There are some fantastic family-friendly Halloween and Bonfire Night Fireworks Displays in the North East. There’s something for all ages to enjoy, with fairground rides, entertainment, live music, delicious food and more – including Low Noise Displays and fab FREE displays!
Details are subject to change and can be affected by poor weather, please check the latest updates directly with individual organisers using the links below. Booking fees and additional charges may apply. e,g, for parking, fairground rides etc.
📆 Halloween
Sunderland Spooktacular – Low Noise Display
📌 Barnes Park, Sunderland, SR4 7PY
Tues 31st Oct 2023
🎆 Halloween-themed low noise fireworks and flame show, with funfair, live music, fire performers, walkabout characters, hot food, DJ Kenny D and prize giveaways. Event from 5pm, fireworks approx 7.45pm.
£5-£7 pp. Family: £15-£20.
Book here.
📆 THURS 2nd NOV 2023
Segedunum – FREE Fireworks at the Fort
📌 Segedunum Roman Fort, Wallsend, NE28 6HR
🎆 As well as the firework extravaganza over the River Tyne, visitors can explore the museum for free with family-friendly craft activities 4-6pm. Fireworks from 6.30pm.
🎫 FREE (donations to museum welcome)
👉 More info here
📆 FRI 3rd NOV 2023
Barmoor Hub – FREE Community Fireworks Display
Barmoor, Crawcrook, Ryton, NE40 3AG
🎆 An annual event bringing local communities together. Funfair, fun and games, fireworks, food and drinks from 4pm. Fireworks at 7pm.
🎫 FREE entry, donations needed here to help cover the costs of the fireworks.
👉 More info here.
Bowes Railway – Bonfire & Fireworks Evening
Springwell Village, Gateshead, NE9 7QJ
🎆 Fairground rides, food & drink, bonfire and fireworks. Limited parking available on site (£3 per vehicle). 5-8pm.
🎫 £3.50-£5 pp (under 2 years free)
👉 Book here.
Brandon Cricket Club – Fireworks & Bonfire
📌 Brandon Lane, Durham, DH7 8PG
🎆 Fairground rides from 4pm, fireworks display from 7:30pm. Parking available at Meadowfield Sports Centre.
🎫 £2-£3 pp (pushchairs free)
👉 No tickets, pay at the gate. More info here.
Ferryhill Town Council – Fireworks Extravaganza
📌 Dean Bank Recreational Park, Co Durham, DL17 8TL
🎆 A family movie themed fireworks display, with music and refreshments. Gates open 5, fireworks approx 7pm.
🎫 £3-£4 pp (under 3s free)
👉 Tickets on sale at Ferryhill Town Hall. Info here.
Newcastle Racecourse – Firework & Funfair Racenight
📌 High Gosforth Park, Newcastle, NE3 5HP
🎆 All-weather championships racing, with funfair, food stalls and a 15-minute firework and laser show choreographed to hit songs. Gates open 2.30pm, display approx 7.30pm.
🎫 From £16 pp (17 & under free)
👉 Book here
Westoe RFC – Fireworks Extravaganza
📌 Dean Road, South Shields, NE33 4EA
🎆 Annual fireworks celebration. Door open 6pm.
🎫 £5.50-£6.60 pp | Family: £22
👉 Book here
📆 SAT 4th NOV 2023
Blaydon RFC – Bonfire & Firework Extravaganza
📌 Hexham Road, Swalwell, Gateshead, NE16 3BN
🎆 Funfair, huge bonfire, pyro-musical choreographed fireworks display and gourmet food village. Event opens 5pm, bonfire from 6:15 pm, fireworks approx 7:15pm.
🎫 £5-£8.50 pp | Combo/family tickets: £12-£23.50 (under 3 years free)
👉 Book here
Chester le Street Cricket Club – Fireworks Display
📌 Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street, Co Durham
🎆 Hot food and bar available and amazing fireworks. Doors 4pm, display 6pm.
🎫 Adult: £7 | Child: £3 (under 3 years free)
👉 Book here.
Coach & Horses – Kid’s Disco
📌 Birtley, DH3 1QF
🎆 Bonfire night disco – the perfect alternative for kids who don’t like fireworks! Party games, prizes, neon coloured dress up, sparklers, and fire spinner at 8pm. From 4pm.
🎫 Free entry.
👉 No booking needed, info & updates here.
Gosforth Sports Association – Fireworks Extravaganza
📌 Broadway West Playing Fields, Gosforth, Newcastle
🎆 Attractions, refreshments, rides for the kids, and fireworks with over 120 effects per minute, plus much more! All profits go to charities and good causes in the local area. Gates open 5pm, fireworks display approx 7pm.
🎫 £4-£6 pp | Family: £18-£23 (3 years & under free)
👉 Book here
Hexham Rotary – FREE Fireworks Display
📌 The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland
🎆 Fairground rides, samba band, catering and fireworks display choreographed to music. Raising money towards supporting local causes. Fireworks approx 7pm.
🎫 Suggested donation £2 pp
👉 More info here
Kynren – Pyromusical
📌 Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 7SF
🎆 The UK’s largest seated Pyromusical, with a 25-minute firework display set to musical favourites. Food court and fire pits providing atmospheric warmth. Gates open 4.15pm, Pyromusical 7pm start.
🎫 Adult: from £12 | Child: from £6 (0-3 years free sitting on adults knee)
👉 Book here
Rutherford Afc – Fireworks & Bonfire Event
📌 Beggarswood Park, Lobley Hill, Gateshead, NE11 0HH
🎆 Choreographed firework display with the theme ‘The Greatest Showman’ – fancy dress encouraged! Food and drinks served both inside and outdoors. Opens 6pm, bonfire lit 6.30pm and fireworks approx 8pm.
🎫 £8-£10 pp (under 5s free)
👉 Book here
Saltwell Park Fireworks
📌 Saltwell Park, Gateshead
🎆 Two fireworks displays and entertainment from DJ Danny, kids characters, panto stars and fireshow performances, plus fairground rides and food & drink outlets. Child-friendly display 5.30pm (approx 10 mins), main display 7.30pm (18 mins).
🎫 £7 pp (limited number of free tickets for under 2s)
👉 Book here
Stanley Town Council – FREE Stanley Fireworks
📌 Oakey Park, Stanley, Co Durham
🎆 Fireworks with the theme ’90s neon nights’, fun fair, DJ Lew, live music, food and refreshments. Event from 5pm, fireworks at 7pm.
🎫 FREE entry.
👉 No booking required. Info & updates here.
Ushaw Moor Cricket Club – Firework Display
📌 Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7QF
🎆 Fireworks display, hot food and drink, event from 6pm.
🎫 Adults: £3. Children: £1.
👉 More info here.
📆 SUN 5th NOV 2023
Beamish Hall – Fireworks Extravaganza
📌 Beamish, Stanley, Co Durham, DH9 0YB
📆 Sun 5th – Tues 7th Nov 2023
🎆 Entertainment, street performers, fairground rides, DJ, street food vendors, bar and an incredible firework show. Gates open at 6pm with fireworks at 7.30pm.
🎫 From £37 per car
👉 Book here
Blue Flames – Fireworks Display
📌 Blue Flames Sporting Club, Benton, Newcastle
🎆 A family event with fairground rides, food stalls and more. Gates open 4.30pm, display approx 7pm.
🎫 £5.50-£7.50 pp
👉 Book here
Gateshead RFC – Fireworks Display
📌 Eastwood Gardens, Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 5UB
🎆 Fireworks, hot food and drinks. Free Parking at The Dryden Centre. Gates Open 4:30pm, Fireworks Display: 6.30pm.
🎫 £6 pp (under 5s free)
👉 Book here (or in person from Clubhouse or from The Dotty House, Dryden Road-cash only).
Hebburn Sports Club – Fireworks Extravaganza
📌 South Dr, Hebburn, South Tyneside, NE31 1UN
🎆 Hot and cold food, bar and fantastic fireworks display.
🎫 £2 pp | Family: £5
👉 Available at the bar. Info & updates here
Jarrovians Rugby Club – FREE Low Noise Fireworks
📌 Hebburn, South Tyneside, NE31 2BB
🎆 Low noise fireworks, funfair, food and music. Event 4pm – 8pm, with two fireworks displays at 7pm and 8pm.
🎫 FREE
👉 No booking needed. More info here.
Lintz Hall Farm – The Big Blaze
📌 Lintz Hall Farm, nr Burnopfield, Co Durham, NE16 6AS
🎆 Family friendly Bonfire Spectacular and massive fireworks display, with indoor and outdoor areas and attractions including fire and angle grinding show, fairground rides and street food village. Event by Psycho Path.
🎫 £12 pp (under 2s free)
👉 Book here from May for early bird discounts.
North Tyneside Council – FREE Fireworks Festival
📌 The Links, Whitley Bay, NE26 1TQ
🎆 Fairground rides and refreshments from 6pm, display starts at 7pm lasting for around 15 minutes. Traffic will be busy, visitors are encouraged to use the Metro.
🎫 FREE entry.
👉 No booking required. More info here.
South Tyneside Council – FREE Fireworks Displays
📌 South Shields Seafront, NE33 2JH
🎆 Two free fireworks displays, plus outdoor rides and food stands. Short display at 6.30pm and main display at 8pm. Viewing available along the whole promenade alongside Ocean Beach.
🎫 FREE.
👉 No booking required. More info here.
**Sundial special offer: reserve a prime balcony spot for £7pp on 0191 389 6450, including tasty hot soup**
Finally…
Hebburn Carr-Ellison – FREE Fireworks
📌 Hebburn Carr-Ellison Park, Hebburn, South Tyneside
🎆 The annual firework display will not be going ahead for Nov 2023 due to insufficient funding and donations. For more info and to donate or volunteer to support future community events – including Nov 2024 fireworks display – click here.
Useful Links
👩👧👦 Take a look at Safety Tips from the Fire Service here to help keep your family safe on Bonfire Night.
🐕 Try some of the Tips from the RSPCA here to help keep furry friends big and small calmer.
There’s plenty on Gateshead Mumbler to help keep little ones (and big ones!) busy, check here for more ideas and info for playgroups, classes and fun days out from tots to teens!
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