Wherever you are across Essex you’re never too far away from a stunning firework display or an enormous bonfire to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night. We’ve rounded up 15 of our favourites for you to try this November
1) Fireworks party at North Weald Airfield- November 2
Starts: 6pm
Tickets: £5 per adult and £3 per child if purchased in advance
Highlights: Family funfair and an array of food stalls
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2) King Coel's Kittens Fireworks Spectacular in Castle Park, Colchester - November 5
Starts: 6pm
Tickets: Adults £9.50, 4-15 years £4.50 and under-4s free
Highlights: Fireworks in the surrounds of one of Colchester's most historic sites
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3) The Great Burnham Bonfire at St Mary the Virgin - November 2
Starts: 6pm (TBC)
Tickets: Free! Bring a large firework with you or scrap wood for the bonfire
Highlights: A display where everyone chips in to do their bit!
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4) Clacton-on-Sea Fireworks - November 2
Starts: Usually between 8 and 9.30pm but weather dependent
Tickets: Free!
Highlights: Takes place on the pier so its bowling arcade and boardwalk bar will be available
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5) Billericay Charity Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular at Lake Meadows Park - November 2
Starts: 5:30pm
Tickets: £7 adults, £5 children
Highlights: Typically a sell-out event so expect a fantastic atmosphere
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6) Big Beach Bang at East Beach Shoeburyness - November 2
Starts: 5.45pm
Tickets: £6 in advance
Highlights: 100% of money raised goes to charity and it takes place right on the beach!
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7) Dunmow's Fantastic Fireworks Display - November 2
Starts: 6:15pm
Tickets: £6 for adults and £4 for kids if bought in advance
Highlights: Lots of modern music to go with the fireworks and an improved BBQ
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8) Waldegraves Holiday Park Fireworks Display - November 2
Starts: 5pm
Tickets: Free and £5 for parking
Highlights: Lighting up the sky above West Mersea
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9) Harwich Guy Carnival - October 26
Starts: 6.30pm
Tickets: Free
Highlights: Big Head parade and torch bearers
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10) Stratford St Mary Community Display - November 2
Starts: 6pm
Tickets: £5 adults, £1 for under-14s, under-3s free
Highlights: Hog roast and everything goes towards supporting the local community
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11) Guy Fawkes Fireworks at Royal Gunpowder Mills - November 2 and 3
Starts: 2pm
Tickets: £10.50 adults, under-16s £8.50
Highlights: Science shows, short theatre production and fireworks from Force FX
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12) Essex's Largest Free Fireworks Display, Harrow Lodge, Hornchurch - November 9 - 10
Starts: 2pm Saturday and 1pm Sunday
Tickets: Free
Highlights: All funfair rides are half price on Sunday
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13) Chelmsford Fireworks at Admirals Park - November 2
Starts: 5pm
Tickets: £7.50 adults and £5 kids (VIP tickets extra)
Highlights: Fairground and children's attractions with proceeds supporting local projects
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14) Firework & Bonfire Night Party at The Bell Inn, Tolleshunt Major - November 9
Starts: 6pm
Tickets: Free!
Highlights: Eat a toffee apple with a beer in hand while the kids play trick or treat games
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15) Maldon Firework Display at Promenade Park - November 2
Starts: 5:30pm
Tickets: £6 adults, £4 for 6-14 years, under-5s free (£1 on top of each charge when bought on the gate
Highlights: A musical firework display from the winners of the National Firework Championship set next to the beautiful River Chelmer
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