Wimbledon Park: The only official firework display happening in London tonight

Bonfire Night is almost here, although Londoners across the city may have already heard firework festivities for the occasion over the weekend.

November 5 aka Bonfire Night of course commemorates Guy Fawkes’ failed gunpowder plot attempt to blow up parliament and King James 1. 

As London is at the heart of historic date, what better place to commemorate the evening than in the city where it all happened.

Here’s a guide of things to do in London this Bonfire Night from firework displays to actually reliving the gunpowder plot. 

The only London Bonfire Night firework display actually happening on November 5

Wimbledon Park is the only main capital park that will set off fireworks for Bonfire night in London on November 5. Its display will be soundtracked by a special musical score with a street food village and fun fair also set to pop up at the park for the occasion.

Where: Home Park Rd, London SW19 8AU

When: 5.15pm - 10pm 

More information on tickets is available on the London Borough of Merton website.

Best spot to watch the fireworks from high up in the city

Offering panoramic views of the city from the city’s Southbank you may just be able to see different displays across town from the London Eye.

For the best chance you may want to book the final slot of the day on the London Eye which is 5.45pm to 6pm which is likely when most displays will start.

Tickets for a ride can be booked on the London Eye website.

Step into the history of Bonfire Night

Londoners can relive Guy Fawkes’ failed Gunpowder Plot thanks to the London immersive experience created by Historic Royal Palaces and Layered Reality.

Based in the Tower Vaults at the Tower of London, The Gunpowder Plot experience gives visitors a chance to step into 1605 ahead of Guy Fawkes’ infamous attempt to blow up parliament. 

More information on tickets is available on the Gunpowder Plot website.

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