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Firework Displays in Harpenden & Surrounding Areas

 

 
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Firework Displays in Harpenden & Surrounding Areas

Harpenden and surrounding areas of Hertfordshire are boasting some amazing fireworks displays this year.
So why not pack the sparklers and a flask of mulled wine, dig out your woolly hats and scarfs, and head to one of the local stunning fireworks displays! Check out our list for 2023!


Friday 3rd November


Willows Activity Farm Low Bang Fireworks

A family-friendly display with special low bang fireworks, animals will be moved away. There will also be a disco, a show and adventure play. 
Where: Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PF 
When: Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November, gates open 17:30 and fireworks at 18:30 
Tickets: £12.95 per person/child. Under Twos are free.
About: Willows Activity Farm is designed for families with primary school aged children, featuring adventure play, inflatables, funfair rides, ride-on toys, animals and Peter Rabbit shows and characters. 

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KWS Low-Bang Fireworks Night

Where: Katherine Warington School, Lower Luton Road, Harpenden, AL5 5FH
When: Fri 3rd November 2023 at 7pm (Gates open at 6pm Low Bang Firework at 7pm)
Tickets: Adult £8, Child £6 (under 3's are free), Family ticket £25 (2 adults & 3 children) and Limited Car park spaces £10
About: By buying tickets for the KWS fireworks, you can also help a local primary school in Harpenden, High Beeches, to raise some much needed funds. It costs you nothing extra! Just type BEECHES in the coupon box and Friends of High Beeches (registered charity) will get a small percentage back. Fireworks and a charitable donation all in one!

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Letchworth Fireworks

A Spooktacular Fireworks Set to Music in aid of Garden House Hospice Care with a bonfire, fair rides and live music and plenty of food and drink stalls. 
Where: Letchworth Garden City Rugby Club, Baldock Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2EN
When: Friday 3rd November, 17:30-23:45  
Tickets: Advance tickets £8 for adults and £5 for children (under 16) on sale now. Buy yours at Garden House Hospice shops (Letchworth, Baldock & Fairfield Park), David's Record Shop, Café Luna Baldock and at Letchworth Rugby Football Club bar. 
About: Letchworth Garden City Rugby Club has been running since 1924 and offers Braveherts rugby for those with learning difficulties, as well as ex-players as Vice-Presidents. 

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Saturday 4th November


Crabtree School Fireworks Spectacular

The Crabtree Schools' Fireworks Spectacular is back. Their popular event includes an incredible fireworks display, a delicious BBQ, hot and cold refreshments and alcoholic drinks. Expect top quality burgers, cheese burgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers (available to pre-order) with onions and sauces to be added on the night.
Where: Crabtree School, AL5 5PU, (please note online sales will close at 3pm on Saturday 4th November)
When: 5.30pm:  Gates open - music, a real coal BBQ, snacks, hot and cold refreshments and alcoholic drinks.
6.30pm:  Fireworks begin
7.00pm:  Stick around and enjoy more drinks and food from the BBQ
7.30pm:  Close
Prices: Families - £26 (£30 on the night) and Individuals - £7.50 (£10 on the night, pre-schoolers go free)

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Willows Activity Farm Low Bang Fireworks

A family-friendly display with special low bang fireworks, animals will be moved away. There will also be a disco, a show and adventure play. 
Where: Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, London Colney, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PF 
When: Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November, gates open 17:30 and fireworks at 18:30 
Tickets: £12.95 per person/child. Under Twos are free.  
About: Willows Activity Farm is designed for families with primary school aged children, featuring adventure play, inflatables, funfair rides, ride-on toys, animals and Peter Rabbit shows and characters. 

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Redbourn Fireworks Display

This year, you can expect a Funfair, food, fireworks, a bucket collection & a raffle.
Where: Redbourn Common
When: Saturday 4th November 20237pm (Funfair & food from 5pm)
Tickets: Free

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St. Albans Fireworks Spectacular, Verulamium Park

Stunning fireworks display for all ages, with proceeds going to local charities Open Door and Youth Talk. Food will be on sale.  
Where: Verulamium Park – access from St Albans Cathedral, Sumpter Yard, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1BY 
When: Saturday 4 November, gates open from 6pm, fireworks at 19:30.  
Tickets: Early bird tickets until 10am on Friday 3 November. Adult - £10 (£7.50 early bird), child (over 5s) - £5 (£4 early bird). Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) - £25 (£17.50 early bird). 
About: Verulamium Park has 100 acres of open parkland, with a lake, woodland, Roman ruins and mosaic, children’s play area, volleyball court, splash park and café. All in view of the majestic cathedral. 

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Cassiobury Park, Watford

Hertfordshire's largest FREE fireworks display on Saturday 4th November in Cassiobury Park, organised by Watford Borough Council. Frontier Fireworks are set to blaze fireworks across the night sky once again with a completely new design of show. The display is going reach heights of up to 850 feet in the night sky whilst wide flanks of cakes are going to fill the sky with every kind of colour possible.
Where: Cassiobury Par, Watford
When: Saturday 4th November 6pm - 8pm
Tickets: Free (donations appreciated)

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The Grove Hotel

Expect a Fire pit, stunning fireworks display which is set to classical music followed by the resident DJ until midnight. (Fireworks are only open to Guests staying at the Hotel).
Where: The Grove, Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire, WD3 4TG 
When: Saturday 4th November, 20:00 
Tickets: Only open to guests staying at the hotel. 
About: The Grove is a five-star country hotel and spa retreat, with a championship golf course.  

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Sunday 5th November


Wheathampstead Fireworks

Expect a spectacular fireworks display, delicious BBQ, donuts, candy floss and lots more.

Where: Beech Hyde Primary School & Nursery Al4 8TP
When: Sunday 5th November 2023 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (Fireworks 5.45pm)
Tickets: Online sales close at 10pm 4th Nov. Tickets on the gate from 4.30pm, 5th Nov.

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WHEATFIELDS INFANTS' FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA 2023


Wheatfields’ welcome you to their FIRST Wheatfields' Infants Fireworks Extravaganza! This is a charity event and all profits from this event will go to Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School.
Where: Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School - Downes Rd, St Albans AL4 9NT
When: Sunday 5th November 2023. Gates open at 4pm, fireworks begin at 5.10pm, gates close 6.30pm.
Tickets: Adult £8.50 | Child £5.50 | Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £21
All under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Under 2s are free.

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Harpenden Rugby Club Fireworks

Fireworks, funfair, food stalls and a bar makes for a great family event. Park and ride from outside Chef Peking in the town centre. 
Where: Harpenden Rugby Club, Redbourn Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2BA 
When: Sunday 5th November, gates open 16:00, display starts 18:00. 
Tickets: £5 per child under 16. £10 per adult. £30 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children under 16) 
About: Harpenden Rugby Club was founded in 1919 facilitating the game of rugby for men, women, boys and girls of all ages.  

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