Lake District fireworks 2023
Do you love fireworks? If so you’ll enjoy reading this post and getting some ideas for where to watch Lake District fireworks 2023. An organised display is safer, cheaper and much more fun than doing fireworks at home. This post is part of a series of posts on firework displays North West England.
I’ve done my best to add the details of all these events accurately and keep them up to date but I strongly advise you to click through and check on the organiser’s website to ensure the dates and times have not changed. Some of these events require pre-booking so I’d recommend you do that as soon as you decide you want to in order to avoid disappointment.
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Carlisle Fireshow 2023
Where – Bitts park, Carlisle
When – 4th November 2023, show starts 6:30 pm, bonfire 7pm
Cost – Free but donations are welcomed.
Further details – There will be a centre piece bonfire and more than 2,000 spectacular sparkling fireworks will also light up the sky.
It will be the 34th Fireshow event. Previous events were staged by Carlisle City Council. This year’s event is organised in conjunction with Merlin Fireworks Ltd.
This year’s event programme will include a fairground funfair in Castle Car Park (formerly known as Devonshire Walk car park) between Wednesday 25 and Sunday 29 October.
On the day of the Fireshow, there will be no fairground and Castle Car Park will change into a ‘Fireshow Village’, offering food and family entertainment to families attending the Fireshow between 5pm and 8.30pm.
Admission is free.
Carlisle Fireshow is a family event, and no alcohol will be permitted on site or within the Fireshow Village in Castle Car Park
Find out more here – Carlisle Fireshow
WRUFC Annual Bonfire & Fireworks Display 2023 – tickets on sale
Where – Windermere RUFC
When – 4th November 2023, gates open 5:30pm, Fireworks at 7pm
Cost – £10 Adult, £5 child (5-14), £25 family (2+2)
Further details – LIVE BANDS! Bars / Hot Food / Mulled Wine / Real Ale / Sweet Treats / fire eater. No dogs, no personal fireworks.
Book here – Windermere RUFC Annual Fireworks & Bonfire
Fireworks and late night shopping at Hayes Garden world – tickets on sale now
Where – Hayes Garden World, Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0DW
When – Fridays 3rd November 2023 6-9pm
Cost – Booking essential. Children aged 0-2 Free, 3-15 £10.00 and Adults 16 + £15.00 per head.
Further details – professional Firework display, some tasty food to warm you up and a late-night shopping opportunity, with 10% off Christmas items on the night.
Book here – Fireworks Night & Late-night Shopping
Coniston fireworks – book now for 2023
Where – Coniston sports and social club
When – Friday 3rd November 2023, gates 4 pm
Cost – donations
Further details – Bonfire lit at 6pm, Fireworks at 7pm, BBQ from 6pm. Live music from Marc Atkinson from 9pm!
Wood for the fire can be dropped off from Sunday 29th October!
Find out more here – Bonfire Night Coniston
Bonfire and fireworks at Park Foot Holiday Park – Book now for 2023
Where – Park Foot Caravan & Camping Park, Howtown Road, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2NA
When – 4th November 2023, from 5 pm
Cost – Book a table at TJs Restaurant
Further details – The bonfire will be lit at 7pm and fireworks from 7:30pm. Live music from local band The Hoo at 8pm.
Please book a table for the evening here: https://parkfootullswater.co.uk/tjs-restaurant/
Swanfire night – 2023 initial details
Where – Swan Hotel and Spa, Newby Bridge
When – 5th November 2023 from 6 pm
Full details – An evening of fabulous firework displays with a fully-stocked bar, delicious barbeque, and, of course, a brilliant bonfire to keep you nice and toasty!
More details to follow.
Find out more here – Swanfire night
Cockermouth’s Annual Firework Display – details for 2023
Where – Memorial Gardens, Cockermouth
When – Sunday 5th November 2023, from 5 pm
Cost –
Further details – Fireworks let off at 6 pm.
Find out more here – Cockermouth’s Annual Firework Display 2023
Bonfire Bonanza at Walby Farm Park – SOLD OUT
Where – Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4QL
When – 4th November 2023
Cost –
Further details –
Book here – BONFIRE BONANZA
Have I missed a bonfire or firework display in Cumbria that needs adding to this list? Do let me know and I can add it.
Light up the night fireworks, Derwent Park – book now for 2023
Where – Derwent Park Stadium, Workington CA14 2HG
When – 5th November 2023
Further details – There will be food and drink stalls available from 4pm plus an outside bar offering a selection of draught beers, wines and spirits. Sarah’s gifts will be on hand with lots of light up toys and the fun fair will have something to keep the kids entertained.
No onsite car parking.
Tickets – £1.25 each
Full details and book here – Light Up the Night (fireworks)
Hawkshead Bonfire 2023
Where – The recreation ground, Hawkshead
When – Saturday 4th November 2023
All welcome from 5pm, Bonfire lit at 6pm, Fireworks from 6.30/6.45
Burgers , hot dogs , mulled wine, beer , hot and cold drinks all available to buy on the evening..
Donations on entry. All donations go towards the cost of putting on the fireworks next year , which exceeds £5000. They are also fundraising to update the play equipment so any extra will be used towards that.
Find out more here – Hawkshead bonfire
Lancashire fireworks
If you’re still looking for ideas, there are loads more Lancashire fireworks here.
Christmas events Cumbria
Are you thinking ahead to Christmas? If so you need to you need three of my most popular posts right now. The first is visit Santa Cumbria, for all the grottos to meet Father Christmas in Cumbria. I also have a guide to places where you can have Breakfast with Santa Cumbria too.
The third post is filled with ideas for festive days out in Liverpool such as light trails and Christmas shows. Read it here Christmas events Cumbria.
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