Best Bonfire Night firework displays 2016 – from London to Liverpool

BONFIRE Night takes place every year on the 5th of November, and has been a British tradition since 1605 – so make sure you don't miss out.

The date marks the Gunpowder Plot, an attempt by Guy Fawkes and co to overthrow the King of England by blowing up Parliament, and to commemorate it Brits light bonfires, burn "Guys" and set off fireworks.

You could buy the fireworks yourself, of course – but why not seize the chance to visit these spectacular displays as well?

However, you may want to wrap up warm, with temperatures predicted to plummet to around 2 degrees this weekend. 

London - The London Mayor's Fireworks

Every year the capital hold a huge fireworks display on Bonfire Night and they're known as The London Mayor's Fireworks.

You can catch a glimpse of the fireworks from anywhere along the three-and-a-half mile stretch between Bank and Aldwych.

When do they take place?

As with every year, the display takes place on Saturday November 5 at 5.15pm but the event is usually very popular so make sure you get down their early.

Roundhay Park - Leeds

This year, Leeds will be lighting a massive bonfire and hosting a huge fireworks display at Soldiers Field in Roundhay Park.

When do they take place?

The display will be held Friday 4 November and the bonfire is due to be lit at 7.30pm while the display will start at 8pm.

Etihad Stadium- Manchester

The Manchester City stadium will be holding a fireworks display for the residents of the city, but unfortunately there won't be any bonfire.

Entrance to the event is free of charge and there will also be a funfair for the children to enjoy.

When do they take place?

The display will take place Monday October 31 and they kick off at 7.30pm, while the funfair will be running from 5pm to 9.30pm.

River Mersey - Liverpool

The residents of Liverpool and the Wirral will be treated to a stunning firework display on the River Mersey.

And thousands of people are expected to attend the event and enjoy it from both sides of the river.

When do they take place?

The big fireworks display has been arranged for Saturday November 5 and the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, said: "What we are planning for the November 5 is going to take it to the next level.

"By working with colleagues in Wirral we can pool our resources and stage an event which is bigger and better for residents and visitors, and will bring more bang for our buck to both sides of the Mersey.

Glasgow - Glasgow Green

The Glasgow Green fireworks will be Scotland's biggest organised display and it will be set to live music, a fairground and a memorising laser show.

In 2010, the display boasted over 50,000 explosions and this year it expected to be similar with tickets free for everyone.

When do they take place?

The display will take place on Saturday November 5 but the timings are still yet to be confirmed.

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