Firle Bonfire Society

ABOUT US

We are Firle and we do bonfire!

Although records of Bonfire activities in Firle go back to the 1870s, the Firle Bonfire Society was re-formed in 1981 to encourage and promote traditional bonfire festivities in the village. Every October we hold an annual Bonfire Night with torchlit processions and fireworks display in commemoration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.

For more details and the history of Bonfire then follow the link below.

BADGE NIGHT 2O25

Wednesday 22nd October at our Bonfire HQ,

The Ram Inn, from 7:00 pm

TBC as of March 2025

The

The Bonfire Society has a small committee plus a group of members and volunteers, who help with various activities, from torch-making to fundraising.

As you can probably tell, hosting an event this size takes months of planning, and without our dedicated volunteers and Society Members, we wouldn't be able to bring you this fantastic event.

Membership for 2025 applications will be available via the link below, nearer the event in October, so should you wish to help and become a member, please head over to our membership page or check out the form via the link below. All you need to do is download the below membership form and return it with your membership fee to us on Badge Night at The Ram Inn, Firle on Wednesday, October 22nd TBC

** Please note: Unfortunately, we cannot accept new members on the night of the event. 

Event Details & Tickets

What to expect

Firle Bonfire Night 2024

Welcome to Firle Bonfire! We are once again bringing the tradition of Bonfire back to the village of Firle and we would be delighted if you were able to join us. This is a traditional Sussex Bonfire where the Society's members will walk through the village with flaming torches on their way to light the Grand Bonfire, followed by the spectacular firework display.

Firle Bonfire Society Member's procession starts at 7 pm in the village.

The fireworks will begin at approximately 9 pm.

Details of the event including ticket prices are below:

Adult and over 13 year olds = £10 + booking fee

Children under 13yrs are FREE

No concessions

*we are unable to offer refunds

Free car parking in the adjacent field - Firle Park

Disabled parking is available close to the entry gate

Car Parking will be signposted from the A27 and directed by stewards

** Please note: There is no parking available in Firle Village.

Fireworks from approx 21:00

A licensed bar and hot food will be available.

Toilets including disabled are easily accessible within the event field.

This is an outside event, please wear appropriate clothing & footwear.

For more information please keep an eye on the Firle Bonfire Facebook page.

We are Firle and we do Bonfire!

Disclaimer: Firle Bonfire Society accepts no liability for loss or injury at the event no matter how it is caused.