Fireworks displays and Bonfire Night in and around the York area in 2018. Here are the dates of the best Fireworks Displays in the area. Let me know if you would like your Bonfire Night event adding!
Sledmere House, near Driffield, East Yorkshire
Saturday the 27th of October 2018
Sledmere House – Musical Fireworks Display Spectacular. We visited and I can honestly say that the firework display was the best I’d ever seen. They were choreographed to music and wherever you stood, it was a good view. They also had a fairground and food stalls, so take wellies and cash!
From their website:
This years Musical Firework Spectacular is set to be the biggest and best yet, with fantastic tunes from the Circus playing alongside a mesmerising fireworks display. Enjoy the funfair and entertainment from 5.30pm and grab some refreshments before the display starts at 8.00pm. Tickets are available online NOW at a DISCOUNTED RATE. Prices on the gate will be full price at £10 per adult – £8.50 concession – £5.50 child – £32 family ticket (2 adults and 3 children). This is one of our favourite events and sure to be yours too!
Pocklington Bonfire Night
Monday the 5th of November 2018
Information from the Facebook event:
Bonfire Night on West Green Field runs every year on the 5th November. This year it’s a Monday!!!
5pm Gates Open
5.30pm Lighting of Bonfire
6.30pm FIREWORKS 🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇
Food & Drinks Available (charges apply)
Tickets on the Gate- Adults £5
14-17 years £3
Under 14s Free
Pre-bought Tickets- Adults £4
14-27 years £2.50
This event is planned by Pocklington Town Council and proceeds go to the Mayors Charities!!!
Fireworks at The KP – Pocklington, East Yorkshire
Sunday the 4th of November 2018
Kilnwick Percy Resort (The KP) in Pocklington are hosting fireworks also provided by the Fireworkers of Driffield, so it promises to be a good night. There is also food, children’s rides and a sweetie cart. We visited last years and plan to go again this year.
Last year’s prices:
General Admission
Adults – £6.00
Children – £4.00
Family – £17.50 (2 adults & 2 children)
Gates will open at 5:00pm
VIP
Adult : £20.00
Children:£15.50
Dunnington Bonfire, York Fireworks and Live Music, North Yorkshire
Saturday the 3rd of November 2018
From their website:
Dunnington Bonfire, Fireworks & Live Music is held each year on the Saturday nearest the 5thNovember making it a family friendly night with no school the next day.
Arrive to the fire artists, food units and bar before the bonfire is lit.
There is a 5 minute quiet display for those who are not keen on loud noise, followed by a taster of the night’s live music before the main display.
The night is then followed by the 2nd set of live music.
Jubilee Park, Fangfoss, East Yorkshire
November 3rd 2018
Information from last year’s bonfire night.
We are having our Bonfire at the Park. £5 per adult. £2.50 per child. Family ticket – £12. Food and refreshments are being sold. There is a bar too.
Gates open at 6pm. Fire lit at 6.30. Fireworks at 7pm.
There is a best lantern and best guy competition – why not make one over the half term holidays?
All profits go towards the upkeep of this beautiful park.
Langlands Bonfire Party and Fireworks Display, Shiptonthorpe
Sunday the 4th of November 2018
From the Facebook event: Get yours at a special introduction price from 9am Monday 10th September – £6 for adults, £3 for Kids! Regular Price – £8 for adults, £4 for kids 
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VIP Tickets also available for £25 – includes 3-course meal and seating! (limited availability)
Available from Langlands Shiptonthorpe!
Poppleton Fireworks and Bonfire, York, North Yorkshire
Awaiting this year’s date
Bonfire, Fireworks and Hog Roast!
From their website:
Poppleton fireworks – This year’s event will be even better than last with more fun, more ‘aaahs’ with not only a fantastic firework display and an enormous bonfire but the ever popular hog roast to feed the hungry crowds! We’ll also have on offer hot dogs, burgers and more, plus a bar and a live band to round off the evening. Tickets available on-line at poppletoncentre.org.uk and on sale in Poppleton at Cardland, Poppleton Post Office, The Co-op and from Café Refresh at the Poppleton Centre itself.
If you’re coming by car there’s a free car park at Wyevale Poppleton Garden Centre, just a 20 minute walk from the event, which will avoid any congestion in Poppleton.
All proceeds will go to local community groups and The Poppleton Centre.
Admission is by advance sale ticket only, £8 for adults, £3 for children (5-16), under 5s free.
Let me know if there are any more Fireworks Displays and Bonfire Night events in York 2018 – and check back to see what else is added!
I love standing by a bonfire and watching fireworks. I just wish that the clocks did not go back at the end of October…I’m not such a fan of the dark winter nights!