Friends of Ashlands Bonfire & Fireworks 2026

About Friends of Ashlands Bonfire & Fireworks 2026

Join us for a very special evening as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ashlands Bonfire & Fireworks!

This much-loved, family-friendly event brings the community together for an evening of bonfire, fireworks, food and refreshments, while raising money to support school projects. All proceeds from ticket sales and event stalls will go towards helping fund projects and activities at the school.

Event timings

The gates will open at 5:30pm, giving you plenty of time to arrive, find a good spot and enjoy the food and refreshments before the main event.

The bonfire will be lit at 6:15pm, followed by the spectacular fireworks display at 7:30pm.

Food & Drink

There will be bars offering a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You will also be able to grab a bite to eat from our food stall serving hot food, including vegetarian options, as well as our hot drinks stall and tuck shop.

Please note that the entire event is fully cashless, so please make sure you bring a suitable card or contactless payment method with you.

Tickets

Family tickets are £25 and admit two adults and two children/infants.

Adult tickets are £8 and children's tickets are £6. Infants 2 and under are only £2.

There is no need to print your tickets. Simply bring your ticket confirmation email on your phone and show it on arrival.

Important information

The Ashlands Bonfire & Fireworks is open to all ages, and we look forward to welcoming families and visitors of all ages to celebrate this special 40th anniversary.

For everyone's safety, bag searches may be conducted on arrival. Please do not bring any items that could pose a risk to other visitors or event staff (including sparklers). Security and event staff may refuse entry to anyone carrying prohibited items. Please note alcohol cannot be brought onto the premises for licensing reasons.

Parents and guardians remain responsible for the safety and wellbeing of their children throughout the event.

The sale and service of alcohol is subject to UK licensing laws and alcoholic drinks may only be purchased and consumed by those aged 18 or over. Valid photographic ID may be required.

Parking

There is no parking available on the school grounds. If you are travelling by car, please park considerately and do not block local roads, driveways or access routes. Where possible, we encourage visitors to walk, cycle or use alternative transport to reach the event.

Thank you for supporting the Ashlands Bonfire & Fireworks and the local schools that benefit from the event. We can't wait to celebrate 40 years of Ashlands Bonfire with you!