Remember, remember, the 5th of November - gunfire, treason and plot! 

Remember, remember, the 5th of November,

Gunpowder, treason and plot.

I see no reason

Why gunpowder treason

Should ever be forgot.

Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent

To blow up the King and the Parliament

Three score barrels of powder below

Poor old England to overthrow

By God's providence he was catch'd

With a dark lantern and burning match

Holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring

Holler boys, holler boys

God save the King!

'Guy Fawkes' Night is a traditional British celebration that commemorates the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Traditional celebratory food included 'parkin cake' made up of treacle, ginger, syrup and oatmeal.

In living memory what became known as 'Bonfire' Night was celebrated in the gardens of friends and neighbours, and after the Guy had gone down in flames we sipped tomato soup from mugs and ate potatoes which had been baked in the embers of the fire. 

Nowadays both setting fire to a 'Guy' and noisy fireworks have become less acceptable - especially when they go off night after night, startling, disturbing and even scaring pets and people.

And these days large community firework displays are considered the best way to celebrate, with candy floss and hot chocolate.

So wrap up warm, find your boots and your torches, and gather with family and friends to watch some spectacular displays taking place in the New Forest.

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Alice Lisle Ringwood - 1 November 

Join The Alice Lisle on Friday 1st November from 6.30pm for live music by the incredible Lewis Simons, hot food and a selection of hot drinks, with fireworks from 8.30pm.

AFC Totton - 1 November

AFC Totton will on on Friday 1 November 1st host its Yearly Spectacular Fireworks Display! Fireworks show, free DJ & disco after the display, food & drink stalls and lots of stalls. There will also be fairground rides, bars - inside & out and a FREE DISCO straight after the event!

Fawley - 3 November

The Fawley Firework Spectacular is on Sunday 3rd November. 5pm-7:30pm. From fireworks to music, fun fair, food, bar & LED performers.

Totton & Eling - 3 November

Totton & Eling Cricket Club's annual firework display will be held on Sunday 3rd November 2024. To keep you fully entertained, they have a Host DJ, Children's Fairground Rides & Stalls, Outside & Inside Bars and Hot Refreshments just to name a few…their catering options include their popular BBQ and, Hog Roast, so why not come along and have a bite to eat and hot drink before the show!

Ringwood - 3 November

Ringwood's 9th annual Grand Fireworks Display on Carvers Recreation Ground will be on Sunday 3rd November. This is a popular event for all ages and this year's entertainment will included a fairground, two fireworks displays, a bonfire and live music. Starts 3pm.

Bransgore - 8 November

Bransgore Fireworks: Join The Three Tuns for a spectacular evening of fireworks and festivities on Friday, 8th November, bring your family and friends to enjoy the fireworks and warm up with delicious food and drinks available throughout the evening.

Lyndhurst - 8 November

Lyndhurst Junior FC, Lyndhurst Senior FC & Lyndhurst Scouts fireworks night will be held at Coles Mead Recreations Ground, Wellands Road Lyndhurst. Bonfire will be lit at 18:30, fireworks start at 19:00.