As the autumn nights draw in it’s time to prepare for the skies to light up with dazzling fireworks as we celebrate Guy Fawkes night. We’ve found the best bonfires and most explosive fireworks displays in Teignbridge.
Saturday October 26
Teignmouth and Shaldon Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Shaldon Beach
This one’s a week earlier than usual due to the tide times. Landlubbers should beware as this year there’s a ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ theme.
The fun starts at 5pm as the crowds start to gather on Shaldon beach for a fundraising barbecue.
6:30pm Pirates of the Caribbean themed bonfire on Shaldon Beach
7:15pm Fireworks from The Point in Teignmouth
Any contributions of clean wood for the bonfire should be brought to Shaldon Beach from 10am-12pm
Pirates of the Caribbean-themed Guys for the bonfire should be dropped off at Shaldon Beach between 2pm and 3pm.
FREE to attend
Friday November 1
Buckland Athletic FC Firework Extravaganza
VX3 Stadium, Homers Heath, Kingskerswell Road, Newton Abbot TQ12 5JU
Gates open 5pm Bonfire lit 7pm Fireworks 7:30pm
Hot food and drinks available. Clubhouse bar open.
Adults £8 Children (under 16) £3. Ticket only.
The organisers have warned that there is no general parking on-site so you’re advised to arrive early to avoid the queues.
Moretonhampstead Firework Night
King George V Playing Fields, North Bovey Road, Moretonhampstead TQ13 8NZ
Gates open 6:30pm
Hot food and licensed bar including mulled wine.
Tickets £5 Under 3s Free (Tickets available on the gate only)
Again, there’s limited parking on-site but the playing fields are only a short walk from the town centre.
Saturday November 2
Newton Abbot Halloween Themed Firework Night
Newton Abbot Rugby Club, Rackerhayes, Rydon Industrial Estate, Kingsteignton, TQ12 3SJ
Gates open at 5pm Fireworks start at 8pm
Live music, food stalls, bars, Halloween competitions and fun for the kids. Fancy dress encouraged.
Tickets: Adults £8 Children £5 Under 3s Free. Family tickets (2 adults and three children) £20.
Teignmouth RFC Fireworks Night
Teignmouth Rugby Club, Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth
Gates open
The bar will be open with live music after the fireworks display.
Abbotskerswell Annual Fireworks Display
Abbotskerswell Recreation Ground, TQ12 5PD
As well as showstopping fireworks, raising funds for the upkeep of Abbotskerswell’s recreation area and new projects, there will be live music, hot drinks, a barbecue, sweets and cakes and a sparkler stall.
Gates open 5:30pm Fireworks start at 7pm
Tickets: Adult £6 Children and Seniors £3 Families (2 adults and 2 children) £15
Tuesday November 5
Hearn Field Bonfire and Fireworks
Hearn Field, Combeinteignhead, TQ12 4RR
Gates open 5:30pm Bonfire 6:30pm Fireworks 7pm
Watch a stunning display on the banks of the River Teign. Warm yourself by the bonfire and tuck into locally sourced burgers. Cakes, hot drinks and a licensed bar will also be available.
Tickets: Adult £6.50 Child £3.85
Teign Valley Fireworks
Teign Valley Community Hall, Village Road, Christow EX6 7WA
6:30pm-8:30pm
Bonfire, food tent and a stall selling gifts for the children.
Tickets: Adult £8.50 Child £4.50 Under 3s Free Family (2 adults and 2 children) £20
Kingsteignton FC Fireworks
Broadway Road, Kingsteignton, TQ12 3EH
Gates open 5pm. Fireworks start at 7pm
Refreshments available with barbecue, bar and kitchen open for hot and soft drinks.
Tickets: Adult £3 Under 16s £2
Saturday November 9
Ogwell Beacon and Fireworks
Ogwell Village Green TQ12 6AQ
Gates open at 6:30pm. The beacon will be lit at 6:45pm and the fireworks display will start at 7pm
For anyone sensitive to big bangs, save yourself for this colourful, low-noise display, designed to minimise any impacts on animals and wildlife. This display date is subject to weather conditions and the back-up date is the following Saturday (November 16).
This is a FREE event organised by Ogwell Parish Council and Ogwell Fair Committee.