With Bonfire Night fast approaching, a number of different places across Lincolnshire will be hosting special events to commemorate 412 years since Guy Fawkes failed to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
Lincolnshire Reporter has put together a guide on where you can catch fireworks across the county.
Gainsborough
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Sturton-by-Stow Firework Spectacular returns for another year at the Recreation Ground. Organisers have said that parking will be limited so walking or car share is advised.
Tickers can be pre-purchased from the convenience store and primary school in the village.
Where: The Recreation Ground, Sturton-by-Stow, LN1 2DY When: November 4 from 6pm Price: £5 adults, £2 children
Cleethorpes
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After last year’s success, the Pyro-Musical Firework Display will return to Cleethorpes Cricket Club with entertainment on show across the night.
Where: Cleethorpes Cricket Club, DN35 0HZ When: November 3 from 5pm, fireworks 7.30pm-8pm Price: £3 adult, under 5s £1
The ‘best fireworks display in Lincolnshire’ returns to the Brudenell Playing Fields in Baston with a fun fair and food court, however all tickets must be pre-purchased.
Where: Brudenell Playing Fields, PE6 9PA When: November 5 from 3pm, fireworks from 7pm Price: £8 adults, £3 children, £20 family ticket – prices increase on November 3
Fireworks set to the ‘Music from the Movies’ at the Lincolnshire Showground and a family fun fair.
Where: Lincolnshire Showground, LN2 2NA When: November 3 from 5.30pm, fireworks from 7.45pm Price: £10 adults, £7 children, under 5s go free free car parking
Grimsby Rugby Club is putting on a display, with a licensed bar and fun fair also on site.
Where: Grimsby Rugby Club, DN33 3JF When: November 3, fireworks at 7.30pm Price: £2 adults, £1 children, pay on the gate only
Skegness
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Bonfire and fireworks at Salem Bridge Brewery, Wainfleet near Skegness.
Where: Salem Bridge Brewery, Mill Lane, Wainfleet, PE24 4JE When: November 4 from 5.30pm, fireworks from 7.30pm Price: £6 for adults, £3 5-12 years, under 5s free
The Winterton Grand Bonfire is back again this year at the Winterton Showground.
Where: Winterton Showground, DN15 9UG When: November 5 from 5pm, fireworks from 7pm Price: £3 adults, £2 children or £10 a car
Barton
Events are taking place across Lincolnshire for Bonfire Night
Barton Lions Firework display at Baysgarth Park with food van and amusements.
Where: Baysgarth Park, DN18 5DR When: November 5 from 6pm Price: £3 adults, £1 children if without an adult.
Stamford
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Stamford Kawanis Bonfire and Firework Bonanza will come to the town this year at Stamford Welland Academy with entertainment, hot food and mulled wine.
Where: Stamford Welland Academy, PE9 1HE When: November 4 from 5pm Price: £5 adults, £2 children
At the Springfields Garden Centre, music from the stage and big screen will be played alongside the fireworks.
Where: Springfields Garden Centre, PE12 6EU When: November 2 from 6pm, fireworks from 8pm Price: £6 adults, £3 children if pre-ordered, £8 adults, £5 children on the day
Organised by the Horncastle Lions Club at Thimbleby Hill with all money raised going to good causes.
Where: Thimbleby Hill, off Lincoln Road, LN9 5RB When: November 5, times TBC. Price: TBC
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