Leeds Bonfire Night 2022: Where to watch fireworks in Leeds - prices and how to get tickets
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November 5 is fast approaching and with it comes Guy Fawkes Night bonfires and firework displays taking place around Leeds. Due to the cost of living crisis, Leeds City Council announced that they are cancelling all six of this year’s official bonfire events, including the bonfire in Roundhay Park, to keep costs down.
Bonfire night, or Guy Fawkes Day, is celebrated yearly in order to commemorate the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - a plan by a group of Catholics to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London, as a direct action against King James I for refusing to grant greater tolerance for the faith in England.
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Hide AdThe failed plot was led by Robert Catesby, and aimed to kill the king and members of parliament in order to reestablish Catholic rule in England. The plot failed after the conspirators were betrayed, and Guy Fawkes, who the day now has become synonymous with, was captured and executed. November 5th is now celebrated yearly with bonfires and fireworks. Straw effigies of Guy Fawkes are also sometimes tossed into the fire.
Despite the official Leeds city council celebration being cancelled, there are still a few alternative bonfires and firework displays going on in and around the city on Guy Fawkes Night. Here are three of them.
Leeds Guy Fawkes Night events 2022
West Park Leeds RUFC Bonfire & Fireworks Display
When: 6pm - 9pm
Where: The Sycamores, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 9JR
Price: Adults £8, children £4
Hosted by West Park Leeds RUFC, the event will have food stalls and an outside bar. The event starts at 6pm and the bonfire is lit at 6.30pm. The firework display will take place at 7.15pm.
You can buy tickets via the Eventbrite website.
Yeadon Cricket Club Bonfire & Fireworks Display 2022
When: 6pm - 9pm
Where: High St, Yeadon, Leeds LS19 7TA
Price: Early Bird £6 (Family of four £22), general admission £8 (Family of four £28)
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Hide AdYeadon Cricket Club Bonfire Night will offer music, food, bars and rides. The bonfire is lit between 6pm and 6.30pm and the fireworks start around 7.30pm.
You can buy tickets to the event at the Eventbrite website.
Roundhegians Fireworks Night 2022
When: 6pm - 8.30pm
Where: The Memorial Ground, Chelwood Drive, Leeds LS8 2AT
Price: Adults £5, children £3
Roundhegians RFC are hosting a family-friendly Firework Night in Roundhay and will be offering food and drinks.
Visit the Eventbrite website to buy tickets.
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