Lake District fireworks 2026
Do you love fireworks? If so you’ll enjoy reading this post and getting some ideas for where to watch Lake District fireworks 2026 and across all of Cumbria too. 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. Always check the details and terms and conditions for yourself on the event organisers page, links included below for this purpose.
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Carlisle Fireshow – details for 2026
Where: Bitts park, Dacre Rd, Carlisle, CA3 8UZ
When: 31st October 2026, show starts 6:30 pm,
Cost: Free but donations are welcomed.
Further details: This year’s event programme will include a fairground funfair in Castle Car Park (formerly known as Devonshire Walk car park) during October half term.
On the day of the Fireshow, there will be no fairground, but there will be food and family entertainment for those attending the Fireshow in Castle Car Park between 5pm and 8.30pm.
Find out more here – Carlisle Fireshow
WRUFC Annual Bonfire & Fireworks Display – book now for 2026
Where: Windermere RUFC
When: 7th November 2026, gates open 5.30pm,
Cost: Adult £8, Child £4, Family ticket (2+2) £20.
Further details: 3 live bands, 3 bars, fire eater, street food, ice cream van, real ale and mulled wine.
Book here – Windermere RUFC Annual Fireworks & Music 2026
Coniston fireworks – details for 2026
Where: Coniston sports and social club
When: 6th November 2026, gates 4pm
Cost: donations
Further details: Bonfire lit at 6pm, Fireworks at 7pm
Find out more here – Bonfire Night Coniston
Swanfire night – book now for 2026
Where: Swan Hotel and Spa, Newby Bridge
When: 6th November 2026 from 5pm
Cost: £5 per person
Full details: Fully-stocked bar, delicious barbeque, pizza van, full firework display and, of course, a brilliant bonfire to keep you nice and toasty. Please note there will be 2 fabulous firework displays.
Find out more here – Swanfire night
Cockermouth’s Annual Firework Display – details for 2026
Where: Memorial Gardens, Cockermouth
When: 1st November 2026, from 5pm
Find out more here – Cockermouth Firework Display
Bonfire Bonanza at Walby Farm Park – book now for 2026
Where: Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4QL
When: 5th November 2026, 6-9pm
Cost: £11.95 per ticket, under 1s free
Further details: All tickets include :-
- Entry to the Indoor Adventure Play Barn and undercover Milecastle 62.
- Fabulous Fireworks show
- Exclusive Bonfire Bonanza food and drinks available from The Cowshed Café.
Book here – BONFIRE BONANZA
Hawkshead Bonfire – details for 2026
Where – The recreation ground, Hawkshead
When: 7th November 2026
All welcome from 5pm, bonfire lit 6pm, fireworks 7pm
Food and drink available to buy.
Donations on entry. All donations go towards the cost of putting on the fireworks next year, which exceeds £5000.
Find out more here – Hawkshead bonfire
Bonfire night at Low Wood Bay – book now for 2026
When: 5th November 2026
Where: Low Wood Bay, Ambleside Rd, Windermere LA23 1LP
Cost: £12.50 per person for the Gallery Lounge
Firework display will feature: a floating bonfire and fire pits.firework display approximately 7.30pm – 7.45pm
Join the team in the Gallery Lounge and take advantage of the elevated views out over the hotel lawns towards the lake. Sam the dog will be on hand to entertain our smaller visitors and there will be music throughout the evening from our DJ. A seasonal selection of food and bonfire themed goodies will be available to purchase on the evening.
Other options available including watching the fireworks from the spa or from the restaurant with food.
Book here – Bonfire & Fireworks Display at Low Wood Bay, Windermere
Hayes firework night, book now for 2026
When: 24th October 2026
Where: Hayes Garden World, Ambleside
Firework display at 8:15pm. Late night Christmas shopping. Standard and VIP options.
Adults £12, children £10 (standard tickets)
Book here – Hayes firework night
Bonfire & Fireworks at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Park – details for 2026
Where: Park Cliffe, Windermere
When: 7th November 2026
Bonfire will be lit at 6:30 pm and the fireworks will start at 7pm.
Full details here – Bonfire & Fireworks at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Park
Cartmel Fell Parish Bonfire & Fireworks – details for 2026
Where: Cartmel Fell Parish Hall
When: 7th November 2026
Start at the Parish Hall at 6pm, when the children’s lantern procession will take the home made Guy from the Hall down to the bonfire which is then lit. The fireworks display will then start. There’ll be Mulled Wine, a Cash Bar with cold drinks. The Raffle will be drawn after the bonfire session.
Everyone is welcome to enter the Lantern competition – make a lantern in any medium and just turn up with your creation on the night before the procession starts, and add it to the display at the Hall.
Delicious hotpot supper is served around 7pm and a selection of home made desserts will be available. Vegetarian option available on request.
Hotpot option – £12 for adults, £6 for children
Fireworks only – £6 for adults, free for children.
Full details here – Cartmel Fell Parish Bonfire & Fireworks
Cumbria Bonfire Night Celebrations By Date
24th October 2026
Hayes firework night, From Adults £12, children £10
31st October 2026
Carlisle Fireshow, free
1st November 2026
Cockermouth Firework Display, free
5th November 2026
Swanfire night, £5 per person
Bonfire & Fireworks Display at Low Wood Bay, Windermere, £12.50 per person
Bonfire night at Walby Farm Park, Carlisle – BONFIRE BONANZA, £11.95 per ticket
6th November 2026
Bonfire Night Coniston, Donations welcome
7th November 2026
Windermere RUFC Annual Fireworks & Music 2026, Adult £10, Child £5, Family ticket (2+2)
Hawkshead bonfire, donations
Bonfire & Fireworks at Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Park
Cartmel Fell Parish Bonfire & Fireworks, Fireworks only – £6 for adults, free for children.
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.
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.
Firework crafts for kids
Get the kids creative before or after the displays with these firework crafts for kids.
