Where to catch the fireworks in Bedfordshire

We all know the rhyme: Remember, remember the fifth of November, gun powder treason and plot… As the 5^th is a Tuesday though, you’re more likely to find that the firework displays will be taking place the weekend before and we thought we’d put together a selection of displays you can catch around the county.

First up on the 1^st November, we have arguably the biggest display, the Ampthill Festival. This annual community fireworks display is held in Ampthill Great Park and is run on a not-for-profit basis with funds being distributed to local charities.

Image: Last year's event at Ampthill from nicola1905 on Instagram.

This year the display will include a performance from local band, The Numbers, as well as having all the usual fairground rides and food stalls that you would expect from the Ampthill Festival.

There are a number of displays taking place the following day. Oakley Sports and Social Club in Bedford will have a display at the club ground and promises that this year will be bigger and better than ever! The fireworks will be complimented with carousels, trampolines, bouncy castles and kid’s entertainment in Oakley Village Hall. If you’re in Leighton Buzzard, the annual fireworks display is also taking place on 2^nd November at the Axe and Compass. Money raised from the display will be going to charities located in and around Leighton Buzzard.

The Cross Keys in Bedford are hosting the Pulloxhill Fireworks Display on 3^rd November. Weather permitting, the event will also have a bonfire and a bbq alongside the usual bar, stalls and fairground rides.

If you’re a stickler for tradition and want to attend a display on actual Bonfire Night, don’t worry, the Scott Primary School PTA firework event is taking place on the 5^th at the school in Bedford.

Are you attending any firework displays this year? Let us know! You can share your photos with us on Instagram, just tag @experiencebedfordshire.