Get Ready for Weymouth’s Annual Bonfire Night
Remember, remember, the 5th of November is Weymouth Town Council’s annual bonfire night and firework display. Here’s all you need to know to help you make the most of your evening in Weymouth on Thursday 5th November.
Key Timings
From 5pm Food, drink and other traders will be set up along the promenade serving up a range of treats until the firework display ends.
7.15pm New for this year, a drone display will illuminate the night sky over the bay.
7.40pm Feel the warmth of the glow as the traditional beach bonfire is lit.
8pm The fantastic firework display over the bay begins. The fireworks will be fired from a boat out in the bay, visible from various points along the seafront.
Can’t make it down to the seafront? Follow Weymouth Town Council on Facebook to view the livestream of the display.
Sparkler Advice
Weymouth Town Council will be providing orange sparkler buckets at beach access points between the Pavilion and Bond Street. You are welcome to enjoy sparklers at the event but used sparklers must be disposed of in the buckets to help keep the event safe for everyone and to prevent litter.
Getting to and from the event
Bonfire Night is always popular, and the beach and town are expected to be busy so the advice is to arrive early and, where possible, walk, cycle, use public transport, or lift share as car parks will be busy. Avoid peak times of exiting the car parks by staying in town and visiting the many eateries Weymouth has to offer.
A reminder that part of Dorchester Road will be closed on bonfire night while SGN carry out essential work to replace a gas main, so plan your route in advance to limit the impact on your journey.
First Bus will be providing extra services on routes 1, 2, and 10 and you can find the timetables for the bus services listed here.
Following the end of the firework display, members of the public are advised to take care when crossing the Esplanade to exit the event and always use the designated crossing points and underpass.
Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr David Harris, said: “Weymouth’s spectacular annual bonfire night is almost here, and we can’t wait to see the seafront come alive with colour, light and excitement!
“From 5pm, visitors can enjoy delicious food and drink from a fantastic range of traders before an exciting new drone display takes to the skies at 7.15pm. The beach bonfire will then be lit at 7.40pm, followed by a dazzling firework finale over the bay at 8pm.
“Come along, soak up the atmosphere and make a memorable evening of it. The town will be busy, so please consider walking, cycling or using public transport to help everyone have a smooth and safe journey.”
ENDS
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