South Heighton Bonfire Night 2024

Saturday 9 November

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A LOCAL EVENT WITH NO DESIGNATED PARKING AND THERE IS NO PARKING AROUND THE VILLAGE OR ON THE A26 NEAR THE FIRESITE. ROAD CLOSURES WILL BE IN PLACE. PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE EVENT IF YOU CANNOT COME ON FOOT OR ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT.

Regretfully there is no disabled parking around the fire site and no suitable mobility vehicle/wheelchair access to the fire site. This is due to vehicle restrictions in place around the site and the likely conditions of the ground underfoot.

Timings

Torchlit procession leaves the Flying Fish area in Denton at around 6.30pm and makes its way (via Denton Road, Thompson Road, Wellington Road, Heighton Road) to the bonfire site at South Heighton Recreation Ground. The firework display will start around 8pm.

Admission

• Adults (18+) £5 – accompanied under 18s free (up to 3 per family)
• If you are under the age of 18 you will not be admitted unless accompanied by an adult (who may be required to provide proof of age)
• We recommend that you get to the field early to avoid the rush
• CASH ONLY ON THE GATE – WE CANNOT TAKE CARD PAYMENTS AND THERE ARE NO ADVANCE TICKET SALES.

Road Closures

The roads along the procession route and around the fire site are subject to road closures between 5pm and 9pm. There will be traffic management in place to direct vehicles.

Please do not park on the procession route during the road closure period.

Unfortunately, we have no designated parking for the event and there is no parking around the village. Please do not come to the event if you cannot come on foot or on public transport.

Please note the following:

• This is a traditional Sussex bonfire and fireworks celebration. Although we are very much a family-friendly event, you should expect loud and sudden noises, and bright explosions. You may consider that it is not suitable for babies and young children to be present. It can be frightening if you are not used to it or of a nervous disposition.
• When watching the procession stay well back on the pavement for your own safety and NEVER pick up discarded torches or flares as they will be very hot. These will be picked up by the ‘fire carts’ following the end of the procession.
• Whilst at the fire site stay behind any barriers which have been erected for your safety.
• Follow any instructions given by you by the any of the Society Marshalls or Security Team (who will be wearing high-visibility jackets).
• Only members of Bonfire Societies may march in the procession. No members of the public are permitted to handle torches.
• Discharging fireworks on a public highway is a criminal offence.
• Regretfully there is no disabled parking around the fire site and no suitable mobility vehicle/wheelchair access to the fire site. This is due to vehicle restrictions in place around the site and the likely conditions of the ground underfoot.

We thank you for your cooperation and hope you have an enjoyable and safe evening.