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:
13. Bonfire Night at the Gedling Inn
Friday, November 7 - 50 Main Rd, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HL | Gedling Inn Photo: Gedling Inn
14. Basford United Funfair and Fireworks
Friday, October 24 - Greenwich Avenue, NG6 0LD | Basford United Photo: Basford United