We may not have reached October yet, but both Halloween and Bonfire Night will soon creep up on us.
This year November 5 falls on a Wednesday, which means that we’ll have two weekends where firework displays are planned.
The annual November 5 event marks the anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot in 1605 when Guy Fawkes and fellow plotters attempted to blow up the Palace of Westminster using 36 barrels of gunpowder.
They hoped to spark a Catholic uprising by destroying parliament and killing King James I.
In the centuries since, November 5 has been used as a day to celebrate Fawkes’ failed plot through firework displays and bonfires.
Once again, Nottingham and the surrounding towns and villages are set to host some cracking Bonfire Night displays this year.
Some can be booked in advance, but the vast majority will be selling tickets on a first come, first served basis.
We’ve rounded up 8 spectacular firework displays taking place in Nottinghamshire later this autumn.
Take a look at them below:
9. Bonfire Night at the Unicorns Head
Wednesday, November 5 - Main St, Langar, Nottingham NG13 9HE | Getty Images Photo: Getty
10. Bonfire Night at Belvoir Castle
Friday, November 7 - Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE | Kmtextor Photo: Kmtextor
11. Newark Family Firework Show at Kelham Hall
Sunday, November 2 - The Renaissance at Kelham Hall, Kelham, Newark NG23 5QX | Getty Images Photo: Getty
12. Fireworks Spectacular at Eastwood CFC
Friday, November 7 - Chewton St, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3HB | Eastwood CFC Photo: Eastwood CFC