Best Bonfire Night events in Yorkshire
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From three-course meals and firework shows to farmyard bonfires, there’s something for everyone, so we’ve curated a list of the best Bonfire Night events in Yorkshire.
It’s that time of the year when the sun sets earlier and there’s a crispness in the air! Bonfire night is just around the corner, and with plenty of options to choose from, we thought we’d help you narrow it down.
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Feast and Fireworks, Devonshire Arms
Enjoy an evening of incredible food and beautiful fireworks hosted at the Devonshire Arms on the picturesque Bolton Abbey estate. The evening begins with beautiful canapes followed by a three-course menu featuring homegrown autumn recipes.
After indulging in some seasonal dishes, like their sweet toffee apple frangipan, sit back and enjoy the fireworks display to close the evening. The perfect foodie firework event for bonfire night.
Where? Bolton Bridge, Skipton BD23 6AJ
Canon Hall Farm, Barnsley
Barnsley’s favourite farm is always hosting something exciting, whether it’s pumpkin picking in the Autumn or lambing in the Spring! For bonfire night this year, they’re back with an amazing firework display for the whole family.
On Sunday 2nd November, events will begin with a bonfire at 5 pm and fireworks at 6 pm. The fireworks are a quieter display so as not to disturb the animals, but make for a great family-friendly occasion. Do make sure to book your tickets beforehand!
Where? Bark House Ln, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT
Harrogate Stray Charity Bonfire, Harrogate
The Stray in Harrogate is a bit of a landmark and has been home to many incredible events over the years. Each year, this space is transformed by the community into an almighty bonfire – this year in support of Martin House children’s charity.
The Bonfire Night festivities will be opposite Oatlands Drive on The Stray with entertainment from 5 pm and fireworks from 7:15 pm on Saturday 8th November.
Where? 16 W Park, Harrogate HG1 1BJ
Bonfire Night Yorkshire – West Yorkshire: Mustard Pot, Chapel Allerton
Trendy Chapel Allerton pub, The Mustard Pot, is back for another year with its sell-out Bonfire Night event.
There’s something for everyone, whether it’s facepainting and sparklers or something from their street food vendors. From 5 pm onwards, there will be festivities and two sets of fireworks, with one tailored to little ears.
Where? 20 Stainbeck Ln, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3QY

Masham bonfire and fireworks, Masham
Community bonfire and fireworks at Masham Shooting Holme are totally funded and organised by donations and volunteers. It’s a labour of love by the community, and each year they deliver a great event.
You can expect a bar, refreshments and food stalls. Masham is an ideal location for this, surrounded by the stunning Yorkshire Dales and plenty of cosy pubs where you can warm up with a bite to eat and a local beer.
Where? The Avenue, Masham, Ripon HG4 4DS

Bonfire Night Yorkshire – East Yorkshire: Sledmere House, Driffield
Set in the stunning grounds of Sledmere House in East Yorkshire, Blaze Fireworks has organised an amazing fireworks display, a crackling bonfire, mouth-watering food stalls, and a selection of fairground rides.
Sledmere’s Coach House Café will also be open, offering warming and tasty bonfire treats and refreshments, alongside other food stalls. Gates, Fun Fair and Food Outlets will be open from 4pm.
Where? Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG
Bonfire Night Yorkshire – South Yorkshire: Illuminate The Gardens, Sheffield
Sheffield’s beautiful botanical gardens will be home to one of the best bonfire night events in Yorkshire on the 7th, 8th and 9th of November. You can expect vibrant light installations, laser shows and a spectacular firework display later in the evening.
There’ll be plenty to see and do, including delicious street food stalls, bars, vintage fairground rides and even a quieter firework display earlier on for little ears.
Where? Clarkehouse Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2LN
Bonfire Night Yorkshire – North Yorkshire: Thornton Hall, Skipton
Thornton Hall is back, big and better than ever, for another year of bonfire night! Enjoy live music, fire breathers, plenty of entertainment and various food or drink stalls. New this year are two bars, the family-friendly secret garden bar and the adult-only prosecco terrace.
Running on Friday and Saturday the 7th and 8th of November, it will begin at. 5.30 pm with fireworks commencing later on in the evening.
Where? Thornton-in-Craven, Skipton BD23 3TS
Sandburn Hall, York
Sunday 2nd November, Sandburn Hall is holding their bonfire night celebration. Just outside of York, the estate that is usually home to wedding events and special occasions will be swapping bouquets for fire dancers and wedding cakes for toffee apples.
With amusements, food, drink and a dazzling firework display, it’s going to be an amazing evening. It is a ticketed event, so plan ahead before they sell out.
Where? Scotchman Ln, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
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22/10/2025


















