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firework displays in Canterbury 2018

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October 18, 2018

Stay at one of our newest locations, Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat, and explore all the local area has to offer this Bonfire Night. Offering stunning accommodation in a peaceful countryside setting, you can escape from it all after a night of cold air, spectacular fireworks and delicious food on offer…


tyler hill bonfire & firework night

Where: Tyler Hill Memorial Fields, CT2 9NH / When: 3rd Nov / Times: 5.30pm / Prices: Adult £7, Child £3

This annual firework display is massive and a family delight for all! Used as the official start to the Christmas countdown in Kent, the Tyler Hill event offers family fun entertainment all evening, a massive bonfire which the villagers have been building for 6 weeks, topped with Guy Fawkes, and take your time to wander the street food stalls serving delicious hamburgers and hot dogs. The firework show will start around 7.30pm.


fireworks evening

When: Kent Country Cricket Club, CT1 3NZ / When: 5th Nov / Times: 5pm – 8pm / Prices: Adult £10, Child £5

As one of the biggest firework nights in Kent, you will enjoy live entertainment, including live music from local band Old Town Souls, and a fabulous funfair for all the family to get stuck into. There will be a range of stalls, street food and drink stalls to wander through and enjoy too.


Westmoor farm bonfire & fireworks

Where: Westmoor Farm, ME8 8NF / When: 3rd Nov / Times: 5pm / Prices: Adult: £7, Child £5

A traditional bonfire night for all the family to enjoy in the heart of Kent, this event is organised by Upchurch Scouts Group and is ideal for families. Gates open at 5pm, with a parade of the Guy to the Bonfire at 6.30pm, with the firework show starting at 6.45pm.


fireworks display

Where: Ashford RFC, TN24 9QB / When: 4th Nov / Times: 5pm – 8pm / Prices: Adult £8, Child £4

Enjoy a fabulous firework display and mega bonfire, as well as real ales on offer, a range of food stalls to keep you fuelled and a selection of 3 outdoor bars. The amazing bonfire will be lit at 7pm, with the display beginning at 7:30pm.


Leeds castle firework spectacular

Where: Maidstone, ME17 1PL / When: 3rd & 4th Nov / Times: 2pm – 6.30pm / Prices: Adult £23, Child £15 (Booking Essential)

Splash out on the biggest firework display in the South East of England at this Firework Spectacular! The ‘Let’s Dance’ funky theme of the night will have the whole family dancing the night away to favourite songs, including ‘Just Dance’ and ‘I Like to Move It’, with plenty of other entertainment available, including live music from DJ Jonny Meah and singer Adam Chandler. The whole family can enjoy the fairground rides, a falconry display and various play areas, all with a stunning backdrop of the Leeds Castle. The fireworks show will kick off around 5.30pm, but the live music will carry on until 6.30pm for a wonderful evening out with all the family.


All fabulous fireworks events to visit this year, you’ll be spoiled for choice during your break away to Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat!

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