London

Blackheath Common

When: 8pm, Saturday November 3 What: the vast display attracts huge crowds every year, so leave plenty of time to get there for the 8pm start. How much: Free More details

Battersea Park

When: from 6pm, Saturday November 3 What: competition to claim the mantle of South London’s most spectacular display comes from Battersea, where a musical and laser light show accompaniment to the fireworks adds to the wow factor, and spectators keep warm with goodies from the stalls including roasted chestnuts, toffee apples and mulled wine. How much: £5 or £1 for under 10s (in advance or on the door) More details

Alexandra Palace

When: from 4.30pm (fireworks at 7.30pm), Saturday November 3 What: completing the triumvirate of London’s largest displays is Ally Pally, where the fireworks are complemented by a funfair, jazz, beer and food festival, and ice skating. How much: Free, with a suggested £4 donation (£2 for children) More details

The south-east

Battle, Sussex

When: from 10am, Saturday November 3 (bonfire at 9pm) What: you’ll get more than just fireworks and a bonfire at the Battel Bonfire Boyes, where the bizarre celebrations go back at least 300 years. The event starts with a parade of local bonfire societies, dressed as clowns, matadors, devils and Genghis Khan, among other costumes, then the fire is lit and the fireworks begin. How much: Free More details

Rye

When: Saturday November 10 What: Rye’s annual Bonfire event is another long-running event, which is this year expected to attract 15,000 people. The torch-lit procession works its way from Tilling Green estate to the bonfire on Rye Town Salts How much: Free More details

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