
FIREWORKS DISPLAYS IN DORSET
SOUTH EAST DORSET
POOLE QUAY FIREWORKS
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 8pm
Info: Entertainment on Poole Quay starts at 5pm with live music, family entertainment and kids activities.
FREE EVENT!
Location: Poole Quay, Dorset
Website: Poole Tourism
BUTCHER'S COPPICE FIREWORKS & BONFIRE
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display time: 7.30pm
Info: The bonfire will be lit at 6pm and the guy competition will commence at 7pm. Families can also enjoy stalls and a variety of food and drink that will be on offer.
Address: Butchers Coppice Activity Centre, Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9JW
Website: Butchers Coppice Activity Centre
RINGWOOD GRAND FIREWORKS!
Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Gates open: 3pm
Display times: 5.30pm & 7pm
Info: This is a popular event for all ages and this year’s entertainment will include a fairground, stalls, two fireworks displays, a bonfire and live music.
Address: Carvers Recreation Ground, Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1JD
Website: Ringwood Town Council
VERWOOD FLAMEBURST
Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
Gates open: 6pm
Display times: 7pm & 8.45pm
Info: On the night there will be 2 firework displays with music plus a bonfire, fairground, street entertainers, music, steam engines, hot food and drinks.
Address: The Fuzzy Bit, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6QF
Website: Verwood Flameburst
SPARKS IN THE DARK
Date: Friday 7th November 2025
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: 7.45pm
Info: Haymoor Junior School event offers a spectacular firework display and plenty of hot food options, drinks, treats and glow toys on sale.
Address: Haymoor Junior School, Ashdown Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 8WG
Facebook: Haymoor Junior School
ST KATHERINE'S SCHOOL FIREWORKS
Date: Thursday 13th November 2025
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: 7pm
Info: Enjoy a dazzling show of lights, lasers and fireworks. There's also kids entertainment, music, fairground rides, stalls, food and drink.
Address: St Katherine’s School, Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Dorset, BH6 4NA
Facebook: Friends of St Katherine’s School
KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Gates open: 3.30pm
Display time: 6.30pm
Info: Families can enjoy catering vans, stalls, music, children’s rides, fireworks and more.
FREE EVENT!
Address: King George V Playing Fields, Peter Grant Way, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9EN
Website: Ferndown Town Council
TALBOT PRIMARY SCHOOL FIREWORKS
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display time: 7pm
Info: The popular event will have a BBQ and alternative food, refreshments, fairground rides, games galore, cartoon characters, music and much more!
Address: Talbot Primary School, Talbot Drive, Poole, Dorset, BH12 5ED
Facebook: Talbot Primary School
POULNER JUNIOR SCHOOL FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: TBC
Info: Poulner Junior School will have a delicious BBQ, bar, sweets stall, bonfire and a DJ playing your favourite tunes.
Address: Poulner Junior School, North Poulner Road, Ringwood, BH24 3LA
Facebook: Friends of Poulner Junior School
LYTCHETT MATRAVERS PRIMARY SCHOOL FIREWORKS
Date: Friday 7th November 2025
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display time: 6.30pm
Info: Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the stars and enjoy hot food, drinks and treats, plus glow sticks and light-up goodies are for sale, live entertainment and a dazzling fireworks display.
Address: Lytchett Matravers Primary School, Wareham Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6DY
Facebook: LMPS PTA
TALBOT HEATH SCHOOL LASER NIGHT
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Gates open: 5.30pm
Show times: 6.30pm & 7.45pm
Info: Join Talbot Heath School for a magical, safe and bang-free alternative to fireworks. Enjoy mesmerising laser shows choreographed to music, spectacular fire show, live music, hot food and drinks.
Address: Talbot Heath Wooded Campus, Rothesay Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH4 9NJ
Website: Talbot Heath PTA Events
RINGWOOD RACEWAY BIG BANG
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Gates open: TBC
Display time: TBC
Info: There’s action all night with crazy banger drivers crashing their cars to pieces plus there’s a big bang special!
Address: Ringwood Raceway, Matchams Leisure Park, Hurn Road, Ringwood, BH24 2BT
Facebook: Ringwood Raceway
MANORSIDE ACADEMY FIREWORKS
Date: Monday 3rd November 2025
Gates open: 4.30pm
Display time: TBC
Info: The low noise fireworks display will be held in the rear playground and cash or card payments for entry is available on the door.
Address: Manorside Academy, Evering Avenue, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4JG
Facebook: Manorside Academy Info
IFORD GOLF CENTRE FUN & FIREWORKS
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 8.45pm
Info: Families can enjoy spooky crazy golf, pizzas and churros, fireworks, music, spooky vibes and surprises all night long!
Address: Iford Golf Centre, Riverside Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset, BH7 7ES
Tickets: Eventbrite Iford Golf Centre
AVON BEACH FIREWORKS
Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 6.30pm
Info: Takeaway food and drink will be available to purchase from The Noisy Lobster and then families are invited to watch the display from Avon Beach.
FREE EVENT!
Address: The Noisy Lobster, Avon Beach, Christchurch BH23 4AN
Facebook: The Noisy Lobster
THE LITTLEDOWN CENTRE FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Gates open: 5pm
Display times: 7pm, 8pm & 9pm
Info: Multiple fireworks displays plus live music, fire performers, fun fair, street food and more!
Address: The Littledown Centre, Chaseside, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 7DX
Website: Bournemouth Fireworks
AVONWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Gates open: 4pm
Display time: 7.15pm
Info: The event will have food and drink, entertainment, rides, stalls, fireworks and more.
Address: Avonwood Primary School, Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB
Tickets: Ticket Tailor
RURAL & NORTH DORSET
THE BLANDFORD
SCHOOL BIG BANG
Date: Friday 7th November 2025
Gates open: 5pm
Display time: TBC
Info: Indulge in delicious food from local caterers and live music before the spectacular musically choreographed firework finale.
Address: The Blandford School, Milldown Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SQ
Facebook: The Blandford School
THE COPPLERIDGE INN FIREWORKS
Date: Friday 7th November 2025
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 8pm
Info: The pub will be serving up loaded jacket potatoes, delicious soup, hot chocolate, mulled wine, toffee apples, and more for families to enjoy.
FREE EVENT!
Address: The Coppleridge Inn, Elm Hill, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9HW
Facebook: The Coppleridge Inn
SIXPENNY HANDLEY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display times: 6.30pm & 7pm
Info: There’s plenty of entertainment to enjoy during the evening with fete games run by the Explorer Scouts, Omni Glow sold by the Skate Park Project, hand-made hot dogs and burgers from the local Butchers and veggie options are available too. Tickets are available from Budgens, Clarke the Butchers and Chettle Shop.
Address: Church Farm Camp Site, Sixpenny Handley, SP5 5ND
Facebook: 1st Woodcutts
WINTERBOURNE STICKLAND FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Gates open: TBC
Display time: 6.30pm
Info: Drinks and burgers will be available to purchase during the fireworks event.
Address: Winterborne Stickland Sports Club, Winterborne Stickland, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 0LZ
Website: Winterbourne Stickland Sports Club
PIMPERNE PRIMARY SCHOOL FIREWORKS
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display time: 6.30pm
Info: Tickets for the event can be purchased at Lo’s Coffee Shop and Blandford Estate Agents, or on the gate at arrival. The event has hot food, bar, sweet treats and light up toys for sale.
Address: Pimperne Primary School, Newfield Road, Pimperne, Dorset, DT11 8WF
Facebook: Pimperne Primary School
DONHEAD SPORTS CLUB FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Gates open: TBC
Display time: 7.30pm
Info: This event will be raising funds for Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal so donations will be gratefully received. Along with fireworks, families will also be able to enjoy a BBQ and the bar will be open.
FREE EVENT!
Address: The Remembrance Field, Charlton, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PL
Facebook: Donhead Sports Club
STALBRIDGE SCOUTS FIREWORKS
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display time: 7pm
Info: BBQ and refreshments will be available to purchase on the night.
Address: Stalbridge Playing Fields, Stalbridge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset, DT10 2RA
Facebook: Stalbridge Info
SHAFTESBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL FIREWORKS NIGHT
Date: Thursday 6th November 2025
Gates open: 5pm
Display: 6.30pm
Info: Enjoy a great evening of family fun with stalls, live music, emergency vehicles, glitter face paints and a fantastic fireworks display.
Address: Shaftesbury Primary School, Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ
Facebook Event: Shaftesbury Primary School Fireworks
PURBECK AREA
WAREHAM FIREWORKS & BONFIRE NIGHT
Date: Friday 7th November 2025
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: 8.30pm
Info: Get ready for a spectacular display of live entertainment, delicious food, and family fun.
Address: Wareham Recreation Ground, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PH
Website: Wareham Wednesdays
WOOL RBL FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Gates open: TBC
Display time: 8pm
Info: The fireworks event is open to all with entry being just a small donation. There will be a disco and hot food being served prior to the grand fireworks display.
Address: Wool Royal British Legion, Collier's Lane, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DJ
Website: Wool Royal British Legion
WEST DORSET
BUCKHAM FAIRGROUND CHARITY FIREWORKS
Date: Friday 31st October 2025
Gates open: TBC
Display time: 8pm
Info: Remember and celebrate the lives of family and friends of whom you have lost. Suggested donation of £5 per adult is warmly accepted as the evening will be raising money for the NHS and The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
Address: Buckham Fair Ground, Stinford Lane, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3SB
Website: DS Air Ambulance
WEYMOUTH BAY FIREWORKS & BONFIRE
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 8pm
Info: There’s family fun on the promenade from 5pm with catering and trade stalls, and the beach bonfire will be lit prior to the fireworks display.
FREE EVENT!
Address: Weymouth Bay, Dorset
Website: Weymouth Town Council
UPWEY FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: 6.45pm
Info: The Upwey annual bonfire and fireworks display has food and treats for families to enjoy during the evening.
Address: West Farm, Bincombe, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5PS
Website: Upwey Society
LYME REGIS FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 6.30pm
Info: The fantastic fireworks are released from the Cobb, so the Seafront or Lister Gardens will offer a great view.
FREE EVENT!
Location: The Cobb, Lyme Regis, Dorset
Website: Lyme Regis Carnival
BRIDPORT RUGBY CLUB GRANDE FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Gates open: 6pm
Display time: 8pm
Info: Hot food and drinks will be served and there’s live music, fairground rides and games.
FREE ENTRY!
Address: Bridport Rugby Club, Brewery Ground, Skilling Hill Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5LN
Facebook: Bridport Rugby Football Club
PORTLAND MARKET GROUND FIREWORKS
Date: Postponed, new date TBC
Gates open: TBC
Display time: 8pm
Info: The event will have a bonfire, Guy Fawkes competition, hot food and bar, stalls and children’s amusements. Whilst the entry is free, please note that there is a small parking fee.
FREE ENTRY!
Address: Easton Lane Market Ground, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2EN
Facebook: South West Markets and Events
ABBOTSBURY BEACHCOMBERS FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 7pm
Info: Join the community for a public fireworks display which raises funds for local charities and future Beachcombers events. There will be a BBQ and stalls for you to enjoy plus games for the children.
FREE EVENT!
Address: Abbotsbury Village Car Park & The Swan Inn
Website: Abbotsbury Beachcombers
DORCHESTER RUGBY CLUB FIREWORKS
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Gates open: 5.30pm
Display time: 7.30pm
Info: Dorchester’s biggest and brightest Firework Night — an evening full of explosive displays, amazing food, kids trampolines and family fun.
Address: Dorchester Rugby Club, Coburg Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2HX
Facebook: Dorchester Rugby Club
GAGGLE OF GEESE PUB PARADE & FIREWORKS
Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 7pm
Info: This year the lantern procession will start from the Parish Field at 5pm and then the community will proceed to the Pub. The bonfire will be lit at 6pm and families can enjoy hog roast, BBQ, mulled drinks, hot chocolate, double decker playbus and fireworks.
Address: Gaggle of Geese, Buckland Newton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7BS
Facebook: Gaggle of Geese
THE BLUE VINNY FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 7pm
Info: The Blue Vinny will be hosting a family friendly fireworks night with food and drinks available to purchase on the night.
FREE EVENT!
Address: The Blue Vinny, 12 The Moor, Puddletown, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8TE
Facebook: The Blue Vinny
SOUTHSIDE FUN FAIR FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 1st November 2025
Gates open: N/A
Display time: 9pm
Info: Southside Restaurant and Fun Fair will be hosting a spectacular fireworks display.
FREE EVENT!
Address: Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6PL
Facebook: Bowleaze Cove Holiday Park
RED TRIANGLE CRICKET CLUB FIREWORKS
Date: Saturday 8th November 2025
Gates open: 5pm
Fireworks display: 6pm
Info: Enjoy food and sparklers provided by the Atlantic Academy PTA and a wonderful fireworks display.
Address: Red Triangle Cricket Club, Wide Street, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2AN
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