If you’re looking for a drive into Kent to see a firework display this firework night – we’ve picked five of our top picks just 60 minutes from south east London.
Firework Night is one of the biggest events in the Autumn calendar in the UK, with plenty of popular firework displays making a comeback for another year in a row.
But you don’t have to stray too far from south east London if you fancy visiting a countryside firework display in Kent.
We’ve rounded up some of our top firework displays to visit in Kent this year and what you need to know:
Kent Life Firework Display
Where? Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AU
When? Saturday, November 2 - Sunday, November 3
How much? Adults £18, concessions £14, children (2-15 years) £15, children under 2 free,
If you’re looking for a traditional firework display complete with fire performances, fairground rides and nostalgia, Kent Life’s annual firework display is always a popular event.
Set within farmland with historic Oust houses and buildings, this firework display offers fun for all the family with amusements and rides, a bar and food stalls.
Gates to the farm open at 3pm, with visitors able to explore the farm before fireworks begin at 6pm.
Leeds Castle Fireworks
Where? Leeds Castle, Broomfield, Maidstone, ME17 1PL
When? Saturday, November 9 - Sunday, November 10
How much? Adults £27, children (3-15 years) £18, children under 3 free.
Known as one of Kent’s largest and most popular firework displays, Leeds Castle offers spectacular fireworks set amidst the backdrop of the castle and the Kent countryside.
Gates open from 2pm for visitors to explore the maze, castle grounds and fairground along with live music performances before the fireworks kick off at 5.30pm.
Illuminate the Skies
Where? Lingfield Park, Racecourse Road, Lingfield, RH7 6PQ
When? Sunday, November 3
How much? Prices start at £11 for adults and £9 for children (4-12 years).
If you’re looking for a display with a traditional bonfire, funfair and sweet treats, Lingfield Park’s popular Illuminate The Skies display is back for another year.
Gates will open at 4pm with a funfair, before the bonfire is lit at 5:15pm, followed by the firework display at 6pm.
Car parking is also available, with visitors advised to arrive early to ensure a space.
Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa Fireworks
Where? Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa, Brands Hatch Road, Longfield, DA3 8NQ
When? Friday, November 1
How much? Adults £59, children £45
Firework displays can often be very noisy and not always suited to those with sensitivity to loud sounds.
But Brandshatch Place Hotel & Spa fireworks offer a great alternative for anyone looking for a firework display without loud noises.
Fireworks begin at 5:30pm, with visitors able to have a meal in the cosy lounge after spectating the fireworks before heading home.
Rusthall Firework Display
Where? Rusthall Common, Tunbridge Wells, TN4
When? Saturday, October 26
How much? Free
Just a short way from Tunbridge Wells, this free firework display in the village of Rusthall is great if you’re looking for a budget-friendly display.
The event will begin with a torch sale at 7pm before the procession starts at 7:30pm, followed by the firework display straight after.
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