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Head to Ashford Rugby Club in Canterbury Road, Kennington, on Saturday, November 5 for a bonfire and fireworks. Gates open at 5pm, with the bonfire being lit at 7pm and the first rocket goes up at 7.30pm. There will also be three bars, food stalls and amusements. Tickets are £8, £4 for under 15s, £20 for families (two adults and two children) and under fives free. Advanced tickets booked online get a 25% discount. For details go to ashfordrugbyclubboxoffice.co.uk.
Furley Park Primary Academy in Reed Crescent, Park Farm, Ashford is staging a display on Friday, November 4. Gates open at 6pm with the firework display at 7.30pm. There will be fun fair rides, refreshments, jacket potatoes, hot dogs, chips and flashing wands for sale. Tickets are £4 for adults, £2.50 for children and a family tickets (two adults, two children) is £12. Tickets available from the school, Call 01233 501732 for more details.
The parish council will hold its annual firework spectacular on the Elizabeth Harvey Field on Friday, November 4, with the gates opening at 6pm and the display starting at 7.30pm. Family, adult and child tickets available, with under fours free. Under 16s must be accompanied. To book tickets visit wegottickets.com/BearstedParishCouncil.
The bonfire and fireworks will be on Saturday, November 5 in the Glebe Field, Benenden. Gates open at 5.30pm for the barbeque, refreshments, hot mulled wine, soup and drinks. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7pm. Entry is £5, £2 for 15s and under, with under fives free.
The traditional family firework display will be held over Viking Bay in Victoria Parade on Saturday, November 5. The event starts at 6pm, with the display around 10pm.
Sparks will fly on and off the track when the final rounds of the BTRA British Truck Racing Championship are followed by season-closing fireworks display on Sunday, November 6. There will be plenty of off-track fun for all of the family. Raceday admission is £24 in advance. For detaiils go to brandshatch.co.uk
Kent County Cricket Club plays host to a night of entertainment and fireworks on Saturday, November 5 at the Spitfire Ground in St Lawrence. kmfm's Laura Nevitt will be hosting the fun with live music from Old Town Souls, interactive competitions and performances from the Spitfire Sweethearts. Gates open at 5pm, with entertainment from 5.30pm, and fireworks at 7.15pm for the Binny's and KM Group-sponsored event. Tickets in advance are £6 (£8 on the gate), two to 14-year-olds £3 (£4 on the gate) and a family of two adults and two juniors £15 (or £20 on the gate). For tickets go to kentcricket.co.uk
The Bonfire Night celebrations will be on Saturday, November 5, on the recreation ground in Bush Road, organised by the Wheel of Cuxton. Gates open at 5.30pm, a Guy competition will be at 6pm, with the bonfire lit at 6.30pm. Entertainment starts at 6.45pm with the display at 7.15pm.
It uses the latest headlines for inspiration and makes the headlines itself every year. The event, which this year takes place on Saturday, November 5, traditionally has an effigy of a well-known personality going up in flames. Last year Sepp Blatter, the then FIFA president, was chosen to go up in smoke. Other famous faces have included Wayne Rooney, Gordon Brown, Mario Balotelli and Lance Armstrong. The main fireworks display is in Lingfield Road recreation ground. For details and to find out who will be get the Edenbridge treatment, visit edenbridgebonfire.co.uk
Medway's annual bonfire night display at Great Lines Heritage Park in Gillingham attracts thousands every year. This year's will be on Saturday, November 5 at 7pm. There will be no on-site parking or toilets on the night. For details go to enjoymedway.org
The Royal British Legion Greenhithe will be holding a free fireworks display on Friday, November 4 in London Road, Greenhithe. The family event will also have a barbecue and subsidised bar.
Hawkhurst Bonfire Society will be holding their annual bonfire procession and fireworks on Saturday, November 26 at the Moor. There will be plenty of costumed societies congregating in the village for an evening of pagan-style activities, followed by a fireworks display. Advanced tickets are £4, £2 for children, available at the green shop, Hawkhurst, or £4.50 and £2.50 on the night.
The popular fireworks display and funfair is back with a bang on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29. The Friday will be a kids' spooky spectacular, with gates opening at 5pm, and the display at 7.30pm. The Saturday will be an Inter-Galactic Space Spectacular with gates opening at 5pm and the display at 8pm. For tickets visit thehopfarm.co.uk
The bonfire will be lit in spectacular fashion at the farming attraction in Sandling, Maidstone, when fire breathers will light it on Saturday, November 5. There will be face painting, children's fairground rides, glow sticks galore, and a licensed bar plus music provided by the team at Hospital Radio Maidstone. Due to the popularity, parking cannot be guaranteed. Tickets cost £11, £9 for children and under threes free. For details go to kentlife.org.uk
The family-friendly annual charity fireworks spectacular will be on Saturday, October 29. Gates open at 6pm, and the bonfire, topped with a guy built by pupils from St Katharine’s Primary School, will be lit at 6.45pm, with the fireworks at 7.30pm. There will be refreshments including burgers, teas, coffees and sweets will be available and glow sticks. Organised by Knockholt Carnival Charities Committee, it will be held on the field at the junction of Blueberry Lane and Main Road in Knockholt, with free parking at Coolings Green & Pleasant. Profits will go to local causes including West Kent Mind and a women’s and children’s refuge in west Kent. Tickets on the gate £8, £5 children with under fours free, in advance £7 and £4 from Hancocks Village Store in Halstead, Knockholt Village Store and the Three Horseshoes, Knockholt. Details at knockholtcarnival.org.uk
This year's displays on Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6 will be themed around the Greatest Names in Music, although Saturday is sold out. Look out for well known names, or even your own name, projected onto the side of the castle during the display. There will be live music, hot food and stalls, with the display starting at 5.30pm. Tickets are £20 and £13.50 for four to 15-year-olds with under fours free. Call 01622 880008 or visit leeds-castle.com
The annual bonfire, fireworks and funfair at the leisure centre in North Dane Way will be on Wednesday, November 2, with a children's firework display at 6.30pm before the main display at 8.30pm. The bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm with gates opening at 5pm. Entry is £5 on the night or £4 in advance from the leisure centre. Free parking nearby, Arriva bus 166. For details call 01634 682862 or visit lordswood-leisure.co.uk
The sports club's sports field in Flood Street will be the venue for the Halloween and fireworks night on Saturday, October 29. Gates open at 6pm, fireworks at 7.30pm. Entry £5, under 16s £3, under threes free. No booking required. There will be adult and children’s fancy dress competitions, along with pumpkin carving and apple bobbing. Hot food available and mulled wine.
The Farriers Arms at The Forstal, Mersham, will hold its fireworks spectacular on Saturday, November 5, with gates opening at 5.30pm, and judging the guy competition will start at 6.30pm - bring your guy before 6.15pm if you want to enter. The bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm and there will be a hog roast and live music. Entry £6 and £3 for ages five to 18 in advance, £8 and £5 for fives to 18s on the night, under fives free. For details call 01233 720444 or visit thefarriersarms.com
Sheppey Rugby Club holds a bonfire and firework display on Saturday, November 5 in Lower Road, Minster. Gates open at 6pm, with entry £10 per car/family, £5 walk in. Licensed bar, DJ and radio roadshow, stalls and a funfair, stalls.
Fireworks night will be set to music which celebrates Team GB's success at The Meadow, New Ash Green, on Saturday, November 5. Gates open at 5.30pm, bonfire from 6pm and fireworks at 7pm. Tickets £3.50 in advance from the Pet Pantry or £5 on the gate. For details go to nagsocial.co.uk/
The ninth annual display at the park in Birchington will be on Saturday, November 5 between 5pm and 9pm. There will be a funfair, craft marquee and onsite entertainment. Entry is £8.50, £6.50 for three to 13 years, and a family of four £28. On the night entry will be £10 and £8 for three to 13-year-olds, cash only. For details visit quexpark.co.uk. Buy tickets here or call 07969 058951.
A Halloween fireworks night will be held at BayPoint in Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, on Saturday, October 29 between 6pm and 9pm. Refreshments and food will be available. Entry in advance is £7.50 and £5.50 for three to 16-year-olds and on the night entry wil be £9, and children £7. For details go to baypointclub.co.uk
The village bonfire and firework display will be Saturday, November 5 at the sports and social club in Swan Lane, with gates open at 5.30pm and fireworks from 7pm. A family ticket for two adults and two children costs £10, tickets £4, children £2, under threes free. There will be a licensed bar, barbecue, entertainment and glowsticks.
The Sevenoaks Roundtable charity fireworks will be on Saturday, November 5, with entertainment, stalls and children’s rides from 5pm in the High Street, followed by a torchlight procession to Sevenoaks School at 7pm, with a fireworks display set to music starting at 7.45pm. For details visit sevenoaksfireworks.co.uk
The Tonbridge fireworks will be held on Friday, October 28 at Tonbridge Angels FC with doors opening at 6.30pm and fireworks at 8pm. There will be a children's fancy dress competition, stalls, funfair and hot food. Entry is £5 or £10 for a family. For details of the event organised by the Round Table go to tonbridgefireworks.co.uk
The fireworks display in the village will be on Saturday, October 29, with doors open at 5.30pm. Tickets will be £6 and £3 for children on the door or in advance from the George pub for £5 and£2. The bar will be in a heated marquee and there will be a barbecue and hot food, plus toffee apples, sweets, glow sticks, fluorescent face painting and a tombola. All profits go to Trottiscliffe Primary School.
Thousands turn out every year to the amphitheatre of Dunorlan Park. This year the event will be held on Saturday, November 5, when there will be food, drink and rides as well as the display, organised by the local Round Table. Advanced tickets cost £6 and £4 for children. On the gate they will be £8 and £5 for children. More details at rtwrt.org
This year's bonfire and fireworks will be held at the recreation ground in Summer Lane on Saturday, November 5, with a funfair and giant bonfire, which will be lit at 6.45pm. Gates open at 5.30pm and the fireworks will be at 7.30pm. Free parking will be available at the uni. For tickets and to book, visit tylerhillbonfire.co.uk
Great Chart Primary School: Sunday, November 6, gates open at 5pm, fireworks at 6pm, barbecue, popcorn and glow wands on offer. Tickets £4, under threes free.
Chestfield/Swalecliffe: Saturday, November 5 at All Saints’ Vicarage Garden, Church Street, Whitstable, entry £5, children three to 15 £1. Gates open at 6.15pm, advance tickets only until November 5 from the church office Tuesdays, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am to 11.30am, Sundays from church hall 11.15am to 11.45am.
Chalk: St Mary's Church, Church Street, Chalk's firework display will be in the woodland next to the church on Saturday, November 5 from 6pm.
Doddington: Display at Palace Farm on Saturday, November 5, opening at 5.30pm. Entry £6, £2 kids, under fives free, barbecue and bar, free parking.
Hollingbourne: The fireworks display will be on Friday, November 4 between 5.45pm and 8pm on Hollingbourne School playing field. Tickets in advance from Christopher's Shop in Eyhorne Street at £4 or on the door £5 with under fives free.
Lyminge: The village hall's display will be on Saturday, November 5. Gates open at 6pm, entry £5, £15 per family, under threes free.
St John's Primary School, Canterbury: Gates open at 6pm on Friday, October 21, with rides, a Diwali lantern parade and hot food and gifts on the playground and field. Tickets £5, £2 for children, available on the gate or call 01227 462360. No parking onsite. No sparklers, children must be accompanied.
Maidstone Grammar School: The annual display at the Barton Road school will be on Saturday, November 5, with gates open at 6pm, fireworks at 7pm. Use the West Park Road entrance, and parking at the leisure centre is now £3. Prices on the gate £20 for a family, £8, or £4 for fives and over.
St Michael's Tenterden: PTA fireworks will be on Sunday, November 6. Gates open 5pm, with fireworks at 6.30pm, set to Star Wars music. There will be a cash bar, barbeque, hot drinks and stalls. Entry £15 for families, £5 for adults and £3.50 for kids from the school office or St Michael's Post Office or call 07736350942 or 07874214763.
South Park/Shepway, Maidstone: Spuds and Sparkles is on Saturday, November 5 from 4.30pm at St Martin's Church Hall, Northumberland Road. Tickets sold in advance to guarantee food, but also on the door, to include sparklers. Tickets £5 (with food) or £3 (fireworks only), kids £3.50 (with food), £1 (fireworks only). Call 01622 862244 for tickets.
Kingsnorth: The display will be on Saturday, November 5 at Kingsnorth School, Church Hill. Gates open 5pm, display at 6.30pm. Barbecue, refreshments, candy floss and glow sticks. Entry for a family is £10 in advance from the school or £12 on the gate. Parking is limited.
Minster: Display with bonfire, barbecue, refreshments, bar and glow sticks on Friday, November 4. Tickets £4 in advance, £5 on the gate, children £2/£3, pre-school children free. Tickets from school office or minsterschoolpta@aol.co.uk
Rainham: At Westmoor Farm, Rainham on Saturday, November 5. For details call 07851 018003.
Hamstreet: The free display is on Saturday, November 5, at the sports pavilion, Pound Lees, with donations for next year's welcome. Barbecue at 6pm, fireworks at 7pm. If the weather is poor it will be on Sunday, November 6.
West Farleigh: Will be on Friday, November 4 at the sports field at Elmscroft Park, Charlton Lane, gates open at 6pm, bonfire at 7pm. Fireworks at 8pm.
Upchurch: Fireworks on Saturday, November 5 at Westmoor Farm, A2 Rainham from 6.45pm.
St Peter with St Margaret, Rochester: Bonfire and fireworks in Delce Road will be on Saturday, November 5 from 4.45pm, bonfire at 4.55pm, fireworks at 5.20pm. £1 entry, no unaccompanied children. Refreshments available.
Ulcombe School: The school will hold the village firework night on Friday, November 4, with gates open at 6.30pm. Tickets £5, £3 for children, family (two adults, three children) £15. Refreshments available, including a barbecue. Proceeds will go towards school projects.
Wouldham: The Friends of Wouldham All Saints School will hold the fireworks night on the school field on Thursday, November 3 from 7pm. Hotdogs and drinks on sale from 5.30pm. Free entry, but there will be donations at the gate.
Hawkinge Cricket Club: The annual fireworks night will be on Saturday, November 5. Gates open at 4pm, bonfire at 6pm. Kids' display at 6.30pm and the main display at 7.45pm. There will also be a food, bar and fairground rides. Entry £10, under 16s free.
Sturry Guides and Scouts: At Greenfields, off Sturry Hill, on Saturday, November 5. Gates open at 5pm, bonfire at 6pm, fireworks to follow. Tickets in advance £15 for a family of four, adults £6, under 12s £4, under threes free, from Scouts and Guides and local shops. On the gate £20 for a family, £7 for adults and £5 for under 12s, under threes free.
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