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Be bang on time for Guy Fawkes Night celebrations with this guide to where the fireworks are going off across Kent.
Central Park, Dartford
Charity sideshows and a Forrests fun fair will keep visitors entertained before the explosions light up the sky. All proceeds go to the Dartford Linos selected local and international charities.
When: Starts 5pm on Saturday, November 5. Bonfire at 7.15pm and fireworks at 8pm.
Cost: £5, children £3.
Address: Central Park, Cranford Road, Dartford DA1 1JP
Contact: 0845 833 5871 orwww.dartfordlions.org.uk
Crabble Athletic Ground, Dover
The home of Dover Athletic hosts its annual bonanza of big bangs and never fails to hit the back of the net with fans and non-fans alike.
When: Starts 5.30pm on Friday, November 4. Fireworks 7pm.
Cost: £5, families £15.
Address: Crabble Athletic Ground, Lewisham Road, Dover CT17 0JB
Contact: 01304 821000 or www.dover-athletic.co.uk
Deal & Betteshanger RFC
Brave firewalkers will raise money for the Martha Trust as they ramble over hot coals barefoot. There will be two bars with food and a children’s tuck shop.
When: Starts 6.30pm on Friday, November 4. Firewalking at 7.30pm and fireworks at 8pm.
Cost: £5, children £2.50.
Address: Deal & Betteshanger RFC Annual Fireworks, Canada Road, Walmer, Deal CT14 7EJ
Contact: 01304 365892 orwww.pitchero.com/clubs/dealandbetteshanger
Farriers Arms, Mersham, near Ashford
The best guy competition will be judged by kmfm DJ Webbo, with the best guys winning £100 for local organisations. A music tent hosts performances from Joe Hill and the Richard Dray Band. There will be mulled wine and a barbecue.
When: Starts 5.30pm on Saturday, November 5. Fireworks and bonfire from 7pm.
Cost: £8, children £5, under fives free, families £20. Anyone who takes along a guy gets free admission.
Address: Farriers Arms, The Forstal, Mersham TN25 6NU
Contact: 01233 720444 orwww.thefarriersarms.com
Larkfield Recreation Ground
There’s a traditional fun fair with rides and stalls and there will be a best guy competition held in the village hall at 7pm. The display has been running for more than 30 years at the site. Refreshments will be served in the village hall.
When: Starts 5pm on Saturday, November 5. Bonfire at 7.30pm. Fireworks shortly after.
Cost: Free.
Address: Larkfield Recreation Ground, New Hythe Lane, next to the Larkfield Leisure Centre.
Contact: 01732 844546
Ospringe School, Faversham
There will be sparklers available and food will come from a barbecue. Refreshments will be on offer before the big display from a professional team.
When: Starts 6pm on Saturday, November 5. Fireworks at 7pm.
Cost: £7, children £4, pre-school free, families £20.
Address: Ospringe Church of England Primary School, Water Lane, Ospringe, Faversham ME13 8TX
Contact: 07733 233069
Palace Farm, Doddington
A sparkler area will draw a smile and children’s rides will keep the family occupied before the main event. There will be a barbecue and bar.
When: Starts 5.30pm on Saturday, November 5. Bonfire 6.30pm and fireworks at 7pm.
Cost: £5, children £2, under fives free.
Address: Palace Farm, Down Court Road, Doddington ME9 0AU
Contact: 01795 886332 orwww.palacefarm.com
The Coastguard, Dover
There is nothing like watching fireworks go off overlooking the sea and the English Channel will be lit up as the restaurant hosts its annual display. Don’t forget those sparklers and glow sticks.
Open: Fireworks from 7.30pm on Saturday, November 5.
Cost: Free.
Address: The Coastguard, The Bay, St Margaret’s Bay, Dover CT15 6DY
Contact: 01304 851019 orwww.thecoastguard.co.uk
Tyler Hill, near Canterbury
Bonfire Night has been celebrated at this site since 1973, with only two cancellations due to bad weather. As well as the giant bonfire there will be a children’s funfair and food stalls.
When: Starts 5.30pm on Saturday, November 5. Bonfire at 7pm and fireworks at 8pm.
Cost: £7, children £3.
Address: Tyler Hill Recreational Ground, Summer Lane CT2 9NH
Contact:www.tylerhillbonfire.co.uk
Whitstable Town Football Club
Things will go with a bang at Whitstable Town after a charity football match between Rotarians and the Whitstable Town Managers. There will be a penalty shoot out and then the display.
Open: Gates from 6pm on Friday, November 4.
Cost: £7, children £2, families £15, under threes free.
Address: Whitstable Town Football Club, Belmont Road, Whitstable CT5 1QP
Contact: 01795 843396 orwww.whitstabletownfc.co.uk