Grab your wellies, woolly hat, gloves, and glow sticks, and remember, remember the 5th of November! Or rather, remember these other dates as Bonfire Nights are held around the 5th November here in the Lake District.
Read on for the details of Bonfire Night and Firework events in and around the Lake District for this year. These have been ordered according to date of event.
Please note that not all events have been announced yet. We’ll add them to this guide as soon as they are. If you’re holding a Bonfire Night event that you’d like us to include, please email us.
Also, please check event details on the day before travelling, as firework displays may be cancelled or postponed due to poor weather conditions, particularly heavy rain or high winds. Event organisers should provide updates on their social media channels if this is likely to happen.
1. Bonfire Night & Fireworks at Low Wood Bay
Thursday 5th November (fireworks 7:30pm-7:45pm)
Windermere
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Low Wood Bay’s annual Bonfire Night fireworks display takes place over Lake Windermere, with a floating bonfire and fire pits. There are several ways to enjoy the evening, including from the hotel lawns or Gallery Lounge. The Gallery Lounge opens from 6pm, with music from DJ Gary Mills, seasonal food and bonfire treats, plus Sam the dog to entertain younger visitors. Tickets are £12.50 per person and include parking.
Alternatively, The W Restaurant is offering a special two-course dinner, with a children’s menu available, while overnight guests can choose a Winander Club package with rooftop viewing, canapés and cocktails, or a B&B package including a three-hour thermal spa journey and fireworks viewing from the spa.
2. Coniston Sports & Social Centre Fireworks & Bonfire
Friday 6th November
Coniston
Further details TBC here
Coniston Sports & Social Centre holds an annual village bonfire and fireworks display. Gates open at 4pm, fire and BBQ from 6pm, followed by fireworks at 7pm. Entry by donation and there is no car parking provision.
3. Fireworks Extravaganza at Windermere Rugby Club
Saturday 7th November (gates open 5:30pm)
Windermere
Further details TBC here
Windermere Rugby Club hosts an annual family-friendly fireworks extravaganza, with previous events featuring fireworks set to music, live bands, bars, street food, an ice cream van, real ale and mulled wine. In 2025, the event took place on 1st November, with gates opening at 5:30pm and tickets costing £10 for adults, £5 for children and £25 for a family ticket.
The 2026 event has not yet been confirmed by the club. We’ll update this guide as soon as details are announced, so check back for the date, times and ticket information.
4. Hawkshead Bonfire & Fireworks
Saturday 7th November (from 5:30pm)
Hawkshead
Further details TBC here
In 2025, the event took place at the Recreation Ground, with everyone welcome from 5pm, food and drinks available to buy and donations collected on entry to help cover the cost of putting on the display.
The 2026 date has been confirmed, but full details including timings, ticketing and arrangements are still to be announced. We’ll update this guide as soon as more information is available, so check back before planning your visit.
5. Bonfire & Fireworks at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Park
Saturday 7th November (bonfire 6:30pm, fireworks 7pm)
Park Cliffe, Windermere
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Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Park hosts its annual Bonfire and Fireworks evening on Saturday 7th November. The bonfire will be lit at 6:30pm, with the fireworks starting at 7pm.
6. Fireworks Friday at The Swinside Inn
2026 date and details TBC
Newlands Valley, near Keswick
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In previous years, the evening has included a firework display, live music, outdoor food and drinks, with pizzas and burgers served from the outdoor kitchen. There have also been kids’ snacks and drinks, with complimentary hot drinks and mulled wine available on arrival. The event has typically started in the early evening and continued until late, with tickets needing to be booked in advance.
7. Cartmel Fell Parish Bonfire & Fireworks
2026 date TBC
Cartmel Fell
Further details TBC here
Cartmel Fell Parish holds a popular annual Bonfire and Fireworks night. In 2025, the event took place on Saturday 8th November from 6pm. The evening began with a children’s lantern procession from the Parish Hall to the bonfire, followed by the fireworks. There was also a hotpot supper and homemade puddings, mulled wine, a cash bar, raffle and pumpkin carving competition. The event sold out in 2025, so booking early will be important when 2026 details are released.
The Parish Hall confirms that the Bonfire and Fireworks is a yearly event, with details published nearer the time.
8. Hayes Firework Night at Hayes Garden World
2026 date TBC
Ambleside
Further details TBC here
Hayes Garden World held its annual Firework Night in 2025, with the event taking place on Tuesday 4th November. Doors opened at 6pm, with firework-only tickets from £9.99 and firework and feast tickets from £12.99. There was also late-night shopping, making it possible to combine the fireworks with an evening at the garden centre.
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