Bonfires across West Midlands to make your night go with a bang

Firework displays are planned around the region to mark November 5 and thousands of families will be wrapping up warm to attend them.

One of the biggest events will be held at Himley Hall, near Dudley, which will this year be holding its annual display on November 9.

Around 20,000 people are expected to descend on the venue for what is believed to be the largest local authority show in the country.

The 30-minute display will be based around a sci-fi theme and music will be drawn from classics such as Doctor Who and The Matrix.

Sally Newell, Himley Hall estate manager, said: "We would urge people to come and join us at our spectacular display that is safer and better than holding one in their own at home."

A bus service to shuttle people to the event will be in operation.

Events have also been organised at Hickman Park in Bilston on November 1, and West Park in Wolverhampton, the following day.

Council chiefs behind the events say they will be family friendly with separate displays for children.

Other attractions on at the event will include a fun fair, food stalls and inflatables for guests.

On November 3, Weston Park will be throwing open its gates to welcome people for a giant bonfire and two fireworks displays. Free Radio will kick things off with its breakfast show team and food stalls, a licensed bar and a fun fair will be in the grounds for the enjoyment of the almost 10,000 expected guests.

West Midlands Safari Park in Bewdley has also organised its own firework festival this year, which will be taking place on November 9.

There will be late-night fun fair rides at the theme park, and a hog roast to help people stay warm while they are enjoying the show.

Staff at Alton Towers are preparing for their own firework event on November 8,9 and 10 which will also mark the end of the theme park's season.

Events are organised at Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich, Willenhall Memorial Park and the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley.

Round-up of bonfire night events across the region

King George V Playing Fields, Bloxwich, Today

Gates open 6pm

Bonfire lit at 7pm

Firework display from 8-8.20pm

Adults £4, Children £1, Under-fives free, Car Park £1 (limited spaces)

Blists Hill, Ironbridge, November 2

Gates open 6pm

Fireworks 7.30pm

All tickets must be bought in advance: Adults £9.50,

Children (three-15) £6.25, Family ticket (two adults, two children) £29

Alton Towers, Staffordshire, November 8-10

Advance online prices:

Adults £35.10, Child (four-12) £29.25, Family (per person) £29.70

On the day prices:

Adult £46.80, Child (four-12) £37.80, Family (per person) £39.60

Weston Park, Staffordshire, November 3

Gates open 3pm

Bonfire lit 5.30pm

Firework displays at 6pm and 7.30pm.

Tickets on the night: £17 per car (up to six people per car)

Advance tickets: £14 per car (up to six people)

Hickman Park, Bilston, November 1

Children's display 7pm

Bonfire 7:30pm

Fireworks 8:30pm.

Adults £4, Children £3

Adults £4, Children £3

Black Country Museum, Dudley, November 5

6.30pm - 10pm

Adults £15.50, Senior £12.40, Young Person (five-16) £8.25,Under-fives free

Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich, November 2

Gates open 5.30pm

Bonfire lit 6.30pm

Firework display 8.15pm

Adults £6, Children and over-60s £3, Under-fives free, Family ticket (two adults, two children) - £15

Holland Park, Brownhills, Walsall, November 2

Gates open 6pm

Bonfire lit 7pm

Fireworks display 8-8.20pm.

Adults £4, Children £1, Under-fives free, Car Park free (limited spaces)

Himley Hall, Dudley, November 9

Gates open 4.30pm

Bonfire lit 7.45pm

Fireworks 8.30pm.

Adults £9, Children & seniorcitizens £4.50, Under-fives free,Family ticket £23

West Park, Wolverhampton, November 2

Children's display 7pm

Bonfire lit 7.30pm

Fireworks 8.30pm.

Willenhall Memorial Park, November 9

Gates open 6pm

Bonfire lit at 7pm

Fireworks display from 8pm - 8.20pm.

Adults £4, Children £1, Under fives free, £1 car park (limited spaces)

West Midlands Safari Park, Kidderminster, November 9

Advance prices online:

Admission £8.62, Admission & wristband £16.86

On the night prices:

Admission (three+) £11.50, Adult wristband (aged 16+) £11.99, Child wristband (aged three - 15 years) £10.99