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Somerset's firework displays and bonfires in 2006

Do you want see lots of things go bang and whizz this November? Check out the list to find a firework display near you. And if you know any we've missed off, make sure you send us the details.

Bridgwater Grand Fireworks Display - St Matthew's Field - Thursday 2 November, 7pm

A spectacular firework display will light up the November night sky with a mirage of colour. The display acts as a curtain raiser for Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival the following evening.

  • Cost: free (but with a collection for local charities)
  • Phone: Bridgwater TIC - 01278 436438

Walcot RFC Fireworks Display - opposite Lansdown Park & Ride, Bath - Friday 3 November, 7.30pm

A barbeque, bar and other refreshments will be available.

  • Cost: adults £3, children £1
  • Phone: 01225 330199

High Down Junior School firework display - Down Road, Portishead - Saturday 4 November, 7.30pm

A strictly family event with no alcohol, personal fireworks or sparklers allowed. For little ones worried about the noise of fireworks, a viewing room is available for primary-aged children. Tickets are available from the school, West Hill Auto Spares, Morgan Westley, Read & Rite Books and Makit in Portishead.

  • Gates open at 6.30pm; display starts at 7.30pm
  • Cost: £3 in advance or £5 on the gate

Dunster firework display - The Old Deer Park at Dunster Castle - Saturday 4 November, 7pm

Please bring a torch; no sparklers allowed.

  • Bonfire at 7pm, fireworks at 7.20pm
  • Cost: £3, accompanied children get in free
  • Phone: 01643 821743

Locking village firework display - Locking School - Saturday 4 November, 6pm

There will be a barbecue, bar, refreshments and a disco. The event is on behalf of The Friends of Locking School.

  • Cost: adults £2, children £1, family tickets £5
  • Phone: 01934 822867

Universty of Bath's public firework display - Claverton Down campus - Saturday 4 November, 6 to 11pm

There will be a funfair, radio roadshow, fireworks display, performances showcasing student talent from fire juggling to singing and dancing. The event is organised by Bath Rag, the student fundraising group at the University of Bath.

  • Cost: free, but Rag volunteers will be around on the night to collect a suggested donation of £2 per person

Bonfire and fireworks - Priddy Green - Saturday 4 November, 7pm

Refreshments will be available, and there will be a giant inflatable slide.

  • Bonfire at 7pm, fireworks at 7.30pm
  • Cost: free, but donations gratefully received
  • Phone: 01749 870276

Burnham-on-Sea Grand Firework Display - seafront - Sunday 5 November, 7pm

Burnham is unique this year in that the display is operated from a platform on the seafront at high tide. The musical track is an eclectic mix of film music, classical and pop; each track carefully selected to show off a particular series of aerial effects.

  • Cost: free (but with a collection for local charities)
  • Phone: Burnham TIC - 01278 787852

Hatch Beauchamp Charity Bonfire and Fireworks Display - Hatch Beauchamp Playing Field, near Taunton - Sunday 5 November, 7pm

Follow the Hatch Beauchamp fireworks link on the right for more details.

  • Gates open at 5pm; display starts at 7pm
  • Cost: adults £4, children £2, family tickets £10

Rec firework display - Bath Recreation Ground - Sunday 5 November, 7.30pm

The display will last approximately 20 minutes. Tickets are available from BIBS in Bath or by calling 01225 423271.

  • Gates open at 6.30pm; display starts at 7.30pm
  • Cost: adults £3, children £1 (if tickets bought before Wednesday 1 November); adults £4, children £2 (after Wednesday 1 November)

Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display - Wellington Rugby Football Club - Saturday 4 November

  • Gates open at 6pm. Display commences at 7pm
  • Cost: adults £3.50, children £2.50
  • Phone: 01823 663758
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