Remember, remember the 5th of November…

As we say goodbye to October, thoughts turn to the cosiness of November with crisp morning walks, hot chocolates by the fire and, of course, toasty bonfires and spectacular firework displays.

The Harrogate district has many displays taking place this weekend and here is our round-up of the best ones.

Ripon Rowels Rotary Charity Bonfire and Firework Display

Taking place on Friday 3 November at Ripon Racecourse, The Ripon City Bonfire event starts at 5.30pm followed by the lighting of the bonfire at 7pm and the firework display at 7.30pm. Tickets can be bought in advance and are also available on the gate.

https://www.riponcitybonfire.org/

IMG 4141 JPG Fireworks Medium

Stray Bonfire and Firework Display, Harrogate

The annual bonfire & firework display on Oatlands Stray in Harrogate starts at 5pm on Saturday 4 November with family-friendly entertainment and live music on the stage starting at 5pm.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the food stalls or a drink from the bar. The bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the firework display will start at 7.15pm. Free event with donations going to the Harrogate Homeless Project.

Upper Nidderdale Scouts Group Pateley Bonfire and Fireworks

Held at the Pateley Showground in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 4 November, the event starts at 6pm with a torch-lit procession and the lighting of the bonfire at 6.30pm. Enjoy pulled pork, hot dogs and s’mores whilst cosying up to the bonfire, plus enter the best Guy competition. 

Bring your Guy along on the day before 6pm for the chance to win a prize. The evening ends with the firework display at 7pm. Unfortunately, no sparklers allowed. Entry by donation.

Masham Bonfire and Firework Display

Held at the Recreation Ground on Saturday 4 November, Bonfire Night in Masham starts at 5.30pm with the firework display at 7pm. Enjoy tasty bonfire food, hot and cold drinks and mulled cider. Free event.

Yolk Farm Bonfire and Burger Night

Yolk Farm at Minskip near Boroughbridge invites you to a bonfire and burger night on Saturday 4 November from 5.30pm. Gather around the bonfire which is lit at 6.30pm. As there are no fireworks, this is a dog-friendly event.

Book via the website

In and around Harrogate district many smaller bonfire events are taking place providing cosy gatherings including:

Saturday 4 November: Kirkby Malzeard village from 6pm and Wath and Melmerby.

So, wherever you decide to celebrate bonfire night, you’re sure to have a wonderful time in the Harrogate district.

More from  Events

Top places to picnic in Harrogate and beyond
3rd May 2024

Top places to picnic in Harrogate and beyond

What better way to spend a sunny day than packing up a picnic and heading to a picturesque spot...

May Half Term around Harrogate and the Dales
1st May 2024

May Half Term around Harrogate and the Dales

With the May half-term and the promise of warmer, sunnier weather on the way, it’s the perfect time to...

Top 5 ideas for family days out on a budget
16th Mar 2024

Top 5 ideas for family days out on a budget

Weekends, long summer days and school holidays are all about spending time with the family and entertaining the little...

Loading...

Loading entries...

Events

Top places to picnic in Harrogate and beyond

Top places to picnic in Harrogate and beyond

What better way to spend a sunny day than packing up a picnic and heading to a picturesque spot...

May Half Term around Harrogate and the Dales

May Half Term around Harrogate and the Dales

With the May half-term and the promise of warmer, sunnier weather on the way, it’s the perfect time to...

Top 5 ideas for family days out on a budget

Top 5 ideas for family days out on a budget

Weekends, long summer days and school holidays are all about spending time with the family and entertaining the little...

Loading...

Loading entries...

You may also like

THERE IS NO EVIL
Arts & Culture
Harrogate
Harrogate Odeon, East Parade,...
23rd Sept 2024
THERE IS NO EVIL icon

THERE IS NO EVIL

There is no Evil (15) Dir. Mohammad Rasoulof | 2020 | Iran/Germany | | IMDb 7.5 | 151 mins...

An Audience with Barrie Rutter
Arts & Culture
Ripon
Ripon Arts Hub, 49 Allhallowgate,...
1st Oct 2023
An Audience with Barrie Rutter icon

An Audience with Barrie Rutter

For one night only, Barrie Rutter, OBE and founder of the ground-breaking theatre company Northern Broadsides visits Ripon. With...

Finding Eva Leigh, A Harrogate Artist Rediscovered
Arts & Culture
Harrogate
Mercer Art Gallery, 31 Swan Rd,...
11th May 2024
Finding Eva Leigh, A Harrogate Artist Rediscovered icon

Finding Eva Leigh, A Harrogate Artist Rediscovered

Faces from the 1920s to the '50s are captured in a series of exquisite portraits by a little-known Harrogate...

Loading...

Loading entries...