The Best Fireworks in Berkshire
Remember, remember the 5th of November! Its almost time to dig out those chunky knits and woolly hats, fire up those glow sticks and head out for an evening of amazing displays!
Here is our round up of the best displays in Reading and the rest of Berkshire! For more seasonal events head to the Reading Rocks website now and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
Wokingham Torch Procession and Fireworks / Cantley Park
The fun starts when the torchlight procession leaves from Market Place in the town centre at 6:15pm. The procession will be led by St Sebastian’s band and various local dignitaries. If you have never attended the procession we strongly recommend it. To see the trail map click here. The sight of several thousand people with 500 flaming torches walking down Broad Street is truly memorable! The fireworks start at 7:30pm and the display will be bigger and better than ever and sure to wow the audience just like previous years.
- Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024
- Time: The funfair opens on Cantley Field at 5:30pm, 6:15pm Torchlight procession, 7:30pm Fireworks.
- Location: Cantley Park, Wokingham, RG40 - 5QG
- Tickets: Adults £9, Under 7s £1. Pre-booking essential (last years event sold out)
- Find all the details here.
Reddam Fireworks and Funfair 2024
This event has two shows one for younger children both shows are the same and there is also a funfair and food vendors available. There will be lots of delicious food on sale, catering for meat eaters (including Halal), vegetarians and vegans.
- Bombayish (Indian)
- Burgers & Sausages
- Nellys sweets & donuts
- Robyn's Nest shepherd hut selling hot drinks and cakes
- Fleet Gin Festival selling alcohol.
- Date: Saturday 2nd November 2023
- Time: First show entry from 3.45pm, Fire works at 5.15pm and exit at 5.45pm. Second show entry from 6.15pm, fireworks at 7.45pm.
- Location: Reddam House, Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham RG41 5BG
- Tickets: Adults £12, Child £7. Under 5s 3 under 2s FREE and do not need a ticket
- Find all the details here.
These prices include unlimited rides on the Bumper Cards, Helter Skelter and Jet Plane rides.
Family Fireworks Spectacular / Ascot Racecourse
A breath-taking pyro-musical show will launch over 20,000 fireworks from the centre of the racecourse to light up the skyline. There is also a race day event taking place if you fancied doing both.
- Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024
- Time: Gate Opens at 4pm, fireworks start at 6.30pm
- Location: Ascot Berkshire SL5 7JX
- Tickets: £9 per adult in advance, children £7 (5-12yrs) in advance.
- Find all the details here.
Round Table Fireworks, King George’s Recreation Ground Twyford
Twyford Round Table has announced its annual charity firework extravaganza will be back with a bang, this October at King George’s Field Recreation Ground. The charity group has also confirmed the theme of the hugely popular event will be Unleash Your Inner Superhero - Wear a Hat for Charity Celebrating Everyday Heroes.
- Date: Saturday 26th October 2024
- Time: Gates open at 6.30, bonfire at 7.30, Fireworks start at 8pm.
- Location: King George V Playing Fields in Twyford RG10 9JA
- Tickets:Tickets - £7 for adults, £4 youth (12-17yrs) £1 children under 12.
- Find all the details here.
Firework Spectacular at Windsor Racecourse
Royal Windsor Racecourse’s renowned Fireworks night is back this year and it’s BRIGHTER THAN EVER and this years theme is ILLUMINATE THE SKIES. This magical, kaleidoscopic night out is ideal for all the family and they want you all to dress up in as many bright colours as you possibly can. Bring your light sabres, glow sticks or even dig out that multi-coloured wig that you’ve been dying to wear all year.
- Date: Saturday 2nd November 2024
- Time: Gates open at 4pm, Fireworks start at 7.45 and last for 15 minutes! (awaiting 2024 timings but this was last years timings)
- Location: Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Rd, Windsor SL4 5EZ
- Tickets: Adult £15, Child (4-12yrs) £9 (Early bird tickets available until 25th Sept), family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £40
- Find all the details here.
Fireworks - Yateley & District Lions Club and Westfield Junior School
Yateley & District Lions are pleased to have the date in the calendar for the Yateley Fireworks Fiesta. We will once more have a professional company providing the fireworks display.
Yateley Fireworks Fiesta Saturday 9th November 2024 7pm
Halloween Spooktacular Bonfire and Fireworks - Henley Showground - Awaiting full info for 2024.
This Halloween, prepare to be thrilled by the biggest lower noise fireworks display in the UK at the Henley Spooktacular Bonfire & Fireworks! Included in your ticket is; The Main Fireworks Displays and Light Show, Low Noise Children's Display, Explosive Fireballs, Massive Bonfire, Spooky Woods, Fancy Dress Competition, Hot Air Balloon Display, Stilt Walkers, Fire Performers. There is additional entertainment which is not included in your ticket price.
- Date: Saturday 26th October 2024
Gorse Glow Show
This event is perfect for little or big folk who don't like the loud noise of fireworks. This fab Glow Show is the perfect alternative. BBQ/Soft Drinks and Sweet Treats also available.
- Date: Sunday 3rd November
- Time: Gates open at 4.45pm, glow stick disco at 5.45pm, family friendly laser show at 6pm.
- Location: Gorse Ride South | Finchampstead | Berkshire | RG40 4EH
- Tickets:
Bishopswood Schools Fireworks
Bishopswood Schools Fireworks Display is back again this year. They have a professional company who will put on a fantastic firework display.
- Date: Sun 3rd Nov
- Time: Gates open at 4.30pm, fireworks at 6.30pm.
- Location: Bishopswood Infant School, Barlows Rd, Tadley, RG26-3NA
- Tickets: Advance tickets Adults - £7 Child (4+) - £5 Family of 4 ( 2 adults + 2 children) - £20 Child 3 and under - Free
- Find all the details here
Pangbourne Fireworks Fiesta
The 2024 FOPPS Annual Fireworks Fiesta looks set to be a fantastic event! It will be another year of fantastic entertainment with a bar, hot food, amusement stalls, and special guests, all in aid of the children of Pangbourne Primary School.
Each year the team of volunteers work hard to provide a wonderful village fireworks event, including: Thrilling 20-minute professional firework display, huge bonfire, food, bar with beer, wine, mulled wine and Prosecco, hot drinks and cakes, tombola’s, glow toys, Amusement stalls
- Date: Sat 2nd Nov
- Time: Gates open at 5.30pm, bonfire at 6pm fireworks at 7pm approx.
- Location: Pangbourne Primary School, RG8 7LB
- Tickets: Advance tickets up to 31st October: Adult - £9 Child - £3.50 Family ticket - £22
- Find all the details here
Cricketers Pub Fireworks Night
The Cricketers annual Fireworks Night is back this year. With outside bar, live music, DJ and BBQ. All proceeds going to Macmillian Cancer.
Check out their socials for further information.
- Date: Sun 3rd Nov
- Time: Gates open at 5pm with fireworks at 7pm.
- Location: Cricketers Lane, Warfield, Bracknell, RG42 6JT
- Tickets: £5 per person on the gate (no advanced tickets)
- Find all the details here
We hope you have enjoyed reading our round up of the best fireworks displays in Berkshire!
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