Hey all, My trip to London this fall will include November 5th... aka Guy Fawkes/bonfire night. Has anyone been there during this traditional celebration and if so, was there a city venue you attended? I would love to attend a celebration of this 500 year old tradition! I have looked online for venues but nothings posted yet, and I would love to hear a first hand review :)
Posted by
Boscombe, Dorset, UK
964 posts
Tami, having grown up here, I've been to a few! I just googled bonfire night London 2012 and got a list of links.
Here's one of them. http://www.londonevents2012.com/bonfire-night-london-2012.html It's a fun event when it's not raining, but November in the UK- better pack a brolly!
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9110 posts
The Time Out weekly will have a special section listing all the events. By coincidence I've been in London twice during this holiday. While I never attended a bonfire, I had fun walking along the Thames watching the fireworks going off through the night. Not a fourth of July type show, but rockets set off in all different directions at irregular intervals.
Posted by
Land of La
9221 posts
Not to mention it would be the perfect day to visit the Tower and watch the re enactment of Guy Fawkes death. Book on line for your ticket. Will save a pound or two doing that. Go early and ask where the re enactment players start their excellent performance of Fawkes imprisonment and demise.
Posted by
OP
Boulder, Colorado, USA
35 posts
Thanks for the suggestions! I had googled it already and just wanted firsthand opinions of the events. THe Tower of London idea sounds fun! I would not have thought of that :) It would also be fun to watch the fireworks over the river... I will also be there for halloween but I know it isn't a big deal for adults over there and since I will be in a hotel, I won't get trick or treaters..lol...