Remember remember most fireworks displays in Kent are taking place the weekend before Guy Fawkes Night. Here is a guide to some of the bonfire nights in the county.

Floating pontoons around the moat at Leeds Castle will be the launchpad for fireworks this weekend.

The display will be set to Halloween music, including Thriller, Ghostbusters and the theme from Scooby Doo. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4, the castle will also be lit up with a projection show on the wall. Families who come early can catch a children’s magic show in the afternoon. Tickets £18, children £10, under-fours free. Call 01622 880008.

Fire breathers will light the bonfire at Kent Life, before families can join in the countdown to the musical display. There will be face painting, water zorbing, fairground rides and glow sticks galore at the farming attraction near Maidstone on Saturday, November 3. Tickets £10, concessions £9, children £7.75. Call 01622 763936.

A funfair will keep children occupied until the fireworks light up the sky above the Hop Farm Family Park, near Paddock Wood. A child-friendly display begins at 6pm on both Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4, with fewer loud bangs. There will be burgers and refreshments before the main displays, with a music of champions theme on Saturday and a best of British theme on Sunday. A bonfire will be lit on Sunday only. Admission £12.60, seniors £10.50, children £8.40, families £37.80. Call 01622 872068.

The renowned annual display by the Dawes Community Associations takes place at Mount Ephraim Gardens, Hernhill, once again. A bar, food and music help to make the night go with a bang. It takes place on Saturday, November 3. Admission £12 for an adult and up to three children. Call 07513 750145.

Get two fireworks bonanzas for the price of one at Quex Park, near Birchington. Their bonfire night – We Will Rocket You – begins with a traditional display and is followed 30 minutes later by a show lighting up the sky to the music of Queen. There will be a bonfire, bands, a beer tent and fairground rides. Takes place on Saturday, November 3. Tickets £10, children £8, families £34. Call 07969 058951.

See fireworks on and off the track at Brands Hatch, as the Delphi British Truck Racing Championship ends with a Guy Fawkes night display. The final round of the season will be a free-for-all, with both Division 1 and 2 titles settled across Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4. Then on the eve of November 5, the South Bank opposite the start-finish straight will host a dazzling fireworks display. Race and fireworks admission £21, under-13s free. Call 0843 453 9000.

The booms and bangs above the Riverside Leisure Area in Gravesend – known as the Prom – have been choreographed to the songs of Queen. Stan Lee King’s Boogie Box Roadshow provide the musical backdrop and Smith’s Carnival Funfair will be open on Friday, November 2. Fireworks from 8pm. Admission free.

Up to 50,000 people are expected to turn up for the free display at the Great Lines Heritage Park in Gillingham. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm with fireworks from 7.30pm. Details on 01634 333333.

The full round up

ALDINGTON

There will be a free fireworks display on Friday, November 2, at the Walnut Tree from 6pm. A hog roast and barbecue will be available. In aid of the Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

ALLINGTON

Allington Community Association presents its firework spectacular and fun fair on Saturday, November 3. Gates open 6pm. Display 7.30pm. Tickets £5 or advance tickets £4. Contact 01622 673633.

ASHFORD

The Ashford Rugby Club event is on Saturday, November 3. Opens at 5pm at their base in Canterbury Road, Kennington. The bonfire will be lit at 7pm and fireworks start at 7.30pm. Then on Saturday, November 10, the John Wesley School host their display from 5pm. Admission £4. Call 01233 614660.

BARMING

A display of fireworks and a bonfire will make Saturday, November 3 special at St Margaret’s church. Admission £1 (children under 12 free) including soup and a roll.

BENENDEN

Scout group bonfire and fireworks at the Glebe Field, behind the church on Saturday, November 3 at 6.30pm. Gates open 6.30pm for barbecue. Bonfire lit at 7.30pm, fireworks at 8pm. Adults £5, children £2, under-fives free.

BIDDENDEN

Biddenden Blaze and Carnival takes place on Friday, November 2 from 5.30pm. The action will take place on the recreation ground with live music from 1980s tribute band XYZ, a funfair, jugglers, fire eaters, a rodeo bull, greasy pole and food and drink stalls. A bonfire will be lit at 7pm and the fireworks will start at 7.30pm. Tickets £5, children £2. Call 07956 827377.

BRABOURNE

Smeeth and Brabourne Junior Football Club is having fireworks and barbecue at the Plough Inn on Saturday, November 3. Gates open 6pm and fireworks after 7pm. Tickets £3 or £10 for a family of four, under-threes free. Call 01303 812169.

BRIDGE

Fireworks and bonfire plus food including soup and mulled wine on Saturday, November 10, on Church Meadow, Brewery Lane, from 5.30pm. Admission £5, children £2.50, families £12.

CANTERBURY

See stilt walkers, a fire show and live music as Kent County Cricket Club hosts a display at the St Lawrence Ground on Friday, November 2 from 6.15pm. There will be a funfair, face painting and glow sticks. Admission £8, children £4, families £20. Call 01227 456886.

CAPEL

Fireworks at Capel primary school on Friday, November 9. No sparklers. Ring the school on 01303 251353 for details.

CHATHAM

Firework night with barbecue and bar food available at the Robin Hood, 364 Common Road. Takes place on Monday, November 5. Admission £2. Call 01634 861500.

CRANBROOK

Cranbrook town bonfire is on Friday, November 2 at 5.45pm at the primary school. A professional firework display with a guy competition, hot food, drinks and amusements. Admission £6, children £4, under-fives free. Call 01580 713011.

CUXTON

On Saturday November 3, the Wheel of Cuxton’s bonfire and firework display is at the Recreation Ground. Gates open 5.30pm. Bonfire lighting at 6.30pm and firework display at 7.15pm. Stalls, refreshments and a guy competition. Admission £3, children £2. Under-fives free. Call 01634 717250.

DEAL

See the Martha Trust sponsored fire walk as Deal and Betteshanger RFC host their fireworks at the rugby ground, Drill Field, Canada Road on Friday, November 2. Gates from 6pm and fireworks from 7.45pm. Admission £4, children £2. Visit www.dealandbettesrfc.org.uk.

GREAT CHART

John Wesley School’s fireworks are on Saturday, November 10, with fairground rides and refreshments. Gates opens 5pm and close at 6.45pm. Display at 7.15pm. Admission £4, children £2, families £12. Parking limited. No sparklers.

GOODNESTONE

There is an Olympic and Jubilee-themed firework party taking place on Saturday, November 3 at Rowling House field from 6pm. Music, a barbecue, bar, mulled wine and raffle. Have your picture taken with a real Olympic torch. Tickets £6, children free. All money for the Martha Trust.

HAMPTON

A Halloween firework extravaganza at Hampton Primary School in Fitzgerald Avenue near Herne Bay. There will be funfair rides, sideshows, hot food on Friday, November 2 from 7pm. Admission £3 to £5. Call 01227 372159.

HEADCORN

The village primary school firework night is on Sunday, November 4. Gates will open at 5.30pm, display at 6pm. Hot drinks and food. Tickets from the school on 01622 891289 or post office.

HOLLINGBOURNE

Fireworks at the school field on Friday November 9. Gates open at 5.45pm. Licensed bar, food by Burger Bliss and Year 6 will be selling goodies. Tickets £5 on the night, £4 in advance, under-fives free. Call 01622 880388.

KINGSDOWN

Scouts beach bonfire by 12th Deal (Kingsdown) Scout Group on Saturday, November 3 for a 6.30pm start. Tickets, including hot dog and drink, £5, families £15. Fire lit 7pm, fireworks 7.30pm.

KINGSNORTH

The primary school’s fireworks display is on Saturday, November 3. Tickets cost £4, children £2, family £10. Gates open 5.45m, display 7pm.

LAMBERHURST

Free bonfire night on Saturday, November 10 with food, drink, music on the Down. Starts 6pm. Guy judging 6.30pm, beacon lighting 6.40pm, fireworks 7pm.

LARKFIELD

The bonfire and family fun fair take over the recreation ground on Saturday, November 3. Gates 5pm. Display starts 7.30pm. Admission free.

LOOSE

See the grand display at the Loose Swiss Scouts headquarters on Pickering Street. Takes place on Saturday, November 10 from 6:45pm.

LYMINGE

Bonfire and fireworks on Monday, November 5 at Jubilee Field Lyminge. Soup, barbecue and drinks from 6.30pm. Display at 7.30pm. Tickets £4, families £10, accompanied children £2.

MERSHAM

Farriers Arms fireworks on Saturday, November 3, including cash prize guy competition. Starts 5.30pm. Tickets £8, children £5, under-fives free, families £20. Details on 01233 720444.

NACKINGTON

A spectacular show on Saturday, November 3 at Merton Farm, Merton Lane in aid of Nackington Church, the RDA, the ABF and local charities. Gates 4.30pm, with the bonfire lit at 6pm. Fireworks start at 6.30pm. Adults £10, children £5. Visit www.fireworksonthefarm.co.uk.

NEW ASH GREEN

Firework night display on Monday, November 5 at the Meadow at 7pm. Tickets £3 if bought in advance at Pet’s Pantry or £5 on the night.

PEMBURY

Fireworks at the rec on Friday, November 9 from 6.30pm. Visit www.pembury.org

SELLINDGE

A bonfire night with fireworks in aid of play area is at Sellindge Sports and Social Club, Swan Lane. Starts 6pm. Admission £3. Call 01303 812437.

SMARDEN

Display on Saturday, November 3, with floats and fancy dress walkers. Judging at 6.30pm in the Charter Hall car park, followed by procession and fireworks on Cornes Meadow. Prizes for the best dressed walking team and individuals and best three floats. Admission by donation.

STANFORD

Fireworks at the Drum Inn, Stone Street, on Friday, November 2 from 6pm. Admission £5 to £7. Call 01303 812125.

STURRY

Sturry Scouts and Guides holding a firework evening in the grounds of Greenfields, off Sturry Hill, on Saturday, November 3. Gates open at 5pm, bonfire lit at 6pm, followed by fireworks. Tickets in advance from Broadoak Farm Shop, Herne Bay Road or buy them on the night.

SWALECLIFFE

See the Swalecliffe school firework night on Saturday, November 10. This is a professional display put on by the school and supported by the PFA. Doors open at 3.45pm and there will be hot food, hot drinks and sweet snacks. Fireworks start at 5pm. No sparklers. Tickets £3 in advance, under-threes free.

TYLER HILL

The annual giant bonfire is accompanied by a funfair, food and fireworks. Takes place at the rec on Summer Lane, near Canterbury, on Saturday, November 3. Gates 5.30pm. Bonfire lit 7.30pm. Admission £7, children £3. Visit www.tylerhillbonfire.co.uk.

UPCHURCH

Upchurch family fireworks will celebrate its 17th year at Westmoor Farm off the A2 in Rainham on Saturday, November 3. Gates at 5.30pm, with food, fireworks and one of Kent’s largest bonfires. Admission £7, children £5, families £20. Car parking is free. Visit www.upchurchfireworks.co.uk.

WEST FARLEIGH

This year’s Halloween-themed event off Charlton Lane is scheduled for Friday, November 2, at 7pm. Firework display, entertainers, optional fancy dress, bonfire and refreshments. Admission £8, children £4, families £22. Call 07934 179692 or visit www.farleighevents.com.

WESTERHAM

Westerham Scouts’ fireworks night at King George’s Field on Saturday, November 3. See fireworks, a bonfire and enjoy a bar and barbecue. Doors 5.30pm, with the display starting at 6.30pm. Tickets £8, children £5, families £18. Visit www.visitwesterham.org.uk or call 01959 562372.