Remember, remember the 5th of November! If you're searching for an unforgettable Bonfire Night experience in Sussex, you're in luck. With a variety of events starting in October and continuing throughout November, there's something for everyone.

Choose from a range of Sussex Bonfire Night celebrations:

  • Traditional torchlight processions
  • Bonfires and funfairs
  • DIY Bonfire Nights
  • Events with three-course dinners
  • Guided paddle adventures

Discover our hand-picked selection of must-visit Sussex Bonfire Night extravaganzas below.

Fontwell Racecourse Fireworks Display

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  • When: From 4pm on Saturday, 1st November 2025
  • Where: Fontwell Racecourse, Arundel
  • Entry Fee: Family ticket £28 / Adults from £10, children from £8, under 3s free. Book tickets online.

Join us for a dazzling fireworks display and family-friendly fun at Fontwell Racecourse. Enjoy delicious food, live music, and a spook-tacular atmosphere.

Petworth Hamper's Green Bonfire and Fireworks

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  • When: 5pm on Saturday, 8th November 2025
  • Where: Hamper's Green, Petworth
  • Entry Fee: Free of cost (donations welcome)

Experience a community-focused Bonfire Night celebration at Hamper's Green in Petworth. Enjoy a bonfire, fireworks, sparklers, marshmallow toasting, wax torch procession and live music while supporting local charities.

West Dean Bonfire and Fireworks

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  • When: 6-8pm 7th November 2025
  • Where: West Dean Gardens, Chichester
  • Entry Fee: £5

Join West Dean Gardens for an unforgettably dazzling evening to celebrate Bonfire Night. Enjoy a fabulous fireworks display, roaring bonfires, and deliciously warming food and drink. Book your tickets here.

Bonfire Night Paddle at Chichester Harbour

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Where: Chichester Harbour

When: 7pm on 1st, 2nd and 5th November 2025

Entry fee: Single kayak £30, double kayak £45

If you like to celebrate things a little differently, then this will be the Bonfire Night celebration for you. Imagine watching the night sky come alive with dazzling fireworks whilst you glide through moonlit waters in a kayak, surrounded by the beauty of the night. As long as you have a little kayaking experience, you can do just that thanks to Fluid Adventures. This exciting and unique two-hour adventure is sure to create an Insta-worthy Bonfire Night to treasure.

Heyshott Bonfire and Fireworks

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Where: Heyshott Village, Midhurst

When: 7pm Saturday 8th November 2025

Entry fee: Free of cost, donations welcome  

For over 60 years, villagers in Heyshott have celebrated bonfire night the traditional way; with a large bonfire and spectacular display of fireworks. This year will be no different. Follow Heyshott’s renowned torchlight procession starting at Hoyle Lane at 7pm as it ambles through the village to the site of the bonfire. With a hilarious Punch and Judy/entertainment show for all to enjoy, as well as the grand finale firework display, you’ll have a booming good night.

Do it Yourself: The Trundle near Goodwood

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Where: Why wait for an official event when you can get a bird's eye view of firework scattering across Chichester and the surrounding area? Head to the top of St Roches Hill (or more commonly known as The Trundle) near Goodwood, for the best views around.

When: We recommend visiting after dark on Tuesday, 5 November, but fireworks are highly likely to be spotted the weekends either side of Bonfire Night too.  

Entry Fee: Free of cost

Why watch one firework display when you can see multiple? Offering incredible panoramic views of the countryside and coastal plain, The Trundle is one of the best places in West Sussex to spend Bonfire Night, especially if you’d rather stay away from the busy events. Wrap yourself up warm, bring a chair and hot drink and let someone else do all the work, as you soak up the sight of the illuminated Sussex skies. While we can’t guarantee which firework displays you’ll see - or when - each one will come as a spectacular surprise over the course of the evening.

The Kennels Bonfire Night (Members only event)

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Where: The Kennels, Goodwood

When: From 6.30pm on 24th and 25th October and 1st November 2025

Entry fee: From £42 per person (field tickets), £88 per person (dinner tickets)

For members only, this magical evening of live entertainment at Goodwood Kennels will ensure your Bonfire Night celebrations go off with a bang. Party with the family, get your face painted, toast marshmallows and enjoy warming hot chocolate and mulled wine whilst watching the firework display with a field ticket. Or, make a night of it my adding on a delicious three-course-dinner in the Kennels after.  

Midhurst Rother College’s Fireworks Night

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Where: Midhurst Rother College 

When: 6:30pm Friday 7th November 2025

Entry fee: Adults £8.67, Children £4.34, Group ticket: £21.68. Ticket price incl. booking fee. Tickets can be booked online here.

Midhurst’s popular Fireworks Night at Midhurst Rother College is located just across the road from the famous Cowdray Ruins - this event is always guaranteed to draw in the crowds. With hot food and snacks available from bespoke food trucks including Spud Shak, Dirty Mac and Simply Hog Roast, plus a licensed bar and sweetie stand, there’s plenty to help you hold off the chill. What’s more, with the 12-minute firework display taking place right in front of the college, there’s no need to bring your wellies either! 

Chichester Yacht Club Fireworks Night

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Where: Chichester Yacht Club

When: From 4pm on 28th October 2025

Entry Fee: Free to members and guests

The skies will be set ablaze as Chichester Yacht Club hosts its annual Fireworks Night with a halloween flavour. Yachy club members and their guests can arrive from 4pm to enjoy a halloween party and fireworks display,