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6 local firework displays you can get to by Metro
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Skip the traffic and parking hassle and focus on your sparkle for Bonfire Night 2023 – here are Newcastle’s most accessible firework displays this weekend.
FIREWORKS AT THE FORT
Thursday 2nd November
Where: Segedunum Roman Fort and Museum, Buddle St, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 6HR
When: Gates open from 4pm; display starts at 6.30pm
Price: Free
The spectacular, free annual fireworks display returns to Segedunum Roman Fort, with free entry to the museum from 4pm too – where all ages can enjoy Bonfire Night crafts before the big event.
Closest Metro station: Wallsend (3 minutes)
BLUE FLAMES FIREWORK DISPLAY
Sunday 5th November
Where: Blue Flames Sporting Club, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SF
When: Gates open from 4.30pm; display starts at 7pm
Price: £7.50
Street food stalls, fairground rides and all three of their bars open for refreshments makes the annual Blue Flames fireworks display one of the most popular events in the Newcastle Bonfire Night schedule.
Closest Metro station: Benton (9 minutes)
OUTDOOR RIDES & FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Sunday 5th November
Where: Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, Sea Road, South Shields NE33 2LD
When: Gates open from 12pm; first display starts at 6.30pm; second at 8pm
Price: Free
South Tyneside Council are planning to out-do themselves once again, bringing two spectacular firework displays this weekend to South Shields seafront – all against a backdrop of feel-good tunes.
Closest Metro station: South Shields (18 minutes)
NOVOS RFC FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Sunday 5th November
Where: Sutherland Park, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7SY
When: Gates open from 5.30pm; display starts at 7pm
Price: £5.00
Novos Rugby Club is participating in Newcastle Bonfire Night once again, hosting its annual event in support of The Chronicle Sunshine Fund, which helps children with disabilities. Expect plenty of bevs and tasty scran with your sparklers.
Closest Metro station: Four Lane Ends (13 minutes)
TYNEMOUTH CRICKET CLUB
Friday 3rd November
Where: Tynemouth Cricket Club, Preston Avenue, North Shields NE30 2BE
When: Gates open from 5pm; display starts at 7pm
Price: £6.00
Tynemouth Cricket Club are readying themselves for another explosive night as their much-loved fireworks display returns, bringing fairground rides, street food and a fully stocked bar too.
Closest Metro station: North Shields (21 minutes)
NEWCASTLE ROUND TABLE FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA 2023
Saturday 4th November
Where: Gosforth Sports Association, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2NH
When: Gates open from 5pm; display starts at 7pm
Price: £7.00
Boasting 120 effects each minute, alongside refreshments and other attractions, this is said to be the largest and one of the longest-running firework displays this weekend. All profits go to local charities and good causes.
Closest Metro station: Wansbeck Road (7 minutes)
All estimated times from neighbouring Metro stations are based on an average walking pace
For more information on tickets and offers and to check the full Metro map and timetable, visit Metro’s website
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