Bonfire Night will soon be upon us, and if you live in Dorset you'll be spoilt for choice on fireworks displays to attend.
Also known as Guy Fawkes Night, it commemorates the occasion in 1605 when Fawkes was arrested whilst guarding explosives that had been placed underneath the House of Lords as part of the Gunpowder Plot.
Whether your main enjoyment comes from the colourful fireworks, massive bonfires or the added bits that come with these events, there should be something that catches your eye.
We've rounded up several fireworks displays you'll be able to attend at the beginning of November around Dorset.
Bonfire Night fireworks displays in Dorset for 2023
East Dorset Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Fireworks Night
Address: Salterns Road, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 8BL
On Saturday, November 4 the East Dorset Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club will be running a fireworks night.
Gates will open at 5pm, with the fireworks starting at 7pm.
Food will be available inside the clubhouse as well as at various food stalls outside, which will be serving a hog roast, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream and coffee.
Alongside that, there will be some "activities for all ages" plus a toddler play area.
Tickets can be bought for the event from the website here.
Sparks in the Dark
Address: Haymoor Junior School, Ashdown Close, Poole BH17 8WG
Haymoor Junior School will be hosting a fireworks night on Friday, November 3, with gates being open from 6pm on the day.
There'll be plenty of hot food and drinks available, as well as a fire performer, rides and a DJ.
The fireworks will start at 8pm and tickets for the event can be bought on the website here.
Littledown Fireworks
Address: The Littledown Centre, Bournemouth BH7 7DX
Fireworks displays will be taking place at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm at The Littledown Centre on Saturday, November 4, with tickets available to buy here.
Alongside the fireworks, there will be fire performers, live music and entertainment, a giant fun fair, and a family indoor zone.
Ringwood Grand Fireworks
Address: Carvers Recreation Ground, Ringwood
Taking place on Sunday, November 5 Ringwood Grand Fireworks will offer two fireworks displays, a bonfire, live music and a funfair for people to enjoy.
Tickets are on sale now at Ringwood Gateway (open 9am to 4pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) and Carvers Clubhouse (10am to 5pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 11am to 3pm Sunday).
They are not available online but can be bought at the gate on the day also.
Wareham Wednesdays Fireworks Night
Address: Swanage & Wareham RFC, Bestwall Rd, Wareham BH20 4HY
A fireworks night will be taking place at Swanage & Wareham RFC on Friday, November 3 from 6pm.
Alongside the fireworks, there will be food stalls, a bar, a fire show, a funfair and a BBQ.
Entry for the event is £5 and kids go free.
Avonwood Primary School Fireworks Night
Address: Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth BH7 6NB
Avonwood Primary School will be hosting a fireworks night on Saturday, November 11, with gates opening at 4.30pm on the day.
The fireworks will start at approximately 6:50pm with last entry to the event being at 6.45pm.
On the event page, it adds: "In addition to fireworks there will be children's rides, tin can alley, striker test your strength, trampolines, a bouncy castle, face painting.
"There will be a selection of food and drink stalls for you to enjoy. Music all evening and more stalls and entertainment will be added over the next few months."
Tickets can be bought on the website here.
Verwood Flameburst
Address: Fuzzy Bit, Verwood, BH31 6QF
Flameburst 2023 will be taking place on Saturday, October 28 with the event opening up at 6pm.
The Junior Fireworks display will take place at 7pm whilst the main event kicks off at 8.45pm.
Following that the bonfire will get going at 8pm.
Entry is £5 on the gate and those who are aged three years old and younger go free.
Poole Quay Fireworks Night
Address: Poole Quay, Poole BH15 1BW
Poole Quay will be hosting a free fireworks night on Sunday, November 5, with events starting in the area from 5pm.
There will be live music, family entertainment and activities to enjoy before the fireworks start at 8pm.
The Poole Tourism website adds: "This event is always very popular and people attending by car should expect delays when leaving the main Quay visitors car park straight after the fireworks.
"We highly recommend parking at either the Dolphin Shopping Centre or Harbourside Park as the car parks at the seafront and Quay can get really busy."
Butchers Coppice Family Fireworks Display & Bonfire 2023
Address: Butchers Coppice Scout Camp, Duck Lane / Holloway Avenue, Bear Cross, Bournemouth, BH11 9JW
A fireworks display and bonfire night will be held at Butchers Coppice Scout Camp on Saturday, November 4.
Gates will open at 5.30pm, with the fire being lit at 6pm before the Guy Competition begins at 7pm.
Following that the fireworks display will get underway at 7.30pm.
You can buy the tickets from Butchers Coppice itself or buy tickets at the gate on the day, subject to availability.
Ringwood Raceway
Address: Ringwood Raceway, St Leonards, Ringwood BH24 2BT
A mega firework display and national banger racing comes to Ringwood Raceway on Saturday, November 4.
Gates open from 12pm with action from 6pm.
There will also be entertainment for children.
All tickets are sold on the door on the day only.
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