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Bonfire Night falls on Thursday 5 November 2026, and most big displays are on Saturday 7 November. Displays in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the law, safety, pets and getting there. As of October 2026.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2026 runs from 19 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 (closed on 25 December). Dates, opening times, ticket and attraction prices, entry rules, accessibility and how to get there. As of October 2026.
Christmas markets in the 2026 season: London (Hyde Park, Southbank, Battersea) plus Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bath, York and other cities. Dates, opening times, entry, travel and changes to train services over the holidays. As of October 2026.
When the lights go on at Carnaby Street, Regent Street and Covent Garden, the Trafalgar Square tree date, the Somerset House ice rink and a West End walking route, plus the Tube, crowds and costs. As of October 2026.
The official Thames fireworks on the night of 31 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 are for ticket holders only. Check prices, zones, entry rules, places to watch without a ticket, the BBC broadcast and the London Parade. As of October 2026.
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026. Events for families and adults, decorated streets, trick or treat, free and paid options and tips for getting home safely. As of October 2026.
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