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



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.

Be part of this year’s celebrations and help keep the Sussex bonfire tradition alive! Membership applications for 2025 are now available through our online form — it’s quick and easy to complete.

👉 Simply follow the link, fill in your details, and submit your form online.

💥 Payments will be taken on Badge Night at The Ram Inn, Firle, on Wednesday, 22nd October.

If you’d like to get involved and become a member ahead of this year’s Bonfire Night, head over to our Membership Page or follow the link below to apply.

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

Event Details & Tickets

What to expect

Firle Bonfire Night 2025

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 a spectacular fireworks display.

Firle Bonfire Society Members' 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 13 years 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.