Head to the free Newham fireworks display on Wanstead Flats and see the skies above east London lit up in a bright and colourful pyrotechnics show on Bonfire Night.
Free for all
Hosted by the Mayor of Newham, the fireworks display on Wanstead Flats brings plenty of fizzes, pops and bangs to the green open land on the edge of Epping Forest. There's nothing quite like some fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night to bring a spot of colour and cheer to the long autumn nights, so wrap up warm and take the whole family along for some free and traditional fun.
Musical display
There's an intergalactic theme to the 2011 Newham fireworks display, with a musical soundtrack that aims to take you through the solar system and beyond. Expect to hear plenty of chart topping favourites during the fireworks display, from Take That's Rule the World and Elton John's Rocket Man to the soundtracks from E.T. and Star Wars.
Food and drink
Keep warm, well fed and refreshed during the Newham fireworks display with a selection of hot food and drink available from the stalls set up on Wanstead Flats. Jerk chicken wraps, soup, burgers and hot dogs will all be available to buy at the event, so you can make a night of it and enjoy a seasonal community event with the whole family.
Fireworks extravaganza
The free display on Wanstead Flats has been designed by Pains Fireworks, winners of the top award at the International Fireworks Festival. Onlookers can enjoy plenty in the way of rockets, Roman candles, fountains and chrysanthemums at a first rate display in east London.
Popular event
The free fireworks display organised by Newham Council is likely to be a very popular affair, so make sure you carefully plan your journey to and from the event. Centre Road and Woodford Road will be closed between 7pm and 8.30pm, and visitors are advised to use public transport rather than driving to Wanstead Flats.
The Newham fireworks display takes place on Saturday 5th November 2011. The gates open at 6.45pm, and the display begins at 7.45pm. Admission is free.
Entrances to Wanstead Flats will be on Centre Road and Dames Road. Please note that no dogs or personal fireworks, including sparklers, will be allowed.
Calendar 2011
Friday 4th November
Saturday 5th November
Sunday 6th November
Saturday 12th November
Event Information
When: Saturday 5th November 2011
Display: 19:45
Where: Wanstead Flats
Admission: Free
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Content updated: 29/05/2012 00:27
Content updated: 29/05/2012 00:27