Bonfire night is just around the corner so here is our top picks of local firework displays, bonfire nights and more in and around Oakham.

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Lions Club of Rutland Annual Fireworks Display

The popular annual fireworks display is back for 2025, hosted by the Lions Club of Rutland.

This year's display will take place on 8 November, with two displays - one at 6:15pm and the second at 7pm.

The display will be put on by 1st Galaxy Fireworks, who have been wowing locals at the Lions Club firework display for more than 10 years.

These Early Bird tickets give you the best discounts for Single (£7) and Family tickets (£24 for a family of four, £30 for a family of five) and are available to buy up to and including October 31.

From November 1–7 Standard Single (£9) and Family tickets (£32 family of four, £40 family of five) are available online.

'On the day' single tickets will be available online, at £11 per person. Single tickets will also be available at the gate on the day, priced £12 per person (6+ years) – card payment only. With all tickets children under six enjoy free entry.

Click here to book your tickets in advance and find out more about this event.

Cottesmore Fireworks Night

Cottesmore Fireworks Night is taking place on Sunday 2 November at Cottesmore Village Hall.

According to the organisers, visitors can look forward to a 'professional fireworks display, fairground stalls, and delicious BBQ from Cottesmore Football Club along with a Hog Roast.'

There will also be a stall from Cottesmore Gardening Club in the village hall selling refreshments, a tombola ran by St Nicholas Primary School and popcorn on sale by Cottesmore Cubs and Scouts.

McNeills bar will also be open throughout the evening.

Gates will open at 4pm, ready for the fireworks display at approximately 6pm.

To find out more, click here.

Cottesmore Fireworks Night

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