insideKENT Magazine Issue 32 - November 2014 | Page 21
There are a number of organised events across Kent to celebrate
Bonfire Night (also known as Guy Fawkes Night) on or around 5th
November this year. Here is a list of just some of them.
Where: Leeds Castle, Maidstone
When: 8th-9th November 2014
What: Leeds Castle is hosting a Go Wild Fireworks Spectacular this year.
Themed around the animal kingdom, the South East’s biggest firework
display is a pyrotechnic extravaganza incorporating music and movement
through the two consecutive nights.
How to book: www.leeds-castle.com
Where: Museum of Kent Life,
Maidstone
When: 8th November 2014
What: The Museum of Kent Life’ annual fireworks
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display is always a fantastic day out. Festivities
start at 3pm and go on until 9pm, and include
face painting, zorbing, fire breathing, fairground
rides, and a spooktacular display that starts at
7.45pm.
How to book: www.kentlife.org.uk
Where: Quex Park,
Birchington
When: 1st November 2014
What: Quex Park in Birchington has been
organising fantastic displays for seven years now,
and each one builds on the fun of the last. This
year, there will be a fun fair to enjoy, along with
jugglers, stilt walkers, and magicians. If you are
looking for some unique crafts and gifts, there
is even a market to browse as you wait for the
main event.
How to book: www.quexpark.co.uk
Where: The Hop Farm,
Paddock Wood
When: 31st October – 1st November 2014
What: The Hop Farm is planning two different
themed nights for its fireworks display this year.
On 31st October, there will be a Hallowe’en
inspired theme, and on 1st November, it is Best
of British. Both nights include pyrotechnic displays
in time with toe-tapping music. Everything kicks
off at 5pm on 31st October and 6pm on 1st
November, and finishes at 11pm on both nights.
The rest of The Hop Farm is open to all those
with tickets, so make a night of it.
How to book: www.thehopfarm.co.uk
Where: Danson Park,
Bexleyheath
When: 1st November 2014
What: The fireworks display at Danson Park is
a massive event, which offers up a magnificent
spectacular choreographed carefully with music.
All proceeds go to charity, so you know you are
doing a good deed as you enjoy the display.
How to book: www.dansonparkfireworks.co.uk
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