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all the must-see firework displays in Cumbria

  • places to visit
October 11, 2019

Darwin Escapes’ two locations in the Lake District offer luxurious accommodation for the ideal winter break in breath-taking surroundings. So whether you’re staying with us at Thanet Well Lodge Retreat or Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat, we’ve got all the must-see firework displays in the area so you don’t have to miss out on the firework fun this November!


firework night

Where: Lowther Castle / When: 2nd & 3rd Nov / Times: 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Visit Lowther Castle for a fun fireworks display, where you can marvel at the striking lit up profile of Lowther Castle in the dark and enjoy the entertainment.

  • choreographed colour drama
  • explosions
  • street food
  • lit garden display
  • entertainment

Carlisle fireworks

Where: Bitts Park / Dates: 2nd Nov / Times: 6.30pm – 9pm / Price: Free – donations welcome

Carlisle’s annual firework event is hugely popular with more than 35,000 people expected to attend this year which is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. The event is often listed in The Times Top 10 Bonfire list.

  • 40ft bonfire with a giant circle as the centre piece, complete with a video projection of earth
  • firework display of more than 2000 fireworks
  • fairground/li>
  • entertainment
  • hosted by BBC Radio Cumbria’s Caroline Robertson

community bonfire

Where: Whitehaven / Dates: 5th Nov / Times: 6pm – 8pm

This event doesn’t set off fireworks, but offers you the perfect place to see everyone else’s fireworks while warming next to a community bonfire.

  • bonfire
  • tasty refreshments
  • wrap up warm for the outside event
  • no fireworks

Swinside firework display

Where: Swinside Inn / Dates: 2nd Nov / Times: 6pm – 10pm / Prices: Adult £6.50, Child £2.95

The Swinside Inn is back with its annual and popular fireworks event in the community, where you can enjoy the food and drinks from the inn, then head outside for the fireworks display.


Cockermouth firework display

Where: Memorial Gardens, Cockermouth / Dates: 3rd Nov / Times: 5pm – 7pm

Head to the Memorial Gardens for a family fun fireworks evening this winter, enjoy the show and the rides, as well as the exciting atmosphere around.

  • children’s fun fair
  • food stalls
  • fireworks display at 6pm
  • display lasts 25 minutes

Calthwaite bonfire & firework spectacular

Where: Calthwaite playing field / Dates: 2nd Nov / Times: 6.30pm

This traditional firework and bonfire show is consistently growing in popularity every year and ups the fantastic display every year. Head with your family to this event in aid of local charities and enjoy the show and refreshments available.

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