Navigation
Bonfire and fireworks displays
2011 displays
If you want to enjoy the "oohs" and "aahs" this bonfire night, then look no further. Two of London's most popular fireworks displays, organised by Merton Council, will take place in Wimbledon Park and Morden Park in November. Both events have two displays per night, the first catering for the younger audience, refreshments and a fairground and stalls open until 10.00pm.
Dates
Both displays will go ahead whatever the weather!
- Friday 4 November, Wimbledon Park
- Saturday 5 November, Morden Park
Please note: The public are not permitted to bring any fireworks, alcohol or dogs into the parks.
Times
- 5.15pm - Gates open.
- 6.30pm - First bonfire lit.
- 6.45pm - First fireworks display. Come and enjoy a Disney theme. This display is more suitable for young children.
- 8.15pm - Second bonfire lit.
- 8.30pm Second fireworks display. Come and be WOWED by the 'Best of British'
- Fairground, stalls and refreshments open until 10.00pm.
Prices
Tickets are only available on the gates on the night.
- Adults - £7.00
- 16's and under - £5.00
- 4's and under - free entry
- Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children - under 16) £20.00
How to get there
Wimbledon Park
- Tube - Southfields, Wimbledon Park
- Buses - 39, 156
- TFL Wimbledon Park Bus Map
- TFL Wimbledon Tube Map
Morden Park
- Tube - Morden
- Rail - Morden South
- Buses - 80,93,293
- TFL Morden Bus Map
Disabled parking and access
Morden Park
Limited disabled parking via entrance drive (to the side of Merton College) off of London Road for Blue Badge Holders only. disabled toilet on site. Please be aware that pedestrian access from the gate at Lower Morden Lane to the display site is via a grassed field.
Wimbledon Park
Limited disabled parking via Revelstoke Road entrance for Blue Badge holders only. Disabled toilet on site.
Safety leaflets
- The Fireworks Code - multilingual version
- Fireworks safety campaign guide
- Fireworks safety poster for teenagers
- Fireworks safety poster for children
- Fireworks safety leaflet for children
- Fireworks safety leaflet for adults
- Fireworks safety teachers pack for key stage 3
See also
Related websites
- Parties, festivals and fireworks safety (Directgov)
- Firework safety and the law (Directgov)
- Bonfire safety and the law (Directgov)
- Organising a firework display (Directgov)
- Keeping pets safe and calm (Blue Cross) (0.1MB)
Contact us
Leisure and Culture Services
Merton Civic Centre
London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
Telephone: 020 8545 3956
Fax: 020 8545 3326
Email: leisure@merton.gov.uk
This page was last updated on Friday 4 November 2011