworks, fairground attractions, food stalls and bars. Under-fives go free.
Details and tickets: allaboutnewport.co.uk/ne...
The Mill at Worston – Fireworks Night (SOLD OUT)
Location: The Mill at Worston, near Stafford
Gates open: 5pm
Fire show: 7:45pm
Fireworks: 8pm
A musical fireworks display themed around Wicked, with children's entertainment, discos, stilt walkers, a fire show and hot food.
Details: themillatworston.co.uk/E...
Apley Farm Shop – Fireworks Display
Location: Norton, near Shifnal, TF11 9EF
Gates open: 4pm
Bonfire: 6pm
Fireworks: 7pm
A countryside celebration with a traditional bonfire, funfair, DJ, food stalls and fireworks. The farm shop and playbarn will also be open. Advance tickets required.
Details: apleyestate.co.uk/apley-...
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SATURDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Bishop's Offley – Village Bonfire & Fireworks
Location: Millennium Green, Bishop's Offley, ST21 6ET
Gates open: 6:30pm
Bonfire: 7:15pm
Fireworks: 7:30pm
One of the closest celebrations to Gnosall! A traditional village event featuring a Guy Fawkes competition, refreshments, a bar and fireworks.
Details: bishopsoffley.co.uk/even...
Eccleshall Cricket Club & Scouts – Fireworks Night
Location: Eccleshall Cricket Club, Eccleshall
Gates open: 5pm
Fireworks: 7pm
A community fireworks evening supported by 1st Eccleshall Scouts, with hot food and drinks available. Please note that there is no on-site parking and alcohol is not permitted.
Details: eventbrite.co.uk/e/eccle...
Lower Drayton Farm – Bonfire & Fireworks Party
Location: Lower Drayton Farm, near Penkridge
Gates open: 4:30pm
Bonfire: 6pm
Fireworks: 6:45pm
A family-focused celebration featuring a low-bang fireworks display, live music, hot food and a bar. Admission is sold by vehicle and advance booking is required.
Also taking place on Sunday 8 November.
Details: playatthefarm.co.uk/fire...
Penkridge Scouts – Bonfire Night
Location: Penkridge Markets, Penkridge
Gates open: 6pm
Admission: £5 per person
A traditional and popular community bonfire organised by local Scouts.
Details: penkridgescouts.org.uk/
Wellington Cricket Club – Big Blast
Location: Wellington Cricket Club, Wellington, Telford
Date: Saturday 7 November
Display time: Check with organiser
A lively community celebration featuring professional fireworks, fairground attractions and street food.
Details: wellingtoncc.co.uk/calen...
West Mid Showground – Bonfire & Fireworks
Location: West Mid Showground, Shrewsbury
Gates open: 4pm
First fireworks display: 6:15pm
Second fireworks display: 7:45pm
Two fireworks displays, including an earlier reduced-noise show, making this a good option for families with younger children.
Details: westmidshowground.co.uk/...
Alderford Lake – Bonfire & Fireworks
Location: Alderford Lake, Whitchurch
Gates open: 5pm
Fireworks displays: 7pm and 8pm
A lakeside celebration featuring a bonfire, a sound-sensitive fireworks display and a larger main show.
Details: alderford.com/event/bonf...
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SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Weston Park – Bonfire & Fireworks Night
Location: Weston-under-Lizard, TF11 8LE
Gates open: 3pm
Bonfire: 5pm
Fireworks displays: 6pm and 7:30pm
One of the region's biggest Bonfire Night celebrations! Enjoy two spectacular fireworks displays, a huge bonfire, traditional funfair rides and street food, all within the beautiful grounds of Weston Park.
Details: weston-park.com/bonfire-...
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SATURDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Donnington – Community Bonfire & Fireworks
Location: Donnington, Telford
Gates open: 4pm
A large community celebration featuring a bonfire, fireworks and traditional funfair attractions.
Details: facebook.com/groups/3142...
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A FEW THINGS TO REMEMBER
Event details, admission prices and timings may change, particularly if the weather takes a turn for the worse. Please check the organiser's website or social media pages before setting off.
Some events require advance tickets, while others offer admission on the gate.
And don't forget our four-legged friends! Fireworks can be distressing for pets, so it's worth planning ahead if you live close to one of these displays.
HAVE I MISSED ONE?
Phew! That's quite a list of local bonfire events. Sadly, I haven't yet found a confirmed public display taking place in Gnosall itself this year, but please let me know about any smaller community events happening in Gnosall, Moreton, Knightley, Bromstead, Outwoods or the surrounding villages.
Chris
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