Bonfire Night 2025 in Devon: Where to watch fireworks and stay safe

Devon’s skies are lighting up again this Bonfire Night season, with events running through the first half of November. 

While several towns around Dartmoor have already held their celebrations, there are still plenty of displays to enjoy across the moors and beyond this week.

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Confirmed displays this evening (Wednesday 5 November):

• Plymouth Hoe Fireworks - one of the region’s biggest events, with a bonfire lit at 7pm and fireworks from 7:30pm. The free show attracts around 20,000 spectators and includes food stalls, fairground rides and entertainment along the waterfront.
• Teign Valley Fireworks, Christow Community Playing Fields - a community-run display in the Dartmoor foothills, also taking place tonight (5 November).

Other displays still to come this weekend across Devon:

• Winslade Manor, Clyst St Mary - Friday 7 November
• Exmouth RNLI Fireworks, Exmouth seafront - Friday 7 November
• Exminster Scouts Fireworks Extravaganza, Exminster - Friday 7 November
• Cullompton Rugby Club, Cullompton - Friday 7 November
• Copplestone Lighting Up the Parish, Copplestone - Saturday 8 November
• Central Park, South Molton - Saturday 8 November

Local favourites including Moretonhampstead Fireworks (31 October), Tavistock Lions Fireworks and Newton Abbot Rugby Club’s display (1 November) held their firework displays slightly earlier this season.

For those living around the National Park, tonight’s Teign Valley and Plymouth Hoe displays offer the best chance to celebrate Bonfire Night itself. 

Visit Devon advises people to check local organisers’ websites for updates on weather, parking and access before travelling.

Police and Fire Service Advice

Devon & Cornwall Police are asking everyone heading out, or hosting a home celebration, this evening to keep Bonfire Night safe and respectful.

Inspector Steve Philp, Neighbourhood Policing Lead, said officers will be patrolling throughout the evening and urged people to use fireworks responsibly.

“It’s an offence to throw or set off any firework, including sparklers, in or into a public place. If fireworks are being used dangerously or recklessly, please report it to us.”

The force also reminds residents to be considerate of neighbours and pets when celebrating at home, and to attend organised events where possible.

Fire and rescue crews across Devon and Somerset are similarly asking people to take care with open flames, only light fires in safe, open spaces, and keep a bucket of water or sand nearby.