Seasonal
The 6 Best Bonfire Night Fireworks in London
Six of London's biggest and best-loved early-November fireworks displays, from Ally Pally's drone-and-pyro festival to thereturn of Blackheath.
In short: our top picks are Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival, Battersea Park Fireworks and Blackheath Fireworks. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
For one long weekend at the start of November, the capital trades fairy lights for fountains of gold and cracking colour overhead. These are the displays Londoners actually plan their evening around, the ones with a proper soundtrack, street food and a skyline that earns its applause. Wrap up warm, go early, and let the sky do the talking.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival | Muswell Hill | £££ |
| Battersea Park Fireworks | Battersea | £££ |
| Blackheath Fireworks | Blackheath | £££ |
| Fireworks in the Park, Wimbledon Park | Wimbledon | ££ |
| Fireworks in the Park, Morden Park | Morden | ££ |
| Crystal Palace Park Fireworks | Crystal Palace | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival
Why we pick itAn early-November fixture (typically the weekend around 31 October and 1 November) and arguably London's biggest bonfire celebration, pairing a choreographed firework display with a synchronised drone show high above the city. The StrEATlife village brings cocktails, craft beer and DJs to the 196-acre park.
Hilltop fireworks and drone show with a full street food and live music festival, panoramic across the whole London skyline
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Battersea Park Fireworks
Why we pick itAn early-November tradition (usually held across 1 and 2 November) run by Wandsworth Council and the team behind London's New Year fireworks. One night is a louder adult show, the other a gentler family evening, both set to a soundtrack with pre and post-show entertainment.
Riverside park display set to music with live entertainment, fairground rides and food and drink stalls
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Blackheath Fireworks
Why we pick itAn early-November highlight (held on 1 November in 2025) that returned with a bang after a six-year break, once billed as London's biggest free display and now a ticketed event drawing around 30,000 people. Run by Lewisham Council with the Alexandra Palace events team behind it.
Vast open-heath display set to music, with a covered live-music arena, comedy big top, funfair and street food
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Fireworks in the Park, Wimbledon Park
Why we pick itAn early-November staple run by Merton Council, with an earlier gentler display for children at around 6.45pm and a bigger, louder show at about 8.30pm, both set to a soundtrack. One of the better-value tickets in town.
Family-friendly council display with two shows, a funfair and street food vans by the lake
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Fireworks in the Park, Morden Park
Why we pick itMerton Council's second early-November display (recent years have run dates around 1 and 5 November), with a child-friendly show first and a punchier later one, plus a sustainability focus on sourcing and carbon offsetting. Funfair, food and a bar on site.
Two-display council fireworks night with a funfair, food stalls and a bar
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Crystal Palace Park Fireworks
Why we pick itAn early-November display (held on 8 November in 2025) in a park that has hosted fireworks for decades, now a professional charity show by Frontier Fireworks set to music, raising funds for a local primary school. Two displays, the first aimed at younger families.
Community charity display choreographed to music, with local food trucks and light wands for the kids
Before you book
Most of these displays sell out, so book online in advance rather than chancing it on the gate, and arrive at least an hour before the first launch to clear the queues and grab a decent spot. Tickets typically go on sale from late summer.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival is our editor's choice: An early-November fixture (typically the weekend around 31 October and 1 November) and arguably London's biggest bonfire celebration, pairing a choreographed firework display with a synchronised drone show high above the city. The StrEATlife village brings cocktails, craft beer and DJs to the 196-acre park. Alexandra Palace Fireworks & Drone Festival, Battersea Park Fireworks and Blackheath Fireworks lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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