Bonfire Night in Lewes

If you're nervous in crowds, fearful of fire, afraid of the dark, or, worst of all, somewhat upset by abrupt, ear-splitting explosions, don't come here - but if you like noise, smoke, and fireworks, you'll be blown away. The town's seven Bonfire Societies generate revenue all year just to burn it all down. To the steady beat of drums, their Bonfire Boys parade through the streets with blazing torches and flaming crosses.

Others parade gigantic satirical effigies of public persons, ready to be torched at the end of the night, while some pull barrels of smoldering tar. Moving speeches are delivered, bangers ricochet over the bonfire sites, and hundreds of rockets flood the sky at the conclusion of the festivities.

Time: 4:00pm - 11:30pm 05 Nov, 2022

Website: http://www.lewesbonfirecouncil.org.uk/