Bonfire Night and Fireworks Displays in the New Forest

Celebrate Bonfire Night in Style

Looking for a bonfire night in the New Forest or a spectacular firework display to light up your autumn evenings? Every year around 5th November, villages and towns across the New Forest host dazzling firework shows and family-friendly celebrations. Wrap up warm, grab a hot chocolate, and enjoy an unforgettable night under the stars.

A Night of Tradition

Bonfire Night - also known as Guy Fawkes Night - has been celebrated for centuries. While the history may be rooted in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, today’s celebrations are all about community, colour, and fun. In the past, baked potatoes, soups, and parkin cake were traditional bonfire treats; nowadays you’ll often find stalls selling candy floss, cinder toffee, hog roasts, and warming hot drinks.

Firework Displays Across the New Forest

Each November, some of the most popular displays take place in:

• Ringwood – a grand firework display and bonfire at Carvers Recreation Ground.

• Lyndhurst – community events hosted by local football and scout groups.

• New Milton – family fireworks and seasonal food stalls.

• Totton – large-scale events with DJs, food, and entertainment.

• Bransgore – fireworks at The Three Tuns, always a highlight of the season.

Other villages and attractions often host their own events too, so there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the celebrations.

Plan Your Evening

Most firework events in the New Forest include more than just the big display. Expect:

• Bonfires to keep you cosy.

• Fairground rides and children’s entertainment.

• Live music and DJs to keep the fun going.

• Food and drink stalls serving seasonal favourites.

Events can get busy, so arrive early, dress warmly, and consider bringing cash for stalls and rides.

Share Your Fireworks Event

Are you organising a bonfire or fireworks display in the New Forest? We’d love to feature it on our website. Please submit your details via our event form and help visitors discover your event.

Keep an eye on this page as November approaches - we’ll be updating it with confirmed Bonfire Night events in 2025 as soon as they’re announced.