Bonfire Night 2018: fireworks displays and events in West Yorkshire - Wakefield, Pontefract, Castleford, Ossett
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1. The Malt Shovel Bonfire Weekend
Where: Malt Shovel, 417 Bradford Road, Carr Gate, Wakefield, WF2 0QW
When: Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3
What time: 6.30pm
Cost: Free
2. Ossett United Community Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Where: Stade France (Ossett Town AFC), Town End, Ossett, WF5 9HA
When: Friday, November 2
What time: Bonfire lit at 6.30pm, fireworks at 7.30pm
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Hide AdCost: £5 adults, £2.50 children or £12 for a family of four. Children under 3 years of age are free.
3. The Big Bonfire Bash
Where: Hook and Gun, Birkwood Road, Altofts, Wf3 4LZ
When: Saturday, November 3
What time: Event runs from 1pm, bonfire will be lit at dusk and fireworks at 8pm
Cost: £2 entry per person
4. Carlton Cricket Club Bonfire
Where: Carlton Cricket Club, Town Street, Carlton, WF3 3QU
When: Saturday, November 3
What time: Bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm, fireworks start at 7pm
Cost: £2 per adult, kids go free
5. Free fireworks display for the ‘Forget Me Not’ Charity
Where: Thorn Tree Ossett, Queen Street, WF5 8AS
When: Saturday, November 3
What time: 7pm to 8pm, followed by DJ Marcus from 8.30pm until late
Cost: Free
6. Whitwood Golf Club Bonfire
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Hide AdWhere: Whitwood Golf Course, Altofts Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5PZ
When: Saturday, November 3
What time: Bonfire will be lit at 6pm, fireworks from 7.30pm
Cost: Free
7. Castleford Tigers Family Bonfire Event
Where: Castleford Tigers Rugby League Football Club, The Jungle, Wheldon Road, Castleford, WF10 2SD
When: Saturday, November 3
What time: Gates at 4.30pm, bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and fireworks at 7.30pm
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Hide AdCost: £4 adults, £2 child/concession, £10 family package (two adults and two children, only available for prepurchase)
8. Altofts AFC Bonfire
Where: Altofts AFC, Lock Lane, Altofts, Wakefield, WF6 2QP
When: Saturday, November 3
What time: 6.30pm
Cost: £2 adults, £1 children, £5 for a family of four
9. 15th annual Wakefield Scout Group Family Bonfire
Where: Scout HQ, 699 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 6QQ
When: Saturday, November 3
What time: Gates open at 6pm, bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and fireworks from 7pm
Cost: £2 adults, £1 children, £5 family (two adults and three children)
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Hide Ad10. Notton Village Bonfire and Fireworks Display
Where: Notton Village hall, 117-123 George Lane, Notton, Wakefield, WF4 2NL
When: Sunday, November 4
What time: Event from 5.30pm, bonfire will be lit at 7pm and fireworks at 8pm
Cost: £4 general admission. Tickets are on sale at Notton Village Post Office or online
11. Fireworks Spectacular at Frickley Athletic FC
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Hide AdWhere: Frickley Athletic Football Club, Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF3 2EQ
When: Sunday, November 4
What time: Event from 4pm, fireworks from 6pm
Cost: Free
12. The Crown Alverthorpe Bonfire Spectacular
Where: The Crown Alverthorpe, 253 Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AH
When: Sunday, November 4
What time: Bonfire will be lit at 5.30pm, fireworks from 7.30pm
Cost: £1 general admission, on sale now
13. Hemsworth Water Park Bonfire
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Hide AdWhere: Hemsworth Water Park, Hoyle Mill Road, Kinsley, Hemsworth, Pontefract WF9 5JB
When: Monday, November 5
What time: Event from 6.30pm, bonfire will be lit at 7pm and fireworks at 7.30pm
Cost: Free
14. Bonfire Night at The Cobbler
Where: The Cobbler, 2 Knottingley Road, Pontefract, WF8 2LG
When: Monday, November 5
What time: Admission from 6pm, fireworks at 6.30pm
Cost: Free
15. Bonfire Night at the Rustic Arms
Where: The Rustic Arms, 7 Long Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7EZ
When: Monday, November 5
What time: Gates at 6pm, bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and fireworks at 7pm
Cost: Free
16. South Kirkby Fireworks Spectacular
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Hide AdWhere: South Kirkby Miners Welfare Scheme, Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3DP
When: Monday, November 5
What time: Event at 5pm, fireworks at 7.30pm
Cost: Free
17. Family Firework Night at Kings Croft Hotel
Where: Kings Croft Hotel, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, WF8 4HA
When: Monday, November 5
What time: Event at 5pm, fireworks from 8pm
Cost: £10 adults, £6 children, free for children under three. Tickets include the cost of food and should be bought in advance by calling 01977 600550.
18. Bar Street Bonfire Bonanza
Where: Bar Street, 85-87 Westgate End, Wakefield, WF2 9RL
When: Monday, November 5
What time: Doors at 5pm, bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and fireworks from 7.30pm
Cost: Free
19. Horbury Bonfire
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Hide AdWhere: Slazenger Sports Club, Southfield Lane, Horbury, WF4 5BH
When: Monday, November 5
What time: Gates open at 6pm. bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and fireworks at 7.30pm
Cost: £5 adults, £2 children, free for children under four.
20. Minsthorpe Playing Fields Firework Display
Where: Minsthorpe Playing Field, behind Minsthorpe Leisure WF9 2TF
When: Saturday, November 10
What time: Rides from 6pm and fireworks from 6.30pm
Cost: Free