Bonfire Night 2025: Here are the five best places to watch the fireworks in London

With Halloween week over, we’re swapping the endless rounds of vodka shots with mulled wine and hot chocolate. That’s right, it’s time for Bonfire Night 2025 in London, and as a KCL student, celebrating is a must.

Whilst these are the city’s Bonfire Night events, it’s always best to start looking for tickets from September. Next year, keep an eye out for Battersea Park, Alexandra Palace, Dulwich Firework Display, and Stow Firework Spectacular.

And, if you’ve been a little disorganised this year and haven’t found plans yet, don’t worry – there are plenty of mini firework shows scattered across the city. So, here’s a list of all the best spots to enjoy a display this Bonfire Night if you’re looking for some last-minute plans. Spoiler alert: South London takes the cake this year.

Fireworks in the park

Organised by Merton Council, Fireworks in the Park is a ticketed event hosting everything from funfairs to live entertainment. Just hop on the Northern Line down to Morden Park on the 5th to celebrate Guy Fawkes night this Wednesday.

Busy this reading week? Not to worry, the same event is being hosted this Saturday at Wimbledon Park. When booking tickets, bear in mind that there are two shows per day, the earlier one being the family friendly version.

Harrow Fireworks Display

Hosting its 15th Annual show, Harrow Fireworks Display has planned an entire afternoon full of entertainment. On 8th November, head to Byron Park to enjoy the musical showing and indulge in their world food market.

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Not only is this event a celebration for Bonfire Night; it also acts as a late Diwali festival. If you’re celebrating the festival of lights, get your Henna done and check out some local businesses at the market.

Beckenham Charity Fireworks

Held at Croydon Recreation Ground, you can spend your Saturday afternoon at the Beckenham Charity Fireworks. By giving back to the local communities, the event has raised about £200,000 for South London charities over the years.

If you’re not a massive fan of the loud noises, the event has an earlier, quiet display at 6pm. If you’re planning on getting on some of the fairground rides, take some cash with you because some of them don’t accept card.

Greenwich Park

A popular spot for tourist excursions, the top of Greenwich Park not only offers an amazing view of the city, but also provides a great lookout spot for any firework displays. It’s not a ticketed event, so it’s entirely free to attend.

However, be warned that there’s no official display at the park. By hanging out by the Royal Observatory you may catch some beautiful sparks of light, but just know it’s not guaranteed.

Coram’s Fields

Located in the middle of central London, Coram’s Fields Fireworks Night is definitely a spot to visit. Make your way to Bloomsbury this Wednesday afternoon to enjoy the free event. But do keep in mind that it’s first-come, first-served and when it reaches capacity, there’s no chance of getting in.

In partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital, you’ll be able to catch stage performances from school choirs and bands beforehand, so be ready to support the cheerful community.