Fireworks in the Portsmouth area - when and where
Want to know where to see the best fireworks display? Elley Brand gives a handy guide to the biggest and best shows across the area.
Everyone loves a good fireworks night.
But with so many being staged, which one should you go to?
We have put together a guide of when and where to go. Displays range from the annual showcase put on by Gunwharf Quays, to the smaller community fireworks presented by schools.
Each event has a different feel to it, so you’re sure to find somewhere you’d like to go in your area.
So, check out the firework and bonfire displays on these pages.
And have a blast!
Portsmouth
Gunwharf Quays Firework Spectacular
Location: Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
Date: Friday, October 31
Time: 6pm onwards
Cost: Free
Parking: Usual parking tariffs
Contact: (023) 9283 6700.
For more go to gunwharf-quays.com/fireworks-spectacular
Cosham Bonfire andFireworks Display
Location: King George V Playing Fields, Cosham.
Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: Gates open at 4pm. From 6pm there will be live music and entertainment. The fireworks display takes place at 7.30pm.
Cost: Free
Contact: (023) 9284 1400
Southsea Fireworks and Fairylights
Location: Palmerston Road
Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 4pm- 8pm. The event will be held in the pedestrian precinct and will include musical acts, children’s rides and a stages lights switch on. There will be a fiework finale.
Cost: Free
Contact: (07939) 142075
Havant
Stockheath Common Bonfire and Firework Display
Event date and time: Wednesday, November 5 - 7.30pm to 8.30pm.
Cost: Free
Location: Stockheath Common, Leigh Park
See more at: havant.gov.uk/events/bonfire-and-firework-display
Thorney Island Fireworks
Location: Baker Barracks, Thorney Island
Date: Friday, November 7
Time: Gates open at 6pm.
There will be a funfair and numerous stalls. Food and drink is available
Parking: £10 per car (includes entry to the display)
Cost: £10 per car, £2 per pedestrian
Contact: 01243 388255 for more information
Emsworth Community Fireworks Display
Location: Emsworth Primary School
Date: Saturday, November 1
Time: Gates open from 5pm
Entertainment: Fireworks display at 7:30pm
Cost: Family tickets (2 adults and up to 3 children) £12, Adlts £5, children £3
Contact: 01243 375750
Rowlands Castle Association Bonfire and Fireworks Show
Location: The Recreation Ground in Links Lane
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: Bonfire lit at 6:15pm
Firework display at 7pm.
Cost: Under-16s free.
Adults asked for £5 donation on the gate.
Gosport
Explosion Firework Spectacular
Location: Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower, Priddy’s Hard
Date: Sunday November 2
Time: 5pm- 8pm
Cost: Family tickets (2 adults and 3 children) £14, Adult £4.80, Child £3.20, under-5s free. Save up to 20 per cent and book your ticket in advance.
HMS Sultan Bonfire Night
Location: HMS Sultan, Gosport
Date: Thursday, October 30
Time 6:30pm-10:30pm
Live stage entertainment, live music, a funfair and much more.
There will also be various food and drink stalls.
Cost: Adult £5, Child £4, Family ticket is £15
Fareham
Whiteley Fireworks
Location: Meadowside Recreation Field in Whiteley
Date: Sunday, October 26
Time: Gates open 5:30pm
Entertainment: Fairground attractions. Firework display starts at 7:15pm.
Cost: Under-11s go free, 11-16-year-olds £1, over-16s £2.50, family tickets (two adults, four children) £5
St Anthony’s Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular
Location: Primate Road, Titchfield Common
Date: Saturday, November 8
Time: 3-6pm. There will be fairground rides, a play bus, circus school and fire performers. Refreshments and food includes a hog roast, barbecue, hot chocolate, mulled wine.
Parking: Free local parking
Cost: £3 per child, £4 per adult
Contact: 0148 579100.
Ranvilles Junior School Fireworks
Location: Ranvilles Junior School, Oldbury Way, Fareham
Date: Friday, November 7
Time: Gates open at 6pm.
Display starts at 7pm.
Cost: In advance £6 adult, £5 student (16-18), £4 child (under 16), £13 family.
Tickets on the gate are £7 adult, £6 student, £5 child, £16 family.
(A family ticket consists of 2 adults, 2 children; or 1 adult, 3 children)
Contact: (01329) 841653.
For more information go to ranvillesfireworks.co.uk/tickets.aspx
1st Wickham Scout Group Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Location: Glebe Field Wickham (off School Road)
Date: Saturday , November 8th
Time: Gate opens 6pm
Cost: Adults £4 Children £2 the first 700 through the gate food included in the price.
Contact: 01329 832739 or 07725478919