Family-friendly firework events in 2025

Our pick of this year’s Guy Fawkes Night displays, with convenient bp pulse charging stations too

Isn’t there something magical about a Bonfire Night event? The crackle of fireworks, the wonderful aroma of hot food, and the thrill of wrapping up warm for an evening of multicoloured delights.

To help keep your evening smooth, simple and enjoyable, we’re showcasing some of the UK’s brightest family-friendly displays. And we’ve made sure there’s a bp pulse charger for EV drivers like you, near each location.

Chepstow Racecourse, South Wales

Get ready for one of Chepstow Racecourse’s biggest nights of the year. As well as a jaw-dropping fireworks display, live entertainment and fun for all the family, you can enjoy delicious street food, a fairground and fire performers. If you love music, food, fireworks and fun, tickets are available now!

🎆 Saturday 1st November
📍 Chepstow Racecourse, NP16 6EH
🔗 Chepstow Fireworks Night website
⏰ Gates open 4pm.
🔌 bp pulse EV charging station: Thomas St, Chepstow NP16 5DH

Crewe, Cheshire

Betley Court Farm near Crewe hosts what is traditionally one of the largest bonfires in the country. It’s the centrepiece of a fun-filled evening that includes lots of tasty food and drink options, a children’s funfair and, of course, a fireworks display that includes a symphony of colours, lights and effects for an unforgettable night.

🎆 Saturday 1st November
📍 Betley Court Farm, nr Crewe, CW3 9BH
🔗 Betley Bonfire website
⏰ Gates open 4pm. Bonfire 6pm. Fireworks 8pm.
🔌 bp pulse EV charging station: Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW1 6DP

Battersea Park, London

Always an iconic event, one of London’s best-loved fireworks displays returns to light up the sky with a whole weekend of colours, music and fun. With a mesmerizing show on Saturday, and a more family-focused evening on Sunday, both nights include exciting live performances, fairground rides, and lots of comfort food & drink options. It’s a must-see if you’re in or near the capital.

🎆 Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd November
📍 Battersea Park
🔗 Battersea Park Fireworks website
⏰ Gates open 6pm. Fireworks 8.30pm.
🔌 bp pulse EV charging station: Cumberland Street, Q-Park Pimlico Hub, SV1 4LR
🔌 bp pulse EV charging station: Oakley Street, Chelsea, SW3 5HG

Weymouth, Dorset

Where better to enjoy a bonfire and fireworks display than on Dorset’s stunning Jurassic Coast? Weymouth’s beautiful sandy beach is your location for this stunning spectacle, so be sure to arrive early. There’s a funfair open at 4pm, with street vendor food and drink available from 5pm onwards, and the lighting of the beach bonfire is at 7.40pm. A fitting finale, the dazzling fireworks display, begins soon after.

🎆 Wednesday 5th November
📍 Weymouth beach
🔗 Weymouth Town Council website
⏰ Funfair 4pm. Bonfire 7.40pm. Fireworks 8pm.
🔌 bp pulse EV charging station: Dorchester Road, DT3 5AS

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Southsea Common plays host to Portsmouth’s amazing fireworks on Wednesday 5th November. Visitors will enjoy food stalls, family entertainment, and loads of fireworks to light up the coast. There are lots of great hot food and refreshments too, from burgers with loaded fries, to hog roast and gyros, to sweets and toasted marshmallows. All are welcome!

🎆 Wednesday 5th November
📍 Southsea Common, Portsmouth
🔗 Visit Portsmouth website
⏰ Event opens 4pm. Fireworks 7pm.
🔌 bp pulse EV charging station: Gunwharf Road, PO1 3SZ

Ascot Racecourse, Berkshire

Ascot’s Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday promises a dazzling evening on Saturday 1st September, where over 20,000 fireworks will illuminate the Berkshire evening sky. It’s a family-friendly atmosphere, with fairground rides and live entertainment too. Firework display-only tickets are available, with entry from 4pm and fireworks at 6.30pm.

🎆 Saturday 1st November
📍 Ascot Racecourse, SL5 7JX
🔗 Fireworks Spectacular Family Raceday website
⏰ Gates open for fireworks display 4pm. Fireworks 6.30pm.
🔌 bp pulse EV charging station: London Road, Ascot, SL5 0PP

Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

Billed as “Scotland’s Most Dazzling Fireworks Experience”, the fun begins from 2pm at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre. Once there, you’ll experience great live entertainment all afternoon while treating yourself to sizzling street food, sweet treats and refreshments for all the family. After dark, marvel at the cutting-edge pyrotechnics, laser show and an epic fireworks display.

🎆 Sunday 2nd November
📍 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
🔗 Fawkes Festival website
⏰ Gates open 2pm. Bonfire 5.10pm. Fireworks 6.30pm.
🔌 bp pulse EV charging station: Corstorphene Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS

Ready for fun and fireworks?

Wherever you’re heading, stay safe and remember that bp pulse has EV charging locations nationwide to help maintain your EV’s charge during all your adventures.

Why not download the bp pulse app, so you can find your most convenient charger anytime?