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Remember, remember the 5th of November… If you’re looking for bonfire night fireworks displays in Dorset, you’re in the right place!
There are loads of fun bonfire night parties and activities across the county – from large-scale events with funfairs and food, to smaller, community-run events for a more intimate feel. Some are paid-for, but there are also many free bonfire nights to attend. Including some of the biggest – like the Weymouth Bay and Poole Quay fireworks nights.
We’ve rounded up all the bonfire night events across Dorset, with a handy map to help you quickly find your nearest. And it’s broken down into two sections: free events, and paid-for events, just to make things easier.
Most of these events are taking place on Friday 5th November, but some are a day before or after. The dates and times are all included below so do double-check when making your plans!
Grab your sparklers, wrap up warm, and get ready for some Guy Fawkes Night fun in Dorset this November…
UPDATE 17 October 2024: This post has been updated with all the latest information.
Map – Find Your Nearest Bonfire Night Fireworks in Dorset
FREE Dorset Fireworks Displays for Bonfire Night
Weymouth Beach Bonfire and Fireworks Night
Date: 5th November 2025
Time: from 5pm (bonfire at 7:40pm, fireworks at 8pm)
Location: Weymouth Seafront
More info
Every year on the 5th of November, Weymouth hosts one of the biggest free fireworks nights in Dorset. This year, the fun starts at 5pm with food traders along the Promenade.
A popular highlight of the evening will of course be the lighting of the giant beach bonfire at 7:40pm, followed by the fantastic fireworks display in Weymouth Bay at 8pm.
Bonfire Night Fireworks on Poole Quay
Date: 5th November 2024
Time: From 5pm, fireworks at 8pm
Location: Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1BW
Another huge, FREE firework night – on the harbourside at on Poole Quay! The organisers say there’s no better way to spend bonfire night.
The party atmosphere starts from 5pm, with live music, family entertainment and activities. Then the big fireworks finale kicks off at 8pm.
Lyme Regis Fireworks & Bonfire Night
Date: Saturday 2 November 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Lyme Regis Beach
Price: Free – but please give generously in the collection buckets.
More Info
Celebrate Bonfire Night with a fireworks display over the Cobb in Lyme Regis, followed by a bonfire on the beach.
West Bay Days Bonfire by the Beach
Date: Saturday 26 October 2024
Time: 4pm-10pm
Location: East Beach Car Park, West Bay, Bridport, DT6 4EW
More Info
Bonfire, fireworks, live bands, bar, and food on the beach at West Bay in Dorset. West Bay Days in association with Bridport Round Table are holding one of their most popular events: Bonfire on the Beach.
Entry is free but donations are very welcome as the event raises money for local groups and causes.
Avon Beach Fireworks, Christchurch
Date: Monday 4 November 2024
Time: 6:30pm
Location: The Noisy Lobster, Avon Beach, Mudeford BH23 4AN
More Info
New for 2024: the very first community firework display on Avon Beach, hosted by The Noisy Lobster. Grab a hot chocolate and a festive bite to eat (think; toffee apples, hot dogs and apple & blackberry crumble) from the takeaway outlets, then wrap up warm and watch the firework show on the beach.
Portland Firework Display
Date: 2 November 2024
Time: 5pm, fireworks at 7pm
Location: Market Ground, Easton Lane, DT5 2EN
More Info
Run by South West Markets and Events, Portland’s fireworks display will have a bonfire, hot food, a bar, stalls and more.
PAID Dorset Fireworks Displays for Bonfire Night
Bournemouth Littledown Bonfire Night
Date: 2 November 2024
Time: fireworks at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm
Location: Littledown Centre, BH7 7DX
Price: Adults from £9.15, see website for all prices
More info
Annual bonfire night at Littledown Centre in Bournemouth with not one but THREE fireworks displays! There will also be fire performers, live music and entertainment, a giant fun fair, and more.
Blandford School Fireworks Night, Blandford Forum
Date: 8 November 2024
Time: 6pm (fireworks at 7:15pm)
Location: The Blandford School, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ
Price: Adults £8, children £4.50
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Settle down with dinner from one of the many food stalls and enjoy a fabulous fireworks display on the grounds of The Blandford School.
Sherborne Castle Fireworks (cancelled for 2024)
The annual Fireworks at the Castle event has sadly been cancelled for 2024.
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Wareham Wednesdays Bonfire and Firework Extravaganza
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club, Wareham BH20 4HY
Price: TBC
A Bonfire Night Extravaganza at Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club. Live music, fire shows, funfair, bar, food stalls, and BBQ – and to finish it all off a fireworks display.
East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (Cancelled for 2024)
Location: East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Lower Parkstone, Poole, BH14 8BL
More Info
The East Dorset LTCC have decided to cancel their annual fireworks event this year:
“Sorry to disappoint so many of our supporters but for 5 November 2024 we have decided to take a break from our traditional Fireworks event and reconnect with our environment and Gaia. Hopefully we’ll be back soon.”
Brangsore Fireworks and Bonfire
Date: 8 November 2024
Time: 6pm-11pm
Location: The Three Tuns, Christchurch, BH23 8JH
Price: Adults £8, children £6, family tickets also available.
More Info
Fundraising for Brangsore Primary School, the BSA Bonfire & Fireworks night is back! Hot food is available and their usual supply of snacks and novelty glow products will be on sale. The pub is also open should you fancy a drink! Online bookings are encouraged.
Good to Know: There is strictly no parking at this event, walking to the venue is encouraged.
Dewlish Bonfire and Fireworks Night
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Location: Parsonage Farm DT2 7NB – Between Dewlish and Milborne St Andrew
Price: TBC
We’re still waiting for details about the annual bonfire night and fireworks display at Dewlish. Check their website for details.
More Great Fireworks Events in Dorset
Near Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Ringwood
- Avonwood Primary School: 9 November 2024, from 4pm, fireworks at 9pm. More info.
- Broadstone Middle School: 26 October 2024, from 5pm, fireworks at 7:30pm. More info.
- Butchers Coppice Scout Camp: 9 November 2024, from 5:30pm, fireworks at 7:30pm. More info.
- Christchurch Rotary Bonfire Night: 2 November 2024, from 5pm, fireworks at 7:45pm. More info.
- King George V Playing Fields, Ferndown: 2 November 2024, from 5pm, details still TBC. More info.
- Poulner Junior School: 2 November 2024, from 6pm. More info.
- Ringwood Grand Fireworks: 3 November 2024, from 3pm, fireworks at 5:30pm and 7pm. More info.
- Sparks in the Dark, Haymoor Junior School: 8 November 2024, from 6pm, fireworks at 7:45pm. More info.
- St Katherine’s School: 7 November 2024, from 5:30pm, fireworks at 7pm. More info.
- Talbot Primary School: 5 November 2024, from 5:30pm, fireworks at 7pm. More info.
- The Alice Lisle Pub: 1 November 2024, from 6:30pm, fireworks at 8:30pm. More info.
- Verwood Flameburst: 26 October 2024, from 6pm, fireworks at 7pm and 8:45pm. More info.
Weymouth, Dorchester and West Dorset
- Bridport Rugby Club: 2 November, from 6pm, fireworks at 8pm. More info.
- Dorchester Rugby Club: 5 November, from 6pm, fireworks at 7:30pm. More info.
- Gaggle of Geese Pub, Buckland Newton: 5 November, from 5pm, fireworks at 7pm. More info.
- Melbury House (nr Evershot): 1 November, from 6:30pm, time of fireworks TBC. More info.
- Minterne Gardens: 1 November 2024, from 5pm, time of fireworks TBC. More info.
- Portland Red Triangle: 1 November, from 6pm, fireworks between 7 and 8pm. More info.
- Upwey Society Fireworks at West Farm, Bincombe: 2 November, from 6pm, time of display TBC. More info.
Shaftesbury and North Dorset
- 1st Woodcutts Scout Group, Sixpenny Handley: 2 November, from 5:30pm, fireworks at 6:30 and 7:30pm. More info.
- Donhead Sports Club, Remembrance Field, Shaftesbury: 2 November, from 7pm, fireworks at 7:30pm. More info.
- Shaftesbury Primary School: 7 November, from 5:30pm, fireworks at 7:30pm. More info TBC.
- Stalbridge Scouts: 5 November, from 5:30pm, fireworks at 7pm. More info.
- Winterborne Stickland Sports Club: 3 November 2024, from 4:30pm, fireworks at 6:30pm. More info.
Do you know of any more fireworks displays or bonfire night events in Dorset? Leave us a comment and we’ll add them to the list!
Hi,
We are holding our Bonfire Event again this year.
Details are below many thanks;
Dewlish Bonfire and Fireworks Night
Saturday 6th November
Parsonage Farm DT2 7NB – Between Dewlish and Milborne St Andrew
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The annual bonfire night and fireworks display is back in Dewlish! This year we are lucky to again welcome Back To The Shack (back2shack.com) playing their foot-stomping blues/folk and classic Americana music.
Before the fireworks begin, you can tap your feet whilst enjoying BBQ classics and a drink from our licensed bar. There’ll also be soup, hot drinks and cakes. For the little ones there will be free activities out of the cold in our marquee.
The gates will be open at 5:30pm, bonfire lighting around 6:15pm, before the main fireworks display at 7.15pm.
Tickets on the gate for two adults and up to three children will be £15, adults £5 and children £3. Under 4’s are free. Ample car parking on the site is free.
Thnks so much for sharing all the details – I’ll add it into the post now 🙂