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Celebrating Bonfire Night in the South West: Our Top Fireworks Displays this November
21 Oct 2025
This Bonfire Night, watch the whizzing and the whirling of fireworks at one of the best displays in the South West. Whether you’re looking for a smaller, family-friendly event nearby or don’t mind hopping into your Mercedes-Benz to travel a little further afield, we've compiled a list of some of the best events across the South West, so you can plan ahead and make the most of firework season.
With heated seats to keep you warm on your journey and handy features such as rear parking cameras and sensors, you should find travelling this bonfire night an enjoyable experience for all.
Saturday 1st of November
Westpoint - Exeter, Devon
When: Saturday 1st November 2025, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: Westpoint, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ
The annual Charity Firework Display is set to be an event not to be missed at Westpoint in Exeter this year, presented by Exeter Round Table to support the Deon Air Ambulance. This year’s display is set to be a spooky Halloween “Spooktacular”, which is choreographed to music by the 2022 British Firework Champions, Sonic.
Along with the display, there will be plenty of food stands to visit and even a fun fair to enjoy! Tickets are limited and only available in advance, so be sure to book your tickets in advance via their website.
Oake Manor Golf Club Bonfire Night – Taunton, Somerset
When: Saturday 1st of November, 5:00pm - 9:00pm (fireworks start at 6:30pm)
Where: Oake Manor Golf Club, Oake, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1BA
Raising money for the local school, Oake, Bradford and Nynehead CE Primary, Oake Manor Golf Club is hosting their annual bonfire night celebrations with Firestorm Pyrotechnics. Pre-book your tickets and car parking, if required, and enjoy a night of food, fireworks and a free disco after the display. Tickets aren’t available on the night so be sure to book your tickets in advance via their website.
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – Bridgwater, Somerset
When: Saturday 1st November; 7:00pm
Where: Bridgwater, Somerset (please visit the website below for the procession route).
If you fancy something a bit different to the usual Bonfire night festivities, head to Somerset for the annual Bridgwater Guy Fawke’s Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnivals and one of the largest illuminated processions in Europe. The celebrations start from 10am with a music and dance festival across the town centre, with additional entertainment, including fairground rides and refreshments, from 3:30pm, followed by the procession at 7:30pm. It’s a day jam-packed full of seasonal family fun, so it’s one not to be missed!
Tuesday 5th November 2024
Truro City Council Bonfire Night 2024 – Truro, Cornwall
When: Tuesday 5th November 2024, from 5:00pm
Where: Tremorvah Playing Field, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1JX
Head down to Tremorvah Playing Field to join the Truro City Council’s annual Bonfire Night celebrations. Raising money for Cornwall Air Ambulance, CHBN Radio, and Cornwall Young Farmers, refreshments will be available to buy on site to enjoy when the bonfire is lit and when the firework display begins! No need to pre-book, just turn up on the night but please note this is a cash only event.
Plymouth Hoe Bonfire Night – Plymouth, Devon
When: Tuesday the 5th November, from 4:00pm (display from 7:30pm).
Where: Smeaton’s Tower Lighthouse, The Hoe, Plymouth, Devon
Plymouth Hoe are getting ready to “Remember, remember the fifth of November!” Despite the warmth from the bonfire, it is recommended that you wrap up warm to enjoy the gorgeous firework display at Plymouth Hoe on November 5th. In addition to the spectacular show, a full fairground is on offer from 4pm alongside food and drink stalls from 5pm. The bonfire is set to be lit at 7:00pm and will crackle away whilst the fireworks are set off from 7:30pm onwards. In line with the event, several roads will be closed, so changes to your journey may need to be arranged beforehand.
The display has been organised in association with Plymouth Waterfront Partnership and Sonic Fireworks.
Bodmin Firework Display and Bonfire – Priory Park, Cornwall
When: Tuesday 5th of November, from 5:00pm (Bonfire from 7:00pm)
Where: Priory Park, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2AE
The annual bonfire night firework display will be held in Priory Park on 5th November, with the display happening to music by British artists. Gates open at 5pm, and the bonfire will be lit from 7pm. Advanced tickets can be purchased by various supermarkets and corner shops around Bodmin, but they are also available on the gate.
Friday the 7th November
Winslade Manor - Exeter, Devon
When: Friday 7th November 2025, 16:30 – Midnight
Where: Winslade Park, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1FY
Feast your eyes upon the incredible ‘whisper’ fireworks at Winslade Manor this November. Aside from the fireworks, you can tuck into some delicious street food, enjoy live music and a DJ, and enjoy drinks until late. There is plenty of car parking available on-site, and, for the ultimate night out, why not upgrade your ticket to enjoy Winslade Manor’s VIP option for the “ultimate all-in-one experience”, with access to The Manor’s exclusive viewing spot and hot buffet.
Pedestrian access via Church Lane will be available and under 5’s can enjoy General admission tickets for free. Booking via their website is highly recommended for this popular event.
Saturday 8th November
Looe Fireworks Display – Looe, Cornwall
When: Saturday 8th November, 5:00pm - 9:00pm (fireworks start at 19:30)
Where: Tencreek Holiday Park, Polperro Road, Looe, Cornwall PL13 2JR
Make your bonfire night go off with bang at Tencreek Holiday Park’s annual fireworks display. There’s something for everyone in Looe this year, with a food and drink options for spectators, meet the park characters for the youngsters – including Deano the Dolphin - and top cabaret performers for everyone to enjoy. Fancy staying the night? Tencreek Holiday Park is also offering two and three-night short breaks too.
The team at Mercedes-Benz South West would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Bonfire Night!