Bolton's bonfire and firework displays taking place

In line with tradition, Bolton will be lit up in spectacular fashion as organised displays take place across the borough - with one taking place this weekend.

Although there may be no free display this year, many are affordable and guarantee a great night out for all the family.

Picture by Phil Taylor

Please check each organisation’s website for details on how to get tickets 
 

Displays include:

Bradshaw Cricket Club

Bradshaw Cricket Club will put on a Wonka themed firework display on October 19, complete with a funfair, food stalls, and outdoor bar.

Gates open at 6pm and the fireworks will start at 8pm. Tickets are £8 per person and £20 per family.

Tonge Cricket Club

Tonge Cricket Club firework night will take place on October 25. Gates open at 6pm and the fireworks will start at 8pm.

Entry is £7 for adults, £5 for children, and £20 for families. Tickets can be purchased here.

Horwich RMI Cricket Club

On October 27 Horwich RMI Cricket Club will host their firework display. Gates open at 6pm and the display will begin at 7:30pm

Entry is £7 for adults, £5 for children, and £20 for families. Tickets can be purchased here.

Westhoughton Cricket Club

Westhoughton Cricket Club’s firework display will take place on November 1 from 6pm to 11pm, complete with outside bars and a funfair. The fireworks will be lit at approximately 8pm depending on the weather.

Adult tickets are £6, tickets for children under 16 are £4, and children under 4 go free. You can book here.

Farnworth Cricket Club

Farnworth Cricket Club’s annual bonfire and firework display with fairground rides is also taking place November 1 at 5:30pm.

Tickets must be purchased with cash on the gate. Tickets are £4 for adults and £3 for children.

Blackrod Cricket Club

On November 2 Blackrod Cricket Club will host their annual bonfire. The fire will be lit at 6:15pm and the fireworks are due to begin at 7:45pm.

Cheaper advance tickets can be purchased at the club from October 11, £6 for adults and £3 for under 16s. Tickets will also be available at the gate on the night.

Bolton School

On November 3 Friends of Bolton School will host “at the movies” themed fireworks from 4pm to 5pm to fundraise for Bolton School Theatre.

There will be many games, stalls, a raffle for hampers and luxury Christmas puddings will also be on sale.

Adult tickets are £10. Tickets for children (aged 2-18) are £6. Tickets are limited so you are advised to book as soon as possible. More details on the school website

BURY

Brandlesholme: Woodbank Cricket Club will be hosting their annual event on Saturday, November 2.

Gates open at 5.45pm and children’s tickets (3- to 16-year-olds) remain priced at £3 each, with a 25p booking fee and adults are £5 plus a 42p booking fee.

Greenmount: The Scouts annual bonfire and fireworks display will be held at Canon Lewis Hall on Saturday, November 2.

Gates open at 6.30pm, the fire, just off Longsight Road, will be lit at around 7.15pm with fireworks starting at around 8pm.

Adult tickets are priced at £6, and children (under 16s) can go for £2.

Radcliffe: The annual East Lancs Paper Mill Cricket Club event will also return with a bang this year on Saturday, November 2.

The free event will begin at 6pm, there will be a collection bucket at the gates for anyone who would like to donate.

Summerseat: Brooksbottom Cricket Club, based just north of Bury in Summerseat, will be holding a free bonfire event on Saturday, November 2.

Gates will be open from 12pm with food and stalls from 5pm. The bonfire will be lit from 6pm.

Ramsbottom: Ramsbottom Cricket Club Bonfire will be holding an event with gates opening from 4.30pm on Saturday, November 2.

Fireworks will start at 7.45pm and tickets for adults are £6 with a 50p booking fee, children under 16 are £4 with a 50p booking fee and a family ticket is £18 with a 50p booking fee.