Bonfire Night Firework Displays Near Derby, Swadlincote, Burton and Ashby: A Couples’ Guide
There is something wonderfully atmospheric about Bonfire Night. You wrap up warm, breathe in the smoky scent of bonfires carried on the cold evening air, and stand close together as the sky begins to sparkle above you.
Then, when the display is over, you make the short drive back to your own lodge in the peaceful National Forest. The crowds are still making their way home, but you can slip into your undercover hot tub, feel the warmth gather around you, and let the evening become quiet again.
For couples, that is the beauty of a Bonfire Night break at Steam Mill Lodges. You can enjoy the colour and energy of an organised display near Derby, Swadlincote, Burton or Ashby, then return to an adults-only setting designed for slowing down, reconnecting and enjoying time together.
Bonfire Night displays on Thursday 5 November
West Park Bonfire & Fireworks, Long Eaton
Date: Thursday 5 November
Location: West Park, Long Eaton
Drive from Steam Mill Lodges: About 35 minutes’ drive
For a traditional Bonfire Night evening, West Park offers fairground rides, a large bonfire and a 30-minute fireworks display. Gates open at 5pm, the bonfire begins at 6.30pm and the fireworks start at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £8 for adults in advance or £10 on the day. Tickets for under-16s and over-60s are £5 in advance or £7 on the day. Family tickets cost £20 in advance or £25 on the day, covering two adults and up to three children. Children aged five and under enter free.
View West Park Bonfire & Fireworks details
Firework displays near Swadlincote, Derby and Ashby over the weekend
Family Fireworks Spectacular at CONKERS, Moira
Dates: Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November
Location: CONKERS, Rawdon Road, Moira, DE12 6GA
Drive from Steam Mill Lodges: About 10 minutes’ drive
This is the closest listed event to Steam Mill Lodges, set in the heart of the National Forest between Swadlincote and Ashby. Doors open at 5pm, with the main show at 7.30pm and free parking available.
Alongside the fireworks, there will be walkabout entertainers, a laser show, fairground amusements, a glow stand, sparkler zone and food market. Tickets are £14.50 for adults and concessions, £12 for children aged two to 16, £50 for a family of four, £5 for under-twos and £5 for carers.
Advance booking is recommended, particularly for a popular weekend event.
Find out more about the CONKERS Family Fireworks Spectacular
Bonfire & Fireworks Night at Mallory Park Circuit
Date: Friday 6 November
Location: Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire
Drive from Steam Mill Lodges: About 35 minutes’ drive
Mallory Park offers an evening combining a bonfire, fireworks, funfair, live music, hot food and a licensed bar. Parking opens at 5pm, gates open at 5.30pm and the bonfire is lit at 6pm. Live music begins at 6.45pm, followed by fireworks at 7.30pm and more music at 8pm.
It could suit couples looking for a more grown-up evening out, with plenty to enjoy before and after the display.
View Mallory Park Bonfire & Fireworks Night
Fireworks Weekend at Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Dates: Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November
Location: Central Co-op County Ground, Nottingham Road, Derby
Drive from Steam Mill Lodges: About 35 minutes’ drive
Derbyshire County Cricket Club is hosting two evenings of fireworks with a funfair and family-friendly entertainment. Tickets are £10 for adults aged 16 and over, £5 for juniors aged five to 15, and £25 for a family of two adults and two children.
The event is a practical choice if you are searching for fireworks near Derby and would like the reassurance of a well-known venue with food and entertainment on site.
Visit Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s Fireworks Weekend page
Fireworks Spectacular at Midland Railway – Butterley
Dates: Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November
Location: Butterley Station, Ripley
Drive from Steam Mill Lodges: About 40 minutes’ drive
For something a little different, Midland Railway – Butterley combines fireworks with heritage railway atmosphere. Shuttle trains run from Butterley to Swanwick Junction from 5pm, with the last train out at 7pm and the last return at 9.30pm. Fireworks begin at 7.30pm.
There will be hot food and drinks, a train through ‘Spooky Park’ and the Victorian Railwayman’s Church to explore. Adult tickets cost £16, tickets for children aged five to 16 cost £1, and under-fives enter free.
Explore the Midland Railway – Butterley Fireworks Spectacular
Klondyke Mill Bonfire and Fireworks, near Burton upon Trent
Date: Saturday 7 November
Location: Draycott in the Clay, near Burton upon Trent, DE6 5GZ
Drive from Steam Mill Lodges: About 30 minutes’ drive
Gates open at 5.30pm, the bonfire is lit at 7pm and the fireworks begin at 7.30pm. The evening includes hot food, hot drinks, a licensed bar and free off-road parking.
Advance adult tickets cost £13.50, while children can enter free. The event has a family-friendly feel, with steam engines adding to the atmosphere, but the bonfire, food and evening setting can also make it an enjoyable outing for couples visiting the Burton area.
See Klondyke Mill Bonfire and Fireworks details
Broom Leys Cricket Club fireworks, Coalville
Date: Saturday 7 November
Location: Broom Leys Farm, Broom Leys Road, Coalville
Drive from Steam Mill Lodges: About 25 minutes’ drive
Broom Leys Cricket Club is holding a quieter low-noise display at 5.15pm, followed by the main display at 7.45pm. There will also be food vendors, a bar, a large bonfire, children’s funfair rides and a live DJ.
Adult tickets cost £11.55 and children’s tickets cost £3.41. The earlier low-noise display may be useful if you prefer a gentler introduction to the evening before the main fireworks.
View Broom Leys Cricket Club fireworks information
Loughborough Rugby Football Club fireworks
Date: Saturday 7 November
Location: Cotton Way, Loughborough
Drive from Steam Mill Lodges: About 30 minutes’ drive
Loughborough Rugby Football Club is offering a low-noise children’s display at 6.45pm, with the main display at 8pm. The event also includes a live DJ, fire eater shows, children’s funfair rides and street food.
Tickets cost £10 for adults, £8 for children and £32 for a family of two adults and two children. Under-threes enter free.
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Before you go
Bonfire Night displays take place outdoors, so warm layers, gloves and sturdy footwear will make the evening much more comfortable. A torch can also be useful when leaving busy venues or walking across uneven ground.
Some organisers ask visitors to pre-book, and popular displays can reach capacity. A few events include quieter low-noise displays, which may be preferable if you enjoy a calmer atmosphere.
Please check each organiser’s own page before travelling for the latest timings, ticket prices, parking arrangements and any changes. Some events are particularly family-oriented, while others may suit couples looking for a more grown-up evening out.
Stay over and make the evening feel unrushed
There is a certain pleasure in knowing that the display is only part of your evening. You can share the excitement of the fireworks, take the short drive back through the darkened countryside, and return to your adults-only lodge without facing a long journey home in the cold.
At Steam Mill Lodges, the National Forest setting brings a different rhythm of life. Once you are back, the lights are low, the countryside is quiet and your undercover hot tub is waiting. You can let the warmth ease away the chill, talk about the evening and watch the last traces of colour fade from the sky.
We also offer one-night stays Monday to Thursday, making a short mid-week escape especially easy to plan.
One lodge is still free for Bonfire Night, in our peaceful adults-only setting in the heart of the National Forest:
- Hazel Lodge — available from 3, 4 and 5 November
With availability from the 3rd, Hazel comfortably covers Thursday 5 November, so you can check in, enjoy the fireworks, and return to a calm countryside base once the sky has gone quiet.
Availability for 5 November is limited, so take a gentle look at the Steam Mill Lodges website to explore the lodges and check current availability and prices. Your Bonfire Night could end not with the last firework, but with warm water, quiet woodland and time set aside simply for the two of you.
