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High Bentham is a small town on the edge of the Dales in North Yorkshire. We hold a community bonfire and firework show at the end of October each year.

Bentham Bonfire & Firework Show - Annual Event

(Rescheduled) Saturday 31st October 2026 -
5pm Gates open
6pm Bonfire lighting
7.30pm (approx) Fireworks

Tickets available online at benthambonfire.co.uk, at local businesses and at the gate. FAQs:

Why is the bonfire not on bonfire night? Bentham bonfire has always been the week before traditional bonfire night. This means it doesn't clash with other displays in the surrounding area so they can all come to us and we can visit theirs. It also means we can book a fantastic professional company for the display because they're not already booked up at larger locations. It also coincides with school half term, so is a great attraction for families visiting the area. What time does the firework display start? The event will begin with the lighting of the bonfire at 6pm and the fireworks will follow at a suitable time once everyone has enjoyed the fire, the food and the activities and the bonfire has burned down enough. We're encouraging people to come and experience the evening as a community event so the lighting of the fire will be the starting 'event'.

01/11/2026

We couldn't do it without a whole load of support from a whole load of people. The bonfire & fireworks really is a community affair 🎊🎉 so we must thank the following... in no particular order (and hopefully without forgetting anyone)...

❤️All our volunteers who helped with the fire building, stewarding on the night and the clear up today;
❤️Everyone who contributed wood for the bonfire;
❤️Malki and Walk the Plank for a fantastic firework display, you et better year after year;
❤️Firestarters Street Band, you give the event a real community celebration vibe;
❤️Trusty James and his magic bucket helping with the clear up;
❤️ Ed from Secure Fence for the loan of the Argo 8x8 for the firework crew;
❤️Bentham Community Primary School for making 'Guy' who met his firey end;
❤️Our regular sponsors Angus Fire, Bentham Town Council and Bentham Auction Mart for financial and practical support;
❤️The Bentham Hub for an additional grant;
❤️Big Bear's BBQ Pizza & Grill, Bowland Pork, Beef & Lamb, The Yorkshire Pud Bakery, Simply Delicious, Sugar Rush Doughnuts and Bentham Playing Fields for providing scrumptious food and drink;
❤️ Taylors Funfairs and John Lord for the entertainment;
❤️Bentham Fire Station for bringing engine entertainment as well as being on hand 'just in case';
❤️ESG Medical Ltd for emergency support backup and first aid fun;
❤️Myers Building Supplies for providing sand supplies;
❤️Riverside Caravan Park & Holiday Cottages, Flowerfields - Bentham Post Office, The Bentham Hub, Coach House, Bentham and The Black Bull Bentham for selling wristbands.

31/10/2026

Yet another fabulous display from Walk the Plank 👏👏👏 and great service from all our traders. Thank you to all for coming along despite the last minute change of date and the clash with Halloween. You're a great community. Feel free to share photos below 🎆🎇

31/10/2026

THE 🔥TEAM ARE NOW ON SITE - Gates open 5pm - SO WE CAN'T RESPOND TO ANY MESSAGES

31/10/2026

'Guy' being scooped to his final destination! Don't get stuck up there with him Ian...

31/10/2026

Meet Guy, who will meet his firey end tonight at 6pm! Dressed by the kids at Bentham Community Primary School we hope he's not being accused of crimes against fashion!

31/10/2026

Keep the fluffballs safe and indoors - fireworks around 7.30pm tonight - time could vary depending on weather and bonfire burning status.

31/10/2026

We're now closed for wood. Bonfire is complete! Thanks all.

31/10/2026

If you're paying on the gate tonight, it's cash only. Please try and bring the correct amount. Online sales are still possible until gates open at 5pm https://www.benthambonfire.co.uk/
Entry: Adults £5 each, under 15s FREE if accompanied by an adult.

31/10/2026

Here's a reminder of the car park locations for tonight. Note the disabled parking access is the back entrance to the Auction Mart. PLEASE DON'T COME TO THE FRONT GATE IN YOUR CAR. We want to keep this safe for all the pedestrians 🙏

Address

High Bentham

Website

https://www.benthambonfire.co.uk/

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