Guide to bonfire and fireworks displays in the Harrogate district
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Last updated Nov 7, 2022
Photograph: Tyler Parker Photography
Photograph: Tyler Parker Photography.

This story is sponsored by Belmont Grosvenor School which will be holding a Bonfire Night Party on Friday, November 4. There will be s’mores round the campfire, music, hot food, a licensed bar, stalls and more. Gates open at 6pm, the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the firework display starts at 7.20pm.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate and cost £10 for adults (children under the age of 18 are free). Get them in advance by emailing [email protected].


Bonfire night is fast approaching so we have put together a list of events coming up in the Harrogate district.

They all take place over the weekend of November 4, 5 and 6.

Let us know if we have missed your event and we will add it to the list. Email [email protected] or call us on 01423 276197.


Friday, November 4

Belmont Grosvenor School Bonfire Party

Where: Belmont Grosvenor School, Swarcliffe Hall, Birstwith, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2JG

When: 6pm start, 6.30pm fire lit, 7.20pm firework display

Tickets: £10 with children under the age of 18 entering for free


Ripon Rowels Rotary Charity Bonfire and Firework Display

Where: Ripon Racecourse, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon, HG4 1UG

When: 5.30pm start, 7pm fire lit, 7.30pm firework display

Tickets: adults £6, children £3, family (2 adult, 2 child) £12, under 3s free



Spofforth Village Firework Display

Where: Spofforth Cricket Ground, School Lane, Spofforth, HG3 1BA

When: Gates open 5pm, 7pm-7.15pm firework display.

Tickets: Family pre-paid £12:50 and on the gate £15. Adult pre-paid £4 and on the gate £5. Child pre-paid £2:50 and on the gate £3.


Swinton Bivouac Silent Bonfire Night

Where: Swinton Bivouac, Masham, Ilton, Ripon, HG4 4JZ

When: 6.30pm bonfire lit. There will be no fireworks or loud bangs.

Tickets: free entry, food and drinks available from the Bivouac Café


Aspin Park Academy Fireworks Night, Knaresborough

Where: School grounds

When: 5.15pm start, 6.30pm firework display

Tickets: Advance online booking – adults £4, children £3, family ticket £12, preschoolers free. On the gate – adults £5, children £4


Saturday, November 5

Harrogate Stray Bonfire and Fireworks, Harrogate Round Table

Where: Oatlands Stray, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ

When: 5pm start (there will be entertainment), bonfire lit 5.30pm, 7.15pm firework display

Tickets: free entry, donations welcome


Upper Nidderdale Scouts Group Pateley Bonfire

Where: Pateley Bridge Showground

When: 6pm start, 6.30pm torchlit procession and bonfire lit, 7pm fireworks

Tickets: free entry, donations welcome


Kirkby Malzeard community village bonfire

Where: North Close Farm, Ripon Road, Kirkby Malzeard

When: 6pm start, 6.30pm bonfire lit, 7pm fireworks

Tickets: Free entry but donations welcome to fund next year’s event. Parking is available at North Close Farm. No sparklers allowed. Bring a torch.


Yolk Farm Bonfire and Burger Night – dog-friendly 

Where: Yolk Farm, Minskip Road, Minskip, York, YO51 9HY

When: 5.30pm start, 6.30pm bonfire lit, no fireworks

Tickets: free entry for the event, advanced bookings only for Burger Night in the restaurant – 5:30pm and 8pm sittings



Sunday, November 6

Staveley Arms Bonfire

Where: The Staveley Arms, Greenfields, North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3HT

When: 6pm

Tickets: £5 per person to include a choice of hot dog or cup of soup


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